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January 28, 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!
It doesn't matter if you've been in Scouting for 25 years or 25 minutes, a good story often brings renewed enthusiasm and momentum for the program.  Last year, Joshua S. Newsham waded into the icy Meramec River at Castlewood State Park to rescue a man who fell through the ice. ( Watch a video of Joshua recalling the rescue at the site...)  At the conclusion of the council's Friends of Scouting kickoff dinner last week, he was presented the Honor Medal during a National Court of Honor. ( Read the media release...) ( Watch KTVI, Fox 2 story...) Executive Board member Chuck Drury Jr. pinned the Honor Medal on Joshua Newsham during the ceremony. Six years ago, an older Boy Scout taught 11-year-old Joshua Newsham how to perform a reaching rescue and what do if the rescue was on ice at a local swimming pool. Today, Joshua is enrolled in the Firefighting Program at South County Technical School. Thousands of adult volunteer leaders plan and execute programs that help young people grow in countless ways. This story shows how Scouting touches lives and save lives.
Thank you for helping us deliver the promise of Scouting to our young people.
--Greater St. Louis Area Council
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Your Donations Help Scouts Grow, Learn
 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. Units Can Receive Free Rank AdvancementsUnits 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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Map Posted On ScoutQuest.org
Units can view a map of Forest Park that shows where districts will camp and where programs will take place during ScoutQuest 100 on June 4-6. 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 BSA 100th anniversary celebration in 2010. View map...
Manuals Distributed At Roundtables Unit manuals will be available for units to pick up district Roundtable meetings in February. Institutions in Forest Park will be open later on Friday night. Read more...
Click here to watch the promotional video for ScoutQuest 100...
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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Show Camp Experience To Parents
Show Them The Fun--Send E-Mail With Links To Videos
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: |
Modern Leadership, Planning Part Of Advanced Training Course For Leaders
Wood Badge is an advanced training course for Scouters. Project planning, communication, listening skills, managing conflict, self assessment and coaching and mentoring are all part of a curriculum designed to help Scout leaders become more effective. Two courses will be held, one in the spring and another in the fall. Read more...
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Leader Tip:
Lost In The Fog
Equipment: Two blindfolds for each team; items to build an obstacle course (cones, chairs, boxes, rope, books, etc.) Divide boys into equal teams. Blindfold one boy; another team member is his guide. The guide helps the blindfolded player through the obstacle course to the finish line, instructing him on how to get there. The guide can say "go to the right," "go to the left," "step over," etc. When the two reach the finish line, the boy who was blindfolded returns to guide the next member of his team, who should be blindfolded and ready to go. The first team with all members successfully negotiating the course is the winner.
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Parent Tip:
Just The Facts, Jack
How to scale the wall of silence: Keep it simple. Experts say both nature and nurture are to blame when older boys and teens clam up. 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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