 | Letter from the Scout Executive
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A Message from the Council Executive
For 103 years, the Boy Scouts of America has been a part of the fabric of this nation, with a focus on working together to deliver the nation's foremost youth program of character development and values-based leadership training.
Based on growing input from within the Scouting family, the National BSA leadership chose to conduct an additional review of the organization's long-standing membership policy and its impact on Scouting's mission. This review created an outpouring of feedback from the Scouting family and the American public, from both those who agree with the current policy and those who support a change.
Following this review, the most comprehensive listening exercise in Scouting's history, the approximate 1,400 voting members of the Boy Scouts of America's National Council approved a resolution to remove the restriction denying membership to youth on the basis of sexual orientation alone. The resolution also reinforces that Scouting is a youth program, and any sexual conduct, whether heterosexual or homosexual, by youth of Scouting age is contrary to the virtues of Scouting. A change to the current membership policy for adult leaders was not under consideration; thus, the policy for adults remains in place. The BSA thanks all the national voting members who participated in this process and vote.
This policy change is effective Jan. 1, 2014, allowing the Boy Scouts of America the transition time needed to communicate and implement this policy to its approximately 116,000 Scouting units.
The Boy Scouts of America will not sacrifice its mission, or the youth served by the movement, by allowing the organization to be consumed by a single, divisive, and unresolved societal issue. As the National Executive Committee just completed a lengthy review process, there are no plans for further review on this matter.
While people have different opinions about this policy, we can all agree that kids are better off when they are in Scouting. Going forward, our Scouting family will continue to focus on reaching and serving youth in order to help them grow into good, strong citizens. In the Glacier's Edge Council, we need to remember the main thing. For us the main thing is changing lives by ensuring that our youth have the opportunity to go camping, build fires, and to have their own pocket knife. Anything else is a distraction to our mission.
America's youth need Scouting, and by focusing on the goals that unite us, we can continue to accomplish incredible things for young people and the communities we serve.
For more information on the Boy Scouts of America's membership standards, please visit www.bsamembershipstandards.org
Alex Tyms, Jr. | Scout Executive
BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA
Glacier's Edge Council
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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
Camping and STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics)
Cub Scouts' outdoor summer fun includes sports and outdoor activities such as baseball, ultimate, bb-guns or fishing. Did you know these all involve levers and help them meet some of the Cub Nova Swing Award requirements?
Energizing Scout camp activities or merit badges like canoeing, motor boating, space exploration, rifle or shotgun shooting, archery, environmental science , nature and more all apply towards Boy Scout and Venturer Nova awards.
These are just a couple examples of how the new STEM awards program works with our existing Scout outdoor programs, so have fun camping and with STEM.
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Training, Training, Training
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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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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Rock County Rage Scout Football Night
Rock County Rage vs. Dane County Hawks
Saturday, August 24th @ 6:00 PM, Gates open at 5:30 PM
Carl Anderson Field Milton, WI (Milton High School Stadium)
SCOUT TICKETS INCLUDES:
*Seating together as a Pack/Troop
*Post game meet with the players
TICKET PRICES
Adult General Admission $6/each
Scout General Admission $4/each
See the flyer for ticket ordering information Rage Scout Night Flyer
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Commish Corner
CONGRATULATIONS GLACIER'S EDGE COUNCIL FOR BEING A SILVER COUNCIL IN 2012 JOURNEY TO EXCELLENCE
As we near the mid-point of 2013, now is a good time to take a few minutes and review how our units are doing on their Journey to Excellence. The 2013 Journey to Excellence (JTE) form was included with your Charter. If it has been misplaced, your Unit Commissioner would be happy to get you another copy.
Some areas that might be good to review are:
- Advancement - Have all of our Cub Scouts completed their rank advancements? If not, we have a few weeks to help them succeed by completing those last few requirements. Have all advancement reports been completed, and earned awards given to the scouts?
- New Volunteers - It is likely that new scouts have joined our units this year. Have we taken the time to ask their parents to volunteer with your unit? Have volunteer applications been submitted for all of our leaders? With summer programs quickly coming up, we have many opportunities to involve new people.
- Leadership - Do we have the leadership that we need for the summer and fall months? Have they completed training so that they are ready to provide the scouts with the best program possible?
- Service Hours - Has our unit performed service projects in 2013? Have the hours been logged on the JTE site? Are there service opportunities with our chartered organizations?
- Program - Do we have plans in place for Summer and Fall programs? Do we have all of the forms and money collected for the summer programs?
- Membership - Have we submitted all youth membership applications? Have we followed up on with scouts who visited our troops in the spring, or took time to check out a spring membership roundup? Have we taken the time to reach out to any Scouts we have not seen in a while to let them know they are missed?
Our Scouts deserve the best program that we can provide them. The Journey to Excellence provides us the tools to ensure we are providing a Quality Program in our Units. Now is a great time to review where we are at, and make plans for the rest of 2013.
Thank you for all that you do for Scouting.
John Huttenhoff
Glaciers Edge Council - Council Commissioner
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Cub Scout Camps 2013!
The Roundup continues for 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. Sessions are filling up so 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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Tiger Cub Parent Informational Sessions
Dear new Tiger Cub den leaders and parents,
Welcome to the exciting adventure of Scouting. Your sons will love being a Tiger Cub. They are looking forward to great fun and to share that fun with you.
To help you understand the Tiger Cub program and what that means for you and your son, we have scheduled some informational sessions for you. This informational session is designed to have you get comfortable with this new adventure for your family. *
There are 4 informational sessions scheduled. You are welcomed to go to any session:
Sat, June 8, 9:30 am - 11:00 am Madison Scout Service Center, 5846 Manufacturers Drive, Madison, WI
Sat, June 8, 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 701 Bear Claw Way, Madison, WI
Sat, June 15, 9:30 am - 11:00 am Janesville Scout Service Center, 2300 East Racine Street, Janesville, WI
Sat, June 22, 9:30 am - 11:00 am United Methodist Church, 327 N. Iowa Street, Dodgeville, WI.
We guarantee that you will have fun at these trainings!
So that we have plenty of handouts and supplies, please send Jean Petersen ( jmpeter2@wisc.edu) an email telling her which session you will attend.
* In the fall, you will have the opportunity to attend Tiger Cub Den Leader Training. The fall trainings will give you more specifics about running a den and the details of the BSA, and will earn you "trained leader". The informational session is to help you get started.
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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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Order of the Arrow
Attention all Arrowmen and those newly elected!
Visit us at www.takodalodge.org.
If you couldn'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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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.
Get Ready for Camp!
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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