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Carbon-Luzerne District                                                           

Serving the communities of:

Carbon County:

Beaver Meadows, Weatherly, Jim Thorpe, Lehighton and Palmerton. 

Lower Luzerne County:

White Haven, Conyngham, Drums, Freeland, Hazleton, West Hazleton, Hazle Township, and McAdoo.

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Seeking a Scouting unit in your community!

BeAScout.org  allows you to search an area based off your zip code of your community and program interest.

Click here for a printable Carbon Luzerne District Pack Map

Click here for a printable Carbon Luzerne District Troop Map

If you need further assistance, please email Ed Schaefer - Senior District Executive for Carbon/Luzerne and Monroe Districts  edward.schaefer@scouting.org


District Key Leadership 

District Chairperson - currently vacant

District Commissioner - Sten Oswald  Sten and his commissioner staff is responsible for overall unit health and service.

Professional Staff 

Ed Schaefer - District Director for Carbon/Luzerne and Monroe Districts  edward.schaefer@scouting.org Ed is responsible for the overall operation and oversight of the districts.

John Yackabonis - District Executive for Carbon/Luzerne and Monroe Districts john.yackabonis@scouting.org John is responsible for unit service and fundraising for the districts.

Brad Mann - District Associate for Carbon/Luzerne and Monroe Districts bradley.mann@scouting.org Brad is responsible for administration assistance for the districts.

 

District Sub-Committee Chairs & Commissioner Service  

We are always looking for new District Volunteers and District Commissioners, email the Chair to find out how you can help or learn more today!

Membership Committee (Recruiting Support, Marketing, Awards) - 

Activities Committee (Camp O Rees, District Pinewood Derby, Fishing Derby, First Aid Meet) -

Training Committee (Direct Contact Leader Training Support) - Herb King Chair

Advancement Committee (Merit Badge Counselor Approvals, Unit Advancement Resources) - Janet Jungermann Overall Chair

Eagle Scout Boards - Herb King - Overall Lead

Order of the Arrow Chapter (Chapter meetings, Lodge Meetings / Events) - Kris Silfies - Chapter Advisor

Outdoor Programs Committee (Day Camp, Summer Resident Camp) - Barb Emert

Short-Term Camping & Safety Committee (NCAP Standards for weekend District Events, Youth Protection Guidelines, Membership Standards) - Barb Emert 

Finance FOS Committee (FOS Family Campaign, Community Campaign) - Open Chair Position

District Popcorn Kernel -

Unit Commissioners (Unit support) - Sten Oswald - District Commissioner 

         Ronald Fried 

         James Roslevich


Carbon Luzerne District Meetings Schedule

Unit Commissioners Meeting - please contact Sten Oswald - District Commissioner 

District Roundtable/Committee Meeting - 1stThursday of each month - 630PM Tweedle Park, Weatherly, Pa  This meeting is hybrid. Please see council calendar listing at minsitrails.org for up to date log in information.


Upcoming Carbon-Luzerne District Activities/Events

Carbon/Luzerne Meetings The District Roundtable and a combined Commissioner/Committee meeting will be held at Tweedle Park in Weatherly every...
FOR NOW HAVE THE CONVENIENCE OF ONLINE PAYMENT Click Here for printable event flyer Click here for current printable PWD...
Carbon/Luzerne Meetings The District Roundtable and a combined Commissioner/Committee meeting will be held at Tweedle Park in Weatherly every...
    Click Here for full printable event flyer Click Here to donate...
Carbon/Luzerne Meetings The District Roundtable and a combined Commissioner/Committee meeting will be held at Tweedle Park in Weatherly every...
Carbon/Luzerne Meetings The District Roundtable and a combined Commissioner/Committee meeting will be held at Tweedle Park in Weatherly every...
Carbon/Luzerne Meetings The District Roundtable and a combined Commissioner/Committee meeting will be held at Tweedle Park in Weatherly every...
REGISTRATION NOW OPEN FOR 2024 MONROE-CARBON/LUZERNE DAY CAMP FRIDAY AUGUST 16 - SUNDAY AUGUST 18 Camp Minsi, Pocono Summit, Pa Cost...
Carbon/Luzerne Meetings The District Roundtable and a combined Commissioner/Committee meeting will be held at Tweedle Park in Weatherly every...


Upcoming Council Wide Youth / Leader Training

This course is open to all registered Adult Leaders. There is a required prerequisite online training session available at: my.scouting.org> My...
        MINSI TRAILS COUNCIL, BSA LEAVE NO TRACE LEVEL 1 INSTRUCTOR COURSE (Formally Leave No Trace Trainer...
  Minsi Trails Council Spring 2024 Basic Adult Leader Outdoor Orientation (BALOO)   This course is open to all registered Adult...
Minsi Trails Council Spring 2024 Introduction to Outdoor Leadership Skills (IOLS)   This course is open to all registered Adult...
MORE DETAILS WILL BE ANNOUNCED...
NRA RSO     (Range Safety Officer) Date – Saturday May 4th 2024 Location- Camp Minsi – (Rangers Shop)  8am to...
Tentative date for the 2024 Commissioner Conference - topics will include: New Cub Program Online Leader Registration Charter Renewal - brainstorm...
National Youth Leadership Training will be held September 20-22, 27-29, 2024 at Camp Minsi, Pocono Summit, Pa A training designed for youth in...
National Youth Leadership Training  weekend two. Please go to https://www.minsitrails.org/event/3032250 to register   This is...


 

 

 

Warren District Mobile Office Hours - Hackettstown Panera Bread 2045 NJ-57, Hackettstown, NJ 07840 Thursday 3/21/24 10:00AM to 12:00PM  *If...
The Monroe District Monroe Eagle Board meets every third Thursday of the month to meet with Scouts seeking approval for Eagle projects and for the...
Save the Date. March 23, 2024. MTC Marksmanship Madness, target shooting competition at Camp Minsi for Cub Scouts and Scouts, BSA. Cub Scouts...
The race is on! The pinewood derby race, that is! An annual scouting tradition, race on out to the Franklin Township Community Center at 2093...
Postponing this meeting to March 26 to allow commissioners to attend Assistant District Commissioner Lenny Oncheck's viewing. More information...
Panera Bread 3714 Nazareth Rd Easton PA 18045 Thursday 3/28/24 10:00AM to 12:00PM  *If you need specific items please reach out via email 2...
The Minsi Trails Council Business Office & Scout Shop will be closed on this day.  Please plan accordingly.   If you need assistance,...
The Minsi Trails Council Business Office & Scout Shop will be closed on this day.  Please plan accordingly.   If you need assistance,...
Please Join us for important planning for the Northampton district.   Join Zoom...
Warren District Mobile Office Hours - Phillipsburg Panera 1196 US-22, Phillipsburg, NJ 08865 Thursday 4/4/24 10:00AM to 12:00PM  *If you need...
Carbon/Luzerne Meetings The District Roundtable and a combined Commissioner/Committee meeting will be held at Tweedle Park in Weatherly every...
This course is open to all registered Adult Leaders. There is a required prerequisite online training session available at: my.scouting.org> My...
23rd Annual ALLENTOWN TRADE-O-REE Scout Patch Collecting and Memorabilia Show www.AllentownTOR.com Hosted by:  OA...
Dunkin' Donuts 855 S Broadway, Wind Gap, PA 18091 Thursday 4/11/24 10:00AM to 12:00PM  *If you need specific items please reach out via...
This event is being held at the Klecknersville Fire co. More info to...
Monroe District Meetings and Roundtable Join us every second Thursday of each month at 630pm for our in person/zoom Roundtable and District...
Lehigh District Annual Recognition Dinner Date; Thursday, April 11, 2024 Time; Doors Open at 6:30 PM, Dinner and Program at 7:00 PM $30.00 per...
        MINSI TRAILS COUNCIL, BSA LEAVE NO TRACE LEVEL 1 INSTRUCTOR COURSE (Formally Leave No Trace Trainer...
  Minsi Trails Council Spring 2024 Basic Adult Leader Outdoor Orientation (BALOO)   This course is open to all registered Adult...
Minsi Trails Council Spring 2024 Introduction to Outdoor Leadership Skills (IOLS)   This course is open to all registered Adult...
Join us for the Lehigh District Pinewood Derby on the campus of Penn State Lehigh Valley.   Check in begins at 8:30, with races to follow and...
Monthly meeting of the Council Commissioner team - meetings are hybrid - we meet at the Council office, and would love to see you there if you can...
Warren District Mobile Office Hours - Hackettstown Panera Bread 2045 NJ-57, Hackettstown, NJ 07840 Thursday 4/18/24 10:00AM to 12:00PM  *If...
The Monroe District Monroe Eagle Board meets every third Thursday of the month to meet with Scouts seeking approval for Eagle projects and for the...
MORE DETAILS WILL BE ANNOUNCED...
Panera Bread 3714 Nazareth Rd Easton PA 18045 Thursday 4/25/24 10:00AM to 12:00PM  *If you need specific items please reach out via email 2...
FOR NOW HAVE THE CONVENIENCE OF ONLINE PAYMENT Click Here for printable event flyer Click here for current printable PWD...
Please Join us for important planning for the Northampton district.   Join Zoom...
Carbon/Luzerne Meetings The District Roundtable and a combined Commissioner/Committee meeting will be held at Tweedle Park in Weatherly every...
NRA RSO     (Range Safety Officer) Date – Saturday May 4th 2024 Location- Camp Minsi – (Rangers Shop)  8am to...
Join us for the Council Wide Roundtable.    Locations and Theme will be announced...
2024 Pocono Friends of Scouting Dinner PLEASE CLICK HERE FOR FULL PRINTABLE EVENT BROCHURE CLICK HERE TO DONATE NOW   if page does...
Monroe District Meetings and Roundtable Join us every second Thursday of each month at 630pm for our in person/zoom Roundtable and District...
 MORE....

PROFESSIONAL OFFICE HOURS OF OPERATIONS:
(610) 264-8551
10 AM – 5 PM (Monday  – Friday)
Closed Saturday & Sunday

 

SCOUT SHOP HOURS OF OPERATIONS:
(610) 264-8551
10 AM - 5 PM  (Monday-Friday)
10 AM - 2 PM (Saturday)
Closed Sunday

FOR SERVICE CENTER CLOSURES - REVIEW COUNCIL CALENDAR 
 

ADDRESS
991 Postal Road, Allentown, PA 18109