CSP Corner Blog http://www.cspcorner.org/blog Sun, 18 Dec 2011 21:54:02 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3 First Council Shoulder Patch from Three Harbors Council http://www.cspcorner.org/blog/2011/12/18/three-harbors-council-first-csp/ http://www.cspcorner.org/blog/2011/12/18/three-harbors-council-first-csp/#comments Sun, 18 Dec 2011 21:54:02 +0000 Dan http://www.cspcorner.org/blog/?p=60 Continue reading →]]> We told you about Milwaukee County Council and Southeast Wisconsin Council talking about merging back in July of 2011.  Well, on September 7th, 2011 both councils voted to consolidate.

Now, we see the first CSP from Three Harbors Council.

The CSP was issued for Woodbadge course C3-634-11-1 that took place in September and October of 2011.  It is believed that 200 were made.  It’s designation should be SA-1.  It is rumored that two of these CSPs will be auctioned off at the Three Harbors Council Woodbadge Dinner on 1/29/2012.

You can learn more about this patch at http://www.cspcorner.org/dir/patch/154/

]]> http://www.cspcorner.org/blog/2011/12/18/three-harbors-council-first-csp/feed/ 0 Milwaukee County Council and Southeast Wisconsin Council Death CSPs http://www.cspcorner.org/blog/2011/12/18/milwaukee-county-council-and-southeast-wisconsin-council-death-csps/ http://www.cspcorner.org/blog/2011/12/18/milwaukee-county-council-and-southeast-wisconsin-council-death-csps/#comments Sun, 18 Dec 2011 21:34:01 +0000 Dan http://www.cspcorner.org/blog/?p=61 Continue reading →]]> Three Harbors Council has authorized two special collector council shoulder patches to commemorate the end of the Milwaukee County Council and Southeast Wisconsin Council. Any proceeds from this sale will be used for new camp signs and other camp improvements.

Not Actual size. Colors may vary.

There are 629 of the Milwaukee County Council shoulder patches and 634 of the Southeast Wisconsin Council shoulder patch. There is a limit of 10 of each patch per person. First come first filled orders. There will be no reorders!

All orders must be made using the order form posted on their website (pdf) and must be prepaid in full. Orders placed without this form will not be accepted.

]]> http://www.cspcorner.org/blog/2011/12/18/milwaukee-county-council-and-southeast-wisconsin-council-death-csps/feed/ 0 Milwaukee County and Southeast Wisconsin Council Boards Set to Vote on Council Consolidation http://www.cspcorner.org/blog/2011/06/14/milwaukee-county-council-and-southeast-wisconsin-council-consolidation/ http://www.cspcorner.org/blog/2011/06/14/milwaukee-county-council-and-southeast-wisconsin-council-consolidation/#comments Tue, 14 Jun 2011 18:10:37 +0000 Dan http://www.cspcorner.org/blog/?p=50 Continue reading →]]> The executive committees of the boards for Milwaukee County Council and the Southeast Wisconsin Council have recommended a merger of the two Boy Scout councils at separate executive committee meetings earlier this month.

The issue moves forward toward a vote by the full board of each council. Those votes — June 29 for the Southeast Wisconsin Council (Racine and Kenosha Counties) and June 30 for the Milwaukee County Council, are the next major steps in the process. This process began earlier this year when the two groups agreed to study consolidation as a way to enhance Scouting in southeastern Wisconsin.

That study revealed several advantages to consolidation. Those include:

  • Expanded Scouting program opportunities — More merit badge counselors, more merit badge clinics and other training for Scouts
  • Expanded access to camp and events — Twice the number of council camps: Indian Mound Scout Reservation in Oconomowoc, LeFeber Northwoods Camps in Forest County, Camp OhDaKoTa in Burlington, and Robert S. Lyle Scout Reservation in Elcho
  • Enhanced support for leaders — Stronger training programs and enhanced support and resources for adult leaders

Overall, the consolidation study committee determined that a unified council would create a better, stronger Scouting program for all of southeastern Wisconsin.

The consolidation committee will continue its discussions on June 14 and finalize documents for the respective executive boards to consider at their June 29 and 30 meetings.

If the executive boards recommend consolidation, a series of seven meetings will be scheduled throughout the area, offering charter organization representatives and Scouters an opportunity to learn more about the benefits of a unified council. Voting members of each council would then meet on September 7th for a council consolidation vote.

If the consolidation is approved at those September 7th Milwaukee County and Southeast Wisconsin Council meetings, and then by the National Office, a new council name would be selected, following National BSA guidelines.

Complete information about the consolidation proposal will soon be available at www.BetterStrongerScouting.info.

]]> http://www.cspcorner.org/blog/2011/06/14/milwaukee-county-council-and-southeast-wisconsin-council-consolidation/feed/ 0 Keystone Area and York-Adams Area Councils Studying Possible Consolidation http://www.cspcorner.org/blog/2009/10/23/possible-merger/ http://www.cspcorner.org/blog/2009/10/23/possible-merger/#comments Sat, 24 Oct 2009 03:03:23 +0000 admin http://www.cspcorner.org/blog/?p=47 In July 2009, the executive boards of the Keystone Area Council and the York-Adams Area Council unanimously authorized a study process to investigate and consider the possibility of consolidating the two councils.

Follow the progress on the Consolidation Study Website

]]> http://www.cspcorner.org/blog/2009/10/23/possible-merger/feed/ 0 2010 South Carolina Winter Trade-O-Ree http://www.cspcorner.org/blog/2009/10/15/sc-winter-tor/ http://www.cspcorner.org/blog/2009/10/15/sc-winter-tor/#comments Fri, 16 Oct 2009 04:55:43 +0000 Dan http://www.cspcorner.org/blog/?p=45 Continue reading →]]> I just received word about Streamwood’s South Carolina Winter Trade-O-Ree for 2010. Unfortunately I will still be in Iraq so I won’t be able to make it. Chris puts on wonderful events so check it out if you can!

The 20th Annual S.C. Winter Trade-o-Ree is almost here!

JANUARY 15-16, 2010
FRIDAY 4PM – MIDNIGHT
SATURDAY 8AM – 3PM

SMART STORAGE
115 Saco Lowell Road
Easley, SC 29640

Registration:
Adults $3
Scouts 17 & UNDER FREE
Tables $25/$30

FREE PIZZA PARTY FRIDAY 6PM!!
100+ SILENT AUCTIONS FRIDAY & SATURDAY!!
Buy / Sell / Trade ALL types of Boy Scout stuff!!

Your Trade-O-Ree has moved, but this time we own the building! We now own a 32,000 square foot building. In this building we have located all of our Boy Scout stuff and collecting supply inventory with the offices of Streamwood. In the same building we have also built 84 climate controlled self storage units that we rent to locals needing a place to store their good stuff. And, behind this …… drum roll please……. Is one big ole’ Trade-O-Ree room of 13,900 square feet. This space is nearly twice the size that we have ever had for a South Carolina TOR.

The Easley Comfort Inn is located just a short jaunt away and has given us some special rates. Just ask for the Boy Scout Trade-O-Ree rates of $58.49 (+ tax) per night (double occupancy). This rate includes FREE Hot Country Breakfasts.

DON’T FORGET THE FRIDAY NIGHT FREE PIZZA PARTY FOR EVERY PRE-REGISTERED ATTENDEE! Immediately after everyone has eaten the free pizza, our famous 1000+ Silent auctions will begin. These silent auctions have become a big part of our TOR’s. We will be auctioning until late Friday night, and then begin again with more neat stuff on Saturday morning. So, please join us to see some old friends, and do some trading – buying – selling.

TRADE-O-REE HOTEL:
Easley Comfort Inn
5539 Calhoun Memorial Hwy (Hwy 123)
Easley, SC 29640
Phone (864) 859-7520
Fax (864) 644-2002

FOR MORE INFORMATION:
Streamwood Company
Chris Jensen
PO Box 1841
Easley, SC 29641
Phone 864-859-2915
E-Mail CJENSEN@STREAMWOOD.NET
Web WWW.STREAMWOOD.NET

]]> http://www.cspcorner.org/blog/2009/10/15/sc-winter-tor/feed/ 0 Suwannnee River Area Council Patron JSP http://www.cspcorner.org/blog/2009/10/13/suwannnee-river-area-council-patron-jsp/ http://www.cspcorner.org/blog/2009/10/13/suwannnee-river-area-council-patron-jsp/#comments Wed, 14 Oct 2009 00:53:38 +0000 admin http://www.cspcorner.org/blog/?p=43 Continue reading →]]> I just recieved word that Suwannee River Area Council is getting close on their Jamboree Shoulder Patches.

Suwannee River Area Council 2010 Jamboree Fundraiser Patch

Right now they just have their “PATRON” (ie. fundraiser) JSP available. There is believed to be approximatly 100 left at the Council. Otherwise this is one that you see on eBay from time to time.

]]> http://www.cspcorner.org/blog/2009/10/13/suwannnee-river-area-council-patron-jsp/feed/ 0 New Council: Seneca Waterways http://www.cspcorner.org/blog/2009/10/09/new-council-seneca-waterways/ http://www.cspcorner.org/blog/2009/10/09/new-council-seneca-waterways/#comments Fri, 09 Oct 2009 19:36:36 +0000 admin http://www.cspcorner.org/blog/?p=37 Continue reading →]]> The new council that was formed with the merger of Otetiana Council and Finger Lakes Council has announced its new Council name will be “Seneca Waterways”.

According to the Council’s website:

The new council name, “Seneca Waterways”, was chosen to represent the two former councils, “Otetiana” and “Finger Lakes” and the five counties of the merged council.

“Seneca” reflects the fact that many local names, such as Seneca County, Seneca Lake, Seneca Park, etc. are found within the five counties and that Otetiana came from a Seneca word and was the name of a Seneca Chief who lived in the Finger Lakes region. Also, the historic Seneca Nation boundaries were similar at times to our new boundaries.

“Waterways” includes the abundance of local freshwater bodies such as the Finger Lakes, the Genesee River and Lake Ontario and the Erie Canal, so this name again includes the area of both former councils.

While “Waterways” alone could signify many parts of the U.S., “Seneca Waterways” is unique to our area.

They have also issued a design for their new CSP. No word on when it will be available.

Seneca Waterways Council Shoulder Patch (CSP)

]]> http://www.cspcorner.org/blog/2009/10/09/new-council-seneca-waterways/feed/ 1 David Franck CSP Collection For Sale http://www.cspcorner.org/blog/2009/10/08/david-franck-csp-collection-for-sale/ http://www.cspcorner.org/blog/2009/10/08/david-franck-csp-collection-for-sale/#comments Thu, 08 Oct 2009 19:37:01 +0000 Dan http://www.cspcorner.org/blog/?p=35 Continue reading →]]> I just recieved word that David Franck’s Council Shoulder Patch (CSP) collection was being split up and sold by his relatives. Franck passed away in 2002 and was a long time editor for “An Aid To Collecting Selected Council Shoulder Insignia with Valuation Guide”.

According to the email, they are not interested in trading, but are attempting to sell the entire collection. They have posted the list of CSPs online and will be updating it after a decent amount of the patches have been sold. Requests for scans can be facilitated. There are about 3,600 unique CSPs with many duplicate issues.

You can see the entire list, and the email address to arrange purchases or scans at http://www.the-cables.net/csp.html

]]> http://www.cspcorner.org/blog/2009/10/08/david-franck-csp-collection-for-sale/feed/ 0 Detroit Area Council and Clinton Valley Council Merger Approved http://www.cspcorner.org/blog/2009/08/05/detroit-area-and-clinton-valley-council/ http://www.cspcorner.org/blog/2009/08/05/detroit-area-and-clinton-valley-council/#comments Wed, 05 Aug 2009 22:42:09 +0000 Dan http://www.cspcorner.org/blog/?p=19 Continue reading →]]> Information is starting to leak out that the voting members of Detroit Area Council and Clinton Valley Council approved their consolidation.

This was seen on a Detroit Area Council District Executive’s twitter page earlier today:

I am now a charter member of the NEW MICHIGAN COUNCIL. Council Board Members from DAC & CVC voted overwhelmingly in favor of consolidation.

No information about the votes outcome has been posted on either Council’s website, the Consolidation Study website, or released in a press release yet.

The last official news was that on June 16, 2009, both of the Council’s Executive Boards met and overwhelmingly and enthusiastically voted to support a consolidation.  The voting members of both councils (Executive Board members, Council Members at Large and Charter Organization Representatives) will vote on the proposed consolidation Tuesday, August 4, 2009.

Start collecting those Detroit Area Council and Clinton Valley Council patches today before word gets out!  We will keep you informed of the new Council as information such as name and first CSP are released.

]]> http://www.cspcorner.org/blog/2009/08/05/detroit-area-and-clinton-valley-council/feed/ 1 Welcome from New York OA Trader Visitors! http://www.cspcorner.org/blog/2008/10/15/welcome-from-new-york-oa-trader-visitors/ http://www.cspcorner.org/blog/2008/10/15/welcome-from-new-york-oa-trader-visitors/#comments Wed, 15 Oct 2008 22:07:02 +0000 Dan http://www.cspcorner.org/blog/2008/10/15/welcome-from-new-york-oa-trader-visitors/ Continue reading →]]> I’d like to welcome anyone visiting from New York OA Trader after he posted about CSP Corner on his blog.

There are big dreams for this site!  I’ve never been happy with any of the resources out there for CSPs.  Personally I want Scans!  I want Details!  I want everything listed in one resource, not one for JSPs and one for CSPs!  (I know I’m picky)

Functionality is not all here… you can tell that.  First off the design ended up not suiting us well, not enough content space so that will be fixed eventually.  The marketplace is going to be the last feature of this site activated.

What are we working on?
We are working on getting all of the Councils listed and at least one CSP from each Council listed.  While this is happening, we are trying to fix the back end (the administrative features) to make updates easy.  Eventually what we want to have is one or two “experts” from each Council who will be in charge of keeping their Council’s issues up to date.  The local individuals are the best resource on knowing what is what from their Council.  We have already started collecting realized prices from various sources, however they have not been analyzed or formatted yet.

The major promblem we are facing:
What classification system to use?  Everyone we talk to suggest we just use An Aid to Collecting Selected Council Shoulder Patches, however due to copyright restrictions, that is not possible.  So we’ve been trying to come up with a new system, which is a lot harder than it seems.  If you have any thoughts or have a good system let us know!

Please post any suggestions or thoughts!  They will be considered.

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