|        
 
     |         
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

New Volunteers must secure and provide updated clearances to Minsi Trails Council:

  1. Link to Pennsylvania Child Abuse History Clearance
     
  2. Link to Pennsylvania State Police Criminal Record Check; and
     
  3. Link to Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI) Criminal History Background Check (required for all employees and some volunteers) Volunteers use code: 1KG6ZJ 

    OR

    Download Council PA Resident Volunteer Waiver for Volunteers who have resided in the Commonwealth of PA for the past 10 years, can submit the Disclosure Statement for Volunteers in lieu of the Fingerprint based FBI Clearance.

Frequently Asked Questions:

Q. How long are my previous clearances good for?

A. Clearances are valid for 60 months (5 years) following the disseminated date noted on each clearance. 

Q. What is the timeline to provide the clearances to Minsi Trails Council?

A. To be current, as per Pennsylvania law, all existing volunteers must secure their new clearances prior to the earliest expiration date, to continue their volunteer role.     

Q. How to submit clearances to Minsi Trails Council?

A. Unit based: You retain the originals, provide a copy to your unit committee chairperson. 

A. District based: You retain the originals, provide a copy to your District Executive or District Chairperson. 

A. Council based: You retain the originals, provide a copy to the council registrar. 

 

RESOURCES FOR FURTHER INFORMATION

  1. Pennsylvania Website on Child Protection: www.keepkidssafe.pa.gov

  2. Pennsylvania Volunteer FAQ: keepkidssafe.pa.gov/cs/groups/webcontent/documents/document/c_135249.pdf

  3. Pennsylvania Mandated Reporter FAQ: keepkidssafe.pa.gov/cs/groups/webcontent/documents/document/c_137646.pdf

If you need assistance or have questions, please contact your local District Executive 

If you need assistance or have questions, please use our staff contact page - Staff Contacts 

 

 

 

22nd Annual ALLENTOWN TRADE-O-REE Scout Patch Collecting and Memorabilia Show www.AllentownTOR.com Hosted by:  OA...
NRA Pistol Instructor Date - Saturday April 1st 2023 Location- Camp Trexler Nature lodge 8am to 6 pm Saturday This is part two of a 16 hr....
The Northampton District Committee meeting is held the first Wednesday of every month at the Council Office.  Please contact Mike Caffrey...
Carbon/Luzerne Meetings      April will be something completely different. We will be having our regularly scheduled District...
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,...
This event has been postponed to later in the year Still accepting nominations for Fellowship and District Award of Merit for 2021 Contact Mike...
Monroe District Meeting and Council Roundtable This month is something completely different. Join us at Northampton Community College Monroe Campus...
A link to join via Zoom will be added here...
Minsi Trails Council Spring 2023 Introduction to Outdoor Leadership Skills (IOLS)   This is the second of the courses required to be taken to...
2023 Lehigh District Pinewood Derby Registration Information NEW LOCATION   Saturday April 15, 2023 $10.00 per Scout Fee includes patch for...
    For your convenience you can now pay online  For printable event flyer please click here For current Minsi Trails Council PWD...
Monthly meeting of the Minsi Trails Council Commissioners 3rd Tuesday at 7:30 pm https://powerschool.zoom.us/j/95244083745?from=addon Council...
2023 Pocono Friends of Scouting Dinner PLEASE CLICK HERE FOR FULL PRINTABLE EVENT BROCHURE CLICK HERE TO DONATE...
MINSI TRAILS COUNCIL, BSA LEAVE NO TRACE TRAINER COURSE                Sponsored...
WFA Flyer Course 2023 WFA Info Sheet 2023 WFA Course Registration...
Join us for a Community Day at Camp Minsi! The event is free for Scouts and Non-Scouts of all ages, so current Scouts are encouraged to bring their...
Friends from Lake Naomi Friends are invited to visit Camp Minsi. When was the last time you were at summer camp to enjoy the smell of a campfire or...
WFA Flyer Course 2023 WFA Info Sheet 2023 WFA Course Registration...
This meeting will be...
Lehigh District Annual Recognition Dinner Date; Thursday, April 27, 2022 Time; Doors Open at 6:30 PM, Dinner and Program at 7:00 PM $35.00 per...
 Monroe District will be having a Trail to Eagle informational session.   Who: Any Scout of Star or Life rank, their...
The Northampton District Committee meeting is held the first Wednesday of every month at the Council Office.  Please contact Mike Caffrey...
Carbon/Luzerne District Recognition Gathering In place of our May meeting we will be celebrating our Carbon/Luzerne District volunteers. Join...
2023 Lehigh District's Merit Badge Weekend...
THIS WEEKEND FILLS FAST! Akelaland Beaver Weekend is a Family Scouting Work Weekend. It is a unique opportunity for service, fellowship,...
This free weekend of camping is an opportunity to visit Trexler Scout Reservation even earlier!   Troops converge at camp for a weekend of...
Cub Scout Range Training                  (Range Master) Date -...
 MORE....

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