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May 23, 2016
Honor Veterans This Memorial Day
May 29 marks our 67th annual Memorial Day Good Turn. It is one of the longest running Memorial Day events within the Boy Scouts of America. Please help us honor our veterans during this meaningful event. 

 Click here to register for the Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery Good Turn. 

To register with the Jewish Relationships Committee's Good Turn at area Jewish cemeteries, click here.

What's Happening...
Camp Fees Go Up June 1 
If you have been putting off signing up for Boy Scout or Venturing Summer Camp, don't wait any longer! Beginning June 1, late fees go into effect.

Make sure your Scouts get the opportunity for an incredible summer experience at one of our premier facilities. Register now!

Reminder: Attend a second week of summer camp and get a $100 discount!
e2 Young Engineers Has New STEM Workshops
e2 Young Engineering is offering summer workshops for Wolves, Bears, Webelos and Boy Scouts. Cub Scouts can earn STEM Adventures, and Boy Scouts can earn the Engineering or Robotics Merit Badge.

Click here for available dates and to register.
Celebrate Our Silver Beaver Recipients At the Annual Dinner 
The Silver Beaver Award is the highest recognition a Boy Scout council can bestow on an adult volunteer leader. Help us recognize and celebrate the 2016 Silver Beaver class during the Council Annual Dinner on Thursday, June 16 at the St. Charles Convention Center. 

Click here to register for the dinner.
Rock Climbing Training
Get trained to take your unit climbing at S bar F or Pine Ridge, or to use the climbing towers at Beaumont or Camp Lewallen through this weekend course. 

An introduction/orientation meeting takes place Wednesday, May 25 and the weekend course is June 4-5 at S bar F. Register today.
Adult Volunteers Stay Connected With Scouting Through the Alumni Association 
The Greater St. Louis Area Council Alumni Association is a great way to stay connected to the Boy Scouts of America. It is also your chance to help more youth experience the excitement, adventure, and life-changing programs of Scouting.

There are many opportunities for you to share your experiences and serve as a great role model for the Scouts of today. To find out more, complete the sign-up form and return to nick.johnson@scouting.org.
News Briefs
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MERIT BADGE SKILL CENTERS -- Upcoming merit badge skill centers include American Heritage (June 15), Citizenship in the Nation (July 26),  Gardening (June 11), Law (June 13), Plant Science (June 11), Railroading (June 7), Scuba Diving (June 20).

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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