 | 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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All Scouter Pow-Wow!
January 19th 2013
The All Scouter Pow Wow is a council sponsored event designed to be a day of learning and fun. It is a single day packed with a year's worth of fun, games, songs, skits, and new information for adults who want to provide the best Scouting program possible for their boys. This event includes topics of interest for Cub Scouting, Boy Scouting, Exploring and Venturing leaders. In addition to the many resources Pow Wow provides, participants have a chance to meet Scouters from all over our Council and complete supplemental training courses such as Safe Swim Defense, Safety Afloat and much more. Click HERE for more info and to register. |
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5-Star University
January 11th 2014
This outstanding training event is organized and staffed through the combined efforts of four councils. This multi-council format provides a wide range of experiences and draws on the special expertise of experienced Scouters in the Cub Scout, Boy Scout, and Venturing programs.
5-Star University provides focused, dedicated, high level courses for ALL Commissioners and ALL District and Council Program volunteers. The day is filled with supplemental/advanced training opportunities for all district and council level work. This year we have several new courses that represent the most up to date training and program information that can be found, all in an active and friendly atmosphere. Participants will be given the opportunity to earn various degrees (bachelors, masters, doctoral) or just participate for the day. Click HERE to for more information |
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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: Scott Fratianne sfratianne@charter.net
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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Life to Eagle Presentation
Saturday October 12th 10:00 am
 Christ Lutheran Church 237 E Daley St, Spring Green
This workshop is designed to give a Scout the information and process he needs to have in order to successfully advance to the rank of Eagle Scout. This workshop is recommended for any Leaders, Advancement Chairs, Project Coaches, Parents, and eager Start Scouts, that are interested in the most current Life-to-Eagle information. Check www.wisconsinriver.org for more info.
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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
STEM and Sports -
Boy Scouts/Venturers: Did you know some Nova requirements tie into your love of sports? For example, check this option for the Boy Scout Nova "Designed to Crunch" Nova award: "Attend a football game or watch one on TV. Keep track of the efforts of your favorite team during the game...Calculate your team's statistics... Share your calculations with your counselor, and discuss your conclusions about your team's strengths and weaknesses." Ready for a football math challenge? Not a football fan? How about track, cross-country or swim meets? Or soccer, baseball, softball, or basketball games? See the requirements, more information and examples online at http://glaciersedge.org/youth/stem/
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Order of the Arrow
Attention all Arrowmen and those newly elected!
Don't forget to join us for FALL FELLOWSHIP Friday October 25th-Sunday October 27th!!! Register on our website below!
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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