St. Louis Ambush Indoor Soccer Team Hosts Scouts Feb. 27
Beat the cold by heading inside to watch the St. Louis Ambush in action. The Ambush, St. Louis' professional indoor soccer team, hosts a special Scout Night on Thursday, Feb. 27, at 7:35 p.m. when it faces the Missouri Comets at The Family Arena in St. Charles. Tickets are $10. Order tickets
here or call Brian Roth at 636-922-2255.American Legion Eagle Scout Of Year Nominations Due By Saturday
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 Last Pinewood Derby Clinic Of The Season Feb. 15
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. The last clinic is 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.
Try Something New At Camp
Think you have done it all at Boy Scout Summer Camp? Guess again! With new programs such as STEM, Fish Camp, and Eagle Trail Camp, there is something new and exciting for every Boy Scout. Get information on these camps and more on our council camping page. And there's more! 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, Eagle Trail Camp, Fish Camp, Horse 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...Upcoming Merit Badge Centers:
Get the details and sign up
here.
- Dog Care, Feb. 15
- Citizenship in the World, Feb. 22
- Horsemanship, March 8, 15, 22, 29 (all required)
- Stamp Collecting, March 22
Important Notes:
Beaumont Scout Reservation Access
The bridge south of the Beaumont Scout Reservation entrance on Antire Road is currently closed for construction. 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...Get Your Papa John's Discount!
On Boy Scout Weekend, Feb. 13-16, Papa John's offers a 30 percent discount to all Boy Scout supporters. Discount applies to the entire order of regular menu price items. A portion of sales from this offer benefits the Greater St. Louis Area Council. Offer is good only for
online orders. Enter Promo Code GSLAC30.
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