 | Letter from the Scout Executive
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Welcome Our New Scout Executive
The Glaciers Edge Council of the Boy Scouts of America has named Alex Tyms to serve as the next Scout Executive / CEO.
Tyms has worked for the Boy Scouts of America for 21 years. He currently serves as the Scout Executive / CEO for the Heart of Ohio Council in Ashland, Ohio. He has also held positions with Councils in Alaska, Louisiana, Florida and Georgia. "I am excited for the opportunity to help lead the Glacier's Edge Council. Scouting has been an integral part of this community for more than 100 years, and I look forward to helping continue the tradition of helping area youth learn the necessary skills to succeed in life," said Tyms.
Tyms was also an active Scout as a youth, earning Scouting's highest award of Eagle Scout. He also served as a Lodge Chief for the Order of the Arrow and as a staff member at Philmont Scout Ranch in Cimarron, New Mexico.
"We are extremely fortunate to bring on Alex to help lead the thousands of youth and volunteers who make up the Glacier's Edge Council," said Council President Hagen Harker. "Alex has a proven track record of success and the right vision to ensure that we can continue to provide quality programming for the youth in our communities." 
Tyms was selected from a pool of seven candidates. He will begin his new role on March 1. The Glacier's Edge Council of the Boy Scouts of America covers twelve counties in south-central Wisconsin and north-central Illinois. The Council serves more than 10,000 youth with the help of more than 3,000 volunteers. Annually, Scouts with the Glacier's Edge Council provide nearly 70,000 hours of community service to help local families and organizations. More information on the Glacier's Edge Council of the Boy Scouts of America can be found at www.glaciersedge.org. |
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Council Annual Dinner
Thursday May 9 2013 Christ Lutheran Church Stoughton
Glacier's Edge Council is pleased to announce that Bryan Anders, Paul Becker, Curtis Brandt, Kathy Dorn, Brian Gohlke, and Tracy Woehrle are the 2013 recipients of the Silver Beaver Award. The Silver Beaver is a distinguished service award given to those who are nominated by their Scouting peers for implementing the Scouting program and performing community service through hard work, self sacrifice, and dedication.
Presentation of the Silver Beaver awards will be made at the Glacier's Edge Council Recognition Dinner on Thursday, May 9th at Christ Lutheran Church, 700 County Road B, Stoughton. The Recognition Dinner is open to everyone. Gathering is from 6:00 to 7:15 PM (during this time the Council Annual Meeting takes place). Dinner begins at 7:15 PM, with the recognition program following. The evening will conclude by 9:15 PM. The meal is your choice of prime rib or chicken cordon bleu, side dishes, drink and dessert. The cost is $20.00 per person before May 3rd and $25 per person after May 3rd.
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Membership Policy
After careful consideration and extensive dialogue within the Scouting family, along with comments from those outside the organization, the volunteer officers of the Boy Scouts of America's National Executive Board concluded that due to the complexity of this issue, the organization needs time for a more deliberate review of its membership policy.
To that end, the executive board directed its committees to further engage representatives from Scouting's membership and listen to their perspectives and concerns. This will assist the officers & work on a resolution on membership standards. The approximately 1,400 voting members of the national council will take action on the resolution at the national meeting in May 2013.
America needs Scouting, and our policies must be based on what is in the best interest of our kids. We believe good people can disagree and still work together to accomplish great things for youth. Going forward, we will work to stay focused on that which unites us. Be a part of this discussion by staying engaged and continuing your role in Scouting. The kids in your community need you.
We recognize during this time there is significant media interest in this issue and it will be important to communicate clearly and accurately. We ask that you please refer any media inquiries to the PR team at pr@scouting.org.
Sincerely,
Matt Thornton
Area Director
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Scouting For Food
April 13th-PICK UP DAY!!
Scouting for Food is a council-wide food drive intended to assist loca l food pantries stock their inventories for the coming summer months. Traditionally, scout units sign up to participate in the drive by giving the council a unit commitment form that names a unit coordinator and requests a number of fliers to give to homeowners in a particular area that they have volunteered to cover. They then distribute the fliers to residential homes on a particular Saturday and come back a week later to pickup food. The 2013 Scouting for Food flier drop-off date in the Mohawk, Wisconsin River, and Yahara districts is April 6th. Food pickup in those districts is scheduled for April 13th. Scouting for Food in the Indian Trails and Southern Lakes districts if scheduled for November. Units who wish to conduct Scouting for Food on different dates will be supported by the council as much as possible. Contact your District Executive to request fliers.
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Leaders Meetings for Cub and Boy Scout Summer Camps
All Troops, Packs and Crews planning to attend one or more of Glacier Edge Council Summer Camps should plan to send representatives to the s  cheduled leader meetings to get the latest information on the camp. Attending these meetings will help your unit be better prepared for camp and assure your Scouts have a great time at camp. Camping Coordinators and Leadership planning to attend camp are encouraged to attend. Mark these dates on your calendar and get ready for Camp! To find the appropriate meeting and for more information-click here. |
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STEM & NOVA
Scouting and STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics)
How can we help get Scouts excited about science and learn about how the world works? Nova Counselors and Supernova Mentors guide Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts and Venturers as they investigate fun and interesting STEM activities.
BSA Nova awards help start Scouts on a path of STEM discovery. Nova Counselor requirements:
- Registered with BSA (unless you are working with your own child)
- Current YPT training and must follow YPT guidelines
- Familiar with STEM topics, but do not need to have a background in STEM
BSA Supernova awards involve a deeper exploration of STEM topics. Supernova Mentor Requirements:
- Registered with BSA as Position code 52
- 21 years or older
- Current YPT training and must follow YPT guidelines
- Background in STEM, usually career-based, subject matter experts
- Submit a Supernova mentor application. Applications need to be approved by the council STEM committee
- Can't be a parent or unit leader - unless working with a group
- Should be willing to work with Scouts not in their own unit
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Training, Training, Training
BALOO Training!
Trained leaders mean more fun and safer overnight outings for Dens and Packs. Mohawk District will be hosting a two day BALOO Training course on April 29th and May 6th to help your leaders get the training and information they need to hold the best campouts possible for your Cubs. Remember, one BALOO Trained Leader is required at every overnight outing you have. Email Diane at dbsainteagle@gmail.com to register by April 25th. Click to download a Mohawk Baloo flyer 2013 to share with your unit leaders.
OWL-Outdoor Leader Skills for Webelos Leaders
April 20-21-Camp Indian Trails
This fun-filled weekend training course is for all Bear and Webelos Leaders and those involved in delivering the Webelos program. Learn the skills necessary to successfully implement the Webelos outdoor program. Incorporating the adage "3/4 of Scouting is Outing", the course is conducted out-of-doors, rain or shine. Outdoor skills of Cooking and Sanitation, Campfires, Knots, Woods Tools, Naturalist, Forester, First Aid, Fire Building, Geologist, Outdoorsman, Selecting Campsites, Tents, Bedding and Weather are taught in the program. The emphasis is on Hands-on Training. It also prepares the leader to conduct Webelos overnight camping with the boys and parents of the den.
Director: Mike Hoffman. Registration deadline is April 5, 2013. Registration fee is $25 if paid by deadline. Fee after deadline is $30. Click HERE for form.
Plan to arrive by 8:00 a.m. on Saturday morning. Those with farther to travel may arrive between 6:00 and 9:00 p.m. on Friday and stay overnight. Food will be provided at sundown on Friday. Training starts first thing Saturday morning and concludes Sunday early afternoon.
IOLS-Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills
April 19-21 Camp Indian Trails
Teaches Scoutmasters, Assistant Scoutmasters, and Varsity Coaches basic outdoor leader skills. Offered by the district or council as hands-on training
Note: This training is also required for Venture Crew Advisors who participate in outdoor activities. The course begins at 5:30 PM on Friday evening and runs through Sunday at Noon. Registration fee is $25.00. Fee after deadline is $30.00 Go HERE to register.
YOUTH PROTECTION
Has it been 2 years since you updated your Youth Protection? With rechartering going on in all Districts-help make the process easier for the YOUR unit and update ahead if time. Visit www.myscouting.org to sign in and update!
Also, please make sure your Membership # is entered into your myscouting.org account so you and your unit get credit for you getting trained.
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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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2013 Baraboo Circus Heritage
May 17-19th
Follow the sound of the circus music to Baraboo, Wisconsin on the weekend of May 17, 18 & 19, 2013, for the 27th Baraboo Circus Heritage at the Sauk County Fairgrounds. The Baraboo Circus Heritage is a weekend event for Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts, Venturers, Girl Scouts, church groups and other organized clubs. There are activities and entertainment for youth of all ages. The Cubs can race in the Pinewood Derby. The Boy Scouts will show off their skills with BlastCars. Venturers will race in the Push-Pull-Pedal Race. All will be amazed by the Wonder of Physics, the BadgerBots robots and other exhibits in our STEM (Science/Technology/Engineering/Math) area. Sharpen your BB Gun and Archery skills on the ranges. Come and cheer the lumberjack and chainsaw carver as they show their talents with very sharp tools. Show your cooking skills in the Iron Chef Contest or the Dutch Oven Dessert Bake Off. Our Saturday night entertainment is the CMJ Motocross Races, followed by a teen dance.
Your ticket includes entrance into the World Famous Circus World Museum. There you will see the best collection of circus memorabilia ever assembled and enjoy a myriad of circus experiences including a circus music performance, a train loading show, and a tour of the world's largest collection of antique circus wagons. The highlight of the Museum experience is the Buffalo Bill Wild West Show.
Units may camp at the fairgrounds or visit for the day. The registration fee for 2013 is $17.00 (weekend)/$15.00 (Saturday only) per person if registered before May 3rd and $21.00/$19.00 per person for later registrations. More information and registration materials can be found here : http://glaciersedge.org/2012/12/2013-baraboo-circus-heritage/
SEE YOU IN BARABOO!! |
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Scout Night at the Mallards!
The Madison Mallards are inviting the Scouts and Scouting Families of Glacier's Edge Council to the Duckpond on two dates:
- Tuesday, June 25th at 7:05PM
- Sunday, July 28th at 5:05PM
Tickets are $10 for Reserved Field Box Seats, and include a Mallards Hat.
More details in this flyer Glaciers Edge Boy Scouts 2013 Portal Flyer |
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Commish Corner
CONGRATULATIONS GLACIER'S EDGE COUNCIL FOR BEING A SILVER COUNCIL IN 2012 JOURNEY TO EXCELLENCE
Spring is a great time to focus on our Outdoor Programs. Kids join scouting for Camping and the promise of outdoor adventure. As adult leaders, we need to make sure that we deliver on this promise.
Cub Scout Leaders - Spring is a great time to go camping. Our Cub Scouts look forward to any opportunity to stay in a tent and cook outside. If your unit is new to camping, Baraboo Circus Heritage is a great opportunity to go camping, with a minimal amount of planning required on your part. This event is full of program activities such as the Dutch Oven Cooking, Bounce Rooms, Pinewood Derby, BB guns, Archery, the Circus Museum, the Circus show, and a Wagon Decorating Contest, and many more. Contact your Unit Commissioner, District Executive, or the Scout Service Center if you need more information.
If your unit is ready to get into the woods, Glaciers Edge Council has great camping facilities at Camp Indian Trails, Ed Bryant Scout Reservation, and the Woodman Center. In addition, we have many State, County, and local parks that are very Scout friendly and provide great outdoor experiences for your scouts.
For Webelos leaders, Webelos Expedition is coming up quickly. This is a great opportunity to have your scouts spend a weekend in the woods experiencing a great outdoor program.
Boy Scout Leaders - I know that you are very busy planning and running fantastic outdoor programs for your units. I would ask one favor from you. Take a couple of minutes and reach out to the Cub Scout Units in your area to see if they need any help in planning their outdoor programs. A few minutes of your time and experience can greatly enhance the success of our Cub Scout Outdoor programs.
During the summer months, there are a large number of Day Camps and Resident Camps available. These camps provide tremendous outdoor programs. All of our camps still have space available for your scouts. If you need more information, check out the Council Website, or call the Council Service Center. We need to take advantage of these opportunities to ensure that every scout is provided a great outdoor program and gets to experience the adventure of camping.
Winter was long this year. Spring is here. Let's take advantage of the great weather and deliver on the promise of scouting.
Thank you for all that you do for Scouting.
John Huttenhoff
Glaciers Edge Council - Council Commissioner
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Cub Scout Camps 2013!
Early Payment Discount Bounty for Cub Camp
Due Friday April 12
We are rounding up Cub Scouts for the 2013 day camps and resident camps, at Brigham Park, Camp Carlson and Token Creek Park, Camp Indian Trails and Ed Bryant Scout Reservation. Saddle up and mosey on down to one of the Council Service Centers with the early payment bounty for your Pack to join a stampede. Save and money and reserve your place today! For more information, Leaders Guides and Registration Forms visit the Glacier's Edge website at .
At the Cub Stampede this summer your little cowpokes will brush up their cowboy skills, pan for gold, do shooting sports and much more. Camperships applications are still being for Scout families needing financial assistance to attend camps
PLEASE GET YOUR ROSTERS TURNED INTO THE SCOUT CENTER ASAP FOR CAMP! |
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Webelos Scout Expedition
May 10-12th 2013
Ed Bryant Scout Reservation, Mauston
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! This cost per person is $30.We look forward to seeing you there! Check for more information: http://glaciersedge.org/2013/02/webelos-expediton-send-your-webelos-into-their-final-year-as-a-cub-scout/ |
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DEADLINE FOR EARLY CAMP PAYMENTS
Early Payment Discount for Boy Scout Summer Camp Friday April 12
Save on your 2013 Boy Scout Summer Camp fees at Camp Indian Trails and Ed Bryant Scout Reservation by getting your Troop Roster and payment into one of the Glaciers Edge Council Service Centers on or before Friday April 12. Rosters are in the Camp Form packets available on the Glacier's Edge Council website http://glaciersedge.org/camping/camping-program-information/boy-scout-camp-programs/. Scouts who join your Troop after this date are eligible for the discount paid by the rest of the Troop.
Campership applications are still being accepted.
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Camp Staff Interviews
The Glaciers Edge Council needs you to help staff its many great summer programs. Camp Staff is a great opportunity to serve your council, have a summer job and make lifelong friends and there are many positions open. If you are 16 years or older we would like you to send in your applications, found on the council website, to your respective camps. Please email Rob McCoy for EBSR, mccoy_robert@yahoo.com or Rick Jahn for CIT, rijahn@bsamail.org if you have any questions or would like to set up an interview time.
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Service Hour Opportunities
The Madison Area Safe Kids and we have an event coming up on April 20th in front of Kohl's Department stores at both the East Town and West Town. The hours will be from 9 am until approximately 1 pm. Scouts (Webelos and older) can come out and earn community service hours while helping to disassemble cars seat for recycling. If parents have car seats that are used and don't know how to dispose of them, this is your chance, for the cost of 1 can good, you can drop off your car seat and it will not end up in a landfill. Please drop of seats between the hours of 9 am and 12 noon. We will provide all the tools needed. The event will run from 9 am to 1 pm, breakfast (bagels, coffee, juice) and lunch (usually pizza) will be provided to anyone who can help. Please contact, Amy Hugill at (608)924-3807 or Steve Schofield at msiguy1969@aol.com or 608-577-0928 with questions or to sign up. ( limited to 15 scouts per location.)
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
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Backpack Camporee
April 26th-28th 2013 Woodman Center
GLACIER EDGE COUNCIL BACKPACK CAMPOREE
EARLY REGISTRATION APRIL 12 - $18 PER PERSON. AFTER IT INCREASES TO $25
Patrol Guides will be available this week-check the Glacier's Edge Website to download!
With early registration, units can sign up for 3 activity sessions prior to the event. Send Unit number, name of session, requested hour and number of youth attending the session. First come first serve. Email Dave at dsobczak@amfam.com by April 20th with your selections. All remaining sessions will be scheduled Friday night at the SPL/SM meeting.
NEW SESSIONS:WILDERNESS SAFETY, GROCERY STORE BACKPACK FOODS, BOUNDARY WATER CHALLENGE, PLANNING/EXPERIENCING THE BACKPACK TREK,
ULTRA-LIGHT BACKPACKING, MAKING YOUR OWN BACKPACK FOOD AND TOPO-MAP/ORIENTEERING IN THE WILDERNESS
The standard classes will still be there if you didn't get a chance to experience them in past years.
All 7 Geocaches will be in new locations.
Boulders Climbing Wall will be there again this year. Make sure youth have their parents sign youth wavier for Boulders Gym. Wavier can be found at Glacier's Edge council or Boulders climbing gym websites.
Going to be another great year, any questions please contact Steve DeWitt at
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Order of the Arrow
Attention all Arrowmen and those newly elected!
As the snow has melted, we at Takoda Lodge have been busy putting together an awesome lineup of Spring events. For those who were elected this winter, the upcoming Spring Conference (5/3-5/5 @ EBSR) will be the first chance to go through the Ordeal and join the OA. Anyone who received their ordeal at last year's Spring Conference or earlier is also eligible to seal their membership by going through the Brotherhood. As always, there is also a great program lined up for anyone who is a participating brother. We are also selling sweatshirts for the first time! Make sure you preorder yours ASAP in order to ensure you get your size and color choice! You can register for Conference and preorder shirts at www.takodalodge.org.
If you can't make it to Spring Conference, make sure to mark your calendars for Fall Conference! It is 8/23-8/25 at CIT. August may seem like a long way away, but summer will be here and gone before you know it. Fall Conference will be the LAST chance for anyone elected this year to go through their Ordeal; after that, they will need to be elected again. Be sure to check out the website for more information on all of our other upcoming events and council service opportunities. I look forward to seeing you at Conference!
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Ryan Prestil
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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DNR Hunter Safety Class
July 28 - 30 at EBSR
An exciting new program has been added to the Boy Scout Summer Camp program at Ed Bryant Scout Reservation during week 5 (July 28 - August 3). The class will be held Monday and Tuesday July 29 -30. Scouts will have the opportunity to come as individual Scouts and be part the Provisional Troop or Troops may come up as a unit. There will be a part time (Sunday July 28 - Tuesday July 30) option just to do the class or come for the full week and work on merit badges and enjoy regular camp program after the Hunter Safety class ends on Tuesday. Participants in the Hunter Safety Class will be required to complete an on-line portion of the class prior to coming to camp. For more information see DNR Hunter Safety Class on the Boy Scout Summer Camp page on at
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Venturing Summit Opportunities
Does anyone know of someone that may be interested in attending the National Jamboree at the Summit this summer? There are still 2 openings. Is there anyone interested in a week of zip lines, moto cross bikes, rock climbing, canoeing, kayaking, pistol shooting, rifle shooting, shotgun shooting, whitewater rafting, and more are available at the jamboree this summer. Please contact me or the scout office if there is any interest or if you know of anyone that may be interested. These openings are open to male or females Venturers that are over the age of 14.
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Scout Shop
The new Spring 2013 Catalog is now available. If you didn't get a copy we have extra copies in the store or visit www.ScoutStuff.org
Stop in and see the new items that are arriving weekly.
Game Design Merit Badge and Pamphlet will be available April 18th. This new merit badge rewards Scouts for creativity, fun and strategy!
Promotional Events:
April 8th- 14th Great Buys! Save up to 30% off on select Apparel, Crafts, Literature and Camping.
Item of the Week:
April 8th - New BSA Sleeping Bags; Mummy Ultra Lite 50° and Rectangular Sleeping Bag 50°
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.
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