Digital Duffle Bag

News for Scouting leaders,
parents, and the communities we serve
May 26, 2011
To supplement, not replace, the Duffle Bag newspaper
COUNCIL SERVICE CENTERS
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.
Giving
 
Memorials
 
The Greater St. Louis Area Council, Boy Scouts of America, is a United Way agency.
United Way

Greetings!   

 

Memorial Day Good TurnMemorial Day weekend is a time to look ahead to the fun and adventure of summer. It's also a time to remember those who gave their lives in service to our country.
 
Thousands of Scouts and leaders will place American flags on the graves of veterans at cemeteries throughout our Council. It's a way to teach an important lesson in citizenship and service to others.
 
Day camp, summer camp and high adventure treks are about to start. Take time now to prepare for many safe, fun and memorable experiences that will help young people grow mentally, physically, socially and spiritually.
 
As always, please contact us if we can be of service to you and your Scouts.

     

--Greater St. Louis Area Council,

Boy Scouts of America

 

 2011 Program Preview Schedule

Mark your calendars and plan to attend the most important Roundtable meeting of the year, your district's Program Preview meeting. Council and district calendars will be distributed along with other resources to help your unit begin planning an exciting and meaningful program for 2011-12.

 

Sale Of Centennial Coins Fund College Scholarships For Summer Camp Staff Members

Sets of six centennial coins are available for purchase from the council, with proceeds supporting the Camp Staff Scholarship Fund. Each set contains the following coins:

  • Centennial Coin SetBSA Centennial - Greater St. Louis Area Council's salute to the BSA Centennial
  • ScoutQuest 100 - council-wide camporee in 2010 held in Forest Park
  • Adventure Base 100-unique to the St. Louis stop in 2010
  • National Fall Fun Rally 2010 held at Beaumont Scout Reservation
  • Council Centennial 2011
  • Order of the Arrow: Shawnee and Anpetu-We Lodges   

Download An Order Form (PDF)

 

Ready For Cub Scout Adventure Camp?

An Adventure Camp experience can be the highlight of your Cub Scout's summer vacation. There are day camps and evening camps. Read more... 

Download A Pack Registration Form (PDF)  

 

Grizzly Adventure Camp: Cub Scouts can attend as individuals or with friends from their den or pack during this camp at Camp Grizzly Cub World at Beaumont Scout Reservation. Two one-week sessions will be held, July 11-15 or July 18-22.
Download a Camp Grizzly Registration Form (PDF)

 

Ready For Webelos, Boy Scout Summer Camp? 

Camp May Webelos on Nature TrailHere are three important steps to a successful Webelos Mini-Camp, Webelos Camp, Boy Scout and Venture summer camp:  

Hold a parent's meeting: Get everyone excited about the adventure ahead when you gather them together. Make sure everyone knows times, dates and locations of camps.
Medical forms: Every Scout and leader who attends a long-term camp must have the required forms completed. The BSA recommends that everyone who participates in a Scouting event have an annual medical evaluation by a certified and licensed health-care provider--a physician (MD or DO), nurse practitioner or physician assistant. Read more...  

Download Medical Form (680-001) (PDF) 

Download Medical Form (680-001) with Instructions (PDF) 

Equipment lists: Do your Scouts and parents know what they should--and should not--bring to camp?

   

All 2011 summer camp manuals--for Webelos, Boy Scouts and Venturers--can be downloaded from the website:

Boy Scout Summer Camp at the S bar F Scout Ranch (PDF) 

Boy Scout Summer Camp at Camp Lewallen (PDF) 

Webelos Camp at Camp May (PDF) 

Webelos Mini-Camp at Camp Lewallen (PDF) 

Webelos Mini-Camp at Camp May (PDF) 

Webelos Mini-Camp at Pine Ridge (PDF) 

Webelos Mini-Camp at Swift Base (PDF)  

 

Registration Open For 2013 National Jamboree

The next National Jamboree is only two years away. Scouts can begin the process of registering for this once-in-a-lifetime event. Click here for more information... 

 

Cub Scout Game

Leader Tip:

Your Best Move

An an effective planning conference builds a winning program for your Cub Scout pack. Read more...

Source: Scouting Magazine

 

  

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.