| News for Scouting leaders,
parents, and the communities we serve | September 23, 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!
 Give newly recruited Cub Scouts and parents their first Scouting experience at "A Taste of Scouting."
When: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 2
Where: Beaumont Scout Reservation.
Cost: $5 per Scout.
 New Cub Scouts can spend the day crossing a monkey bridge, building crafts, climbing aboard a pirate ship and participating in many other fun activities. Come and go as you like. You may bring a picnic lunch.
Download Reservation Form (PDF)
Beaumont Scout Reservation is located west of Interstate 270 off Interstate 44. Take Beaumont-Antire Road, Exit 289.
Click here for a map to Beaumont...
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...
Changes To Cub Scout Program
 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 themes. Read more... |
Cubs Invited To Fall Fright Fest, Oct. 16
Fall Fright Frest is annual event for Cub Scouts and their families at Cub World at Beaumont Scout Reservation. It's an evening of enjoyable activities with some more frightening than others. Ghosts and goblins provide a safe but scary experience. This popular event is limited to Cub Scouts and their parents. Only 1,000 reservations will be taken and this event sells out each year. Download A Reservation Form (PDF) |
Oct. 1 Is Deadline For Troop Summer Camp Lottery
Boy Scout troop leaders received via U.S. Mail the materials for the 2011 summer camp lottery. The deadline for entering is Oct. 1 for the lottery on Oct. 15. More...New! After the lottery is complete, results will be posted on the council website so Scouts, parents and leaders will have faster access to their unit's dates of camp, camp location and campsite. |
Scouting Is More Fun When Leaders
Are Knowledgeable About Program
 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 begins Oct. 1. Learn why this fundraiser helps your unit and our council provide a stronger Scouting program. Read more... |
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 re-registered.
Youth Protection training can be completed online at myscouting.org. Read more... |
Leader Tip:
Catch Me If You Can
(Great Game For Tiger Cubs)
Materials: Stuffed animals, carpet squares or fabric pieces to set stuffed animals on, hoops big enough (about twice-sized) to go over the stuffed animals (large plastic hoops for large animals; plastic coffee-can lids with centers cut out for very small animals; or hoops custom-made to the needed diameters using half-inch vinyl tubing connected with a 1 1/2- to 2-inch piece of dowel rod of a size that fits snugly inside the tubing). Spread out carpet squares or fabric pieces over the playing area (outdoors or gymnasium recommended). Put a stuffed animal on each carpet square or fabric piece. Have the appropriate hoops laying about 6 to 8 feet from the animals the hoops will catch. Allow the boys to go from one to another, trying to catch each animal with the ring sized for that animal. Encourage the Tiger Cubs to take turns and be considerate of their den mates. Source: Cub Scout Program Helps, October, 2009 (PDF)
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Parent Tip:
To Pay Or Not To Pay How to talk to your children about the dilemma of downloading. 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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