| News for Scouting leaders,
parents, and the communities
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September 27, 2007
To supplement, not replace, the Duffle Bag newspaper |
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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. |
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!
Fall is here and Scouts are eager to participate fun and adventure. New Cub Scouts and their families are invited to attend Taste of Scouting on Saturday, Oct. 6, at Beaumont Scout Reservation.
New Cub Scouts can spend the day doing archery, crossing a monkey bridge, building crafts, climbing aboard a pirate ship and many other fun activities. Come and go as you like. You may bring a picnic lunch. Cost is $5 per family.
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 18 percent of its operating budget from United Way agencies. More... | |
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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Camp Masters 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. Camp Master's sales incentive program eliminates the task of ordering prizes. Read more... |
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Bass Pro Shops Welcomes Troops, New Boy Scouts On Oct. 27
Boy Scout troops are invited to demonstrate outdoor skills and welcome new Boy Scouts during Bass Pro Shops' Fall Scouting event. It will be from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 27, at Bass Pro Shops, 1365 South Fifth St. in St. Charles.
Troops are welcome to assist in activities, such as archery, camping, fly fishing, and more. Boys who register to join a Boy Scout troop will receive incentives from Bass Pro Shops. Participating Boy Scout troops also will be eligible for incentives and prizes.
Reserve a spot for your troop by contacting promotions manager Andrea Walters via e-mail at ALWalters@basspro.com. |
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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Volunteers Needed For St. Louis Blues' Shoot Against Hunger
The St. Louis Blues are partnering with the Greater St. Louis Area Council in a Shoot Against Hunger. Approximately 40 Scout volunteers--age 11 and older--are needed to help collect non-perishable food and cash donations before the Saturday, Nov. 3, game against the Chicago Blackhawks.
Any fan who donates will have the chance to go down onto the ice to take a shot on goal after the game. Shoot Against Hunger will kick off the Greater St. Louis Area Council's Scouting for Food Campaign. All donations will benefit the St. Louis Area Foodbank.
Boy Scouts are encouraged to volunteer and will be paired with an adult. Volunteers must be able to arrive by 5:45 p.m. Volunteers do not need a ticket and will be able to watch the game from the Top Shelf area on the mezzanine level after the first intermission. (Parking is not provided.) For more information or to volunteer please call Ashley Green with the St. Louis Blues at (314) 589-5998. Read more... |
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Barynard Scramble Game 
Give each child the name of an animal on a slip of paper. Make sure there are at least two of each animal. On the signal, the kids must make the sound that their animal makes and try to find other kids with the same animal.
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:
Getting Involved at Your Child's School
Whether your child is just starting kindergarten, entering the final year of high school or is somewhere in between, there are many good reasons and opportunities for you to volunteer at school. It's a great way to show your child that you take an interest in his or her education, and it sends a positive message that you consider school a worthwhile cause. Read more...
Source: KidsHealth.org/parent/ | |
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