'BSA Outfitters' Opens Sept. 2

A new Scout Shop is being readied in the Des Peres Pointe shopping center for a Sept. 2 opening. BSA Outfitters will cater to Scout members as well as the general public with BSA-branded inventory and outdoor equipment and apparel. The store will also receive and receipt council business. 

     The West County Scout Shop on Page Avenue closed Aug. 23, but the St. Louis Scout Shop on West Pine is open this week until 6 p.m. Monday through Friday and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 30. The West County Service Center on Page will remain open through Sept. 30 for council office business. Read more... 

Show New & Existing Members
How To 'Scout It Out''

This month, the council began rolling out its new marketing campaign -- Scout It Out! Designed to leverage the exciting activities youth can participate in through Scouting, the new campaign is meant to energize, build awareness, and address misconceptions about the Boy Scout brand. The new marketing campaign has been implemented for the fall recruiting effort, School Night to Join Scouting. Read more...  

     And be on the lookout for a brand-new council website coming next month!  

Come To The First-Ever NOVA Day For Cubs

Cub Scouts -- Wolf through Webelos ranks -- can complete most requirements for the NOVA award at the St. Louis Science Center on Sept. 27. Check-in and the first session start at the Planetarium. Read more... 

Shoot, Cook, Explore, Create,
And More At Day One

Cubs and their families can see what Cub Scouting is all about at Cub Scouting Day One on Sept. 20 at any of these locations: Beaumont Scout Reservation, Jackson City Park, Mineral Area College, Wentzville Rotary Park, and a location to be named in southern Illinois. Activities are ongoing all day. Read more... 

Cards Want Us Back!

Boy Scout night was so popular this past spring that the St. Louis Cardinals want us back! On Tuesday, Sept. 16, it's the Cards vs. the Brewers, and you can purchase a Boy Scout Night ticket with a voucher for a hot dog and chips for only $12! Click here or call 314-345-9500 for tickets.  

Popcorn Sales Really Pop Sept. 1 

Would your Scouts like to win cool prizes and earn free summer camp? Sign up your Scouts now to sell popcorn.  

     Show 'N' Sell and Take Order begin Sept. 1. Money raised by units through popcorn have been used toward badges and advancement costs, special events, and pack and troop equipment. Scouts who sell $600 can earn a Zoom Zooka! Click here for more information or here to sign up.  

Explore 250 Years & Beyond
Over A Weekend  

The theme of the 2014 Fall Fun Rally is "250 Years of Adventure," corresponding with the 250th anniversary of St. Louis. One of the city's founders was Rene Auguste Chouteau, only 14 years old at the time -- making him old enough to be a Venturer or Explorer! So be like Chouteau and participate in adventurous events from the past, present, and future.
     The Fall Fun Rally for Venturers and Explorers takes place Sept. 26-28 at Beaumont Scout Reservation, and registration is under way. Click here for more information or visit Facebook. 

  

  

Volunteer At Fright Fest
& Show Your Inner Ghoul

The annual Fall Fright Fest is a little more than six weeks away! On Oct. 11, Cub Scouts and their families will see Cub World turned into haunted camp with an evening of enjoyable activities.  

     Volunteers are still needed to staff the maze and act as chaperones for groups on the trail. Contact Kim Coleman to sign up.  

  

  

Are You Ready To Go
The World Jamboree? 

The 2015 World Scout Jamboree Registration System is now live. More than 30,000 Scouts and leaders from 161 countries will converge on Kirara-hama, Yamaguchi, Japan, for the 23rd World Scout Jamboree. Don't miss out on this memorable Scouting experience.

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