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The Spirit Within covers the Greater St. Louis Area Council's history from 1976 to 2012 with more than 400 photos and a DVD. Order your copy here.
February 9, 2015
Did this past spring-like weekend make you think about summer camp? Then sign up today and get early registration discounts! Boy Scouts, Venturers, and Explorers will enjoy aquatics, climbing, horseback riding, shooting sports, and more. Cub Scouts have daytime/twilight camps as well as overnight camps filled with activities. There's something for everyone!

Online summer camp registration makes it easy. Want to earn your way to camp? See "Camp Cards" below.

What's Happening...
Wood Badge Dinner
Ever notice the beads some Scouters wear with their uniform? They are Wood Badge beads, earned by taking Wood Badge training for adult leaders. This program is designed to enhance contemporary leadership skills and gives participants a greater understanding of Scouting aims and methods, while developing true Scout Spirit. An informational dinner takes place Feb. 23, 6:30 p.m., at Beaumont Scout Reservation, Emerson Center. Cost is $10 per person. Learn everything you need to know about Wood Badge. Register here.
Charter Organization Rep Training
Learn about the important role of a charter organization representative on March 30, 6:30 p.m., at Parkway Northeast Middle School. The course trains these valuable leaders to help their programs achieve their full potential. All adult Scouters are welcome. Preregister by March 27. For more information, contact Bruce Levitt. Register or read more...
ESA Golf Tournament
Help maintain the high quality of GSLAC camps by supporting the 24th Annual St. Louis Eagle Scout Association Golf Tournament on April 20 at Old Hickory Golf Club. If you don't golf, sponsor a hole or donate a raffle prize! Revenue generated funds improvement projects at our four camp properties. For more information or to assist the golf committee, contact Jeff Kendall. Read more...
Camp Cards
Scouts, Venturers, and Explorers can reduce their out-of-pocket expense for summer camp through the Camp Card program. Scouts earn 50 percent commission ($2.50) for each $5 Camp Card sold by March 31. Camp Cards offer discounts at several local retailers. See the list of vendors.

Units can order cards online. Not sure how many to order? Order 20 cards for every youth participating, or 20 percent more than the unit sold last year.
News Briefs

CAMPERSHIPS -- Lack of funds should not keep a Scout from going to camp. Camperships provide assistance. Download an application here.
Merit Badge Sash
MERIT BADGE SKILL CENTERS -- Upcoming merit badge skill centers include Citizenship in the World, Dog Care, Horsemanship, Law, Pets, Railroading, and Stamp Collecting.


MICROSOFT STEM WORKSHOPS -- STEM-related
advancement workshops include Computers, Photography, and Video Games belt loops for Cub Scouts, and Game Design, Digital Technology, Photography, and Moviemaking merit badge skill centers for Boy Scouts. Click here to register.


SPECIAL CAMP STAFF REUNION -- Sept. 4-6 -- If you or someone you know is a former GSLAC camp staff member, get on the list to receive the latest reunion info by emailing gslacalumni@gmail.com with your current address, email, phone number, and camps you have worked. Also "Like" and follow the GSLAC Camp Staff Alumni Group on Facebook.


PRESIDENT'S DAY
-- All GSLAC camps and offices are closed on Monday, Feb. 16.
Greater St. Louis Area Council, Boy Scouts of America | 314.361.0600 | 800.392.0895
4568 West Pine Blvd. | St. Louis, MO 63108
christine.dieckmann@scouting.org | stlbsa.org


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