 | Letter from the Scout Executive
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All new CUB SCOUT PROGRAM COMMITTEE!!
You are invited to help make the future of Cub Scouting in Glaciers Edge Council GREAT. The Cub Scout Program Committee is looking for your input in creating the best calendar of activities, marketed properly and executed with the most FUN!!
All are welcome to provide input, and more importantly, to help make top notch Cub Programming a reality in the Glaciers Edge Council.
What are we talking about? How about this fun: Council and District Camporees, Introduction to Scouting Campouts, Mom and Me Weekend, Dad and Lad Weekend, Winterfests, Zoo Camps, Drive in Camps, Traveling Day Camps, Tiger Camps, Webelos Expedition and Webelos Badge Workshop.
What's missing: YOU AND YOUR IDEAS!!
We got the Cubs, now we have the chance to take a BIG STEP and really make Cub Scouting memorable for our boys.
Join Me, Wednesday October 23, 2013 at 7PM in the Madison Scout Service Center to start our journey.
Tim Kreft
Chair, Cub Scout Program Committee
cubcamping@gmail.com
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Fee Change to take effect in 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.
To learn more-please check HERE
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All Scouter Pow-Wow
January 19, 2014
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
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5-Star University
January 11, 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 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
 Check our ever growing list of in person trainings offered for the 2013/2014 program year. Click here to get all the info! |
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Commish Corner
Cub Scout Leader Specific Training
Hey Cub Scout leaders, are you new to the Cub Scout leadership position you hold? Do you want to learn how to run a fun and effective Den or Pack meeting? Do you want to learn how to enjoy Cub Scouting as you serve as a volunteer leader for you unit? Would you like to learn about all of the program tools and materials available to you through the Boy Scouts of America? Well you are in the right month; October is packed with training opportunities for you.
The Glacier's Edge Council has scheduled seven; count them, seven face-to-face sessions for Cub Scout Leader Specific Training and one Outdoor Leader Skills for Webelos session. These sessions are scheduled throughout the month in various locations within the council in order to accommodate your busy schedule. Here is the list of dates, locations and times for theCub Scout Leader Specific Training:
When: Wednesday, 9 October 2013
Where: LDS Church at 4505 Regent St. Madison, WI
When: Thursday, October 10, 6:30pm - 9:30pm
Where: Indian Trails District Roundtable. Marion Hall (in front of St John Vianney Church), 1250 E Racine St, Janesville, WI12 October 2013
When: Saturday, October 12, 8:30am - 12:00pm
Where: Camp Indian Trail
When: Saturday, October 12, 1pm - 4pm
Where: at Loopy Cub Camporee. Camp Indian Trails, 5801 N River Rd,Janesville
When: Saturday, October 19, 1pm - 4pm
Where: Camp Indian Trails, 5801 N River Rd, Janesville, WI
When: Monday, October 28, 6:30pm - 9:30pm
Where: Church of Latter Day Saints, 2535 Austin Pl, Beloit, WI 53511.
When: Monday, October 28, 6:30pm - 9:00pm
Where: LDS Church at 4505 Regent St., Madison, WI
Outdoor Leader Skills for Webelos
And for you Webelos leaders, there is Outdoor Leader Skills for Webelos. This is a great training opportunity and a ton of fun.
When: Oct 19 - 20, 2013
Where: Camp Indian Trails
Description: Course Director Mike Hoffman Registration October 11, 2013. Registration fee is $25.00 if paid by deadline. Fee after deadline is $30.00.
So, if you are new to Cub Scouting or to your current Cub Scout leadership position, you have plenty of opportunity to get off to a great start. Please remember, the role you play in the lives of the youth you serve is very important and every Cub Scout deserves a trained leader.
Yours in Scouting,
Scott A. Fratianne
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COUNCIL WIDE CUB SCOUT ACTIVITIES
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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 2013-2014.
Scouting has a great story to share! We are looking for pictures and stories about Scouting that appear in your local newspapers. To find out more-go HERE
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Popcorn Time!!
Get all the info you need with our INFOPOP
Check in with your Unit Kernels to help finalize the sale on time. Thanks for a great sale!!!
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STEM & NOVA
STEM and Sports -
Cub Scouts: Did you know some Nova requirements tie into your love of sports? For example, for the Cub Scout "Swing" Nova award, you can complete a sports belt loop or pin, like Badminton, Baseball, BB-gun Shooting, Fishing, Golf, Hockey, Softball, Table Tennis, Tennis, or Ultimate. Then explore and think about how levers and motion are used in those sports. See all the requirements and more information online at http://glaciersedge.org/youth/stem/
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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 check out the great deals we are offering 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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