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Through the Scouting Heritage Society, the Greater St. Louis Area Council recognizes those who believe in preserving the tradition and values of Scouting. Membership in the Scouting Heritage Society requires a minimun gift of $1,000 (James E. West Society Fellowship Award) or a deferred gift of at least $5,000 to the permanent endowment. For more information, click here
March 28, 2016
Find Out All About
Cub Scout 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.
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 (with chainsaw training). Email Rich Panosh to sign up.  
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
Put Your Fishing Skills To Work
Webelos, Boy Scouts, and Venturers -- as well as adults -- can enjoy a day of fishing on Nim's Lake at S bar F Scout Ranch on May 21, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Scout and Adult Fishing Day is free to all. Register by April 24. 
Be A Mini-Engineer For A Day
Webelos can earn their Engineer Adventure Pin with EPIC engineers on April 30 at EPIC Systems. Build, experiment, learn, and work with real engineers. Stations include engineering experiments, building, interviewing an engineer, and creating blueprints. Register here.
Set Your Sites On Shoot-O-Ree
Try your hand at archery and other shooting sports designed for Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts, and Venturers on May 7 at Cub World. Stop by at any time and stay for as long as you like between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. Scout-age siblings are welcome too. Read more... 
Honor Veterans During Good Turn
The 66th annual Memorial Day Good Turn is on May 29 at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery. Preregistration is required. To learn more and register, click here.

The Jewish Relationships Committee's Good Turn is also on May 29 at area Jewish cemeteries.  
Young Cubs Can Camp Overnight
Bear and Wolf Scouts (boys in 2nd and 3rd grades) can enjoy the fun and excitement of overnight camping for 3 days/2 nights at Camp May or Camp Lewallen. Boys enjoy learning outdoor skills, swimming, and campfires while working on adventure loops. Sign up now.
Check Out New Merit Badges
Offered At GSLAC Summer Camps
Boy Scouts can earn the Eagle-required Cooking merit badge, along with Chess, Fish & Wildlife Management, Orienteering, Photography, Reptile & Amphibian Study, and Soil & Water Conservation. Register for summer camp now. 
News Briefs
Merit Badge Sash
MERIT BADGE SKILL CENTERS -- Upcoming merit badge skill centers include 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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4568 West Pine Blvd. | St. Louis, MO 63108-2193
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