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January 14, 2010
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!
 Welcome to what promises to be a year of fun and adventure throughout the Greater St. Louis Area Council as we celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Boy Scouts of America. We will remember our past and renew our commitment to Scouting and its principles in the future.
During the last year, 502 young men in our council became Eagle Scouts, the highest rank in the BSA. They were recognized on Sunday during the Eagle Scout Association's annual Eagle reception at the Emerson Center. Tyler Robinson, a veteran National Youth Leadership Training staff member, made remarks on behalf of the class of 2009. Read his speech on The Duffle Blog...
Thank you for helping us deliver the promise of Scouting to our young people.
--Greater St. Louis Area Council
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Manuals Distributed At February Roundtables
Unit manuals for ScoutQuest 100 on June 4-6 in Forest Park will be available for units to pick up district Roundtable meetings in February. Thousands of Scouts, parents and leaders will attend the council-wide encampment. The gathering will be second only to the National Jamboree in the number of Scouts attending a 100th anniversary celebration in 2010.
Visit our ScoutQuest 100 channels:
The 100th anniversary celebration of the Boy Scouts of America will be one to remember. Scouts, families and the general public can take part in some part of the celebration. Read more... |
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Donations To Scouting Maintain, Enhance
Scouting Programs Throughout Council
 Friends of Scouting, the council's annual fundraising campaign, provides 29 percent of the council's funding. The 2010 campaign video can be viewed on the council's YouTube site. Click on the image at right to be linked to the video. We encourage all units to play the video on DVD during Friends of Scouting presentations. Incentive Helps UnitsUnits who meet participation and contribution levels in their Friends of Scouting presentations will receive free rank advancement badges for one full year. Read More...
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Get Knowledge At Scout College
 Thousands of adult volunteer leaders share their knowledge and best practices with others each year to make Scouting stronger. The University of Scouting, a one-day conference providing a wide variety of presentations, gives leaders a wealth of knowledge on all aspects of the Scouting program. Join us at Fox High School on Saturday, Jan. 23, 2010, and learn how to succeed in your role in Scouting. More...
Learn About Wood Badge Training
Wood Badge is an advanced training course for all Scout leaders. A promotion dinner will be at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 25, at the Emerson Center. The cost is $10 per person. Read more...
Visit the council's Training page for information on basic training, including Sea Scout Adult Leader Training (PDF). | |
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Get Scouts To Camp
Send E-Mail With Links To Camp Videos To Parents
Thousands of Scouts enjoy the council's summer camp programs. However, many Scouts and parents aren't aware of the programs and opportunities available.
Why not send the parents of your Webelos den an e-mail with a link to a video that shows the fun and educational experiences offered at Webelos Camp or Webelos Mini-Camp?
 Unit leaders received a DVD containing videos of the council's summer camp programs. The videos also are available on the council's YouTube site: S bar F Scout Ranch In 'Cool Camp' Section
The Tree Houses near Huck's Cove and the Nims Lake Overlook were featured in the 100th Anniversary issue of Scouting Magazine. Read the article... |
Leader Tip:
Power Pull
Materials: Empty disposable cup, piece of string 3 feet long, wad of paper (or other small object that is easy to tie a string around).
One player gets the cup and the other gets the string and paper ball. Put the paper ball in the middle of a table top, between the two players. The cup person tries to trap the paper ball under the cup before the other player can pull the ball off the edge of the table to safety. When the ball has been trapped five times, players switch places and start a new round. Catching the string doesn't count. The ball must be under the cup to be trapped. Next: Try the game on the floor with boys on their knees. Pull the string and ball "to safety" out of the playing area between the two boys. Source: Cub Scout Program Helps, January, 2010 (PDF) |
Parent Tip:
Why Sports Isn't Everything
Not every teen comes equipped with athletic prowess. Here's how to help your guys find a team where they can star. Read more...
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Quick Clicks
Invitations: Units are invited to attend a wide variety of events and activities throughout our community. Many organizations offer Scouts free or reduced-cost admission for events and programs. Opportunities to Serve: Nonprofit and charitable organizations welcome collaboration on service projects with Scout units. | |
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