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Extreme Leadership Challenge Night, December 8th
By Patriots’ Path Council, Boy Scouts of Amercia
12/5/2009


EXTREME LEADERSHIP CHALLENGE NIGHT is being offered to young men and women between the ages of 13-20. The evening will focus on skills in Leadership, Motivation, Communication, and Conflict Resolution. The event will be held at Regional Day School, 5 Jean St. in Morristown, on Tuesday, December 8th from 7-9pm.

This event is run by the Patriots’ Path Council, Boy Scouts of America but is open to all youth, male and female, whether they are in Scouting or not. There is no fee for attending but you must register by calling 973-765-9322 x229 or emailing al.thomas@scouting.org.






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