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2018 JTE Completed – THANK YOU!
Thank you to all units for their hard work in completing the 2018 JTE Guideposts. Following the guideposts help ensure units provide a quality program for their youth. As of today, 3 units have earned Platinum Level and 3 units have earned Gold Level by also submitting their error-free recharter at the November Roundtable ahead…
Read MoreDecember Roundtable – WHAT TO EXPECT – Dec 6, 2018 – 7:00PM – LOCATION CHANGE TO RIDGEDALE PUBLIC LIBRARY
(previous roundtables) What to expect at this month’s Roundtable Meeting The monthly District Roundtable meeting provides an information and training forum for adults involved as leaders in the Scouting program. Parents and children are welcome to attend. These meetings allow attendees from all parts of the Scouting program to: ◾ Discuss topics of interest, both…
Read More2020 Philmont Lottery Opens October 30, 2018
Registration for summer crews begins October 30, 2018. In December, the Lottery determines trek date assignments (learn more about the Philmont Lottery system). Register soon to receive your best desired trek date. If you have any questions, please contact me. Thank you. Julie Terpstra Camping Co-Chairman [email protected]
Read MoreThese 8 often-overlooked words in every merit badge pamphlet mean a lot
When Scouts earn merit badges, they get more than a small patch for their merit badge sash. They get hands-on experience in future career paths, college majors and hobbies. They become better-rounded individuals who, like a skilled Jeopardy! player, seem to know something about everything. That thought came to mind when I flipped open a merit…
Read MoreDen Leader Guides, Cub Scout Leader Book available in print and digital formats
Cub Scout leaders, you can now grab the latest edition of the Cub Scout Leader Book and rank-specific Den Leader Guides in print or digital formats. Get a copy at your local Scout Shop, at scoutshop.org or on the Amazon Kindle store. If you choose the digital download from Amazon, your copy will be accessible on any…
Read MoreAnnual Recharter Packets Available at October 4th Roundtable
(what to expect at October Roundtable) Annual Recharter Timeline September Your unit should deliver any new youth and adult applications to the Scout office as you normally would for any recruiting that is done in September It is recommended that units have new members pay the $45 (annual registration of $33 and Boys’ Life fees of $16)…
Read More2018 Submit Your Unit’s Family FOS Dates
Unit Committee Chairman, Unit Friends of Scouting Chairman, or Unit FOS Contact: December 15th is the deadline to have your Family Friends of Scouting dates submitted for the 2018-2019 campaign. Each unit must have two dates (one primary and one follow-up) submitted prior to the 15th in order to be considered for incentives. It is…
Read MoreSeptember Roundtable – WHAT TO EXPECT – September 6, 2018 – 7:00PM
(previous roundtables) What to expect at this month’s Roundtable Meeting The monthly District Roundtable meeting provides an information and training forum for adults involved as leaders in the Scouting program. Parents and children are welcome to attend. These meetings allow attendees from all parts of the Scouting program to: ◾ Discuss topics of interest, both…
Read MoreArrow of Light Ceremony Changes Beginning Jan 1, 2019
The National Order of the Arrow Committee after months of collaborative work with ceremonialists and lodge leadership representatives announces the following policy change. This policy change will apply to ALL Order of the Arrow lodges and chapters. We know that lodges and chapters are frequently asked to perform Arrow of Light and crossover ceremonies for Cub Scout…
Read MoreWOOD BADGE TRAINING IN HIGH DEMAND
SIGN UP EARLY Wood Badge is a six-day training that provides leaders the opportunity to learn about Scouting, use the patrol method, develop an individual vision and gain tools that apply to all areas of life. As a participant in the course, you experience Scouting from a youth perspective and gain a sense of the…
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