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June 13, 2016
The Council Annual Recognition Dinner is this Thursday! One of the biggest events of the year, the highlight of the evening is recognizing our newest Silver Beaver Award recipients.

Join us as we celebrate our outstanding class of honorees with fun and fellowship. Register now.
What's Happening...
Scout Night With the Cardinals 
The Cardinals Care community ticket program has donated tickets for the Cardinals baseball game on Thursday, July 7 at 12:45 p.m. Scouts and their families can pick up free tickets on a first-come, first-serve basis beginning June 14 by stopping by the MacArthur Service Center at 4568 West Pine Blvd., St. Louis, MO 63108. Office hours are Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Please no phone calls; tickets cannot be reserved in advance.

Due to distance, Scouters from Kaskaskia, Egyptian, Sioux, Cherokee, Shawnee, and Ozark Trailblazers Districts can reserve tickets through this link to have their tickets mailed.
Does Scouting Work?

Ham Radio Field Day
Have you ever asked yourself, "what is a ham radio?" The annual 24-hour amateur radio exercise June 25-26 encourages emergency communications preparedness among amateur radio operators. The best time for Scouts to attend this free event is June 25 from 12-4 p.m. at Jefferson Barracks County Park Black Hawk Shelter. View the flyer for additional details.
Experience 2016 Summer Camp
Camp season officially opened this week, but there is still time to sign up. The Greater St. Louis Area Council offers the ultimate summer adventure each week through the beginning of August. Find a Boy Scout or Venturing camp and sign up today!
Parent & Pal Weekend Camp 
Parent & Pal is a weekend of fun for all levels of Cub Scouts and their parent(s) at one of our great properties! A tent is provided for this one night camp and meals are served in a dining hall. Highlights of the weekend include swimming, canoeing, fishing, archery, BB guns, and a campfire. Parent & Pal serves as a great introduction for overnight camping with several dates to choose from! Register today.
News Briefs

HILLS TO ROAM BOOK REORDER -- The Council will be reordering additional copies of And Hills To Roam: The Story of the S-F Scout Ranch. To reserve your copy, please email christine.rasure@scouting.org.
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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),  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.  
Greater St. Louis Area Council, Boy Scouts of America | 314.361.0600 | 800.392.0895
4568 West Pine Blvd. | St. Louis, MO 63108-2193
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