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This annual guide has everything you need to know about the coming program year to help plan exciting activities for your Scouts or Venturers. Stop by a GSLAC service center for a copy or download it here.
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to see photos of events around the council!
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 Support Scouting During Your Holiday Shopping!
Are you doing your holiday shopping online? Help support Scouting at the same time using Amazon Smile! To use this program, pick GSLAC as your designated organization. When you do, a portion of each purchase will be donated to GSLAC to help our council grow!
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Take Yourself To New Heights At STEM University
 At STEM University, Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts, and Venturers learn about science, technology, engineering, and mathematics while working on STEM/Nova awards and related merit badges.
STEM U is on Saturday, Dec. 19, at University of Missouri-St. Louis in Lucas Hall. Cub Scout College features "Out of This World" Nova. Boy Scout College offers 25 merit badges as well as all four Nova awards. Venturing College features "Hang On!" Engineering Nova and the science behind roller coasters.
Click here for more information and to register.
STEM U in Cape Girardeau is on Jan. 9 at Southeast Missouri State University, Demster Hall. Watch for news on the new STEM U at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale on Feb. 27.
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 Register For O.A. Winter Banquet
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Nominate A Council BSA Alumnus
T  he BSA Council Alumnus of the Year Award recognizes BSA alumni who have used the skills and values learned through Scouting to make significant and long-lasting contributions to local communities through their careers, avocations, and Scouting. This is the Scouting Alumni Association's highest council recognition. Email applications to Nick Johnson by Dec. 18. Click here for an application.
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Join Camp Staff For An Exciting Summer
 Summer camp is the highlight of every Scout's year but this memorable experience can't happen without passionate and dedicated staff members. Be a part of the camp staff team in 2016 and help give Scouts the time of their lives. Interviews take place Dec. 22-23. For times, locations, and application, click here.
NEW! Another day has been added for NYLT staff interviews: Saturday, Dec. 19, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., at Ritter Service Center in Cape Girardeau.
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Are You Ready For Summer Camp? 
Summer camp in 2016 is not that far away. Register now for Boy Scout, Venturing, and Webelos week-long summer camps. Don't be left out! Sign up today! Click here to see what summer camp has to offer to Scouts and Venturers.
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 Lead Our Scouts At The Jamboree
Don't just attend the 2017 National Jamboree. Serve as a leader! Email your Scouting resume to contingent leader Ron Gjerstad or staff advisor Tony Fouts. Apply today! Interviews will be scheduled soon.
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 Update Your Skills At U Of Scouting
No matter your role in Scouting, University of Scouting offers classes to help you take your Scouting program to the next level. From beginner courses to advanced classes, this one-day training has something for everyone.
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Council Adopts 'Blue Card' For Advancement
 The Council Advancement Committee has approved the adoption of the National "blue card" for merit badge record keeping, replacing the current "white cards." The remaining inventory of "white cards" will be sold at Scout Shops until depleted. The "blue card" is also available at all Scout Shops. Both versions of merit badge cards will be accepted indefinitely. Learn more.
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 Happiness Is Stuffing A Stocking With 15% Off* Authentic Scouting Gear!
It's Dec. 19 and all through the store,
The ScoutStuff is waiting...
Gifts, gear, and much more.
Come in early to fill up a stocking and SAVE!
*Save 15% on everything you can fit in your stocking, up to $100 (based on original retail prices) worth of Scouting gear on Saturday, Dec. 19, only.
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 | MERIT BADGE SKILL CENTERS -- Upcoming merit badge skill centers include Law (Dec. 29), Truck Transportation (Jan. 9), Citizenship in the World (Jan. 16 or Feb. 20), Plant Science (Jan. 16), and Railroading (Jan. 23).
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| POWDER HORN -- This outdoor high-adventure resource management course is offered every other year. The next Powder Horn courses are scheduled for April at Beaumont Scout Reservation and May at S bar F Scout Ranch. Click here to register.
|  | SILVER BEAVER -- The highest recognition bestowed upon an adult volunteer by a Boy Scout council is the Silver Beaver. Is there someone in your unit or district worthy of such an honor? For a nomination form, click here. Nominations are due Feb. 1.
|  | COUNCIL HISTORY BOOK -- Special holiday pricing is available for "The Spirit Within." This edition of the council's history from 1976 to 2012 is a 110-page, full-color, hardbound book containing hundreds of photos and stories of the past 35 years. Order your copy today for $35.
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