{"id":1346,"date":"2022-03-11T07:29:02","date_gmt":"2022-03-11T07:29:02","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/sscspark.com\/?page_id=1346"},"modified":"2022-08-09T10:21:07","modified_gmt":"2022-08-09T10:21:07","slug":"achievements","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/sscspark.com\/?page_id=1346&lang=en","title":{"rendered":"Achievements"},"content":{"rendered":"
The photos shown here are much more than simply the buildings–structures that exist in the Alexander S\u00edk Scout Park. From the beginning, the Hungarian Scouts Association has been committed to providing financial, moral, and conservation support for the park, thus establishing a home for all Scouters. Such positive commitment is reflected by the extensive use of the facility according to Scout Laws. Whoever attends a camp here develops strong bonds of belonging to the Hungarian heritage.<\/div>\n
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Since its purchase in 1964 roads, wells, electricity, and telephone systems, as well as water distribution even today\u2019s internet capabilities, comprise the intricate infrastructure of the camp. As such, today these must meet state regulations and are subject to yearly inspections. Strict requirements oversee the health and safety of our campers.<\/div>\n
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The camp structures and their routine maintenance require a great deal of time, planning, and hard work. Fortunately, there are many adult volunteers, friends of scouts, and scouts themselves who willingly share in these efforts.<\/div>\n
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In 1964, a single building, a white farmhouse, stood near the Robinson Road entrance. The name „White House,\u201d as remembered by many, seemed appropriate.<\/div>\n

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The house was used for a few years at scout functions. It was the hub of our cub leader training for many years and served other functions as well. Eventually, new buildings were erected, and the White House was demolished. The new structure to be built was the\u00a0Central Kitchen\u00a0located near the center of the property\u2026 later, in 1999 this was enlarged to suit.<\/p>\n

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…then came the Assistant Troop leaders training camp center. Years later, this too was relocated.<\/p>\n

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The original\u00a0Boys Patrol Leaders\u00a0training center was an all-wood structure where the office building stands today\u2026<\/p>\n

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…relocated<\/p>\n

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The old wooden barrack was replaced with a modern structure that served as the\u00a0Office, Scout Store, and Summer School Camp\u00a0center.<\/p>\n

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We built a Central Shower facility on the north field.<\/p>\n

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The\u00a0Girls Patrol Leaders\u00a0training center was built\u2026<\/p>\n

In order to comply with state regulations, with the financial help from Hungarian doctors, the first INFIRMARY was erected in 1983\u2026 a log-style cabin with 2 rooms, a bathroom facility, and an examination room.<\/p>\n

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This was in use until plans were drawn up for a larger, up-to-date facility.<\/p>\n

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Girls Patrol Leaders’\u00a0training camp also received a home, as seen here then and now.<\/p>\n

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Next came the famous PENTAGON a \u2019hexagonal\u2019 building planned and built by Fr. Kovari. This building became the Troop Leaders training camp headquarters.<\/p>\n

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The\u00a0Corvina Camp\u00a0received a small cabin as well\u2026<\/p>\n

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Rev. Kovari also built his own house on the east side of the property near the Route 15 entrance. A rare aerial photo shows its location as well as the small, unfinished building (with the green roof) that later became the\u00a0Camp Office<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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Soon after Fr. Kovari’s death in 1981, his house became the center for the Cub Scout\u00a0Leaders’\u00a0training\u2026<\/p>\n

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Later the house was renamed\u00a0Genetta House<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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Soon additional space was needed to house the youngest of the camp.. a\u00a0 large new building named\u00a0NADAS House<\/strong>\u00a0was erected close by in 2005. It is large with 2 sleeping areas a central room for meetings, a kitchen, and bathrooms.<\/p>\n

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The central\u00a0Camp Office<\/strong>\u00a0was also completed.<\/p>\n

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..and expanded in a few years.<\/p>\n

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In 2013, the Hungarian Scouts Association had an opportunity to save a number of structures that were a part of the Hungarian exhibit at the Smithsonian Park Exhibition in Washington. These were the\u00a0peacock tower, open dance barn, Kalotaszeg cultural house, yurt, and a vehicle shed. After delivery, these were assembled by the same builders, using traditional construction methods.<\/p>\n

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The Peacock tower…<\/p>\n

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…the open dance barn<\/p>\n

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\u2026the yurt (about 2\/3 of the way complete in this photo)<\/p>\n

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\u2026Kalotaszeg Cultural House<\/p>\n

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\u2026and the vehicle shed<\/p>\n

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The bell tower is located at the entrance to the Pine Cathedral. It is a replica of the bell tower found at the Mohacs Commemorative Park Cemetery, Hungary.<\/p>\n

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In 2019, we undertook our largest development project, a central main building that would serve as the\u00a0HUB\u00a0<\/strong>for the park. The original Kovari house (later Genetta House) was no longer adequate or safe. Nature also took its course and the house was demolished!<\/p>\n

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\u2026North view<\/p>\n

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\u2026East view<\/p>\n

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\u2026West view.<\/p>\n

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With sufficient funding, a large building was initiated, plans were drawn up and the work commenced in 2019.<\/div>\n
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Huge THANKS to all those who supported and actually devoted their free time to achieving the completion of the project. Now, the bright and spacious building is ready for meetings, conferences, and camping. It will solidify the continuation of Hungarian scouting in the diaspora.<\/div>\n

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