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March 14, 2016
Ranger Camp Is The Ultimate Experience
Think you have what it takes to withstand Ranger Camp? This summer program challenges Scouts by backpacking to different outposts at S bar F Scout Ranch where new challenges await. Expect to blacksmith at a forge, climb high into the trees on the ropes course, shoot a black powder rifle, swim in the Little Francis River, and more!

Don't miss this ultimate camp experience. Register today!
(Qualifies for second-week discount!)

What's Happening...
Help Spruce Up Our Camps
Ranger staff at S bar F Scout Ranch and Beaumont Scout Reservation are looking for volunteers to help perform property maintenance. Upcoming work days are April 2 at Beaumont and May 14 at The Ranch. Chainsaw training is also available on May 14. Email Rich Panosh to sign up.  
Find Out All About Cub Camping
Have questions about Cub Scout camp or looking for more information? Make plans to attend our Camp Open House on April 9 at Beaumont Scout Reservation or Camp Lewallen.

At this event, parents/leaders get questions answered, tour camp, and learn all the information needed before their son attends one of our camps. A program area is available to Scouts to enjoy. Register here.
Boy Scouts: Start Your Engines
Boy Scouts join the Electric Vehicle experts at the St. Louis Science Center, and their STEM spin, to earn the "Start Your Engines!" Nova award and Electricity Merit Badge on April 9. Register here.  
STEM Is Calling All Cubs
With the help of Mad Science staff and the facilities of ITT Technical Institute, STEM Day for Cubs on April 9 focuses on earning specific Adventure Belt Loops with the new Cub Scout advancement program. Register here.

Cubs: Learn How To Fish
Let your Cub Scout experience the fun of fishing at Cub Scout Angler Education Day. This one-day event shows kids how to bait a hook, rig a fishing pole, cast, and more! Join us at Beaumont Scout Reservation on April 20! Register here
Webelos Have Their Own Camps
Did you know there are specially designed summer camps just for Webelos? Webelos Camp and Arrow of Light Camp offer boys going into grades 4 and 5 a multi-night adventure to help them prepare for Boy Scouts. Register here
Show Us Scouting's Sweet Side
We want to see your best Scouting cakes! Did your unit have an awesome cake design for your Blue & Gold or Court of Honor? Simple? Elegant? We want to see them all!

Send it our way to be featured in the next Duffle Bag!
Email photos to christine.dieckmann@scouting.org.
 
News Briefs
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MERIT BADGE SKILL CENTERS -- Upcoming merit badge skill centers include Archaeology (March 26), Stamp Collecting (April 2), Motorboating (April 16), Fish & Wildlife Management (May 15) Fishing & Fly Fishing (May 15), Personal Fitness (April 16), Scuba Diving (April 20), Rock Climbing & Rappelling (ongoing).

ANNUAL GOLF TOURNAMENT -- The 25th Eagle Scout Association Golf Tournament is on April 18 at Old Hickory Golf Club. If you don't golf, sponsor a hole or donate a raffle prize! Proceeds fund improvement projects at GSLAC camps. Contact Jeff Kendall for more information or to assist the golf committee. Register here.

NATIONAL JAMBOREE -- Don't just attend the 2017 National Jamboree, serve as a leader! Apply online and email your Scouting resume to Ron Gjerstad or Tony Fouts.  

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