The Area 3 eVent has been POSTPONED until Fall in response to the COVID-19 Pandemic.

Welcome to the eVent!

Cost per person:

$45 if postmarked before April 13, 2020

$60 if postmarked after April 14, 2020

The fee for the 2020 eVENT is dependent on when they are postmarked. The fee applies to all youth and adults and covers all food, program activities andeVENT patch. Registrations received after May 8th & on-site registrants will NOT receive a 2020 eVENT patch.

Please contact us if you are interested in the eVENT and want updates and information about the 2020 eVENT emailed to you. Also, please share any questions or concerns to enable us to assist you in your preparation. Email to nmccello@gmail.com

Program Overview

An eVENT Program and Schedule will be provided for each participant at the event check-in to assist them in planning their activities for the weekend. eVENT program activities are an open format and do not require pre-registration. We will provide a map of where the activities are located and when they will be open. Event participants can decide what they want to do and when they want to go. All campers will use their own tents.

Firearms Program

The Area 3 VOA eVENT on Saturday, May 16, 2020, will use rifles, shotguns, pistols, and muzzleloading rifles with live ammunition in its Shooting Sports Program. In order to participate in the pistol shooting activity, participants must be at least 14 years old as of May 15, 2020 AND participate in the BSA pistol orientation on Friday evening. All other shooting activities are open to any Venturing/Sea Scouting participant. All activities will be done in compliance with the BSA National Shooting Sports Manual, the Guide to Safe Scouting and all applicable New York State and Federal laws and regulations.

IMPORTANT - All participants must have a Waiver filled out and signed by the participant AND parent/legal guardian. A downloadable form is located in the attachments section on this page.

2020 eVENT – Tentative Schedule

See Attached Document

About the AVOA

The Area 3 eVENT is planned and conducted by the Area Venturing Cabinet and representatives to the AVOA from the nine councils that make up Area 3 of the Northeast Region. Being part of the AVOA is fun and running an Area eVENT is a BLAST! It is also a great opportunity to extend your leadership and event planning skills – a great resume builder. Talk to the officers and find out how to get involved. Please consider becoming an Area officer!

2019/20 Area 3 VOA Officers

Natalie Chang – President

Kylie Simkins – VP of Communications

Shannon Gilmartin – VP of Administration

Gavin Hart – VP of Program

NE 3 AVOA Advisors

Dan Jackson – Advisor

Tom Hodge – Associate Advisor

Paul Kendzierski – Associate Advisor

Steve Wheeler – Associate Advisor

Sara Gray – Associate Advisor

NE 3 AVOA Staff Advisors

Brandon Blatz – brandon.blatz@scouting.org or 716-512-6215

Marie Jackson – marie.jackson@scouting.org or 585-241-8522