 | Letter from the Scout Executive
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Fee Increase to take effect 2014
The National Council of the Boy Scouts of America announced that the Boy Scouts of America is increasing its membership fee from $15 to $24 per year for all registered Scouts and adults effective January 1, 2014. For those who join after the beginning of the year, the fee will be prorated at $2 per month. This does include units with a December 31, 2013, expiration date. As always, our focus is to build the future leaders of this country by combining adventure, educational activities, and lifelong values. The fee increase is a step we must take in order to continue providing the services you and our members expect and need. With your help and that of each of our volunteers and Scouting parents, we will continue accomplishing incredible things for young people and the communities we serve. For more information, click HERE.
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Voice of a Scout
Watch your e-mail inbox. In September, the Glaciers Edge Council will once again be participating in the Voice of the Scout survey. An e-mail with a Survey Link will be sent to a randomly selected group of Scouts, Scout Parents, Scout Leaders, Chartered Organization Representatives, and District and Council Volunteers. If you are selected to participate, we request that you take a few minutes and fill out the survey. These surveys are used to help us improve the programs and services that we offer. Please take advantage of this opportunity to be heard.
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Training Opportunities
 Click HERE to see our ever growing list of in person trainings offered through out the 2013/2014 year!
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Commish Corner
What is a Commissioner?
Communication between a Unit's Leaders and their Unit Commissioner is essential to offering our Scouts and Scouters the best possible Scouting experience. Once a month, take five minutes to communicate with your Unit Commissioner. Share needs, problems, achievements, solutions, requests, and other pertinent information. In return your UC will offer resources, assistance, and important information from the National and Council offices as well as the District Committee to make your volunteer experience as smooth and pleasant as possible. They'll remind you of dates, deadlines, and upcoming events; all to make Scouting more fun for the Scouts and Scouters in your unit). Every unit is encouraged to invite their UC to unit events.
Commissioners are District, Council, and Unit leaders who help Scout units succeed. They coach and consult with adult leaders of Cub Scout packs, Boy Scout troops, and Venturing crews. Commissioners help maintain the standards of the Boy Scouts of America. They also oversee the unit charter renewal plan so that each unit reregisters on time with an optimum number of youth and adult members. As experienced scout leaders, Commissioners help with unit committees, leader training, special needs, and recruiting, among other unit needs. They will work with your unit to determine ways to help you offer an outstanding Scouting program.
We are currently recruiting experienced Scouters to serve as Unit Commissioners. Because of this Commissioner shortage, many units needing commissioner assistance are unable to get it. Being a Unit Commissioner is a very rewarding experience. Unit Commissioners receive the proper training to do their job, meet as a group monthly, and have the opportunity to directly influence the success of many scout units. This is an ideal job for any experienced leader, or anyone willing to learn, be trained, and has enthusiasm and belief in the Scouting program. It is also ideal for former leaders who is no longer involved in your unit but still enjoys the program. It is also ideal for the Woodbadge candidate, an underused ASM, or a Committee Member. They will come back to your Unit far better able to assist you.
What roles does a Commissioner play?
A commissioner plays several roles, including friend, representative, unit "doctor," teacher, and counselor.
If you don't currently have a Unit Commissioner, let's work together to find someone interested in helping your unit in a less traditional manner! If you would like to have a commissioner help you and your unit, please contact you District's commissioner Listed Below
Thank you for all you do for the Scouting program
Joe Munns- District Commissioner for Mohawk District, Glaciers Edge Council.
Indian Trails District: Brian Gohlke bgohlke@blackhawk.edu
Mohawk District: Joe Munns munns1@gmail.com
Southern Lakes District: Vickie Sherman lonandvickie@charter.net
Wisconsin River District: Bryan Anders dawg@bugnet.net
Yahara District: Sue Mabie rbmabie@charter.net
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Council Wide Activities: Boy Scouts & Venturers
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All Council Camporee
At Old World Wisconsin September 27-29, 2013
Check HERE for more info on the Camporee!
UPDATE ON CAMPOREE:
Important points:
- We need help to run the competition Saturday morning. We need about 60-80 helpers.
- We are looking for a Health & Safety officer for the weekend as well as a couple of people to help do food for staff.
- Units can register on line!
- Looking for Webelos advancement help. Would like to offer couple of belt loops and or pins. Topics could be Language & Culture, Heritage, Marbles, Map & Compass, Outdoorsman etc..
- Looking for Merit Badge counselors for Horsemanship. Indian Lore, Pioneering, Orientation, Surveying etc...
I will be at Blackhawk on Weds. to promote event.
Thanks, Steve DeWitt
WHO: All Troops, Crews and Posts of Glacier's Edge Council are invited to attend an all council camporee! WHAT: A weekend long Scouting adventure and fun with Scouting skills competitions and events designed to take full advantage of the historical setting that is Old World Wisconsin. WHEN: Friday, September 29th through Sunday, September 29th, 2013 WHERE: Old World Wisconsin near Eagle, Wisconsin in the Kettle Moraine State Forest WHY: This is a chance for all the Scouts and Scouters to gather together in Scouting fellowship and meet other Scouts and Scouters from all over the Glacier's Edge Council.
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Good News Contest
Could your Pack, Troop, or Crew use $300?
The Glacier's Edge Council is pleased to announce the inaugural Good News Contest for 2013-14.
Scouting has a great story to share! We are looking for pictures and stories about Scouting that appear in your local newspapers. Check HERE for more info!
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Popcorn Time!!
It's time for Popcorn: Check out our INFOPOP to get all the info you need for a great sale!
HAVE A GREAT SALE!!
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Merit Badge Clinic
October 26th
Location: University of Wisconsin-Rock County, 2909 Kellogg Ave. Janesville WI
Sign in will start at 8:00am
Classes will begin at 9:00am
Classes will end between 1pm and 3pm
Fee: $5.00 however some classes have additional fees (see notes below)
Registrations can be made at either Janesville or Madison Council Service Center.
Lunch: No lunch is provided - bring a sack lunch or there are 5 fast food restaurants nearby for food if needed.
NOTE: A Scoutmaster-signed blue card is needed for every scout taking a merit badge.
Some classes need adult help, if driving scouts to the clinic, please plan to stay and assist. Some classes have requirements which must be completed in advance (prerequisites) Scouts will not complete the merit badge if prerequisites are not prepared so review them and be ready when you arrive.
Click HERE for more info
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STEM & NOVA
At summer camps, Scouts dive into science and engineering with enthusiasm. As just one example, for the Whoosh! Nova award Scouts learn about the simple machines and practical applications. In archery, one of the merit badge options, the bow is a lever and the hand is the fulcrum. Crossbows use a pulley. STEM related outdoor activities help scientific principles become real for our Scouts. Thanks to all the volunteers who help make this possible at camp and year-round.
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Order of the Arrow
Attention all Arrowmen and those newly elected!
Visit us at www.takodalodge.org.
WWW,
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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Scout Shop
Visit www.ScoutStuff.org
Stop in and see the new items that are arriving weekly.
Back to School-Back to Scouts!!
Don't forget to stop in and see all out great deals and stock up on Uniform Essentials for the Fall!!
Please e-mail Nancy.Woolley@scouting.org if you would like a specific item brought to check out
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