| News for Scouting leaders,
parents, and the communities
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October 25, 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. |
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West County Scout Shop Renovation
The West County Scout Shop will be closed for remodeling from Monday, Oct. 29, through Thursday, Nov. 8. The newly remodeled store will reopen for business on Friday, Nov. 9, returning to its normal hours of operation. The Council's field office at the WestCounty location will remain open during the renovation. Entrance to the office Oct. 29-Nov. 8 is through the rear door.
In order to serve the Scouting community, the St. Louis Scout Shop at 4568 West Pine Blvd. will extend its hours as follows:
·Monday, Oct. 29, through Friday, Nov. 2 - 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.
·Saturday, Nov. 3 - 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
·Monday, Nov. 5, through Thursday, Nov. 8 - 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Following the completion of WestCounty's renovation, the Scout Shop on West Pine will return to its normal hours Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., with no Saturday hours. |
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!
Big events take place on three Saturdays in November.
The biggest training event of the year--Cub Scout Leader Pow Wow--will be on Saturday, Nov. 3, at Seckman High School. All are welcome to enjoy learning about various programs, crafts and games--the core of Cub Scouting. There are classroom sessions, hands-on skill sessions, door prizes and a midway full of booths for places to go, things to do and people to help you do it. Download a registration form...
Communicate with your unit leaders to prepare for Scouting for Food. Scouts will distribute more than 1.3 million bags on Saturday, Nov. 10, and return to collect them on Saturday, Nov. 17.
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... | |
Scouting For Food On Nov. 10, 17
More than 30,000 Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts will perform a good turn for the hungry during the 23rd annual Scouting for Food Good Turn. Scouts will distribute bags on Saturday, Nov. 10, and return on Saturday, Nov. 17, to collect donated canned goods.
The Council collected more than 33 million cans of food during the 22-year history of the drive.
Please help by promoting Scouting for Food in your church or synagogue, or in your school's newsletter. Remind your friends and neighbors. Be sure to thoroughly cover your assigned territory.
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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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Prepare For Cub Scout Summer Camp Lottery
Nov. 20 is the deadline for your Cub Scout pack to enter the summer camp lottery for Mom & Me, Dad & Lead, Webelos Mini-Camp and Webelos Camp. Lottery and camp information was sent to Cubmasters in early October. Reservations fees for Webelos Mini-Camp and Webelos Camp are $25 per Scout.
The lottery will be held in early December and confirmations will be returned to the unit leader by Dec. 31, 2007.
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Information For Scouts To Earn Religious Emblems
Each year, thousands of parents and adult volunteer leaders and help Scouts earn the religious emblem of their faith. However, many unit leaders often don't have enough information to adequately answer questions about the religious emblem programs of all faiths.
The organization Programs of Religious Activities with Youth, or P.R.A.Y., has information on the religious emblems of almost every faith. The PRAY website, http://www.praypub.org, has a complete listing of the awards, workbooks, emblems and other material.
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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.
Incentives: Participating troops receive a $300 retail value selection of products to choose from, such as tents, stoves, etc. All Boy Scouts participating will get $10 off a $50 purchase coupon along with a special patch. New Boy Scouts who join will receive the patch and coupon.
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. |
| Leader Tip:
Hand Wrestling 
Each wrestler advances his right foot and places the outside of it against the outside of his opponent's right foot. They straighten arms and grasp hands. At the word "go," each wrestler tries to knock the other off balance by pulling, pushing or twisting. The player who first moves either foot or touches the floor with his hand or body loses.
Tips: If a player starts early, intentionally or otherwise, he has a tremendous advantage. To avoid this, use the following commands: Position: Take your position, clasping hands loosely. Grip: Grip tightly without bending arms. Pull: Start wrestling. Play this game in a large room or outside.
Source: Cub Scout Program Helps, November. |
Parent Tip:
Using Humor to Help Guide Your Family Through Life
Kindhearted humor, lovingly applied, can be a healing balm to soothe the stresses and strengthen the standards of family life. Read more...
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