New Scouts, parents and leaders begin their Scouting journey in September. However, www.beascout.org will continue to be a gateway for new members and leaders who want to be a part of your unit. Units need to enter or update unit contact information for their "Google Pin." How to update your unit contact information for BeAScout.org.The following resources can help your dens and pack get off to a great start:
Our staff and trained volunteers are eager to assist your unit. Contact your district staff or volunteers with questions.
--Greater St. Louis Area Council,
Boy Scouts of America
New Scouts Have Their First Day At Camp All new Cub Scouts are invited to attend their first Scouting event --
Cub Scouting Day One -- on Saturday, Oct. 6, at Cub World at Beaumont Scout Reservation. Cost is $7 per Cub Scout; parents and siblings are free.
More than a dozen outdoor activities await new Cub Scouts. Families may bring a picnic lunch. Vendors will be available with concessions. The "gift shop," a.k.a. Trading Post, will be open.
Popcorn Show 'N' Sell Orders Due Tuesday 
Orders for the Show 'N' Sell popcorn sale are due on Tuesday, Sept. 10. Units order popcorn products from the council and can be sold in public venues or door-to-door. Scouts receive payment; customers receive popcorn immediately. Product arrives on Sept. 20.
All Scouts in our council are welcome to earn their way to camp by selling Trail's End Popcorn. Registered members received a brochure in the mail with details on the sale and prizes. Read more at popcorn.stlbsa.org. The Duffle Blog: Order of the Arrow, Service
The council's Order of the Arrow (O.A.) Lodges teach Scouts about selfless service and contribute thousands of hours in service to our camps and programs. At right, a Scout looks at tons of rock that O.A. members placed on the sides of the low-water bridge near Swift Base at the S bar F Scout Ranch.
Do you remember your Ordeal service project or another lasting act of service? Share your story by leaving a comment on The Duffle Blog.
Fall Fun Rally Features Wizardry Of Harry Potter
Venturers, dress as your favorite Harry Potter character and come to the Fall Fun Rally on Sept. 28-30 at Beaumont Scout Reservation.
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The Ghouls Come Out At Cub World On Oct. 13 Sign up your Cub Scouts NOW to attend the annual Fall Fright Fest on Saturday, Oct. 13, at Cub World. The event is limited to 1,000 Cub Scouts and their parents -- and spaces fill up fast. Read more...
The Scout throws the ball straight up as high as he can and yells out a number. Everyone scatters except the Scout whose number was called. He catches or picks up the ball. As soon as he has the ball, he yells "SPUD" and everyone must freeze.