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Good Afternoon Wisconsin River Scouters! Please forward this to anyone who may want or need this! Any events that need to be added in the furture, please send them to asherry@bsamail.org
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DISTRICT ITEMS
Roundtable
Thursday April 4th
Located at St. John's Church 100 Oak St. Gathering 6:30pm Program at 7:00pm. Join us for Fellowship and Fun-this months Topics will be Pack and Troop Recruitment.
IF YOU NEED SCOUTING FOR FOOD FLYERS-PLEASE EMAIL AMANDA AT ASHERRY@BSAMAIL.ORG SO THEY CAN BE AT ROUNDTABLE
District Committee Meeting
Thursday April 11th
6:00 PM Eagle Inn, Prairie Du Sac. Join us to learn about opportunities on the District Level and to help us plan our events.
BIG THANK YOU TO PACK 357 FOR HOSTING THE DISTRICT PINEWOOD DERBY! WE HAD ATTENDANCE FROM 1/2 OF OUR PACKS THIS YEAR! AND THANK YOU TO TROOP 357 FOR OFFERING SNACKS!
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.
FRIENDS OF SCOUTING 2013
Do you have a Blue and Gold coming up? Or a Court of Honour? Would your Troop or Pack be willing to let a member of the District come in and talk with your Families about how to support the Council, Camps and Campership Program? Please contact Nate Weier at nathan.weier@gmail.com to set up a time. We promise to be short and sweet-Thank You all in advance!!
2013 Wisconsin River District Dinner
Thursday May 2nd
Held at our Roundtable location: 100 Oak St. Prairie Du Sac with a 6:30 pm Gather and 7 pm program. Join us for a chef prepared meal, fellowship, and announcements of Wisconsin River Navigator Awards and the District Award of Merit. Click here to RSVP by April 22, 2013, cost is $10 a person, kids eat free.
Baraboo Circus Heritage 2013
May 17-19
Stomp into Baraboo, Wisconsin on the weekend of May 17, 18 & 19, 2013, for the 27th Baraboo Circus Heritage at the Sauk County Fairgrounds. There's so much happening at BCH. Make new friends playing the Circus Spirit Game. Show off your fine craftsmanship by entering the Pinewood Derby, Blast Car Race or Miniature Circus Wagon Competition. Be amazed by the robots and other exhibits in our STEM (Science/Technology/Engineering/Math) area. Make a taste sensation at the Dutch Oven Dessert Bake Off. Discover everything at the Sideshow and Scouting Museum. Find out about historic Baraboo on the Circus Heritage Trail. Be entertained at the Wild West Show and the CMJ Motocross Races, and then dance to the music. For more info: http://glaciersedge.org/2012/12/2013-baraboo-circus-heritage/
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COMMISH CORNER
The New Roundtable Practices Adopted for 2013
Hello fellow Commissioners. I thought I would share with you a topic that was brought to my attention by the Indian Trails District Cub Scout Roundtable Commissioner. The source of the information below is scout-wire.org and the article was posted on 07 March 2013. Based on my review, I think there are several very good ideas presented. Please note that the post was heavily edited so I encourage you to go to the
website to read the full text.
I am not sure how we, in the Indian Trails District, will implement the recommendations, but we certainly will study the recommendations and implement what makes sense for us. I encourage my fellow
District Commissioners to do the same.
Yours in Scouting,
Scott A. Fratianne
District Commissioner
Indian Trails District
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Scout Wire Post (edited)
A volunteer Roundtable Task Force was started in 2011. The mission of the roundtable group was to:
- Undertake a comprehensive study of how effectively we are delivering and supporting roundtables in the various types of councils around the country, with a separate focus on the needs of each of our traditional programs: Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts, and Venturing;
- Improve the content and quality of Roundtable communications and training support by identifying and deploying best methods and developing technology resources that will result in more effective administration of roundtables,
- Coordinate with other task forces and the BSA National Council to jointly develop and deliver the "next generation" of roundtables as we enter our second century of unit service.
Shown below are the task force's recommendations approved as standard practice beginning in 2013: Assistant Roundtable Commissioners (name change): Program-specific roundtable commissioners for Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts, Varsity, and Venturing are responsible for the development and delivery of their monthly meeting agenda and program items. All others who assist these individuals are deemed assistant roundtable commissioners.
The current patches, Roundtable Staff patches will be replaced with the patch shown here.
The two positions described below are recommended as standardized operating practice.
1. Assistant Council Commissioner-Roundtable (new position): this person would report to the council commissioner and conduct an annual council-wide roundtable planning meeting followed up by a
midyear review.
2. Assistant District Commissioner-Roundtable (new position): This person would report to the district commissioner and work with the district structure, but needs to be responsive to and work in
cooperation with the ACC roundtable to see that the annual planning and midyear review programs are well attended by the district program-specific roundtable commissioners.
Roundtable Best Practices
There are 11 best practice ideas that have been gathered to date. Look HERE to check them out! Others will be added as they become available. Specifically, the task force is looking for ways to meet the needs of
various geographic groups: urban/suburban, rural, technology-rich, technology-poor, etc.
If you are interested in Helping with the Wisconsin River Roundtable, Please see contact info below:
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CUB SCOUTS
Cub Scout Packs for Summer Camp
Howdy partner! The Glacier's Edge Council Sheriff has put out the wanted posters for those Glacier's Edge Cub Scout Packs that are going to be attending one of his camps this summer. The Sheriff needs to know your plans so he can take you of his wanted list. Help us plan for the Summer 2013 Cub Scout Camps by telling us which camp(s) your Pack is planning to attend. Please complete the Cub Camp Interest Form at
Please make sure all Camp Rosters are turned into the Service Centers ASAP!!
Scout Day at Illinois Railway Museum
Saturday May 11th
Please join us on Saturday May 11th, 2013 as we learn about railroading as a career, help learn the railroading merit badge requirements for Boy Scouts, and get to ride some amazing TRAINS! Activities will be available for Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, Cub Scouts as well as all youth groups. Boy Scouts will be able to work on the Railroading Merit Badge. For more information: http://www.freewebs.com/scoutdayatirm/
Webelos Expedition
May 10-12th
3nd annual special event targeted exclusively to 4th grade Webelos, our current Webelos I Scouts.
This event will provide a quality outdoor experience, challenging and fun activities, and a stirring ceremony. The entire program is meant to fire the boys up for their final year of Cub Scouts and provide a glimpse of the excitement that awaits them as Boy Scouts.The Expedition is just around the corner. Mark your calendars now, talk to your Webelos I and plan to participate in this event. The activities will stress scout and outdoor skills, authentic Expedition/Native American culture, and fun! For more info:
http://glaciersedge.org/wp-content/uploads/CMP_2013_Web_Exp_Guide.pdf
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BOY SCOUTS
Pre-Camp Swim Test for CIT and EBSR
The Glacier's Edge Council Aquatics is sponsoring Pre-Camp swim checks as an option for Troops attending a Glaciers Edge Boy Scout Summer Camp this year. Only swim checks done at one of these events by Council Aquatic Committee approved administrators will be accepted instead of an on-site swim check on Sunday check-in at our council camps. Troops which can not, or choose not to take advantage of Pre-Camp swim checks offered by the Glacier's Edge Aquatics Committee will do swim checks as part of their Sunday check-in at camp. Check HERE for how to sign up.
Spring Camporee: Where Tradition Meets Today
April 19-21st 2013 Woodman Center-WE ARE FULL AND REGISTRATION IS CLOSED-PLEASE CHECK THE LINK TO GET LEADER'S GUIDES
Merit Badges offered this year : Bugling, Metalworks, Woodcarving, Geocaching, Surveying, Chess, Search and Rescue, Electricity. Enter our Dutch Oven Cook Off and enjoy a fun Campfire on Saturday Evening-for more information: www.wisconsinriver.org
2013 Badger Orienteering Club Scout Event
Saturday April 6th
For the 15th year, the Badger Orienteering Club will hold its annual scout event. Form one or more teams from your pack or troop and join the fun! Girl and Boy Scouts are encouraged to join the fun! For Boy Scouts, this is a great opportunity to fulfill part of the requirements of the Orienteering Merit Badge!! This is a "Score-O" event. Participants earn points for each control marker they find within a 45-minute time limit. Participants can visit controls in any order, but must return to the finish within 45 minutes to avoid penalty points. For more Info:
http://glaciersedge.org/2013/01/2013-badger-orienteering-club-scout-event/
Backpack Camporee
April 26-28
Join us in filling the valley with scouts from the Glacier Edge Council where the Woodman Center will host the sixth annual Glacier's Edge Council-wide Backpack Camporee. This camporee will give scouts/scouters a chance to learn basic to advanced backpacking skills (water filtration, light weight stove usage and backpack food demonstration), Basic to ultra light equipment demonstrations, Leave No Trace camping, Wilderness First aid and Geocaching. All 7 geocaches will be in new locations this year! We will have the "Boulders" climbing wall again this year! There will be adult training and High Adventure information regarding preparation/ planning and conditioning. We encourage sharing your troop's/crew's adventures with other scouts/scouters. For more info:
http://glaciersedge.org/2012/12/backpack-camporee-april-26-28-2013/
Service Hour Opportunities
The Madison Area Safe Kids and we have an event coming up on April 20th at Kohl's Department stores on both the east and west side of Madison. We will be recycling car seats and are in need of volunteers to help "tear" down the car seats. I was hoping you could share this with local troops as a community service event. They do not need to be there the whole time any help they could give us would be greatly appreciated. We would provide all the tools needed. The event will run from 9 am to 12 pm, breakfast (bagels, coffee, juice) and lunch (usually pizza) will be provided to anyone who can help. Please contact, Amy Hugill (608)924-3807 with any questions.
Hope and A Future located at 3440 S High Point Road, Madison a not for profit intergenerational neighborhood is searching for volunteers to assist with the following:
Saturday May 25, 8:00 AM- 5:00 PM
Come for the day or come for a few hours to assist with grounds and house spring clean up. Bring your rakes, shovels, pruning equipment, cleaning supplies. We have 5.5 acres of yard work that needs to be taken care of plus a large farm house that needs cleaning. Your efforts will be rewarded with food, refreshments and entertainment by the famous Krause Family Band. Also available opportunities for some Eagle Scout projects. Contact Mark Janness at mark@hopeandafutureinc.org
Scout Day at Illinois Railway Museum
Saturday May 11th
Please join us on Saturday May 11th, 2013 as we learn about railroading as a career, help learn the railroading merit badge requirements for Boy Scouts, and get to ride some amazing TRAINS! Activities will be available for Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, Cub Scouts as well as all youth groups. Boy Scouts will be able to work on the Railroading Merit Badge. For more information: http://www.freewebs.com/scoutdayatirm/
OA High Adventure!!
Check out the OA High Adventure programs at Philmont, Sea Base, and Northern Tier. These programs offer two full weeks of high intensity outdoor adventure, leadership development, and a way to build friendships that will last a lifetime, for as little as $250. Any Order of the Arrow member between the ages of 16 and 21 is eligible, and spots are available for the summer of 2013. Visit us at http://adventure.oa-bsa.org/
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VENTURERS
Scout Day at Illinois Railway Museum
Saturday May 11th
Please join us on Saturday May 11th, 2013 as we learn about railroading as a career, help learn the railroading merit badge requirements for Boy Scouts, and get to ride some amazing TRAINS! Activities will be available for Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, Cub Scouts as well as all youth groups. Boy Scouts will be able to work on the Railroading Merit Badge. For more information: http://www.freewebs.com/scoutdayatirm/
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LEADERS Training, Training, Training Tuesday and Thursday April 2nd and 4th SCOUTMASTER AND ASSISTANT SCOUTMASTER LEADER SPECIFIC 6:00 PM- 10:00 PM. Must attend both sessions. Madison Service Center, 5846 Manufacturers Drive, Madison. Contact: Roger Nicolai with questions. Bring a sack dinner. No Fee. Please register by March 25, 2013 by going here. INTRODUCTION TO OUTDOOR LEADER SKILLS Friday April 19th-Sunday April 21st at CIT Camp Indian Trails, 5801 N River Road, Janesville, WI. Contact Roger Nicolai with questions. Registration deadline is April 5, 2013, sign up here. |
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Scout Shop
Promotional Events:
April 1 - April 28 New Gear For Spring
Item of the Week:
April 8th - New BSA Sleeping Bags; Mummy Ultra Lite 40° and Rectangular Sleeping Bag 20°
April 15th - New Spring Performance Tees Introduction
April 22nd - Ladies TrekTek Polo 30% Off
April 29th - New iPhone Case BSA
Get Ready for Camp!
Saturday, May 18th the National Scout Shop will be at Baraboo Circus Heritage. The store will be open 8:00 am - 4:00 pm. We will help you select gear that you will need for Summer Camp or Jamboree. The store will stock camping, cooking and hiking items; backpacks, tents, sleeping bags and other store merchandise.
Please e-mail Nancy.Woolley@scouting.org if you would like a specific item brought to check out.
Tune in every Monday night for the six-episode Are You Tougher than a Boy Scout? series on the National Geographic Channel. Find show recaps at blog.scouting.org/tougher, Toughscout.com, http://channel.nationalgeographic.com/channel/are-you-tougher-than-a-boy-scout
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