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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.

Carbon-Luzerne on FaceBook


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

For your convenience you now have the option to pay online!   Camp Minsi Maps: http://www.campminsi.org/camp-resources/camp-maps/64957 For...


Upcoming Council Wide Youth / Leader Training

NRA Basic Rifle Date - Saturday Dec. 16th 2023 Location- Camp Minsi - Weytrex side A - 8am to 5pm This course is at least 8-hours long and...
SAVE THE DATE MINSI TRAILS COUNCIL, BSA LEAVE NO TRACE LEVEL 1 INSTRUCTOR COURSE (Formally Leave No Trace Trainer Course) WHEN: April 12-14,...
  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...


 

 

 

No Registration needed. CLICK HERE TO JOIN! Join Zoom Meeting  Telephone Only: +1 646 931 3860  Meeting ID: 923 6828...
No Registration needed. CLICK HERE TO JOIN! Join Zoom Meeting  Telephone Only: +1 646 931 3860  Meeting ID: 923 6828...
Greetings from the Black Diamond model railroad club.  This is a reminder that all persons involved in Scouting are invited to the Black...
No Registration needed. CLICK HERE TO JOIN! Join Zoom Meeting  Telephone Only: +1 646 931 3860  Meeting ID: 923 6828...
Monroe District Recharter Day Additional information will be updated when...
Join us via Zoom for all the information about the 2024 FOS Campaign and brief training for your district FOS presenters.   Zoom Link for the...
Monthly meeting of the Minsi Trails Council Commissioners 3rd Tuesday at 7:30 pm https://powerschool.zoom.us/j/95244083745?from=addon Council...
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...
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,...
The Minsi Trails Council Business Office & Scout Shop will be closed on this day.  Please plan accordingly.   If you need assistance,...
The Minsi Trails Scout Shop will be closed for year end inventory on Tuesday December 26 through Friday December 29, 2023.  We will reopen on...
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...
Lodge Family Banquet January 6, 2024 at DeSales University Center   Click REGISTER below to register for this...
Monroe District Meetings and Roundtable Join us every second Thursday of each month at 630pm for our in person/zoom Roundtable and District...
    Saturday, January 13, 2024 (9AM-4PM) at Camp Minsi More Info to...
The Minsi Trails Council Business Office & Scout Shop will be closed on this day.  Please plan accordingly.   If you need assistance,...
Monthly meeting of the Minsi Trails Council Commissioners 3rd Tuesday at 7:30 pm https://powerschool.zoom.us/j/95244083745?from=addon Council...
Join us for the Council Wide Roundtable.    Locations and Theme will be announced...
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...
Council Recognition Dinner You’re invited to help honor and recognize Scouting volunteers from throughout Minsi Trails Council.  Enjoy...
For your convenience you now have the option to pay online!   Camp Minsi Maps: http://www.campminsi.org/camp-resources/camp-maps/64957 For...
Please Join us for important planning for the Northampton district.   Join Zoom...
Monroe District Meetings and Roundtable Join us every second Thursday of each month at 630pm for our in person/zoom Roundtable and District...
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...
The Minsi Trails Council Business Office & Scout Shop will be closed on this day.  Please plan accordingly.   If you need assistance,...
Monthly meeting of the Minsi Trails Council Commissioners 3rd Tuesday at 7:30 pm https://powerschool.zoom.us/j/95244083745?from=addon Council...
Northampton Klondike event will be held at Camp...
Northampton Winter Webelo event will be held at Camp Minsi. More details to...
Please Join us for important planning for the Northampton district.   Join Zoom...
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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