| News for Scouting leaders,
parents, and the communities
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May 14, 2009
To supplement, not replace, the Duffle Bag newspaper |
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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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The Greater St. Louis Area Council, Boy Scouts of America, is a United Way agency.
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| Greetings!
 The most important district meeting of the year is the annual Program Preview. Program Preview meetings were moved to June from August. This was done to give unit leaders an earlier start in planning programs. Click on your district in the lower left column for information on dates, times and locations of your Program Preview. Information on camping and training events will be shared along with dates, times and locations of many activities. Make sure your unit is represented at this meeting so you have all the information to plan your program year.
As always, please contact us if we can provide any assistance in helping you provide an outstanding program for your Scouts.
--Greater St. Louis Area Council,
Boy Scouts of America
Storm Damage Closes Camps, Service Center
The Southern Illinois Service Center in Herrin, Ill., Pine Ridge Scout Camp in Makanda, Ill., and the S bar F Scout Ranch in Knob Lick, Mo., are closed due to last week's severe storms. All meetings in the Egyptian and Kaskaskia District that are scheduled for this week are cancelled. Hundreds of trees and some structures were damaged by storms that hit the camps on Friday, May 8. No one was injured at either camp. Both properties will be closed for all Scouting activity until Friday, May 29, 2009, due to widespread damage to some trees, structures and utility poles. Arborists will assist in the assessment and removal of trees.
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 Silver Beaver Awards Presented
At Annual Diner On May 28
Twenty-three adult volunteer leaders will be recognized for their outstanding contributions to Scouting and their community during the Council's Annual Meeting and Recognition Dinner. The Silver Beaver Award is the highest honor a Boy Scout council can bestow on an adult volunteer leader. Click here to view the list of this year's recipients...
Please save the date and plan to join us:
Thursday, May 28, 2009; St. Charles Convention Center
Eagle Scout Josh Sundquist will be our special guest. Plus, a special announcement will be made regarding the Council's camping programs. |
Start Of Cub Adventure Camps
Just Weeks Away
 What does nearly every Cub Scout like? Creepy, crawly creatures! The theme for Cub Scout Adventure Camps is "Bugs, Slugs and Venus Flytraps!" Two- and three-day Adventure Camps are $45 per Scout. Four- and five-day Adventure Camps are $50 per Scout. Packs are encouraged to register as a group instead of submitting many individual registrations. Read more... Grizzly Adventure Camp is a Council-sponsored adventure camp for Cub Scouts at Cub World at the Beaumont Scout Reservation. This year's theme is "Historical Happenings." Two sessions will be held, July 6-10 and 13-17. Read more...
Take A Virtual Tour Of Summer Camp
Click on the button above to begin a virtual tour of all the Council's summer camps.
Summer Camp Downloads
Webelos, Boy Scout and Venture leaders can download manuals from the website at the following links:
Ranger, Horse Camps Offer
High-Adventure Opportunities
Visit the camping section of the website for more information. We're committed to making our summer camp experiences the highlight of your Scout's summer. Contact us if we can be of any assistance. |
 Wood Badge Course Filling
Wood Badge is an advanced training course is for all Scout leaders. Ther are openings for the course in August at Pine Ridge Scout Camp. Download A Course Application (PDF). National Youth Leadership Training Camp Helps Scouts Run Troops
 National Youth Leadership Training is a one-week course that provides youth leaders with an opportunity to enhance their leadership skills while living by the Scout Oath and Law in an exciting outdoor environment. Scouts who earn the NYLT shield are prepared to meet the challenges ahead and can to work effectively with adult leaders. Read more...Download an NYLT application (PDF) | |
| Leader Tip:
Make A Simple First Aid Kit  Materials: Plastic 35mm film canister or similar plastic container with lid, paint pens, chenille stem, adhesive bandages, antiseptic wipe.
Have adult partner punch two holes, one on either side and near the top of the canister. Decorate the canister with paint pens. Put the ends of the chenille stem through the holes--leaving enough of the length for a belt loop--and twist the ends down on the inside of the canister so there are no sharp points. Fill the canister with adhesive bandages and an antiseptic wipe .
Source: Cub Scout Program Helps, June 2009 (PDF) New! Download the 2008-2009 Cub Scout Program Helps |
Parent Tip:
Helping Teens Learn To Drive
Learning to drive can be nerve-wracking for teens and parents. It's likely to be your first experience putting your safety and auto investment in your teen's hands. Read more... |
Quick Clicks
Invitations: Scouts are invited to various indoor and outdoor events. More information from the St. Louis Zoo, Missouri Conservation Department Centers and more can be found on the Invitations page on the 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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The pinnacle of the Boy Scouts of America's 100th Anniversary celebration will be the 
