Thousands of Scouts distributed more than 1 million bags during the first Saturday of the Scouting for Food Good Turn, the largest single-day canned food drive in our community. Next Saturday, Nov. 17, they will return to collect bags filled with canned goods.

2012 i s the 28th year of Scouting for Food, during which our Scouts, parents and leaders collect enough food to assist approximately 500 pantries throughout our region with a four-month supply of food. More than 43 million items have been collected since 1985.

Here are helpful links for collection day:
   Fire Station Collection Sites
   FAQs About Scouting for Food
   Fact Sheet
   Background Information      

 
Scouting for Food provides assistance to those in need, but it also teaches young people the value of helping others. Thanks for your commitment to helping our young people learn and grow each week.
 

--Greater St. Louis Area Council,

Boy Scouts of America

Cub Camp Lottery Deadline Is Nov. 20  

Information on the 2013 summer camp program has been sent to leaders. Dad & Lad/Mom & Me, Webelos Mini-Camp and Webelos Camp offer outdoor adventures for Cubs at all levels. Make sure your unit enters the lottery for the 2013 camping season.  

Download the registration form...   

Attend A Fireside Chat On Strategic Plan

Scores of volunteers are working to develop the council's strategic plan for 2013 to 2017. The plan will guide the council's strategic decisions on several areas, including outdoor programs, marketing, fundraising, leadership and membership. All volunteers are welcome to attend a Fireside Chat in their geographic region to learn more about the next Strategic Plan and provide feedback on the plan.   

Egyptian, Kaskaskia Districts: 7 p.m. on Dec. 3 at  John A. Logan College, 700 Logan College Rd., Caterville, IL 62918 

Grand Towers, North Star, Pathfinder, Thunderbird Districts: 7 p.m. on Dec. 11 at the MacArthur Service Center, 4568 W. Pine Blvd., St. Louis, MO 63108

Boone Trails, Gravois Trail, New Horizons, Osage, River Trails Districts: 7 p.m. on Dec. 12 at the Emerson Center, Beaumont Scout Reservation. 

Cherokee, Ozark Trailblazers, Shawnee, Sioux: 7 p.m. on Dec. 13 at the Fellowship General Baptist Church, 3581 N. Westwood Blvd., Poplar Bluff, MO 63901 

Training Required For All Volunteers   

New leaders are required to take Youth Protection Training within 30 days of registering and before serving as a leader with youth. An online course is available at http://myscouting.org. (You do not have to be a registered member or have an ID number to take the training.) Click on the E-Learning link to begin the training. 

Visit our New Leader Training page and follow the steps to become prepared to deliver a great program for your Scouts. Contact your unit leadership, unit commissioner or district executive if you need any assistance or have questions.  

Council's Contingent Near Capacity For
First National Jamboree At Summit
Imagine 50,000 Scouts, Venturers, volunteers and staff from all over the country -- all gathered together for one big celebration of Scouting. Held once every four years, the 2013 National Jamboree is a chance to camp out with friends, meet new friends, try high-adventure activities, learn new skills and enjoy the outdoors.

During the 10-day event, there are exhibits, stadium shows with entertainment, opportunities to work on merit badges -- there's something for everybody. Read more...