| News for Scouting leaders,
parents, and the communities
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August 23, 2007
To supplement, not replace, the Duffle Bag newspaper |
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Courses Set For New, Veteran Leaders, Parents, Venturers
Venturing: Training for leaders and youth members covering a wide range of  topics will be conducted during the Fall Fun Rally, Sept. 14-16, at Beaumont Scout Reservation. More...
Outdoor Leader Experience: A supplemental training for all leaders involved in the Cub Scout program. It helps leaders provide a well-rounded program both indoors and outdoors. More...
Cub Scout Leader Pow Wow: This one-day seminar on Saturday, Nov. 3,  provides a wealth of program ideas and resources. More...
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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!
Scout units throughout the council will welcome new members, parents and leaders during our fall membership campaign, School Night to Join Scouting. We want to share a story of creativity and resourcefulness that led to success for one unit.
Cub Scout Pack 530, chartered to the Lion's Club of Harvester, Mo., recruits from Castilo Elementary School in the Francis Howell School District. They secured an electronic sign from their chartering organization and paid a resident next to the school for the electricity and a spot on the lawn (see photo below).
They recruited 24 new Scouts--nine more than last year--and now have total of 81 Scouts. They were assisted by members of Boy Scout Troop 533.
For their ingenuity and increasing awareness of Scouting, Pack 530 is the first recipient of the council's Beacon Award. The new unit award recognizes proactive efforts to display Scouting to the general public.
Thanks to all leaders who fulfill Scouting's promise in our communities.
--Greater St. Louis Area Council,
School Night to Join Scouting Resources, Information
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"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... |
Fundraising Made Easy
With Campmaster Popcorn
One annual fundraiser can adequately fill your unit's  bank account so leaders, members and parents can spend more time on fun programs and activities. 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 |
| New Troop Forms To Reach Boys Focused On Technology
A new Boy Scout troop is being formed to challenge boys who focus on or enjoy new technology. The troop is looking for boys who have not been in Scouting or boys who quit because their interests were more focussed on high-tech.
When: 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 29, 2007
Where: St. Gerard Majella Catholic School (Library), 1971 Dougherty Ferry Rd., Kirkwood, MO 63122
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| Leader Tip:
Watering The Horses Game
Equipment: Paper cup half filled with water for each Cub.
Cubs are in sixes, and each Cub is given a paper cup half filled with water. In turn they race to a turning point about 10 yards away taking their cup with them. When there they turn round, kneel, put the cups between their teeth, and with their hands behind their backs drink the water. As soon as the cup is empty they get up and race back to their six, and the next Cub goes.
Source: 2006 Cub Scout Pow Wow Book, October Theme: Down On The Farm
(All who attend Pow Wow receive the book FREE of charge.) |
Parent Tip:
Back To School, Back To Routine, Back To Sleep
Establishing regular bed times and waking up at the same time--even on weekends--will help your child get into a back-to-school routine. Read more...
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