News from Glacier's Edge Council, BSA

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Glacier's Edge Council, BSA Newsletter

Vol. 2 Issue 4
April 2011
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in this issue

Silver Beaver Recognition Dinner

Baraboo Circus Heritage 2011

BeAScout

2011 Friends of Scouting

The BSA Adopt-a-School

A Note from the Council Key 3

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GLACIER'S EDGE COUNCIL RECOGNITION DINNER

SILVER BEAVER AWARD

PRESENTATION

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Glaciers Edge Council is extremely please to announce this year's Silver Beaver Award recipients. It was a very difficult decision; with all the wonderful award applications turned into the Council. The Silver Beaver is the highest award that the Council can bestow on its volunteers and is awarded to those Scouters who give distinguished service to youth. That service is not restricted to service to youth in the Boy Scouts of America but also the youth in their community. We are excited to be able to award the Silver Beaver to nine worthy volunteer scouters. This year's Scouters are: Greg Bergenske, Ken Bruce, Jack Hendy, Brian Higby, Phil Kress, Kathy Last, Ron Last, Dave Stirmel and Steve Shulta. If any of you know these scouters please take time to congratulate them. Don't forget to mark your calendars for the annual Council Recognition Dinner on the 12^th of May and join them and their families at the official awards ceremony.

This year's Council Recognition Dinner will be held on May 12^th, following the council's Annual Meeting.

The Glacier's Edge Council Recognition Dinner will be held at Christ Lutheran Church, 700 County Road B, Stoughton, WI 53589

The highlight of the Recognition Dinner will be the presention of the Silver Beaver Award(s).

A host of other hard working volunteers will also be recognized for their service for the more than 10,000 Scouts and Scouting volunteers of our council.

Recognition Dinner Flier

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2011 Baraboo Circus Heritage Camporee

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Scouts of all ages will be converging at the Baraboo Circus Heritage Camporee on May 20-22 at the Sauk County Fairgrounds in Baraboo Wisconsin.
Is your unit going? Cub Packs are encouraged to come as a group, Scout Troops are encouraged to invite Cubs to camp with them.
Venturers will find there are a group of activities just for them.
Come for the weekend, or just come for the day on Saturday. There are plenty of fun things to see and do.
Don't forget to visit the Circus World Museum -- passes are included with your registration.
Follow the links for more information. On-line registration links will appear on the website as well.
See you there!

http://www.glaciersedge.org/youth/14-youth/396-2011-baraboo

http://www.glaciersedge.org/venturing/409-2011-baraboo-venture

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/

2011 Friends of Scouting

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2011 Friends of Scouting

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 raise $172,451 within the last two months. The following is a recap of what was raised this month by each district.

District March 2011 March 2010 2011 Year to Date %of Goal

Indian Trails $28,386 $23,346 $50,840 54%

Mohawk $11,927 $27,642 $38,707 32%

Wisconsin River $7,060 $12,308 $18,245 52%

Yahara $13,753 $15,860 $33,244 32%

Southern Lakes $3,958 $5,821 $6,163 25%

Council $65,242 $89,356 $172,451 36%

2012 Friends of Scouting Video

We are in the process of creating a video for the 2012 Friends of Scouting campaign and we would like to ask that if you have any good pictures or videos of Scouts in action at camp, pinewood derbies, weekend events or other activities, please send them to Les German at lgerman@bsamail.org. By May 31, 2011. Your submittal grants us permission to use your pictures/ videos for promotional purposes.

2011 Spring Popcorn Sale

The Spring 2011 Popcorn sale is in full swing and started on April 2, 2011. The sale ends on April 30, 2011. Please visit www.glaciersedge.org/support for more details.

2011 Fall Popcorn Sale (Vendor Change)

Over the last two months, a study has been conducted by Council volunteers to see which popcorn vendor we will use for the 2011 sale. Pecatonica River has been selected as the 2011 fall sale vendor. Please visit www.glaciersedge.org for more details.

2011 Sporting Clays Classic

The Glacier's Council will be hosting the 10^th annual Sporting Clays Classic on August 27, 2011. Please visit www.glaciersedge.org/support for more details

The BSA Adopt-a-School Program
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The BSA^® Adopt-a-School Program is an exciting and comprehensive undertaking that will connect Scout packs, troops crews across the country with schools in their communities. Participating Scouts then work, within clearly defined guidelines, to partner with school administrations and offer the volunteer services that most efficiently meet their school's needs. With each troop/unit offering their school a minimum one-year commitment, meaningful community relationships are built and significant changes will happen in the schools.

Sign your unit up at http://www.bsaadoptaschool.org/

Already signed up? Make sure to complete your Unit / School Commitment Form to email it to michelle@bsaadoptaschool.org

Glacier's Edge Council Commissioner Heidi Gunyon
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GEC Commissioner Testimonial

A Note from Stephen Heck:

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I would like to take this time to thank each of you for what you do for our scouts. I was very fortunate to have a mother and father who showed me first hand the importance of volunteering. As a coach, scout leader, concession stand chair, fundraising chair for our school, Sunday school teacher they were the first to step up and volunteer. I remember tagging along with them being the first one there and helping sweep up after everyone else went home. Most of the time with little thanks or recognition. I understand your commitment and I appreciate your sacrifices that you make as a volunteer for our scouts. Thank you!!! You are making a difference in the lives of our kids.

Contact Information

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