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DAY CAMP IS ALMOST FULL
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WEBELOS RESIDENT CAMP
BOY SCOUT SUMMER CAMP
         AVONDALE ADVENTURE
for Venturers & Explorers

NEW PARENT AND LEADER INFORMATION AVAILABLE
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JOIN US ALL SUMMER FOR FUN AND EXCITEMENT THAT YOU WON'T WANT TO MISS!

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JAN15April 2015
EASTER
The office will be closed Friday, April 3, 2015 & Monday, April 6, 2015
C.O.P.E. WEEKEND
C.O.P.E WEEKEND AT AVONDALE SCOUT RESERVATION
APRIL 10-12, 2015
CONTACT EJ MOORE BY EMAIL (ERICJ.MOORE@SCOUTING.ORG)
TO RESERVE YOUR SPOT FOR THIS TEAM BUILDING EXPERIENCE
ONLY $10.00 PER PERSON FOR THE WEEKEND
USS KIDD MEMORIAL SERVICE
The USS Kidd is asking for Boy Scouts to attend this special 70th anniversary of the Kamikaze attacks on the USS Kidd. They are asking for Boy Scouts to be there in their Field Uniform (Class "A") for the ceremony.

Anniversary of the Kamikaze Attack
When: Sat, April 11, 1:56p.m. - 2:56p.m.
Where: USS KIDD & Veterans Memorial (South River Road, Baton Rouge, LA)
Description: A memorial service will be held aboard USS KIDD (DD-661) to honor the thirty-eight (38) shipmates killed in action during a kamikaze attack off of the coast of Okinawa on this date. The service begins at 1:55 p.m. and is open to the public. All interested parties are invited to attend. For more information, call (225) 342-1942.
CORPORATE PINEWOOD DERBY CHALLENGE
 

Remember how much fun Cub Scouts was, especially the Pinewood Derby races? 

Have you ever wanted to relive your childhood?  Well...now you can!

 

On Tuesday, April 21, 2015 we will offer the Inaugural Race to Scouting Corporate Race and "Business After Hours" at Gerry Lane Chevrolet on Florida Blvd. 


 

This is a one of a kind event that no other organization can duplicate!

 

Gerry Lane Chevrolet has graciously offered to sponsor this event for us.  In addition to the races, there will be heavy hors d'oeuvres and beverages served. Trophies will be awarded for 1st, 2nd, 3rd and Best in Show.

 

In addition, after the main races are concluded, we will offer participants the chance to compete in Challenge Races.  This will be their opportunity to challenge others for bragging rights.  If everyone purchases a car and then challenges all of their friends, peers, competitors, etc. to try and beat them, we will have an incredible turnout.

 

Above is a flyer for this event for you to use in emailing your friends.  If you are interested, car kits are available at the Scout Office (9644 Brookline Avenue, Baton Rouge, LA 70809).

 

I truly believe this can be a fun, exciting and unique event that can quickly grow into another signature event for Scouting!  Please take a few minutes to send the flyer out to all of your contacts and don't forget to "throw down a challenge"!

April 21, 2015
@ GERRY LANE CHEVROLET
6:30 - 7:00 p.m. Check In/Weigh In
7:15 p.m. Corporate Race Begins

NOTE: Heavy Hors D'oeuvres & Beverages will be available
NO YOUTH ALLOWED

Participant Levels for the Corporate Pinewood Derby Challenge

Rookie
$200.00
Pinewood Derby Car Kit +
Pit Crew Pass for 2 attendees

Champion
$300.00
Pinewood Derby Car Kit +
Pit Crew Pass for 4 attendees +
Small page ad in program

Team
$500.00
Pinewood Derby Car Kit +
Pit Crew Pass for 4 attendees +
Large page ad in program
Website recognition

All proceeds to benefit the Istrouma Area Council, Boy Scouts of America
100% of your contribution is tax deductible
Contact: Gary Mertz at 225-926-2697 or visit
www.iac-bsa.org to secure your race entry prior to April 13, 2015.
Hosted by GERRY LANE CHEVROLET
NYLT

National Youth Leadership Training is an intense, six day, outdoor leadership training experience for youth in a troop, team, or crew. The course goal is to prepare young men and women to become superior leaders in their troop, crew, district, council, and any other organizations they belong to now.

11:00 A.M. - Sunday, May 31, 2015 through 8:30 P.M. - Friday, June 5, 2015

Participants learn to use current corporate leadership skills within the framework of the Scout Oath and Scout Law. BSA National carefully developed the NYLT curriculum with input from current corporate trainers, the United States Air Force Academy, and others in the training community. When regional pilot courses of NYLT were completed, Wood Badge for the 21st Century (advanced adult leadership training), was aligned to the NYLT Course Syllabus. Graduates of this program become senior leadership in their troop, team, crew, as well as leaders in their Schools, Churches, and Communities.

Across the nation, National Youth Leadership Training brings together in one dynamic course the youth leaders for Boy Scout troops and Venturing crews and ships. The course is led and taught by some of the best youth leaders in the Council, all of whom are graduates of NYLT.
Qualifications:
Any Scout who participates in the course must be at least a First Class Scout and 13 years old (but not yet 18), and a Scout that the Unit Leader feels is mature and currently filling a Unit leadership position or likely to assume a leadership position in the near future. The Scout may only attend on the Unit Leader's recommendation. It is important that the Scout has camping, cooking and hiking skills. There is no rank requirement for Venturers, but a recommendation is required.

CLICK HERE for more information
NYLT Music Video March 2015
NYLT Music Video March 2015
FEB15MAY 2015
CUB SCOUT DECATHLON

 

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OA SPRING ORDEAL

 

The Order of the Arrow (OA) is the national honor society of the Boy Scouts of America (BSA). It uses Native American styled traditions and ceremonies to bestow recognition on Scouts selected by their peers as best exemplifying the ideals of Scouting.

 

 
MAY 1st - 3rd

CONTACT JOHN GOUDEAU (john.goudeau@scouting.org)
TO SCHEDULE YOUR TROOP'S OA ELECTION TODAY!
SCOUTING FOR FOOD

 

 

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MOTHERS DAY

May 10, 2015
MOTHERS DAY

May 25, 2015
PHILMONT


ARE YOU READY TO ROCK IN 2016?!

How about Rock Climb!  Or pan for gold or build a rail road?  There's also Cowboy Action Shooting and Mountain Biking 
That's not all, there are over 137,000 acres of things to do at Philmont

Check out the 2 Minute Promo Video!  
 

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Lace up your hiking boots and join the 2016 Istrouma Area Council Contingent trip to Philmont Scout Ranch

The council is currently accepting applications for the trip of a lifetime. Contact your unit leaders today and tell them you want to go on a 2 week backpacking trip to the Sangre de Christo mountains in New Mexico with your Troop, Crew, Ship, or Post.

The council has been granted four (4) Philmont Crews for 2016.  Crews will be awarded on a first come, first served basis.  Units will need to move fast to lock in one of these coveted Philmont slots.

There is also room for provisional crew members whose units aren't interested in going to Philmont.  Talk to your unit leaders and have them contact the trip organizer listed in the next section today!

Here's the Preliminary Plan

The bus departs good ol' flat Louisiana on June 25th and returns home on July 8th.  It's a straight through ride each way. Only stopping for meals, fuel, and fresh drivers. In between bus rides, you'll make memories that will last forever.

The cost is $1650.00 per person, which includes all fees, meals, and transportation.  You must supply your own backpacking gear.  The ranch will provide a tent, if needed.

Unit Leaders please contact Scott Calkins at High.Adventure@cox.net ASAP to reserve a crew, or to discuss provisional crew members from your group.  Scott is a volunteer High Adventure Coordinator for the council.
MAR15JUNE 2015
NEW PARENT AND LEADER INFORMATION AVAILABLE
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WEBELOS RESIDENT CAMP
BOY SCOUT SUMMER CAMP
AVONDALE ADVENTURE
for Venturers & Explorers

 

JOIN US ALL SUMMER FOR FUN AND EXCITEMENT THAT YOU WON'T WANT TO MISS!
Avondale District (AV)AV
District Executive: Jacqueline Moore
Next Roundtable: April 9th at 6:30 p.m. - St. John the Baptist
District Calendar: CLICK HERE
May 2, 2015 - Cub Scout Decathlon - Baton Rouge Fair Grounds - Spring Recruitment Event for All Units - CLICK HERE
June 8 - 12, 2015 - Cub Scout Day Camp - CLICK HERE
Bogue Tuchenna District (BT)BT
District Executive: Dorothy Garcia
Next Roundtable: April 9th at 6:30 p.m. - St. Timothy's UMC
District Calendar: CLICK HERE
April 18, 2015 - Position Specific Training
April 24, 2015 - Spring Camporee
April 28, 2015 - "Legacy of Scouting" Friends of Scouting Event
May 2, 2015 - Day Camp Training
May 16, 2015 - Day Camp Swim Check
June 1 - 5, 2015 - Cub Scout Day Camp (Week 1)
June 8 - 12, 2015 - Cub Scout Day Camp (Week 2)
Chappepeela District (CH)CH
Temporary District Lead: Dorothy Garcia
Next Roundtable: April 2nd at 7:00 p.m. - Ponchatoula First Baptist Church Gym (325 E Pine St.)
District Calendar: CLICK HERE
April 25, 2015 - BALOO Training
June 8 - 12, 2015 - Cub Scout Day Camp - CLICK HERE for more information
Cypress Chauve District (CC)CC
District Executive: John Goudeau
Next Roundtable: April 14th at 7:00 p.m. - Oak Grove Baptist Church
District Calendar: CLICK HERE
April 18, 2015 - District Pinewood Derby - CLICK HERE for more information (NOTE: ANYONE CAN ATTEND)
April 24, 2015 - Boy Scout Camporee - CLICK HERE for more information
May 2, 2015 - Cub Scout Decathlon - Baton Rouge Fair Grounds - Spring Recruitment Event for All Units - CLICK HERE
June 8 - 12, 2015 - Cub Scout Day Camp - CLICK HERE for more information
Sewell-Eagle District (SE)SE
District Executives: Todd Conner & Rachel Stoner
Next Roundtable: April 9th at 6:45 p.m. - University United Methodist Church
NOTE: Beginning in March, District Roundtables will be held the 2nd Thursday of each month starting at 6:45 p.m. at University United Methodist Church. District Committee Meetings will follow at 7:50 p.m.
District Calendar: CLICK HERE
April 11, 2015 - District Pinewood Derby
April 14, 2015 - District Camporee - CLICK HERE
May 2, 2015 - Cub Scout Decathlon - Baton Rouge Fair Grounds - Spring Recruitment for All Units - CLICK HERE
July 6 - 10, 2015 - Day Camp - CLICK HERE for more information
Tunica District (TU)TU
District Executive: David Harris
Next Roundtable: April 9th at 7:30 p.m. - First United Methodist Church, Denham Springs
District Calendar: CLICK HERE
April 16, 2015 - Adult Recognition Party
May 9, 2015 - District Derby
June 8 - 12, 2015 - Cub Scout Day Camp - CLICK HERE for more information