Just heard from Ranger Rick that CIT is in need of one more lifeguard for this summer. If anybody knows a lifeguard or someone who can be trained as a lifeguard, minimum of age 16,  starting NOW and through August 14, salary plus room and board, have them contact Rick Jahn (608) 279-2480 at Camp Indian Trails.

Aaron  

Provisional Troop at Ed Bryant Scout Reservation - July 23 -30

The Provisional Troop (formerly the "Old Grizzly Troop") is made up of Scouts that can't attend summer camp with their troop or those who would like to spend an additional week at camp. Scouts attending this program offered in week five July 23 to 30 at EBSR form the  Provisional Troop under leadership of a youth Senior Patrol Leader with Nation Youth Leadership Training. Adult leaders will be Scott Johnson, Mike Hieke, Dan Butz and other members of the EBSR Commissioner Corps. Scout can choose from about 35 different merit badge skills or activities and you can participate in open programs such as swimming, boating, canoeing, rifle shooting and archery.  Scouts can also join in any of the camp-wide activities such as the "Iron Man" race.

For more information and application forms; http://www.glaciersedge.org/images/stories/camping/EBSR/Provisional_Camp_Registration_and_Parent_Info1.pdf.

Specialty Sessions for Youth and Adults at Ed Bryant Scout Reservation - July 23 - 28

Ed Bryant Scout Reservation will be offering three special session during week five (July 23 - 28) of camp this summer. Specialty Sessions are for Scouts, Venturers and Scouters 16 years old or older.e. Sessions include:

1) Water Sports - a four day camp focus on all things Aquatics, swimming, sailing, boardsailing, water skiing, motorboating.

2) BSA Aquatics Supervisor - 2 day program for to complete the BSA Aquatics supervior training.

3) First Responder - an intensive four day program to earn Red Cross First Responder Certification

If interested please apply early. A decision will be made on July 15 if minimum numbers have been met to allow us to offer the programs.

For more information and registration forms:

http://www.glaciersedge.org/images/stories/camping/EBSR/Specialty_Session_Information1.pdf.

Cub Scout Camping Options Still Available - Register Now

Cub Scout Day Camp 2011

Day Camp at Camp Indian Trails

There is still lots of space available for Tiger Cub Scout at Tiger Fun Day and for Cub Scouts at Baloo the Builder Day Camp at Camp Indian Trails. Leader Guides and registration for Camp Indian Trails Day Camp can be found by using this link:

http://www.glaciersedge.org/cub-scout/pack-leader-information#CITCUBCAMP.

Camp Akela Webelos Camp at Camp Indian Trails

Webelos Scouts can still join in the fun and start their transition to Boy Scouts by attending Camp Akela  Webelos Scout Resident Camp at Camp Indian Trails. Leader Guides and registration for Camp Akela at Camp Indian Trails can be found by using this link:

http://www.glaciersedge.org/cub-scout/pack-leader-information#CAMPAKELA . 

Cub Scout Resident Camp at Ed Bryant Scout Reservation

Wolf, Bear and Webelos Scouts will venture back to ancient Greece at Cub Scout Resident Camp at Ed Bryant. Both sessions have space available but act fast for the early July session. Use this link for Leader Guide and registration information:

http://www.glaciersedge.org/cub-scout/pack-leader-information#EBSRCUB_2.

Packs are always encouraged to register and attend summer camp as a group but we know that is not always possible for all of a Packs Scouts to attend with the group.  Because of the staffing provided at Camp Indian Trails and Ed Bryant we can accommodate individual Scouts accompanied by a parent or responsible adult.

Use this link to get an individual Cub Scout Day Camp registration form:

http://www.glaciersedge.org/images/stories/camping/Cub_Scout_Camp/2011_Cub_Camp/Cub_Camp_Individual_Registration.pdf.

Use this link to get a individual Cub Scout registration form for Camp Akela Webelos resident Camp at CIT or Cub Scout Resident Camp at EBSR:

http://www.glaciersedge.org/images/stories/camping/Cub_Scout_Camp/2011_Cub_Camp/2011_Res_Camp_IDV_EBSR__CIT.pdf.

Sign up now for summer fun!!

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

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 $253,758 within the last five months.  The following is a recap of what was raised this month by each district.

2011 Goal: $472,500

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 Fall Popcorn Sale

Has your unit registered for the Fall 2011 sale yet? Please visit www.glaciersedge.org/support to register or go to: at www.prpopcorn.com/council_list.html 

User Name= GlaciersEdge

Password= Madison

Fall 2011 Popcorn Training

The Glacier's Edge Council will be offering a series of Unit Kernel trainings this summer, starting on June 27, 2011 at the Janesville Scout Service Center.  Please RSVP with lgerman@bsamail.org or visit www.glaciersedge.org/support for other dates.

2011 Distinguished Citizen Breakfast

On June 21, 2011 the Glacier's Edge Council will be honoring John Frautschi as the 2011 Distinguished Citizen.  This event will be held at the Concourse Hotel, in Downtown Madison and will start at 7:30AM.  The keynote speaker will be Mark Johnson, University of Wisconsin, Women's Hockey Head Coach.  Please visit www.glaciersedge.org/support for more information or to register. You may also contact Les German at lgerman@bsamail.org

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

It is not too early to plan your Fall Roundup for Cub Scouts.  The council has marketing supplies to help you:  personalized fliers, personalized postcards (to send to all Cub Scout aged boys in your school district) and lawn signs.  The council has "roundup boxes" for you to help with the roundup logistics:  applications, name tags, pens, sample script,  table signs and much more.  Check with your district membership chair or your district executive for more information on fliers, postcards and roundup boxes.  (The council can get the school district lists and mail the postcards for you).   If you would like help at your roundup, contact your district membership chair.   Lawn signs and other roundup supplies will be at each Super Roundtable this August:  Thursday, Aug 11 at Covenant Presbyterian Church (Madison) and Wednesday, Aug 17 at Camp Indian Trails (Janesville).

Adult Leader Application Process

The Boy Scouts of America is committed to always providing the best possible Youth Protection program for its youth members, their parents, and leaders. To this end, we want you to know of some changes in our Youth Protection training requirements.

The adult leader application is being updated with some changes in our Youth Protection training requirement. The current adult application states that new adult applicants must complete Youth Protection training before submitting their application. However, effective June 1, 2011, new applicants will have 30 days from submitting their application to complete Youth Protection training.

This change allows for immediate processing of the criminal background check and gives the council the contact information it needs to communicate Youth Protection training opportunities to the new applicant. The new adult application will reflect this change, along with some changes to the pre-screening questions that all applicants are required to answer. 

If you have any questions about these changes please contact your District Executive or Council Staff.

The summer camp season is here and I am excited about the summer programs that we are offering our Scouts.  If your unit is not participating in a summer program it is not too late.  If you have scouts that would like to attend summer camp but can't go when your Troop is going we can help them get to camp this summer.  Summer Camp is one of the highlights of a scouts career and we want to make sure that we make every effort to offer our scouts a chance to participate.  Now is also the time to start thinking about next year and building your unit budget to make sure that your unit is able to deliver on those plans.  Many units in our Council use the funds from the Popcorn Sale to help scouts pay their way to camp and other outings.  This is a great benefit to our parents because it allows the boys to earn their way and not another financial obligation for the parents.  A well developed year round program for your unit is the start to the budgeting process, ask the scouts what they want to do next year and then build a budget to meet those activities.  If your unit would like to have help developing an annual program plan and budget contact your District Executive, District Chair or District Commissioner and they will be happy to help find someone to walk your unit through the process. We will be holding a camp promotions meeting in December where you will be able to come and hear all about the wonderful opportunities that the Glacier's Edge Council has to offer your Scouts.  We will be getting more information out on this meeting and hope that you will make every effort to have your unit well represented.

I hope to see you as I visit our camps this summer and always remember:  "A well planned program, delivered by a trained leader, with a strong outdoor program, supported by a good commissioner attracts and retains youth!"