Frontier District

05/26/2026

May Roundtable Newsletter, sorry its late.

05/22/2026

Frontier District would like to thank the following businesses & organizations so far for being a Star Supporter sponsor of Scouting in Scouting America Hawk Mountain Council. Thanks to support like theirs scholarship & campership funds for Scouting families in need will be able to be provided.

Philadelphia Pretzel Factory, Exeter (Inside Walmart)
Exeter Township Lions Club
Lyons Fire Company, Ladies Auxiliary
Monarch Fire Company, Social Quarters

05/20/2026

Attention Northern Berks units, especially Kutztown, Krumsville, Bowers, Topton, Fleetwood, Blandon, and Longswamp!

Calling all Scout troops and youth groups!

Our upcoming Bike Rodeo may offer Scouts the opportunity to complete a substantial portion of the Scouting America Cycling Merit Badge while building real-world bike safety skills.

Participation in the rodeo can help satisfy portions of the following Cycling Merit Badge requirements:

✅ Requirement 1 – Cycling hazards, defensive riding, visibility, and safe riding practices
✅ Requirement 3 – State and local bicycle laws, traffic rules, lane positioning, signaling, turns, and intersections
✅ Requirement 4 – Proper helmet fit, weather-appropriate clothing, and BSA bike safety guidelines
✅ Requirement 5 (a-f) – Bicycle inspection, equipment compliance, bike fit adjustments, brake and gear adjustments, lubrication points, and flat tire repair
✅ Requirement 6 – Bicycle handling skills including mounting, starting, stopping, emergency stops, straight line riding, turning, shifting, scanning, and signaling

Mileage ride requirements would still need to be completed separately.

If your troop or youth group is interested, send us a message ([email protected]) so we can gauge interest and build the program accordingly.

05/08/2026

Frontier District would like to thank Restored Auto LLC for being a Life Supporter sponsor of Scouting in Scouting America Hawk Mountain Council. Thanks to support like theirs scholarship & campership funds for Scouting families in need will be able to be provided.

Restored Auto, LLC is an automotive repair shop located in Fleetwood, PA. They offer a variety of repair and maintenance solutions for your vehicle.

04/28/2026

Join us for the 2026 Product Sale! This is a terrific opportunity for Scouts and units to fund Scouting adventures and impactful programming. Check out more information below!

Join us for the 2026 Product Sale! This is a terrific opportunity for Scouts and units to fund Scouting adventures and impactful programming. This year we will sell popcorn from Pecatonica River Popcorn and nuts from Whitley’s Peanut Factory. Use this link to sign up for the sale and let us know who your kernel(s) will be: https://forms.gle/HWhkiRHLPtkyBeH26

04/20/2026

Better late than never - we celebrate Frontier superstar Chareise Lynn for her trifecta of recent accomplishments. Chareise recieved the District Award of Merit earlier this year, then completed her Doctorate of Commissioner Science in early March. She capped off these big items by completing her ticket and earning her Wood Badge beads in March! Thank you Chareise for you commitment to scouting and Frontier District!!

04/17/2026

We’re excited to welcome Sarah Sechrist to the team at Hawk Mountain Council as our newest Unit Growth Executive!

Sarah brings over 15 years of experience serving diverse communities across Berks and Lebanon Counties through her work in the nonprofit sector. Her passion for service extends beyond her professional career, having volunteered on the Board of Directors for QUest Inc. and previously serving on the Board of Trustees for the Womelsdorf Library.

She is deeply committed to building relationships and connecting people around a shared purpose to strengthen communities. In addition to her role with Scouting America, Sarah is a busy mom of three and is currently pursuing her Master’s in Strategic Leadership (Non-Profit Leadership). When she’s not working or studying, she enjoys planning family adventures around the world.

Please join us in welcoming Sarah to the team. We’re excited for the impact she will make!

03/27/2026

🌟 Rangemaster Training | April 3 - 4, 2026! 🌟
Adult leaders, get ready to get trained to run safe archery, BB, slingshot, rocket, and other target activities at District and Council events!

📍 Hawk Mountain Scout Reservation
📅 April 3 - 4, 2026
✅ Check-in Friday at 6:00 PM
✅ Done by Saturday at 2:30 PM
✅ Overnight lodging available (cabin)
💲 FREE!

Council covers the cost! Participants agree to volunteer on the range at least twice for Council/District events.

🍽 Meals included: Friday Cracker Barrel + Saturday breakfast & lunch.

🎒 Bring: sleeping gear if staying over, hygiene kit, pens/highlighters, notepad, and outdoor/indoor‑appropriate clothing.

🎖 Training card valid for 2 years. Sign up here today! https://scoutingevent.com/528-113930

📌 Note: BB, slingshot, and archery activities for Cub Scouts must be run at District or Council events - trained leaders cannot run these ranges for their own units.

📞 Questions? Contact our office!

02/20/2026

Please see the February Roundtable Newsletter https://docs.google.com/document/d/1jvNFKBeETomBCVkfAgmKrQPj0JjxvU83/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=101703068355652438111&rtpof=true&sd=true

Please note new information has come about for the District Pinewood Derby you can find that information here https://scoutingevent.com/528-FPWD2026