Great Salt Lake Council Jewish Committee on Scouting
Members Dr. Arthur G. Lipman, Chairman arthur.lipman@utah.edu 801. 557.7650 Dr. James Schallheim jim.schallheim@business.utah.edu
Mr. Alex Shapiro alex@shalomutah.org
Ms. Dondea Scherer-Lykes pclykes@comcast.net
Mr. Steve Luna, BSA Advisor steven.luna@scouting.org
Mission The mission of the Great Salt Lake Council Jewish Committee on Scouting is to support Scouting for Jewish youth through the mission of the Boy Scouts of America which is: To prepare young people to make ethical and moral choices over their lifetimes by instilling in them the values of the Scout Oath and Law, recognizing that these values are totally consistent with traditional Jewish values as expressed in Torah and Talmud.
Functions The GSLC Jewish Committee on Scouting addresses its mission through the following activities: · Establish Scouting units with Jewish organization chartered partners when feasible and supporting Jewish Scouts in other units. · Help Jewish Scouts and all Scouts in Jewish organization sponsored units understand their Duty to God. · Manage the Jewish religious emblems programs for Scouts and Awards program for adults. · Conduct an annual GSLC Scout Shabbat service. · Encourage participation by Jewish Scouts in Jewish community activities in collaboration with the United Jewish Federation of Utah including: Yom HaShoah (Holocaust Memorial Observance), Yom Ha’atzmauat (Israel Independence Day). · Collaborate with the Great Salt Lake Council and United Jewish Federation of Utah in supporting the Israel Scouts (Tzofim) Friendship Caravan Utah visits. Links · The National Jewish Committee on Scouting Webpage: http:www.jewishscouting.org · Maccabee emblem for Jewish Cub Scouts in grades 1-3, Aleph Emblem for Jewish Cub Scouts in grades 3-5 · Ner Tamid Emblem for Jewish Boy Scouts age 12-14, Etz Chaim Emblem for Jewish Boy Scouts and Venturers age 14-18 · Shofar award for adults who support Scouting for Jewish youth Local Scout Leaders Douglas Barnhart Cubmaster, Pack 3351 Jill Barnhart Den Leader Arthur G. Lipman Scoutmaster, Troop 351 Great Salt Lake Council Vice President for Relationships Member, National Jewish Committee on Scouting Ben Kalm, Peter Brownstein Assistant Scoutmasters, Troop 351 Holly Carveth Troop 351 Committee Chair John Close Advisor, Venturing Crew 9351 Don Rogers Associate Advisor
United Jewish Federation of Utah Alex Shapiro, Executive Director Dr. Marty Gelman, President James Schallheim, Chartered Organization Representative Cub Scout Pack 3351, Boy Scout Troop 351, and Venturing Crew 9351 Sponsored by the United Jewish Federation of Utah and meet at the McGillis School in Salt Lake City Boy Scout Troop 1732 Sponsored by and meet at Temple Har Shalom in Park City | 
