Wny gnfc

Can you here tell me about upcoming event of WNY GNFC along with staff information of GNFC, as I want to do contact with them for collect information about it

[Shaleen]

As you are asking about WNY GNFC, so for it I would like to tell you Western New York is the westernmost region of the state of New York, Greater Niagara Frontier Council serves the territory of Erie and western Niagara Counties, with its headquarters in Buffalo, here is activities, camping, fun and leadership skills for the youth of Western New York (WNY) from the GNFC ( Greater Niagara Frontier Council )Boys Scouts of America.

Greater Niagara Frontier Council Western New York upcoming event

Training Committee Meeting: 8/10/2015
Welcome to Scouting Uniform Promotion Starts: 8/10/2015
Camping Committee Meeting: 8/11/2015
"Big Games" Free Cub Scout Event: 8/12/2015 6 PM - 8 PM
Discounted Buffalo Bills Tickets- Extremely Limited Aug 14 Vs. Carolina Panthers: 8/14/2015 7 PM - 10 PM
Backpacking Overnight Shakedown: 8/15/2015 7 AM - 8/16/2015 7 PM
"Big Games" Free Cub Scout Event: 8/15/2015 1 PM - 3 PM
Council Membership Kickoff Event: 8/18/2015 6 PM - 7:45 PM
Commissioner Cabinet: 8/19/2015
Marketing Committee: 8/19/2015
"Big Games" Free Cub Scout Event: 8/20/2015 6 PM - 8 PM
OA Lodge Summer Fellowship 2015: 8/21/2015 6 PM - 8/23/2015
Game Design Merit Badge: 8/23/2015 11 AM - 2 PM
Scouting Today Presentation: 8/26/2015 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Onondaga District Joint Committee/Commissioner Meeting: 8/26/2015 7 PM - 8:30 PM
Wood Badge N3-380-15: 8/28/2015 7:30 AM - 8/30/2015 5:30 PM
Schoellkopf Score-O Event #2 of the Buffalo Score-O Series: 8/29/2015 8 AM - 3 PM
Discounted Buffalo Bills Kids Day Tickets- Extremely Limited Aug 29 Vs. Pittsburgh Steelers: 8/29/2015 4 PM - 7 PM
2015 SCOTY Golf Classic: 8/31/2015 11 AM - 8 PM
Tatonka District Committee Meeting: 9/2/2015 7 PM - 8:30 PM
Wilderness Survival Merit Badge: 9/5/2015 10 AM - 3 PM
Labor Day - CSC Closed: 9/7/2015
Camping Committee Meeting: 9/8/2015
Aquatics Committee Meeting: 9/8/2015


Greater Niagara Frontier Council Western New York
Council Staff

Professional Staff
Main phone (716) 891-4073; Fax (716) 891-4008

Scout Executive Russell Etzenhouser (716) 512-6206
Field Director James Battaglia (716) 512-6204
Finance & Marketing Director Justin King (716) 512-6202
District Director-Red Jacket District Chuck Jaxel (716) 512-6208
District Executive-Red Jacket District Leslie Drudl (716) 512-6201
Lead District Executive-Polaris District Bob Blatz (716) 512-6215
District Executive-Polaris District Dick Hanaburgh (716) 512-6219
District Director-Onondaga District Vacant (716) 512-6213
District Executive-Onondaga District Ben Burke (716) 512-6214
District Executive-Tatonka District Ken Liszewski (716) 512-6209
Director of Customer Satisfaction Armando J. Leonetti (716) 891-4073 ext. 5200
Support Staff

Office Manager Paulette M. Voit 716) 512-6205
Senior Finance Secretary Lenora Stepp (716) 512-6217
Camping Business Manager Susan Gruber (716) 512-6216
Controller Mary Bartels (716) 512-6210
Registrar Wende Richmond (716) 512-6207
Scout Shop Manager Brian Reddan (716) 891-1689
Data Entry Secretary
Camping & Properties Manager & Ranger-Scouthaven David A. Ashley (716) 492-4429
Ranger-Schoellkopf Steve Slazak (585) 591-1171
Ranger-Stonehaven Jerry Sullivan III (716) 731-5959
Webmaster (send to webupdates@wnyscouting.org)

Sir I am looking for the latest details of the WNY GNFC so can you please provide me the same

[Kiran Chandar]

Hey the Western New York is the westernmost region of the state of New York.

It includes the cities of Buffalo, Rochester, Niagara Falls, the surrounding suburbs,


The Greater Niagara Frontier Council (BSA) operates three properties for the sole purpose of providing a safe, supportive and exciting outdoor experience for area Scouts.

Camp Scouthaven - Every summer a new theme comes to Camp for Cub Scout Resident camp .

Camp Schoellkopf - A wide variety of merit badges, as well as exciting programs for the first year or seasoned camper at Resident camp for Boy Scouts.

Camp Stonehaven - Located near Niagara falls, this camp offers year weekend camping

Weekend Camping

All three council camps are open weekends for scout units to rent cabins, lean-to's or tent camp.
Year round tenting permit: camp anytime during the winter season for a one time $50 fee.
Check availability and reserve a building >

High Adventure

Birchbark Expeditons: Guided canoe trips in Algonquin Provincial Park.
Philmont National High Adventure: Council organized trips to a one of a kind of adventure.
National Jamboree: Join GNFC's contingent to the jamboree at the Summit.


Programs:


Boy Scouts is for boys 11 through 17 designed to achieve the aims of scouting through outdoor program and peer leadership with the counsel of an adult scoutmaster.

Venturing is a program for young men and women 14 through 20 years of age to provide positive experiences through youth – run activities that help them pursue their special interests, grow by teaching others, and develop leadership skills.

Exploring is a worksite – based program for young men and women who are 14 through 20 years of age to provide hands on career, worksite based experiences to help them mature and prepare them to become responsible and caring adults.

Tiger Cubs is for boys in the first grade (or 7 year old) boys and their adult partners. The program emphasizes shared leadership, learning about the community, and family understanding.

Cub Scouts is for boys in the second through fifth grade (or 8, 9 and 10 years old). Activities emphasize character development, citizenship training, and personal fitness.

Webelos Scouts is for fourth and fifth grade boys (or 10 years old). Webelos Scouts participate in more advanced activities that begin to prepare them to become By Scouts.


Learning for Life is a comprehensive school based, classroom curriculum that supports grades K through 12 (including Special Needs Classrooms) to prepare students to successfully handle the complexities of contemporary society, make good lifestyle choices and to enhance their self-confidence, motivation, and self-esteem.


Contact Details

Scout Executive Russell Etzenhouser (716) 512-6206

Field Director James Battaglia (716) 512-6204

Finance & Marketing Director Justin King (716) 512-6202

District Director-Red Jacket District Chuck Jaxel (716) 512-620