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Greetings Yahara District! Please forward this to any one who may want it or need it! If there are activities that need to be added in the future, please contact asherry@bsamail.org
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DISTRICT ITEMS Roundtable Wednesday February 6th 7:00 PM Come join us for fun and fellowship at the Church of Latter Day Saints 5602 Irongate Drive Madison WI. Join us at these monthly gatherings to meet other Scouters, ask questions, get help and learn more about opportunities for your units! Roundtable announcements followed by breakout sessions. District Committee Meeting Wednesday February 13th 7:00 PM at the Madison Scout Center-join us and help plan District Events, Trainings and learn more about District Level Oppertunities. FLOWER SALE!! We are offering a fundraising opportunity for your unit that has proven to be a successful way for your Scouts to earn money. The Plant and Flower Sale was a huge success in 2011 and 2012. All of the plants that we are offering are being grown just for us by K&W Greenery in Janesville. Everything that you order is 100% guaranteed! We will also help set up delivery locations in different parts of the Council for your convenience. Any questions - please call Steve Orlovsky 608-314-3190 or Andrew Olsen 608-314-3191. Important Dates:
- Commitment Form due by January 30. 2013
- Sales from February 11 through March 4, 2013
- Master Order Form for your unit due by close of business, Monday March 4.
- Pick-up of your product week of May 20-23 2013
for more info: http://glaciersedge.org/2013/01/2013-spring-flower-sale/ Calling all Jamboree staff! If you are attending the 2013 Jamboree and would be interesting in purchasing Glacier's Edge Jamboree Council Shoulder Patches for your uniforms, please send your name and contact information (E-mail and phone number) to Krista Tweed (krista.tweed@hbm.com). When the GEC Jamboree contingent is ready to place an order for patches, you will be sent ordering information. |
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COMMISH CORNER
"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!
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CUB SCOUTS
WINTERFEST
SAVE THE DATE-SATURDAY FEBRUARY 9TH 2013 -Deerfield Rod and Gun Club 1/2 mile East of the intersection of State Hwy 73 and county
Hwy BB on Rod & Gun Road in Deerfield. Check in begins at 8:15 am
Sessions begin with Flag at 8:55 with Closing at 2:00 pm
Cost: $10.00 if registered before Feb. 1st. After Feb. 1st and
day-of registrations are $20 per scout or sibling.
Come and join in the fun!! More information check out: http://glaciersedge.org/2012/12/winterfest/
PINEWOOD DERBY!!
Get ready for some FUN at Yahara District Pinewood Derby Saturday, March 2nd, 2013! Scouts always have a great time at the races. Qualifying winners from all Yahara Packs are invited to attend - Scouts who placed 1st, 2nd, 3rd at their Pack Pinewood Derby. There will be races for Tigers, Wolves, Bears, Webelos 1, Webelos 2, and Open Class. The Open Class races are for registered Scouts who did not place 1st, 2nd, or 3rd at their pack level. Volunteers needed to help - FUN for all! Information - http://glaciersedge.org/2010/03/yahara-district-pinewood-derby/
BeAScout
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.
Scout Night for Milwaukee Wave Soccer vs Missouri Comets in Milwaukee Feb 2, 2013
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BOY SCOUTS KLONDIKE SAVE THE DATE! SATURDAY FEBRUARY 2ND 2013-For Troops, Webelos II & Venture CrewsFebruary 2, 2013, Saturday
Check in at 8-9 am, Events start at 9 - 1pm Langer Park900 Canal RoadMarshall, WI 53559
check out http://glaciersedge.org/districts/yahara/ for more information
BeAScout 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.
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/ Scout Night for Milwaukee Wave Soccer vs Missouri Comets in Milwaukee Feb 2, 2013 For more information check HERE |
VENTURERS
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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LEADERS
WILDERNESS FIRST AID TRAINING-FEBRUARY 16th and 17th at Madison Service Center. This American Red Cross Wilderness First Aid Basics is a 16-hour first aid course for back-country situations when EMS is not readily available. The course meets the current requirements for Philmont Scout Ranch, Northern Tier and other BSA high adventure programs. This course is designed especially for Venturing Crews and Patrols and older Scouts, as well as adults supporting an advanced outdoor program. For more information contact Brian Higby at lakrugne@facstaff.wisc.edu and visit: http://glaciersedge.org/2012/09/wilderness-first-aid-3/
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Scout Shop
Glacier's Edge National Scout Shop located in the Madison Scout Service Center. Store hours: Monday - Friday 9:00 am - 6:00 pm and Saturday 9:30 am - 1:00 pm.
Let us help you Decorate or spice up your Blue and Gold.  Check with Store for actual Products
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