The Hiawatha Seaway Council proudly serves the counties of Cayuga, Jefferson, Lewis, Onondaga, Oswego, and St. Lawrence. It was formed in 1999 by a merger of Hiawatha Council and Seaway Valley Council, adding the former Cayuga County Council in 2009.

Upcoming Council Events
11th Annual Alpha Phi Omega Merit Badge Day at SUNY-ESF SUNY-ESF campus, Syracuse - March 27, 2010. Visit the information page for registration and details. College of Commissioner Science CBA, Syracuse - April 24, 2010. Download the flyer for details. Find more events on the Council Calendar. RV Show Spring Recruitment and Extravaganza NYS Fairgrounds - March 4-7, 2010. Download the flyer for details.
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100th Birthday of Scouting Celebrations

Our celebration of the 100th Anniversary of Scouting at Carousel Center on February 7th was covered by Syracuse.com/The Post-Standard and News 10 Now.

Come to the National Scout Shop at the Council Service Center and enjoy even more refreshments, prizes, and good company. Festivities begin at Noon and continue throughout the day on February 8, 2010.

Hiawatha Seaway Council E-Newsletter

We are proud to present the first edition of the new Hiawatha Seaway Council E-Newsletter, Pathways- February,2010. It will contain monthly information and updates from our Council. It will be emailed to everyone on the Council listserve, posted on the website, and also posted on our Twitter and Facebook sites. We hope you enjoy it!

Pathways correction - pursuant to National BSA rechartering policy, please make sure your Unit Charters are checked by and handed in by your Unit or District Commissioner to the Council Office. If you have any questions, please contact the Council Office at 463-0201. We apologize for any confusion.

Download the February, 2010 issue of Pathways

Unit History Project

As part of the 100th birthday celebration of the Boy Scouts the William Hillcourt Museum is putting together a history of all the current units in the council. To do this, we are asking each unit to write a short history of itself. These histories will then be consolidated on a CD and sold to persons in the council. A printed copy will also be kept at the museum and be readily available for reading. A copy of the CD will also be placed in a time capsule that will be buried at Camp Woodland in 2010.

A suggested outline and more details can be found here. The museum is asking that all histories be submitted no later than March 31, 2010.

Silver Beaver 2010 Nominations Sought

The Silver Beaver is the highest honor bestowed upon a registered adult Scouter by the local Council. It is a true recognition of superior, sustained excellence in service to youth through Scouting. Nominations are now open for 2010 - download the information and application.

Beginning in 2010, The Silver Beaver Committee has recommended to the Council President that Silver Beavers be presented at the Council Annual Meeting at Camp Woodland in June, befitting the status of the highest award presented by a Council.

Eagles gathered for the Class of 2009 Eagle Dinner at the DoubleTree Hotel in East Syracuse.

Cub Scout Summer Camp 2010

Cub Scout Summer Camp is Right Around the Corner! What better gift to give a Cub Scout this holiday season than the gift of Camp? Start Planning Now To Attend! We have two incentives to help you make camp a reality for Cub Scouts!

1. Persons trained in Camp Promotion by Kim Bowman, Council Cub Camp Promotion Chairman, (kkjjbowman@msn.com or (315) 487-7841) who schedule and make Cub Camp Unit Presentations through him using Council Materials, will receive $10 off of Camp Fees up to 5 presentations for a total of $50 off camp fees.

2. Persons who spend an entire Camp duration (an entire weekend or entire Day Camp) working on Camp Staff will be reimbursed 50% of their total fees paid after the completion of camp.

We also need Cub Scout Summer Camp Staff!

Do you like Cub Scout Summer Camp at Camp Woodland? Do you have free time during the summer? Are you enthusiastic and show your Scout Spirit every day? Check out the list below- we would love to have you on Camp Staff at Camp Woodland! Call Helen Forward at the Council Office- 315-463-0201 and request an application if you would like to be considered for any position below. Interviews will be held in January and February of 2010.

We need:
Waterfront staff- age 17 and up. BSA or Red Cross lifeguard required
Kitchen Staff- age 15 and up.
BB Gun Range Director- age 21 or over- Cub Scout BB certification required
Archery Range Director- age 21 or over- Cub Scout Archery certification required
CIT Program- 14 and up.
Program area directors- Nature, Crafts, Scout Skills- 21 or over
Health Officer- nurse, EMT, or paramedic required- 21 or over.
Den Chiefs- 12 and up.

Name That Council!

Council President Robert Berger has announced on November 11th, 2009 the formation of an ad hoc Committee to coordinate the process of selecting a new name for our combined Boy Scout Council. The committee will consist of five members representing, marketing, public relations, and communications; and will draw members from Cayuga County, the Syracuse Area, and the North Country.

The suggestion nomination process has ended. Stay tuned for more information!

Jamboree 2010 Public Patch Order Form Now Available

The patch set for our Council’s 2010 Jamboree is themed around winter activities in Central New York. The overall design and layout is in the shape of a snowflake. There is a center backpatch and six council strip patches that surround it. Four of the Council strips will be used by the four council troops that will be attending the Jamboree. Stroll over to the Jamboree page for detailed photos and for the order form!

2010 NESA Scholarship Applications Available

Applications for Eagle Scout scholarships for 2010 are now available at www.nesa.org. We ask that your local council Web site please link back to the following URL so your Eagle Scouts who apply for a college scholarship use the correct application, which is a mandatory requirement. Incorrect applications from prior years will not be accepted. For more information, visit the NESA Application page.

Help Wanted - Part Time Volunteer Receptionist

WANTED: Part Time Volunteer Receptionist for the Hiawatha Seaway Council. Flexible hours. Scouting knowledge helpful but not necessary. Further information contact Jim Battaglia @ 315-463-0201 or jbattagl@bsamail.org.

Jamboree 2010 Announcements

Click here for current deadlines and information about how you can join the fun at the 2010 National Scout Jamboree!

Merger with Cayuga County Council

The charter of neighboring Cayuga County Council has lapsed, and all units have been transferred to Hiawatha Seaway Council forming the Cayuga County District effective July 1, 2009. Read the letter from Hiawatha Seaway Council Scout Executive Richard Avery.

Internet Rechartering and Advancement

It's that time of the year again! For additional assistance, here are PowerPoint tutorials in how to use each system: Internet Advancement and Internet Rechartering. Links to get onto the system are on the left side of this page. Contact the council office or your district staff for help using these!