Digital Duffle Bag



December 11, 2012   

News for Scouting leaders, parents,
and the communities we serve  
COUNCIL
SERVICE CENTERS
MacArthur Service Center
4568 West Pine Blvd.
St. Louis, Mo. 63108-2179
Phone: (314) 361-0600 or (800) 392-0895
FAX: (314) 361-5165
Hours: Monday through Friday:
8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

West County Service Center
11481 Page Service Dr.
St. Louis, Mo. 63146-3529
Phone: (314) 994-9469
FAX: (314) 994-9623
Hours: Monday through Friday: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Ritter Service Center-Cape Girardeau
3000 Gordonville Rd.
Cape Girardeau, Mo. 63703-5008
Phone: (573) 335-3346 or (800) 335-3346
FAX: (800) 269-7989
Hours: Monday through Friday: 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Southern Illinois Service Center-Herrin
803 East Herrin St., Herrin, Ill. 62948-0340
Phone: (618) 942-4863 or (888) 942-4863
FAX: (618) 942-2367
Hours: Monday through Friday:
8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Saturday: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
June through August: Monday through Friday: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Giving
 
Memorials
 
The Greater St. Louis Area Council, Boy Scouts of America, is a United Way agency.
United Way
Greetings! 

Boy Scouts, Venturers and their parents can learn about attending the 2013 National Jamboree,

7:30 p.m., Thursday, Jan. 3, 2013

Dr. John Weltmer, who attended four World and National Jamborees, will lead the council contingent. He will share information on,
  • Visiting historic sites before the Jamboree
  • Fees and personal gear for the trip
  • Adult volunteer leaders who will guide the experience
The National Jamboree opens on July 15 at the Summit Bechtel Reserve in West Virginia and runs through July 24. The Boy Scouts of America designed and built this high adventure base to offer whitewater, climbing, zip lines, mountain biking and more. Troop equipment and tents are provided.

More than 100 youth members are registered and a few spots remain.
Register for the National Jamboree

Already registered? Make online payments

Challenge Course & Climbing Instructors Needed: Rock climbing, multiple zip lines, canopy tours and challenge courses need trained staff for the National Jamboree. Those events also need Scouters to help who are not trained instructors. If you or a Scouter friend would like to be part of this historical event, visit the staff section on the jamboree's website. If you know Scouters who would have fun being part of the jamboree staff, share this story with them. Plus, time commitments are flexible. For more information, contact Terry Pogue, or 314-780-9023.

 

Strategic Plan Fireside Chats Continue 

Scores of volunteers are working to develop the council's strategic plan for 2013-17. 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.   

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 

  

Scout Supporters Get Pizza Deal

The council has partnered with Papa John's Pizza to offer 30 percent off online orders for all supporters of Scouting. This offer is good Dec. 13-16 (not available in Cape Girardeau, Poplar Bluff, Carbondale and Marion). To place your order, visit PapaJohns.com and enter promo code GSLAC30.

 

Camp Staff Interviews Start Next Week

Being on camp staff allows young men and women to broaden their Scouting contacts, improve leadership skills and serve thousands of campers. Prepare now for the interviews on Dec. 18 and 19. Read more...  

 

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.  

 

Update Your Skills At University Of Scouting

Whether you are a Scout, leader or commissioner, you will find a wealth of information in the classes offered at University of Scouting on Saturday, Jan. 26, at Fox High School in Arnold, Mo.

Learn about everything from the basics and adding sizzle to your unit program to high-adventure activities and GPS technology. Read more...  

 

Register online or download a mailable registration form. 

Leader Tip 

Holiday Candle Cups 
Materials: Small glass candleholder or glass baby food jar, colored tissue paper, warm water, white school glue, foam brushes, small votive candle or tea light.
    Tear tissue paper into small pieces. Make a decoupage solution by combining equal parts of warm water and white glue to create a milky paste. Brush the surface of the glass with the decoupage solution. Apply pieces of tissue paper onto the glass, being sure to overlap the edges of the pieces. Continue around the entire candleholder until it is completely covered. Once it is covered, brush on a final coat of decoupage solution to seal down the edges of the tissue paper.
   Use tissue paper colors that reflect the Tiger Cub family holiday celebration. For Christmas, use red and green tissue paper. For Hanukkah, use blue and white paper. For Kwanzaa, use black, red and green.

Parent Tip

Quick Clicks
Invitations: Scouts are invited to visit attractions or take part in various programs throughout our community. Many organizations offer Scouts free or reduced-cost programs.
Opportunities to Serve: Nonprofit and charitable organizations welcome collaboration on service projects with units.