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GLACIER'S EDGE COUNCIL SEEKING
SILVER BEAVER AWARD NOMINATIONS
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Do you kn ow an adult who has provided outstanding service to youth? If so, they may be a great candidate to be nominated for one of the most prestigious adult recognition awards: The Silver Beaver Award. Glacier's Edge Council is currently seeking nominations of worthy individuals within our Council for this distinguished service award. The Silver Beaver Award, established in 1931, is for outstanding service to youth within the Council or for outstanding longtime service to youth by a registered Scouter residing within that Council. The average tenure for Silver Beaver candidates is ten years or longer. Nominations are due to the Council by March 31, 2011. The nomination form can be found at: http://www.scouting.org/filestore/pdf/512-103_WB.pdf.
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| 2011 Baraboo Circus Heritage Camporee
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Stomp into Baraboo, Wisconsin on the weekend of May 20, 21 & 22, 2011, for the 25th Baraboo Circus Heritage at the Sauk County Fairgrounds. Make new friends playing the Circus Spirit Game. Show off your fine craftsmanship by entering the Pinewood Derby or Miniature Circus Wagon Competition. Show your group's teamwork at the Roustabout Roundup Skills Competition. Make a taste sensation at the Dutch Oven Dessert Bake Off. Discover everything at the Sideshow and Scouting Museum. Find out about historic Baraboo on the Circus Heritage Trail. Be entertained at the Circus Spirit Night and the Center Ring Stage Show. Open to Boy Scouts, Cub Scouts, Girl Scouts, Explorers, Venturing Crews,
4-H, Boys & Girls Clubs, Campfire Boys & Girls, and other organized youth groups.
Flyer with more info here
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BeAScout
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 BeAScout is now live! BeAScout is a Google Maps application to help parents find Scout units for their children in any zip code. This is a very powerful tool; but, it needs unit leaders to populate their "pin" with unit contact information. A step-by-step guide for unit leaders can be found on the council membership page (link: http://www.glaciersedge.org/membership). Check out this powerful tool at https://beascout.scouting.org/ |
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 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 2nd and end on April 30th. All unit commitment forms will be due by March 25, 2011. Please visit us at www.glaciersedge.org/ support for more details. |
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Let's Do a Spring Cub Corral!
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 Benefits for a Spring Cub Corral: -
- Kindergarteners can't wait to be just like the big kids - take advantage of their enthusiasm
- Beat the competition of all the other fall activities
- Dens are established now and rock 'n roll in the fall
- Den Leaders can be recruited and trained and ready to go in the fall
- New Tiger and Cub Scouts can take part in council camping programs
- Day camp
- Cub Scout summer camp
- New Tiger and Cub Scouts get to experience the "outing" in Scouting without having to wear coats and boots!
- New Tiger and Cub Scouts are having FUN NOW!
- Your new Scouts can earn the Summer Time Pack Award and get their first patch at your first pack meeting in the fall!
Some ideas on hosting a Spring Cub Corral: -
- Show boys and parents Scouting FUN!
- Host a dog and suds at a local park
- Ask your local Scout Troop to provide the "big guys" -- that Cub Scouts look up to and want to be just like -- to help you
- If your school has a spring event, see if you can have a booth with a game
- Buddy up with other packs to share the work
- Host a campfire at a neighborhood park - tell stories, sing songs, roast marshmallows, sign up boys
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| 2011 Fall Popcorn Sale
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On February 24, 2011 we will be holding a meeting with Trails End and Pecatonica River Popcorn Companies to discuss our 2011 Fall Sale. We have invited the District Chairs, District Kernels and Unit Popcorn Kernels to attend this meeting and review the options from both companies and to give their input into which company we should use for our fall sale. Those attending the meeting will have the chance to taste the products of both companies, review the possible product lines, review the packaging options as well as ask questions and share any concerns that they have about the popcorn sale and their company. Scout Executive, Steve Heck said: "We wanted to involve the volunteers from the units in the decision making process from the very beginning. We want to get their input and hear their ideas about the sale and the products that we will be offering. The units rely heavily on the money they make from this sale to run their program for the year and we want them to be successful." Please encourage your unit kernel to attend this meeting and if they are not able to attend please send a representative from your unit. RSVP to les.german@scouting.org or Stephen.Heck@Scouting.org |
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Tell the World What You Think of Glacier's Edge Council and
Help Us Win $5,000 to Toward Our Mission
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Glacier's Edge Council needs your help! We need your Scouting success stories! We ( http://www2.guidestar.org/organizations/86-1145168/boy-scouts-america.aspx ) have an opportunity to win the $5,000 prize that GuideStar USA, Inc., the leading source of nonprofit information, and KIMBIA, a group that empowers nonprofits and other organizations to increase giving, are making available through their Winter 2011 GuideStar-KIMBIA Nonprofit Giveaway. This generous gift could help us accomplish our mission, specifically to provide programs which meet the developmental needs of young people, and has remained constant in its core values as found in the Boy Scout Promise and Scout Law. Each phase of the program meets needs of that group age, and develops youth in character, citizenship, personal and mental fitness. "We know we are incredibly fortunate to have passionate and committed volunteers Scout Leaders and Scout Parents," said Aaron Vikemyr. "If every Scouter would take the time to write a success story (review on the Guide Star website) of how scouting has made an impact for them, for their community we serve, for their youth group (Cub Scout Pack, Boy Scout Troop, Venturing Crew, Explorer Post), we know we could be a contender for the GuideStar-KIMBIA Nonprofit Giveaway and could do great things with the prize money." Reviews will show our donors and other stakeholders that we are making an impact, are working effectively toward our mission, and are benefitting our cause. Anyone with firsthand knowledge about us who is not a paid employee of Glacier's Edge Council- i.e. donors, volunteers, board members, recipients of our services-can write a review about us on GuideStar. Your review will appear in our profile on both GuideStar and GreatNonProfits, GuideStar's partner that makes it possible to write and post reviews. There is no charge for writing a review, but you are limited to posting only one review for your organization. About the Winter 2011 GuideStar-KIMBIA Nonprofit Giveaway The giveaway begins on February 1, 2011, and ends at 11:59 p.m. EDT February 28, 2011. The organization that has received the most number of reviews on www.guidestar.org and www.greatnonprofits.org during this period will win a grand prize of $5,000. To write a success story (review), please click on http://www2.guidestar.org/organizations/86-1145168/boy-scouts-america.aspx. For more information, see the official rules at http://www2.guidestar.org/rxg/update-nonprofit-report/sweepstakes-official-rules.aspx.
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Cub Summer Camp sign up
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 After the All Scouter PowWow comes the start of Cub Summer Camp sign up - an exciting time for Packs as summer plans start to take shape. Make the camp experience better for the boys by picking the right Cub Camp -- an age appropriate camp. The abilities and skills of boys change dramatically as they progress through the Cub Scout ranks. The camps offered by Glaciers Edge Council offer a logical progression to keep your boys interested and challenged by the camp activities through these years. As you read the following, remember the rank your boys will be at summer camp is the next rank in the Cub Scout progression. For example, boys that are Tigers now will be Wolves by the time they attend Summer Camp.
When the boys are Wolves and Bears, day camp makes lots of sense. The program and advancement activities are geared for this age and the proximity to home helps boys get used to being at camp. Day camp offers the thrill of shooting sports, the challenge of sports, the fun of crafts. If the day camp is at Camp Indian Trails (CIT), it includes swimming and climbing too. The boys get the scout sprit when they participate in campfire programs and other ceremonies. In addition to CIT, day camps are offered at Token Creek County Park, Brigham County Park, Camp Carlson and the Woodman Center.
If your Wolf or Bear Cubs have been to day camp, increase the challenge by adding the element of an overnight camping. An overnight camp allows for extra time in camp, extra time doing fun activities and extra time with the dedicated staff. It also allows for the fun and inspiration of a night time Scout Campfire. Ed Bryant Scout Reservation (EBSR) offers two All Cub Camps with overnight stays. CIT offers a family camp option after three of their day camp sessions.
As the boys transition from Bears to Webelos, they need added excitement and more difficult challenges -- along with a measure of autonomy. To meet their increasing level of ability, get them to the Webelos Resident Camp, Camp Akela, at CIT. Here Webelos 1 and 2 level Cub Scouts get a real taste of being at Boy Scout Camp. They will have the ability to work on Webelos Activity Pins, Webelos Rank and Arrow of Light requirements. Special ceremonies and activities are sure to keep them on their road to Boy Scouts.
Lastly, get next year's membership drive off right. Hold a Spring Round up and recruit those graduating Kindergarteners. Then send them off to their very own camp. Three Tiger-only camps are offered throughout the summer at three different locations. Membership and Camping committee are working together to provide a special price for new Cubs.
Look to the Glaciers Edge web site for all the information on Cub Camping in the Council. Feel free to send questions of suggestions on Cub Scout Camping to the email below.
And remember --- in Glaciers Edge, we have a camp for every Cub, so we can get EVERY CUB to Camp!
Tim Kreft
GEC Cub Camping Committee Chair
cubcamping@gmail.com
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| Picking your Cub Camp
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Dear Cubmasters, Committee Members and Webelos Den Leaders:
This year Glaciers Edge Council is initiating a special event targeted exclusively to 4th grade Webelos Scouts, our current Webelos 1s. This event seeks to provide a quality outdoor experience, challenging and fun activities and a stirring ceremony. The entire program is meant to fire the boys up for their final year of Cub Scouts and provide a glimpse of the excitement that awaits them as a Boy Scout.
This event is just around the corner. Mark your calendars now, talk to your Webelos 1 and plan to participate in this fantastic event!
The event will be held at Ed Bryant Scout Reservation, Mauston during the weekend May 6th through May 8th.
We recognize that May 8th is Mother's day. To accommodate this important day, we will provide the ability to depart after the ceremony Saturday or early Sunday.
This cost per person is $30.00. (There will be a $5.00 late if paid after April 22, 2011).
The activities planned for Saturday will stress Scout Skills and authentic Expedition / Native American ceremonies.
This event is sure to become a highlight for the 4th grade Webelos in the Glaciers Edge Council. To make this event a success in 2011, we need your 4th grade Webelos Den's participation.
Thank you for your continuing participation in the Glaciers Edge Council.
Leader guide and registration information is now posted to the GEC web site.
We look forward to seeing you out there!
Yours in Scouting,
Greg Garstka
Tim Kreft
Webelos Expedition Co-Chairmen
cubcamping@gmail.com
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2013 National Scout Jamboree
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The National Scout Jamboree
Scouting's flagship event is one-of-a-kind. It's a gathering of approximately 45,000 Scouts, leaders, and staff that showcases everything that is great about the BSA and its members. Over the course of 10 summer days, once every four years, the Boy Scouts of America comes together. The result is the national Scout jamboree.
A New Venue: The Summit Bechtel Family National Scout Reserve
In 2009, the BSA purchased 10,600 acres of property adjacent to West Virginia's New River Gorge National River area in order to create The Summit Bechtel Family National Scout Reserve (the Summit). The Summit is the new home of achievement, adventure, and innovation in Scouting. With world-class facilities and a focus on outdoor action sports, the Summit will welcome Scouts to a whole new jamboree experience in summer 2013.
Applications for Youth and Adults to be a part of the Glacier's Edge Council contigent will be posted late spring.
More information about the National Jamboree can be found at.....
National BSA Website
SBR Summit Bechtel Reservation
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Effective March 1, 2011, what are currently known as local and national tour permits will be superseded by what will be called the tour plan. *The online tour permit system will be suspended. This update is the accumulation of work by a cross-functional team of volunteers and staff including the Health and Safety Support Committee, Council Solutions, Outdoor Program Group, and Risk Management Advisory Panels.
Here is the definition of the tour plan in the Language of Scouting: "Units complete this form when planning for local, national, or international adventure. The plan helps ensure the unit is properly prepared, that qualified and trained leadership is in place, and that the right equipment is available for the adventure."
The plan is available for your staff to see and begin training with at this link: http://www.scouting.org/filestore/pdf/680-014_fillable.pdf
Q. Why should I complete a tour plan?
A. The tour plan is a checklist for best practices to be prepared for safe and fun adventure. Completing the tour plan may not address all possible challenges but can help ensure that appropriate planning has been conducted, that qualified and trained leadership is in place, and that the right equipment is available for the adventure.
In addition, the plan helps to organize safe and appropriate transportation to and from an event, and defines driver qualifications and minimum limits of insurance coverage for drivers and vehicles used to transport participants.
Please complete and submit this plan at least 21 days in advance to ensure your council has enough time to review the plan and assist you in updating the plan if it is found defective. When the review is complete, the second half of the plan is returned to you to carry on your travels.
Q. When do I need to complete a tour plan?
A. Times when a tour plan must be submitted for council review include:
 Trips of 500 miles or more one way
Trips outside of council borders not to a council-owned property
Trips to any national high-adventure base, national Scout jamboree, National Order of the Arrow Conference, or regionally sponsored event
When conducting the following activities outside of council or district events:
Aquatics activities (swimming, boating, floating, scuba, etc.)
Climbing and rappelling
Orientation flights (process flying plan)
Shooting sports
Any activities involving motorized vehicles as part of the program (snowmobiles, boating, etc.)
At a council's request (contact your local council for additional guidelines or regulations concerning tour plans). The Glacier`s Edge Council has no additional requirements or guidelines to add at this time.
Regardless, the tour plan is an excellent tool that should be included in preparation for all activities, even those not requiring it. It guides a tour leader through itineraries, travel arrangement, two-deep leadership, qualifications of supervision, and transportation. We encourage the use of the Tour Plan in non-required occasions even if you do not turn it.
Q. Where can I turn in the Tour Plan?
A. Tour Plans can be turned in, mailed, faxed or emailed to:
Madison Service Center- PO Box 14135, 5846 Manufacturer`s Drive, Madison, WI 53708-0135
Janesville GEC BSA Service Center- 2300 E. Racine St. Janesville, WI 53545 Fax: 608-756-4676.
Or E-mailed to: Julie McNulty Program Secretary at jmcnulty@bsamail.org This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. . Julie McNulty`s Direct Phone: 608- 310-7300. Madison Fax: 608-273-8686
Q. What is different on the tour plan vs. the tour permit?
A. Several items:
The council is the reviewer of all tour plans; no regional review is required.
The tour plan consists of a tour planning worksheet that is completed by the unit/contingent. After processing, the council retains the tour planning worksheet and returns the tour plan to the unit.
The plan can be printed on standard 8 ½-by-11-inch paper!
21- vs. 14-day advance notice requested for units to submit the plan for your review.
A single point of contact (not on the tour) for council use included.
Defined reasons/times when a tour plan must be submitted for council review.
Updated Pledge of Performance.
Q. My council is telling me my plan is defective; what does that mean?
A. It would be best to address that with the reviewer directly so that defects can be removed. In many cases, it may just be that part of your plan was incomplete. Common reasons could include lack of two-deep leadership; training not completed, documented, or expired; excessive daily travel; and not including vehicles with the capacity to carry the tour.
Q. Is planning and preparing for Hazardous Weather Training required for all tours?
A. Yes, it has been required for all tours, including local and national, Cub Scout, Boy Scout, and Venturing, since January 1, 2009. It should be repeated every two years and is appropriate for not only adults, but Boy Scout-aged youth as well. A CD is available for use at your unit, district, and council events where Internet access is not available. Search www.scoutstuff.org for Item 610642.
Q. What should we use for permission from parents?
A. The Activity Consent Form and Approval by Parents or Guardian is an appropriate resource.
Q. Do I need anything else if we are going on a discovery flight?
A. Yes, please complete the Flying Plan Application along with an Activity Consent Form and Approval by Parents or Guardian (for each participant).
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2011: A Great Year to be a "Trained Leader" ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
The Glacier's Edge Council Training Committee has been working hard to meet your training needs. While many of the trainings are available on-line at: www.myscouting.org, we will continue to offer face-to-face trainings for those that prefer to have someone to ask questions of or to provide more in-depth knowledge of scouting in our Council. If the training team can be of service to you or your units, please feel free to contact the council training chair Luann Rece at orchidscout@gmail.com .
Cub Scout Leader Specific Training
· March 19, 2011- 8:00 AM, Madison Service Center, 5846 Manufacturers Drive, Madison. Course director: Kathy Dorn
· April 9, 2011- 8:00 AM, Delavan Comfort Suites, 313 Bauer Parkway, Delavan. Course director: Sherry Karle
· April 19, 2011-6:00 - 8:00 PM Sections 1-Introduction to Cub Scouting and Section 2- How We Have Fun. Mohawk District Area- Location being confirmed. Course Director: Ben Bending and
· April 21, 2011- 6:00- 8:00 PM Leader Specific Sessions only, Mohawk District Area- Location being confirmed. Course Director: Ben Bending
BALOO (Basic Adult Leader Outdoor Orientation)
· April 16, 2011: 8:15 AM - 4:30 PM, Madison Service Center, 5846 Manufacturers Drive, Madison. Course director: Shannon Davis
OWL (Outdoor Leader Skills for Webelos Leaders)
· April 2-3, 2011- Ed Bryant Scout Reservation, Mauston, WI. Course director: David Stirmel
Scoutmaster and Assistant Scoutmaster Leader Specific Training
· March 5, 2011: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM. Christ Lutheran Church, 700 Hwy B, Stoughton, WI. Course director: Curtis Brandt. Registration fee is $8.00 for lunch. Registration deadline is February18. Fee after deadline fee is $10.00
· April 12&14, 2011: 6:00 PM- 10:00 PM (Must attend both sessions), Covenant Presbyterian Church, 326 South Segoe Road, Madison, WI. Course Director: Roger Nicolai. Bring a sack dinner. No Fee. Registration deadline is April 5
Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills for Scoutmasters and Assistant Scoutmasters
· April 1, 2011 5:30 pm thru April 3, 2011 Noon, Ed Bryant Scout Reservation, 6960 Co, Hwy G, Mauston. Course Director: Steven Albrechtsen. Registration fee is $20.00 Registration deadline: March 18, 2011. Fee after deadline is $25.00
The Trainer's Edge
· March 5, 2011: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM. Christ Lutheran Church, 700 Hwy B, Stoughton, WI. Course director: Ben Bending. Registration fee is $8.00 for lunch. Registration deadline is February18. Fee after deadline fee is $10.00
A Leave No Trace "Trainer Course"
Will be held at EBSR on April 1, 2, 3. Maximum enrollment is 10 adults and 5 youth (minimum age 14) Fee $25.00. Contact Ken by email kenhammond@hotmail.com. Enrollment limited.
First Aid and CPR Instructors Needed
The Glacier's Edge Council Training Committee is pleased to announce that Jeff Robbe has accepted the position of First Aid Training Coordinator. He will be working to schedule first aid, CPR, and wilderness first aid courses for our scout leaders. If you are a certified instructor and would like to be part of the training team, contact Jeff at jrobbe@swedishamerican.org . If you would like to become an instructor, the Badger Chapter of the American Red Cross will be holding two sessions of Instructor Training. Please call Ginger at 608 232-5840 to register. The cost of the training is $235.
· February 22, 24, and March 1- 8:00am to 5:00 pm each day
· May 2, 3, and 6- 8:00am to 5:00pm each day
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May 13-15, 2011
Woodman Center for Camping and Education, Richland Center
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Join us in filling the valley with scouts from the Glacier Edge Council where the Woodman Center will host the forth annual
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Glacier's Edge Council-wide Backpack Camporee. This camporee will give scouts/scouters a chance to learn basic to advanced backpacking skills (water filtration, light weight stove usage and backpack food demonstration), Basic to ultra light equipment used, Leave No Trace camping, Geocaching. The Backpack Camporee is designed for Boy Scout Troops and Venture crews, please no Cub
Scout packs. There will be adult training and High Adventure information regarding preparation/ planning and conditioning. We encourage sharing your troop's/crew's adventures with other scouts/scouters. See more at http://glaciersedge.org/activities
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| Glacier's Edge Council Annual Wood Badge Promotional Dinner
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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
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| District Corner -Spring Scouting Activities!
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| Indian Trails - Southern Lakes Pinewood Derby |
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2011 Indian Trails & Southern Lakes District Pinewood Derby
Saturday, April 16, 2011
Car Registration: 10:00 - 11:30 AM
Scout Division Race: Between 11:45 AM - 12:00 PM
Open Division Race: After Scout Race (approx. 2:00 PM)
Awards: After All Races Are Complete Gordie Boucher Ford, Lincoln, Mercury
Hwy. 14 & I-90, Janesville, WI Rules and Registration here ] | 2011 Scout Night with the Madison Mallards |
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Baseball at the "New Duck Pond" -- Two Nights to choose from: Friday June 17th 7:05 vs Green Bay Bullfrogs Sunday July 24th 5:05 vs Eau Claire Express Tickets are $10 for all Boy Scouts and their family members, includes a Madison Mallards hat! Flyer with all the details The Badger Orienteering Club cordially invites all area Scout Troops to its
2011
Scout Orienteering
Event
Saturday, March 26, 2011
Olin Park, Madison, WI
For the 13th year, the Badger Orienteering Club will hold its annual scout event. Form
one or more teams from your troop and join the fun! (We recommend a maximum team
size of 3-4 scouts, for the best experience.) This is a great opportunity to fulfill part of
the requirements toward the Orienteering Merit Badge!!
This is a "Score-O" event. Participants try to find as many of the control markers as
they can within a 45-minute time limit. Participants can visit controls in any order, but
must return to the start within 45 minutes to avoid penalty points. For full details checkout www.glaciersedge.org/activities UW-ANS Scout Nuclear Science Merit Badge Workshop 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! For full details checkout www.glaciersedge.org/activities 50th Annual Glacial Trail Hike The 2011 backpack event will be held April 29, 30 & May 1st. This event is a three day, two night backpack trip or day pack hike through the Northern Kettle Moraine State Forest. This hike has three separate parts on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. You are welcome to hike part of the trail one day or stay with us the entire weekend. It is within a two hour drive of Milwaukee, Madison, and Green Bay. For more information and registration for click on 50th Annual Glacial Trail Hike PDF Root River Trail 44th Annual Hike - (or Bike) Saturday April 23, 2011 Welcome Old & New Hikers! This trail has been hiked for the last 44 years. This hike or bike begins at Scout Lake Park, located on Loomis Road (HWY 36) about 1/4 mile south of Grange Avenue and can end at Greenfield Park or anywhere in between. We hope that the hike is fun-filled and exciting for everyone, whether it is your first time hiking with us, or your 44th time hiking with us or somewhere in between. For more information and the registration for checkout Root River Trail 44th Annual Hike PDF |
| 2011 Friends of Scouting
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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, opportunities, insurance, camping/scouting opportunities for those who may not be able to afford it, facility upkeep and Scoutreach services. All donations are tax deductable and can be paid throughout the year. Should you be interested in making a 2011 Financial gift, please visit us at www.glaciersedge.org. or call 608-273-1005.
Your hard work and efforts allowed for us to beat last January's total by $11,466.00. The following is a recap of what was raised this month by each district.
District Jan 2011 Jan2010
Indian Trails $7,455 $7,290
Mohawk $2,050 $9,909
Wisconsin River $3,710 $5,387
Yahara $9,996 $9,304
Southern Lakes $1,560 $1,306
Family Campaign Presentation- Should you be interested in helping to provide unit Friends of Scouting presentations, please get with your District Executive, so that they can get you the materials needed. We will also be conducting Unit presentation training on January 27, 2011 starting at 6:30PM at the Madison Service Center. Dinner will be provided. Should you be interested in participating, please email Les German at lgerman@bsamail.org.
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) -
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 will receive 5% off of camping fees at any Glacier's Edge Council camping program.
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| A Note from our Key 3 - Terrence Wall, Stephen Heck & Heidi Gunyon:
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We want to take this chance to congratulate everyone in the Glacier's Edge Council for being a Quality Council in 2010. This is the second year in a row and 2011 we will strive for a "three peat". We have been able to turn around a 10 year history of membership into two years of membership growth. Congratulations to Yahara, Indian Trails and Mohawk Districts that also met the requirements for Quality District. Southern Lakes and Wisconsin River District both came very close to meeting the requirements as well. All our Districts should be proud of the work that they are doing to build a strong program for our Scouts. We had 182 Eagle Scouts in 2010; just imagine the impact that these young men will have on our communities as they grow into adults. We had a significant increase in the number of scouts that participated in the Scoutreach program. They had the chance to attend regular meetings, set goals, earn awards, and attend camp. It is because of the teams of volunteers working together that we are able to make such a tremendous impact on the youth of our communities and for that WE THANK YOU.
Reservations for our Summer Programs are starting to come into the office and we would like to encourage every unit to hold a summer program promotion night at their next meeting. If you would like some help with the presentation please just let us know. Every boy deserves a summer camp experience and we want to do everything that we can to make sure that your son and the boys in your unit have that chance this summer. Please help us deliver the promise that we all made to these boy's when they joined. Help us get them to camp this summer, it will make memories that will last a lifetime for you and your son.
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