| News for Scouting leaders,
parents, and the communities
we serve |
September 13, 2007
To supplement, not replace, the Duffle Bag newspaper |
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Courses Set For
Leaders, 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...
Did you know?
The Boy Scout Leader Training course offered during summer camp at Camp Lewallen and the S bar F Ranch was completed by 138 leaders. The number was three times higher than expected. We appreciate all of the training staff members who made these courses possible. |
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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Make a Donation to Scouting.
The Greater St. Louis Area Council, Boy Scouts of America, is a United Way agency.
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Greetings!
Complete two important steps after School Night to Join Scouting and watch your new Scouts, parents and leaders participate at full speed:
1. Help Your Leaders Get Trained: Visit the BSA's new Online Learning Center ( http://olc.scouting.org) for Fast Start Training and Youth Protection Training. Visit the Council's Training section of the website for upcoming courses, or contact your unit commissioner, district training chairman or district executive for assistance.
2. Experience The Program: Get everyone involved in an outdoor activity, field trip or other program as soon as possible. New Cub Scouts and their families are invited to attend Taste of Scouting on Oct. 6 at Beaumont Scout Reservation.
Thanks to all leaders who fulfill Scouting's promise in our communities.
--Greater St. Louis Area Council,
Boy Scouts of America
P.S.: Please be generous when asked to participate in your United Way campaign. The Council receives approximately 19 percent of its operating budget from United Way agencies. More...
School Night to Join Scouting Resources, Information
Campaign Progress: How is your district's School Night to Join Scouting recruitment effort proceeding? More... | |
Campmaster Popcorn Makes Fundraising Easy
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...
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 |
Outdoor Leader Experience
Adult Cub Scout leaders can learn to provide a safe and memorable outdoor experience during this supplemental training . It helps leaders provide a well-rounded program both indoors and outdoors. More... |
Cub Scout Leader Pow Wow On Nov. 3
This one-day seminar on Saturday, Nov. 3, provides a wealth of program ideas and resources. More...
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Boy Scout Summer Camp Lottery Deadline: Oct. 3
Boy Scout troop leaders are receiving materials for the 2008 summer camp lottery. The deadline for entering is Oct. 3 for the lottery on Oct. 15.
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100th Anniversary Celebration
Be part of history! Particpate in the National Council's 100th Anniversary logo contest. It's open to all registered Scouts. Entries are due by Nov. 30, 2007.
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| Leader Tip:
Drive The Pig To The Fair Game
Put a little water in a one-liter soda bottle for ballast. In turn, each member of the den or patrol uses a broom stick to push the bottle (pig) to the end of the room (fair) and runs back with the equipment.
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:
Bringing Up A Responsible Child
Providing children opportunities and tools to learn responsibility helps them become self-sufficient and accountable for their actions as teenagers and adults. Read more...
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