June 2, 2014     

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Council Service Centers 
MacArthur Service Center 
4568 West Pine Blvd. 
St. Louis, MO 63108-2193 
Phone: 314-361-0600 or
800-392-0895 
FAX: 314-361-5165 
Hours: Monday-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-Friday, 
9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Ritter Service Center 
3000 Gordonville Rd. 
Cape Girardeau, MO 63703-
5008 
Phone: 573-335-3346 or
800-335-3346 
FAX: 800-269-7989 
Hours: Monday-Friday, 
8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Southern Illinois Service 
Center 
803 East Herrin St., Herrin,
IL 62948-0340 
Phone: 618-942-4863 or
888-942-4863 
FAX: 618-942-2367 
Hours: Monday-Friday, 
8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; 
First and third Thursday of each
month, 8:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. 
 
 

 

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Program Preview is under way this week! Click on your district in the left column for information on dates, times, and locations. Make sure your district is represented at this meeting so you have all the information to plan an exciting program year for your unit. 
     The 2014-15 Program Guide is mailed to registered leaders who are entitled to receive a free subscription to the Duffle Bag newspaper and paying subscribers. Please bring the publication to the preview meeting.
     Make 2014-15 memorable for your Scouts and Venturers! 

 

 

 

Volunteer For Fair St. Louis

Fair Saint Louis is looking for local Scouts and Venturers age 17 or older to volunteer to help direct traffic in Forest Park from 8 a.m. to midnight on July 3, 4, and 5. There will be adult supervision. Scouts can earn 10 service hours for each shift (including travel and waiting time before and after the actual shift). Each Scout volunteer receives a parking pass, T-shirt, reusable water bottle, bag to carry belongings in, a meal for each shift worked, and a commemorative 2014 Fair Saint Louis pin. To volunteer, click here.     

 
Cast a Line at Fish Camp

The entire Swift Base at S bar F Scout Ranch will be dedicated to Fishing Camp July 20-26! Participants will be placed in patrols and troops under the leadership of experienced adult leaders who will help guide them through the week. BSA Certified Angler Instructors will be leading many of the educational sessions while members of the Swift Base Camp Staff will be leading many of the competitions and recreational programs.The program is a place where Scouts can relax, focus on the development of a life-long hobby, and explore the opportunities provided in Fish and Wildlife Management. Register here

 



World Jamboree Registration Open
The 2015 World Scout Jamboree Registration System is now live and available through www.scouting.org/worldjamboree. In 2015, more than 30,000 Scouts and leaders from 161 countries around the world will converge on Kirara-hama, Yamaguchi, Japan, for the 23rd World Scout Jamboree. Don't miss out on this memorable Scouting experience.


Cub Scout Day Camp  Archery at Adventure Camp
There are over 50 Cub Scout day and twilight (evening) camps throughout the council this summer. Before and after care is even available at Grizzly Camp! Scouts will learn new skills, make new friends, and most importantly, have FUN! Get signed up today!


Part-Time Customer Service Specialist Wanted 
The Greater St Louis Area Council is seeking a highly motivated individual with a strong commitment to service. Excellent external as well as internal customer service skills are critical to this position. On a daily basis it will be necessary to process incoming mail, handle cash customers, answer customer questions, transfer incoming calls, and possess a self-awareness of prioritizing duties as assigned. Qualified candidates should have proficiency of Word, Excel, and Access. 30 hours per week at the MacArthur Service Center. Apply here.
 
 
Sign Up For Summer Camps
The Greater St. Louis Area Council conducts a variety of summer camp programs for Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts and Venturers. Don't let your Scout miss out on all of the fun! 
 
 
 
MacArthur Service Center Note
West Pine Boulevard will be closed to regular thru traffic June 16-19. Staff and volunteers will be able to access the Greater St. Louis Area Council as long as they notify construction staff that they are going to the Boy Scouts of America office. Delays are possible.
Save
$50-100
Attend a week of Boy Scout Summer Camp or Venturing Camp and get a SECOND week at $160- a $100 savings- at one of the following camps: Fish Camp, STEM Camp, Eagle Trail Camp, and Catholic Adventure Camp. Or get $50 off these camps if you spend a week at another council's camp or a high-adventure base!  

(When applying for the discount, simply make a note on your Scout's specialty camp application that you qualify for the discount.)