| News for Scouting leaders,
parents, and the communities
we serve |
August 9, 2007
To supplement, not replace, the Duffle Bag newspaper |
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Cub Scout Leader Pow Wow Set for Nov. 3
Cub Scout leaders and parents can spend an entire day learning how to provide a fun and exciting program for the Scouts. More... |
MacArthur Service Center
4568 West Pine Blvd. St. Louis, Mo. 63108-2179 Phone: (314) 361-0600 or (800) 392-0895 FAX: (314) 361-5165 Hours: Monday through Friday: 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Click on the links below for service center information:
West County Service Center
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Greetings!
Completing three tasks in August and September can put your Scout unit in high gear for the program year.
1. Plan Your Unit's Program: Gather your key leaders and plan your activities for the year. Click on the Council's 2007-08 Program Guide for calendars, program and facility information. Distribute the plan to current and prospective parents of Scouts.
2. Recruit New Youth Members, Leaders: Nothing builds enthusiasm and momentum better than a successful School Night to Join Scouting. (See below.)
3. Plan A Successful Fundraiser: Selling Campmaster Popcorn can provide your unit with the funds necessary for a succesful program. (See below.)
Unit commissioners and council staff are ready to assist you. Thanks in advance for all you do to develop character and leadership in our youth members.
--Greater St. Louis Area Council,
Boy Scouts of America
P.S.: Forward this e-mail to den leaders, committee members, assistant Scoutmasters and any other leader or parent who would benefit from the information. | |
Merit Badge Make-Up Day On Aug. 11
The Eagle Scout Association will hold Merit Badge Make-up Day for those Scouts needing assistance completing the remaining requirements for merit badges they began at summer camp. Read more... |
School Night to Join Scouting
Prepare to welcome new youth members, leaders and parents during the annual membership recruitment campaign in August and September. All boys who join on School Night will receive the T-shirt shown below. Read more...
"Taste of Scouting" Event For New Scouts
New Scouts and their families are invited to see what Cub Scouting is all about at this event on Oct. 6 at Beaumont Scout Reservation. Read more... |
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Selling Popcorn Enhances Unit Finances, Makes Fundraising Easy
One annual fundraiser can adequately fill your unit's  bank account so leaders, members and parents can spend more time on program. The Council's popcorn sale eliminates risk and excess inventory associated with other product sales. Web-based ordering saves time. Campmaster's sales incentive program eliminates the task of ordering prizes. Two leaders per unit are invited to an upcoming popcorn orientation dinner. Read more...
Southern Sale: Cherokee, Egyptian, Kaskaskia, Ozark Trailblazers, Shawnee and Sioux Districts.
Aug. 29: 7 p.m., Drury Lodge, 104 S. Vantage Dr., Cape Girardeau, MO 63701
Aug. 30: Popcorn Kickoff Dinner, 7 p.m., John A. Logan College, 700 Logan College Rd., Carterville, IL 62918
St. Louis Sale: Boone Trails, Grand Towers, Gravois Trail, New Horizons, North Star, Osage, Pathfinder, River Trails and Thunderbird Districts
Sept. 19: 6:30 p.m., Two Hearts Banquet Center, 4532 S. Lindbergh, St. Louis, MO 63127
Sept. 27: 6:30 p.m., Crowne Plaza Hotel, 11228 Lone Eagle Dr., Bridgeton, MO 63044 |
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Fall Fun Rally Set For
Sept. 14-16 At Beaumont
The Fall Fun Rally is a weekend of fun and excitement for all Venturing crews, youth and adults at Beaumont Scout Reservation. You may choose to sleep in tents for the weekend or participate as a Saturday event only. Programs include ropes course, iron chef, beach volleyball, shooting sports, mud cave, horseback riding, GPS geo-cache and more! Read more...
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| Leader Tip:
Grants Available For Youth Service Projects
The Walt Disney Company and Youth Service America are making grants of up to $500 to support youth-led service projects. These grants support youth (ages 5-14) in planning and implementing service projects in their community. Leaders, youth leaders and youth-serving organizations are also eligible to apply, provided that they that engage younger youth (5-14) in planning and implementing the service. Service can take place between Oct. 1 and Nov. 26, 2007. Projects can address themes such as the environment, disaster relief, public health and awareness, community education, hunger, literacy, or any issue that youth identify as a community need.
Application Deadline: Aug. 30, 2007. More... |
Parent Tip:
Helping Children Handle Homework
You may think you're just a mild-mannered mom or dad. But here are some tips that can turn you into a superhero when your children need assistance with difficult homework assignments. Read more...
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