| News for Scouting leaders,
parents, and the communities we serve | September 9, 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.
West County Service Center
11481 Page Service Dr.
St.
Louis, Mo. 63146-3529
Phone: (314) 994-9469
FAX: (314) 994-9623
Hours:
Monday through Friday: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Ritter Service Center-Cape Girardeau
3000
Gordonville Rd.
Cape Girardeau, Mo. 63703-5008
Phone: (573)
335-3346 or (800) 335-3346
FAX: (800) 269-7989
Hours: Monday
through Friday: 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Southern Illinois Service Center-Herrin
803 East
Herrin St., Herrin, Ill. 62948-0340
Phone: (618) 942-4863 or (888)
942-4863
FAX: (618) 942-2367
Hours: Monday through Friday: 8:30
a.m. to 5 p.m.; Saturday: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
June through August: Monday through Friday: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
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The Greater St. Louis Area Council, Boy Scouts of America, is a United Way agency.
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Greetings!
Cubs answer questions during Adventure Camp.  | The
enthusiasm level of new Scouts, parents and leaders is always high in
September. Excitement will increase as they experience a fun program
led by a properly prepared leader.
Complete two important steps following fall recruitment and watch your unit accelerate: - Help Your Leaders Get Trained: Visit the BSA's Online Learning Center (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.
- Experience The Program: Get everyone involved in an outdoor activity, field trip or other activity as soon as possible. New Cub Scouts and their families are invited to attend A Taste of Scouting on Saturday, Oct. 2, at Beaumont Scout Reservation. (See article below.)
Thanks to all leaders and parents 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 18 percent of its operating
budget from United Way agencies. Read more on The Duffle Blog...Prepare To Recruit New Scouts Thousands of first graders eagerly await the chance to join Cub Scouts and become a Tiger Cub. But other grade levels are just as important. Parents of second All new Scouts receive a free T-shirt with this logo  | and third graders often delay joining until their son is settled in school. We've witnessed fourth and fifth graders joining because they're no longer involved in sports or other activities and see their friends enjoying outdoor adventures. School Night to Join Scouting is your your unit's opportunity to welcome new Scouts, parents and leaders. Several new or revised resources are available for this year's campaign: Beascout.org: This website allows prospective members to enter their address and zip code and view a map with Scout units in their geographic area. Units can customize information on this map! Learn more by downloading the Be A Scout Unit Guide (3MG PowerPoint). What's The New Blue?
The New Blue is the same Cub Scout program, but it's reorganized and delivered in a different way. It starts this
fall. There are volumes of pre-planned programs for den leaders and Cubmasters. It focuses on the 12 values of Cub Scouting -- one
for each month -- instead of monthly program themes. Read more...Bring New Cub Scouts To
'A Taste Of Scouting'
Newly recruited Cub Scouts and parents can get their first Scouting experience at "A Taste of Scouting" from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 2, at Beaumont Scout Reservation. New
Cub Scouts can spend the day at the archery range, cross a monkey
bridge, build crafts, climb aboard a pirate ship and do many other fun
activities. Come and go as you like. The cost is $5 per Scout. There's
no charge for parents, other adults or siblings and you may bring a
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Training Is Key To Fun, Quality
Scouting is more fun and meaningful when leaders know how to conduct the program. Training is available for adult volunteers at all levels. Here are links to a some upcoming programs:  Leader Outdoor Experience: Learn how to confidently take your Cub Scouts on outdoor experiences.
Climbing Tower Training: This first-ever class on Oct. 2 will teach Boy Scout and Venturing leaders how to be instructors for the Beaumont and Camp Lewallen climbing towers. Download Registration Form (PDF)Cub Scout Leader Pow Wow: Cub Scout leaders should mark Saturday, Nov. 6, on their calendars for a full day of fun and learning. |
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Ready For Your Popcorn Sale?
 The Trail's End Popcorn Sale will begin on Oct. 1. If your unit did not attend a popcorn training there will be a make-up session at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 15, at the Two Hearts Banquet Center, 4532 S. Lindbergh, in St. Louis. Please RSVP to Rhonda Schwartz at (314) 256-3014 or rschwartz@stlbsa.org. Learn why this fundraiser helps your unit and our council provide a stronger Scouting program. Read more... |
Experience Fun, Adventure At Annual Fall Fun Rally
The premiere weekend outdoor event for Venturing and Exploring is Sept. 24-26 at Beaumont Scout Reservation. It's the only
Centennial Year National Venturing Event. Visit www.fallfunrally.org for registration and program information. |
New Youth Protection Training Requirements For Registered Leaders
The National Council of the Boy Scouts of America announced the following requirements effective June 1, 2010: - Youth Protection training is required for all BSA registered volunteers, regardless of their position.
- New leaders are required to take Youth Protection training before submitting an application for registration. The certificate of completion for this training must be submitted at the time the application is made and before volunteer service with youth begins.
- Youth Protection training must be taken every two years. If a volunteer's Youth Protection training record is not current at the time of recharter, the volunteer will not be reregistered.
Youth protection training can be completed online at myscouting.org. Read more... |
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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Parent Tip:
Back To School TipsTraveling
to school safely, proper nutrition and good homework habits are all things parents should be aware of as the school year begins. Read more...
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Quick Clicks
Invitations: Scouts are invited to visit attractions or take part in various programs throughout our community. Many organizations offer Scouts free or reduced-cost programs. Opportunities to Serve: Nonprofit and charitable organizations welcome collaboration on service projects with units. |
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