Space Still Available for Youth and Adult!

Philmont Scout Ranch, located in Cimarron, New Mexico, is over 137,000 acres of challenging Scout high adventure. In 2012, 12 Scouts and Scouters from the Lincoln Heritage Council will have the opportunity to explore Philmont on a 12-day backpacking expedition!

WHO: All Scouts applying to participate must be 14 years of age OR 13 years of age and completed the 8th grade. Youth applications must be submitted with a $100 deposit.

WHEN: July 25-August 6 2012.

COST: $1,650. This fee will include all meals, transportation,

program fees and all tours along the way.

For more information, please contact Alex Klausing at the Sam Swope Scout Center, (502) 368-8940.  

Scouts at the Capital Day!

 Scouts and Scout Leaders across the Commonwealth of Kentucky are cordially invited to BOY SCOUTS AT THE CAPITAL DAY  on Tuesday February 21st in Frankfort Kentucky. Our state capital is rolling out the red carpet for all Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts, Venture Scouts Sea Scouts, Explorers and Tiger Cubs. You and your families are cordially invited to tour the Capital as we celebrate Boy Scouts at the Capital Day

Activities will run from 9am to 3pm with a Grand Assembly on the Capitol Steps at 11:30am Eastern time.

Activities are for all family members. They include... 

• Self Guided Tours of the State Capitol Building by group or individuals
• Governor's Mansion Tours 9am to noon, First come first serve.
• See the House of Representatives Chambers (Group Photo opportunity)
• See the Senate Chambers and the Supreme Court
• Take the underground tunnel to visit with your Representative or Senator (must arrange with your legislator's office 502-564-8100)
• Tour the History Mobile (which will be parked by the State Capitol Building)
• Take the TROLLEY into Historic Downtown Frankfort and tour historic sites like The Old State Capitol Building, The Thomas D Clark Center for Kentucky History, Daniel Boone's Grave site, The Kentucky Military History Museum at the Kentucky Arsenal  (New this year)  

For more information or to sign up email jason.wilson@scouting.org. 

Join us in celebrating Scouting excellence! This ceremony brings together young and young at heart for an afternoon of fellowship and recognition. This is a wonderful opportunity to reconnect with old Scouting friends and celebrate the achievements of our Lincoln Heritage Council Scouts. Please join us as we congratulate the Eagle Class of 2011, Venturing Silver, Venturing Leadership and Heroism Award Recipients.

Saturday, March 3, 2012
1:00PM - Registration
Reception and Program to follow

Christ Church United Methodist
4614 Brownsboro Road
Louisville, Kentucky 40207   

Click here for more information.

Thirteen Scouters Honored with the Silver Beaver Award

The Silver Beaver Award is the highest honor a Council can bestow upon its volunteers for extraordinary service to the youth of our community. The National Court of Honor approves these Scouters who have given so much of their time, talent, and treasure to our movement.

The Lincoln Heritage Council is honored to announce the following recipients of this great honor for 2011:

Kathy L. Brewer - Cherokee District

Stephen "Steve" Dobler - Cherokee District

Chester R. Epperson, Jr. - Bernheim District

Kevin B. Etter- Scouting Unlimited

Alan B. Holt- George Rogers Clark District

James W. Jessup- Lincoln Trail District

Lloyd Jones- Executive Board

Anthony A. McGrew- Bernheim District

Alison M. Melton- Seneca District

Patricia A. Packer- Bernheim District

Dr. James R. Ramsey- Executive Board

Amanda M. Smith- Old Kentucky Home District

Judge Thomas B. Wine- Cherokee District

The Council will recognize these Scouters at our annual Adult Recognition Ceremony on February 11, 2012. Registrations will be accepted at the Sam Swope Scout Center or by contacting Johnathon Boles, 502-400-5762 or johnathon.boles@scouting.org.