While at Pow Wow you can start your Countdown to the 2011 Summer Camp Season!

While attend Glacier's Edge Council PowWow in January be sure to register for "Summer Program for Cub Scouts" class during 2^nd hour to learn all about our 2011 Summer Camp Programs.  From Cub Scout Day Camps to Boy Scout High Adventure you'll see the great activities planned for your Scouts!  To learn more about Cub Scout Camping, check out the   All other camps will be represented on the Midway by Camping Committee Volunteers.

The Five Star University of Scouting is a one-day training event that includes almost 70 different courses to help you support the Aims of Scouting and to Deliver the Promise to our youth.

Held annually, 5 sponsoring Councils organize and staff this event The multi-council format provides a wide range of experiences and draws on the special expertise of experienced Scouters in the Cub Scout, Boy Scout and Venturing programs.

January 29, 2011 is the date, and registration is already open.

The registration fee for the entire day has not increased for Early Birds. The $35 fee includes lunch and refreshments. If you pay on or before Friday, January 14, 2011, you will take advantage of our early-bird special of only $25.

This year, the event will be hosted by Bay Lakes Council at the Lakeshore Technical College campus near Cleveland, WI.   Cleveland is north of Sheyboygan, but south of Manitowoc, so plan on a bit more driving this year!

The full flyer with class descriptions and registration info is available here, or online registration is available here.

2011 Spring Popcorn Sale

Does, your unit need extra money for activities, or camping opportunities this summer?  Well, the Glacier's Edge Council want to help by offering a "Spring" Popcorn sale.  This sale will start on April 2^nd and end on April 30^th.  All unit commitment forms will be due by March 25, 2011.  Please visit us at www.glaciersedge.org/ support for more details.

Friends of Scouting Update - $447,500

The Friends of Scouting Campaign is the 3rd largest fundraiser that the Council participates in each year.  Funds from the annual campaign are used to provide program service, camping/scouting opportunities for those who may not be able to afford it, facility upkeep and Scoutreach services.

Currently, the Council is at 86.7% of goal and needs $59,636 to pass the finish line.  As we all know, this year has been a strain financially on many people and we still need to ask others to support our cause. The resources raised will instill the values of Scouting for all who would like to participate, no matter what financial background that they come from. We are excited to announce that the Indian Trails and Wisconsin River districts have crossed the finish line. Great job to both of these districts.

I have enclosed the year to date figures below.

District Totals Goal Year to Date Actual %of Goal Amount Left

Board         $67,500 $68,592 101.6% $0.00

Indian Trails $95,000 $95,025 100% $0.00

Mohawk $120,000         $92,462 77% $27,538

Southern Lakes $25,000 $19,414 78% $5,586

Wisconsin River $35,000 $35,015 100% $0.00

Yahara $105,000         $79,333 76% $25,667

Council $447,500         $373,073         83% $59,636

2011 FOS brochures are in.  Should your unit need these brochures, please get with your district executive and they will be glad to get you what you need.  Also, the Glacier's Edge Council will bring back the Blue Chip program for the 2011 Friends of Scouting Family campaign. We will also be offering the President's Club Unit award as well.  What does this mean? 

Blue Chip Unit Award - Unit's Average FOS support of $35/Youth. Based on prior year paid pledges. Each unit will receive free rank advancements (cloth badges of rank through 12/31) and the following in Council camping incentives:

-Cub Day Camp or Resident Camp/ $5 per Scout

-Boy Scout Summer Camp- $10 per Scout

President's Club Unit Award - Unit's Average FOS Support of $65/Youth. Based on prior year paid pledges. Each unit will receive Free Rank Advancements (cloth badges of rank through 12/31) and the following in Council camping incentive: 

- Cub Day Camp or Resident Camp/$8 per Scout

- Boy Scout Summer Camp/ $15 per Scout

Earn your nuclear science merit badge in one day with the help of the UW American Nuclear Society!

The UW-Madison American Nuclear Society Student Chapter is again holding our Boy Scout Nuclear Science Merit Badge workshops!  This is a chance to participate in a fun day at the UW-Madison campus as we discover many aspects of nuclear science.  We are still waiting to secure funding for participation from the UW Nuclear Reactor for this spring, but either way scouts will have a hands-on learning experience about nuclear fission.  Best of all, by attending the workshop and participating in the activities you will earn a Nuclear Science Merit Badge!

We have three dates this spring: (all Saturdays)

Feb 19^th

Mar 5^th

April 9^th 

Registration for the Nuclear Science Merit Badge workshop is online at:

http://www.atomicbadger.org/boy-scouts/registration

Please register early to avoid disappointment - our workshops usually fill up.

Detailed information is available on our website.  Please read the "Details and Important Information" PDF.  This PDF also includes a checklist for scouts and adults.

http://www.atomicbadger.org/boy-scouts

If you plan to attend, homework MUST be completed by each scout.  Please have the homework done at least THREE days prior to the event, to give me time to grade them.  The homework can be found at:

http://www.atomicbadger.org/boy-scouts/homework

Questions or more information contact Carlos Paz-Soldan
UW-ANS Boy Scout Workshop Chair
scouts@atomicbadger.org

Glacier's Edge Council is looking for a large number of great Scouts and Scouters to run our summer camp programs this summer.  We need everything from Aquatics Directors to Kitchen Staff; there really is something for everyone!  If you are thinking about applying to work at Camp Indian Trails (CIT) or Ed Bryant Scout Reservation (EBSR), make sure you fill out and return an application today!  Interviews for both camps will be conducted in early January.  The Glacier's Edge Council camp staff application can be found here:http://glaciersedge.org/images/stories/camping/CIT/GEC_staff_application_2011.pdf  When completed be sure to send a copy to one of the Glacier's Edge Council Service Centers, along with a copy to the respective camp, to make sure your application is received in time and an interview can be scheduled.

The future of Scouting depends on trained leaders today. It is no secret that the trained leaders are more successful in program delivery, retain youth and parents in the program longer, and feel more personal satisfaction in a job well-done. Long-term, a trained leader is a better representative of the chartered organization that is using the Scouting program. Many leaders have commented that training has been of benefit in other roles also. Training will make you a better leader, in many ways. Every scout deserves a trained leader.

The National BSA goals for the upcoming year will look for all leaders to attend training for their specific registered position. This initiative has been included in the 2011 Quality Unit goals. The BSA knows that your time is important and has begun to offer many of the trainings to be completed on line. The Glacier's Edge Council training committee also recognizes that people learn in different ways. We will continue to offer personal training sessions which give you the opportunity to ask questions and to learn from other leaders. 

Please Register For Training Courses

All trainers are volunteers, just like you. Please be kind to your fellow scouters and register for training courses, even if there is no fee for attending the course. Thank you for your thoughtfulness. Glacier's Edge Council requires pre-registration for training courses for the following reasons:

- To ensure sufficient staff and materials (handouts, etc.) are on hand for all participants 

- To ensure the right amount of food is provided for all participants on all day and overnight courses 

- To verify a sufficient level of participation to run the session 

- To enable participants to be informed of any last minute changes or possible course cancellations

We are always looking for leaders to join the training team. If you wish to be involved in training at any level, please contact your District Executive, or the Council Training Chair- Luann Rece at (608) 873-1821 or by email at orchidscout@gmail.com

Saturday, March 5, 2011 Gathering: 6:00PM - Dinner: 6:30 PM

Christ Lutheran Church, 700 Hwy B, Stoughton, WI

Please bring a dish according to your last name:

A - H: Salad

I - Q: Hot Crock-Pot Entrée

R - Z: Dessert

Beverages will be provided. Please bring your own tableware. Be sure to wear your beads and bring your favorite critter table decoration! Plan now to join the fun, fellowship, and good food at this annual event.  Bring along a Scouting friend who would like to hear about courses being offered this coming year. Plan to contribute to the scholarship tree and support the scholarship fund so that others can learn the value of Wood Badge. Contact: kenhammond@hotmail.com

The 2011 Klondike Derby will be held at Camp Indian Trails near Janesville WI on February 5.

Webelos Dens, Boy Scout Troops, and Venture Crews are invited to attend this event, so look over the enclosed material, talk it up and get the crews, patrols, and dens working now!!

Full flyer with information here.

2011 YAHARA DISTRICT KLONDIKE DERBY

Saturday, February 5, 2011 - 8:30 a.m.

Cam-Rock County Park Shelter #2 County Road B

Are you ready for a hot time in the Snow?

Mark your calendars, and on  Saturday, February 5th, 2011, be at the Yahara District's Klondike Derby.  This year we're heading to Cam-Rock Park for your hot fun in the winter sun.  Pack up your sleds, and your Scouts to come out and join in the activities.  This is a great event for all your Scouts, and your new Scouts and invited Webelos to participate in. There will be several events to test your Scouting skills, your Scouting knowledge, and your Scouting strength.

Our goal is to have 24 patrols participating in this years event, so come on over, up, down, and/or around to Cam-Rock Park, in Cambridge for this years event. New event this year will be modified patrol snow shoe races.

This year we will again have our Trebuchet Bagel Toss.  Build it, bring it, and toss with it.  All Packs, Troops, and Crews are invited to build and compete in the Toss off for fantabulous prizes.  Rules will be provided in your Klondike packets.  This event will be held after lunch and awards.  So come and compete or just join in and cheer your favorite team.

Sign up sheets and Klondike Patrol Leader Packets will also be distributed in December at the Roundtable for your information:

• 2011 Yahara Klondike Registration Form (PDF)  
• 2011 Yahara Klondike Trebuchet Launch Rules (PDF)
• 2011 Yahara Klondike Patrol Guide (PDF)

2011 YAHARA CUB SCOUT WINTERFEST 

Saturday, February 12th, 2010  Deerfield Rod and Gun Club. Check in begins at 8:30 am. Sessions begin with Flag at 9:00. Sledding will follow lunch. Closing at 2:00 pm. Cost: $8.00 per Scout. BB's, Outdoor cooking, Scout challenges, Lunch, Sledding and more. Things each scout will want to bring: 1 can of non-cream soup, Warm clothes, Hat and Gloves, Boots, Sled. Contact information: Terri & Lenny Komorowski at komorows@terracom.net This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. Come and join in the fun!! 

• 2011 Yahara Winterfest Flyer and Registration Form (PDF) 

Looking forward to 2011! - Check out the FUN we had in 2010:

Looking forward to 2011!

2010 Yahara District Cub Scout Winterfest Photos and Videos.

2010 Yahara District Boy Scout Klondike  Photosand Videos.

Wisconsin River District Polar Prowl!

As we near the end of the year and our Centennial celebrations I want to take this opportunity to thank each of you for your support and dedication to the Scouting program. Without your efforts the Scouting program couldn't exist.  I appreciate the extra time and resources that you give to help our scouts develop skills that will help them to be successful adults.  2011 is not the end of the celebration of 100 years but the beginning of the next and the most critical 100 years to the youth of our country.  With your help and commitment we will continue to make a difference, a positive impact in the lives of these young men and women. Thank you for all you do and have a blessed holiday season.