| News for Scouting leaders,
parents, and the communities
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January 22, 2009
To supplement, not replace, the Duffle Bag newspaper |
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Training Courses
Wood Badge: This advanced training course is for all Scout leaders. Two courses will take place this summer. All are welcome to learn more at the Wood Badge Dinner on Monday, Jan. 26, at the Dining and Education Facility at Beaumont Scout Reservation. Make a reservation to attend by calling (314) 361-0600 or (800) 392-0895 or e-mail soluna@stlbsa.org. More...Download Course Application (PDF)
National Youth Leadership Training: This weeklong course provides youth leaders with an opportunity to enhance their leadership skills while living by the Scout Oath and Law in an exciting outdoor environment. Boy Scouts who earn the NYLT shield are prepared to meet the challenges ahead and are better prepared to work with adult leaders. 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!
Scouting helps make young people better citizens. This year, the Friends of Scouting campaign will help make units even stronger by helping them recognize youth members who are learning and growing.
 Friends of Scouting, the council's annual fundraising campaign, provides almost 30 percent of the council's annual operating budget. In light of the present economic conditions, the council decided to take a positive approach that rewards packs, troops and crews for a successful Friends of Scouting campaign.
 A six-minute Friends of Scouting video is available that simplifies your unit's presentation and tells the Scouting story. Your presenter can assist you with audio/visual resources to play the DVD. ( Click here or on the graphic to watch the video on YouTube.) If your unit would like to participate and help our Council continue to succeed, please contact your district executive or Brian Sens, finance director, at (314) 256-3012.
Thanks for all you do to make Scouting possible in our community.
--Greater St. Louis Area Council,
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University of Scouting On Saturday
Walk-ins are welcome at this one-day conference. It provides a wide variety of presentations and gives leaders a wealth of knowledge on all aspects of the Scouting program. Join us at Fox High School and learn how to succeed in your Scouting role. More... |
 Philmont Lottery Deadline Is Feb. 2
Five council-sponsored contingents will attend the Philmont Scout Ranch in 2010. Reservations will be assigned through a lottery process. Entries should be received with a Feb. 2, 2009, postmark if mailed or received by 2 p.m. on Feb. 6, 2009. More... |
 Den Chief Conference On Feb. 21
A Den Chief is a Boy Scout who assists a Cub Scout or Webelos den leader at den meetings, pack meetings and other events. He can be a source of games, songs, skits, skills. When it's time for them to move up to a Webelos den or a Boy Scout troop, his example and encouragement can help the transition.
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 Leader Outdoor Experience For Cub Leaders
This supplemental training is for all Cub Scout leaders. They will receive instruction in providing a well-rounded program for youth members both indoors and outdoors. It teaches leaders to take their dens and packs outdoors with confidence in their abilities to provide a meaningful and memorable experience. More... |
| Leader Tip:
Materials: For each player, one soda straw and one large letter (A, B, C, etc.) cut from tissue paper.
Give each player a straw and a letter. Divide the players into teams and line each team up in a single-file relay line. The first player in each line draws his breath through the straw to hold the letter against the end of the straw. Then he runs to a goal line and deposits the letter on a chair or the floor. He runs back and tags the next player. The first team to get all its letters to the finish line is the winner. If a letter is dropped en route, the player must stop and pick it up using the suction method-no hands!
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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. More... |
Quick Clicks
Flyer Design Contest: Cub Scouts can help the council design its School Night to Join Scouting flyer and win one of three great prizes. Deadline: March 5. Download an entry flyer (PDF)
Invitations: Make plans to attend an Ice Carnival or a Maple Sugar Festival. View the Invitations page on the Council website. Many organizations offer Scouts free or reduced-cost programs.
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. | |
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