Hello Southern Lakes Scouters!  Please feel free to forward this to anyone who may want or need it!  If you have any events that needed to get added in the future please send them to asherry@bsamail.org

 

Rountable Thursday February 7th 7:00 PM at Elkhorn High School, 482 E Geneva St, Elkhorn, WI.  Join for Fun and Fellowship and learn something new from eachother.  

 

"He who stops being better stops being good."

                                                      Sir Oliver Cromwell

 

You've heard the saying "A chain is only as strong as its weakest link". That's absolutely true. With this chain, I can pull a car or lift a heavy load - I can perform many tasks. But, if I try to lift something that is too heavy, one of the links will break - the weakest link will let down the rest of the chain.

 

In Scouting, each scout works on personal advancement to strengthen himself and improve his skills. Personal advancement increases the strength of each link in our chain so we can accomplish more.

 

But, there will always be a weakest link. No matter what the task at hand, some person will be less skilled than the others. Someone will not be able to tie a certain knot, or kindle a fire, or hike as fast, or recite as well as the others. At some point, each of you will be a weakest link - I guarantee it! Being the weakest link is not a shameful thing - it is an opportunity for improvement.

 

One of the best things about Scouting is that our "chain" is better than a simple metal chain. When we have a task to do, we are not really limited by our weakest link. The other stronger or more skilled or more experienced links support the weaker links. They help them, teach them, and guide them. As a result, we accomplish much more than if we each just did our specific task and left the rest.

 

Do your best to not be the weakest link - for yourself and for your patrol and for your troop. Learn skills, take on challenges, grow! But, be aware that around here the weakest link one day might be the strongest the next - and the strongest may be the weakest. Don't be afraid to step outside your comfort zone and experience something new...it is how we learn! Look for opportunities to continue your training and leadership development whether it be NYLT as a youth, or Committee Challenges and/or Scoutmaster Specific Training or Wood badge for the adults. It all helps your unit continue to improve and put on a better program for the boys (which, by the way, is the whole purpose of the Journey to Excellence {JTE}).

 

Take Care and Scout On!

 

 

 

JANESVILLE JETS HOCKEY!!

Don't miss out as the Janesville Jets take on the Michigan Warriors.

Lets pack the stands with Scouts, their family and friends to cheer them on!

Ticket Pricing:

• Children: $5.00
• Adults: $6.00
• Children under 4: Free

You must purchase your tickets by Monday March 11th 2013. Special discounted pricing is not available after this date and only available for the March 15, 2013 game. Coordinate with your Den, Pack, Troop, or Crew. Tickets will be available for pick up only at the Janesville Jets (will call table) in the Arena Lobby starting at 6:00 PM on March 15, 2013. Ticket sales are final, nontransferable. No refunds will be given if you miss the game. FOR MORE INFO: http://glaciersedge.org/wp-content/uploads/Janesville-Jets-Flyer-2013.pdf

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KLONDIKE

Saturday February 2nd at Camp Indian Trails!  Attend The Scouting Games on February 2, 2013.  In a celebration of the 100th anniversary of the Eagle Scout award, the districts invite Troops, Webelos Dens, and Crews to send your Tributes (patrols, dens or crews) to compete to the finish in this year's scouting games.  The competition will test the skills, teamwork and ingenuity of the patrols to determine who shall be awarded Victors with all the privileges and benefits of such a title.  So start preparing now for your chance to compete.  And remember... Be Prepared so the odds may be ever in your favor.

Checkhttp://glaciersedge.org/2012/12/the-scouting-games-2013-klondike-derby/ as the event gets closer! 

 

Scout Night for Milwaukee Wave Soccer vs Missouri Comets in Milwaukee Feb 2, 2013

For more information check HERE

 

 

Glacier's Edge Council Merit Badge Clinic March 2 2013 located at University of Wisconsin-Rock County 2909 Kellog Ave Janesville. This spring we are offering a Merit Badge Clinic at University of Wisconsin-Rock County, the cost will $5.00 and registration will be on a first paid basis. Some of the classes have additional fees to pay for the projects. For more info: http://glaciersedge.org/2011/09/mbclinic/

 

 

JANESVILLE JETS HOCKEY!!

Don't miss out as the Janesville Jets take on the Michigan Warriors.

Lets pack the stands with Scouts, their family and friends to cheer them on!

Ticket Pricing:

• Children: $5.00
• Adults: $6.00
• Children under 4: Free

You must purchase your tickets by Monday March 11th 2013. Special discounted pricing is not available after this date and only available for the March 15, 2013 game. Coordinate with your Den, Pack, Troop, or Crew. Tickets will be available for pick up only at the Janesville Jets (will call table) in the Arena Lobby starting at 6:00 PM on March 15, 2013. Ticket sales are final, nontransferable. No refunds will be given if you miss the game. FOR MORE INFO: http://glaciersedge.org/wp-content/uploads/Janesville-Jets-Flyer-2013.pdf

 

  

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The online Google Maps application to help parents find Scout units for their children in any zip code WORKS!  This is a very powerful tool; but, it needs unit leaders to populate their "pin" with unit contact information.  To have the Scout Office populate your pin, please fill out this form and submit to Aaron Vikemyr for entry.