Nominate A Scouter For Silver Beaver By Jan. 31Is there an adult volunteer leader in your unit who goes above and beyond for Scouting? Nominate him or her for the
Silver Beaver Award, the highest award a council can bestow upon an adult. Deadline for submission is Jan. 31, 2014. Click
here for the nomination form.
American Legion Seeks Eagle Scout Of The Year Nominations
The American Legion Department of Missouri annually selects the American Legion Eagle Scout of the Year. The winner receives a $500 scholarship and is forwarded for the national competition. The 2014 National American Legion Eagle Scout of the Year winner receives a $10,000 scholarship, with three national runner-up awards of $2,500 each. Click
here for eligibility requirements and nomination form, due Feb. 15, 2014.
Read more...Lowe's Offers Pinewood Derby Clinics
Dremel and Lowe's have teamed up for the 11th year to offer a series of in-store clinics to help Scouts build the ultimate pinewood race car. Clinics are Jan. 25, Feb. 1, and Feb. 15 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at all Lowe's locations nationwide. Packs looking to attend the demo event are encouraged to call their
local stores to confirm the date and time.
Go To The Badge Fair:
Citizenship In The World
For the 13th year, the Citizenship in the World Badge Fair is coming to St. Louis on Feb. 22. this Eagle-required merit badge can be completed at the fair if all work, including the pre-work prior to the fair, is finished. Cost is $16 per Scout -- Second Class through Life ranks only -- no walk-ins. For more information and to register, click
here.
Get Summer Camp Discount Now!Want to save up to $15 on select summer camps this year? Camper Savings Day falls on Saturday, so you get two extra days to register -- but why wait? Sign up now!
Discounts apply to Cub day/twilight camps, Grizzly Camp, Webelos and Webelos-Mini Camps, Boy Scout Camp, Horse Camp, Eagle Trail Camp, Ranger Program, Swift Base, and National Youth Leader Training.
*Register by end of business day Monday, March 3 (5 p.m.) or mail your registration (postmarked on or before March 3) to get your discount!
Read more...Camp Card Offers Great Deals; Gives Scouts Money For Camp & More
Shop 'N' Save has just been added to this year's Camp Card! Those who spend $50 at Shop 'N' Save will save $5 off their purchase -- immediately returning the cost of the camp card!
Scouts earn a commission of 50 percent ($2.50) for every $5 Camp Card sold between Feb. 1 and March 31. All Scouts and Venturers can use the money for new uniforms or other equipment. Sign up today to sell Camp Cards!
Read more... Note: Camp Cards will not be available for distribution at February Roundtables. Cards can be picked up from a council service center. If you need to make special arrangements, contact your district executive.Check Out Community Events Page
For information on fun things to do with your Scouts, visit our
community events page. You'll find details for the Automotive Safety Patch program, activities at the Gateway Arch, specials on Blues tickets, the Gem, Mineral, Fossil, & Jewelry Show... and much more!
Important Notes:
Beaumont Scout Reservation Access
Beginning today, Jan. 27, the bridge south of the Beaumont Scout Reservation entrance on Antire Road is closed for construction for approximately two weeks. For this reason, access to Beaumont is ONLY available from the Hwy 44/Beaumont-Antire Rd. exit. The bridge is expected to re-open on Monday, Feb. 10, barring any interruptions from weather.
Wood Badge Dinner
Ready to take your training to the next level? Why not try Wood Badge, advanced training for adult leaders? Come to the free promotional dinner on Monday, Feb. 24, at Beaumont Scout Reservation to learn what Wood Badge is all about. (
Note: The Winter 2014 Duffle Bag incorrectly listed the dinner on Jan. 27.)
Read more about Wood Badge...Jamboree Emblems
Add the council emblems for the 2013 National Jamboree to your patch collection! The five shoulder patch designs each depict a notable monument or location within the council. The two pocket patches and rockers show traditional images associated with Order of the Arrow lodges Shawnee and Anpetu-We. To see all the patches, click
here. To order a set for $25, click
here. Proceeds benefit the Burgheim Campership Fund to support Scouts and Venturers to attend future jamborees.
S bar F Scout Ranch 50th Anniversary
Plans are in motion to publish a history of S bar F Scout Ranch, to be released in September 2015 for The Ranch's 50th anniversary. The commemoration committee is seeking short stories and photos from those who attended an event at S bar F. Submit stories and digital images to
camping@stlbsa.org. For more information, email
Tim O'Donnell.
Read more about The Ranch...
Each year, the Greater St. Louis Area Council relies on its Friends of Scouting fundraising campaign to provide 23 percent of its annual operating budget.