| News for Scouting leaders,
parents, and the communities
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September 11, 2008
To supplement, not replace, the Duffle Bag newspaper |
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Supplemental Training
Leader Outdoor 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: This one-day seminar on Saturday, Nov. 1, provides a wealth of program ideas and resources. 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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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! ,
The enthusiasm of your new Scouts, parents and leaders is probably very high right now. Excitement will increase once they experience a fun program led by a properly prepared leader. Complete two important steps after completing fall recruitment and watch your unit accelerate: 1. Help Your Leaders Get Trained: Visit the BSA's new OnlineLearningCenter ( http://olc.scouting.org) for Fast Start Training and Youth Protection Training. Visit the Council's Training web page for upcoming courses. Contact your unit commissioner, district training chairman or district executive for additional 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 Saturday, Oct. 4, 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
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 Boy Scout Summer Camp Lottery Deadline: Oct. 1
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Popcorn Sale  Provides Firm Foundation For Unit Programs
One annual fundraiser can adequately fill your unit's bank account so leaders, members and parents can spend more time on program. Here's why Camp Masters popcorn sales succeed:
- Excess inventory associated with other product sales is eliminated along with other risks.
- A 40-percent commission is returned to the unit on the top three high-end products
- Anyone can send $25 worth of popcorn to our country's service men and women in the military
- Web-based ordering saves time.
- Camp Master's sales incentive program eliminates the task of ordering prizes.
- More information on selling popcorn...
Two leaders per unit are invited to a dinner to learn how their units can conduct a successful popcorn sale:
(Boone Trails, Grand Towers, Gravois Trail, New Horizons, North Star, Osage, Pathfinder, River Trails and Thunderbird Districts)
Sept. 24: 6:30 p.m., Two Hearts Banquet Center, 4532 S. Lindbergh Blvd., St. Louis, MO 63127
Sept. 25: 6:30 p.m., Heart of St. Charles Banquet Center, 1410 S. Fifth St., St. Charles, MO 63301 |
Fall Fun Rally Set For Sept. 19-21 
Fall Fun Rally: Fallfunrally.org has information on this September event for Venturers At Beaumont Scout Reservation. Celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Venturing program at one of the largest activities of its kind in the Midwest. |
Ready For Scouting's 100th?
The BSA will celebrate its 100th birthday in 2010. Celebrations will happen at the national, council, district and unit levels. Our Council's "big event" will be a council-wide encampment at Forest Park on June 4-6, 2010. We want your ideas! We are soliciting ideas for unit and district activities. We are looking for names and program ideas for the "big event." And we're looking for program ideas we've never considered! Ideas? Send them. Want to get involved? Send your info. Your company want to help? Go for it!
Send your thoughts to Assistant Scout Executive Tim O'Donnell at todonnell@stlbsa.org today! | |
Fast Facts On Scouting
National Youth Leadership Training: The week- long course was taken by 435 Boy Scouts. They represented 152 of the Council's 429 troops. That equates to 35 percent of the Council's troops participating and approximately 33 percent of the eligible Scouts. The Council's NYLT program is the largest of any council in the BSA.
Merit Badge Make-Up Day: During the event held by the Eagle Scout Association on Aug. 9 at Beaumont Scout Reservation, 497 Boy Scouts completed 518 merit badges that were started at summer camp. They were assisted by 93 merit badge counselors. |
Leader Tip:
New Buddy Shoe Scramble
Cub Scouts put their shoes in a pile 25 to 30 feet from the starting line. A leader mixes up the shoes so that no pairs are together. On signal, one member of a buddy duo runs to the pile, picks out his friend's shoes, grabs them, returns to the start, and puts them on his buddy. When the buddy's shoes are on, that buddy races to the pile, grabs the pair of shoes for the first runner, returns, and puts them on his buddy's feet. The first team of buddies done is declared "Best Buds."
Source: Cub Scout Program Helps, Sept. 2008 (PDF)
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Quick Clicks
Invitations: The St. Louis Blues, the Zoo, COCA and many other organizations offer Scouts free or reduced-cost programs. View the Invitations page on the Council website for information on a wide range of activities for Scouts and their units.
Opportunities to Serve: Nonprofit and charitable organizations welcome collaboration on service projects with units. View the Opportunities to Serve page on the Council website for more information. |
Traveling to school safely, making the first day back easier and backpack safety are a few areas that parents should be aware of. More... | |
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