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Come to our 2013-2014 Program Preview!
Every month we hold a training and networking meeting for parents and youth/adult leaders called Roundtable. The month of June is the most important of
those meetings because it is our annual Program Preview.
This meeting is where we unveil the programs for the coming year (August 2013 -
September 2014). You will receive information on activities, camping
opportunities, training sessions, recruitment efforts, service projects,
awards, and MUCH MORE! You will receive a calendar of events and a
program guide to help you develop a year of exciting and robust programs for
your unit that include district and council events as well as unit
functions. All will be presented in a fun way centered on the reality TV
show “Are You Tougher Than A Boy Scout” (Mondays at 7pm on Nat Geo). Attendance prizes will be available!
It is VERY important that each pack, troop, and
crew attend and pick up your 2013-2014 Program
Preview materials. We hope to see you there!
When: Thursday, June 6; 7:00 p.m.
Where: First Christian Church of Florissant (2890 Patterson
Rd., Florissant, MO 63031) – Open Area & Pavilion Behind
Church.
Who: Leaders and Parents from ALL Units
Topics Will Include
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Popcorn Fundraiser
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Camporees
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Training Dates
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Order of the Arrow Meetings
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Youth Recruitment Plan
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Scouting for Food
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Cub Scouting Day One
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Unit and Leader Awards
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Summer Camps
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AND MUCH MORE!
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A FAST, EASY, HIGH-PROFIT FUNDRAISER
Announcing... The Camp Card!
The Camp Card is designed to help Scouts earn their way to summer resident camp, high-adventure camp, family camp, and Cub day/evening camps. Of course, the funds can be used for other purposes too.
Units participating in this program earn 50% commission. Cards sell for $5. You keep $2.50 and return $2.50 to our council. Return any unsold card to us at the end of the sale, at no loss.
NO upfront costs! -- Just tell us how many cards you want to order.
No risk with unsold cards! -- Return any you didn't sell at the end.
The sale begins is underway NOW and ends April 30.
What's on the card? St. Louis Cardinals, Six Flags, Plaza Tire, Rhodes 101, Casey's General Store, Little Ceasar's and more! Snap-off cards are good for one-time use, while the card itself will contain several offers for continuous savings - all for only $5!
All units should participate. Like the annual Popcorn Fundraiser, this is a council-approved fundraiser, meaning Scouts are encouraged to wear their uniforms and promote Scouting to the community while raising funds to support their programs.
Make sure all of your Scouts have the opportunity to earn their own way in Scouting!
Sign up online HERE as soon as possible to ensure delivery of your Camp Cards in time to sell! |
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We have
organized a fun-filled weekend of teamwork and fun activities for Boy Scouts and Webelos Scouts. You will be
competing against your fellow units to earn points for your overall Troop and
Pack Camporee Award. Your troop and pack
will have the opportunity to earn bonus points throughout the weekend with your
unit's participation in the “Rush into Battle Relay Race,” gateways, and
participation in the campfire skits.
Feature activities of the weekend include: Dragon Slaying, Joust a Plaisance, Rescue Knight, Juggling, Chess/Checkers, Nine Pins, Battleaxe Toss, Quest for Provision, Crossing the Moat, Caber and Hammer Throw, Patrol Pennatns, Knights Training, Tossing the Sheaf, and Tug-o-War. (see manual for descriptions)
Date: April 26-28
Who: Boy Scouts and Webelos Scouts
Where: Camp Vandeventer, Waterloo, IL
Cost: $8 per person (youth or adult) by 4/19; $10 per person after 4/19
Register online HERE.
You can also register by mail or at the office using the form found in the manual.
 2013 Spring Camporee Manual.pdf
For more info, contact Adult Advisors Richard Tiek (Boy Scout program) at 314-583-1874 or Denis Simon (Webelos Scout program) at 314-565-1950.
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 The highlight of a Cub Scout's year in Scouting is camp! Statistics show that boys who attend summer camp are FAR more likely to stay in Scouting longer and studies show many benefits of attending camp like trying new things and making new friends. As you know, Scouting is built around age-specific programs. As such, we have very different camp experiences planned this summer for each age group of Cub Scouting, from Tiger Cubs through Webelos Scouts. Here's the breakdown so you have from plenty of time to get ready!
What's available: Dad & Lad, Mom & Me, Webelos Mini-Camp, Webelos (weeklong) Camp,Grizzly Adventure Camp, and Cub Scout Day Camp
*Dad & Lad and Mom & Me are open to new Tiger Cubs (graduated kindergarteners) and new Webelos Scouts (graduated third and fourth graders) after Feb. 1. New Wolves and Bears (graduated first and second graders) are given priority.
What Are The Differences?
Dad & Lad -- An overnight campout for fathers (only) and sons. Two days, one night, two meals, $35, held at most of our council camps. Click HERE for more info and registration forms. Mom & Me - An overnight campout for mothers (only) and sons. Two days, one night, two meals, $35, held at most of our council camps. Click HERE for more info and registration forms. Webelos Mini-Camp -- Webelos live in tents with their dens, hike trails, swim twice daily, have fun at campfires, work on activity badges, learn outdoor skills, and much more. Three days, two nights, six meals, held at most of our council camps, $130 ($120 if paid by May 1). Click HERE for more info and registration forms. Webelos (weeklong) Camp -- A very similar program to the mini-camp above, this camp is simply extended to give older boys an enhanced experience. Six days, five nights, fifteen meals, held at most of our council camps, $240 ($230 if paid by May 1). Click HERE for more info and registration forms. Grizzly Adventure Camp -- A daily activity for Cub Scouts with no overnight camping, similar to our district's Cub Scout Day Camp, but at Camp Grizzly Cub World (part of Beaumont Scout Reservation in St. Louis). There are two sessions: July 8-12 or July 15-19. This council activity is a great addition or alternative to our district's Cub Scout Day Camp (see below). Cost is $90 ($80 if paid by May 1). Click HERE for more info and registration forms.
And now..... the big enchilada.... Cub Scout Day Camp
There are three Cub Scout Day Camps that we are proud to offer in North Star District; and we want to make sure you attend one or ALL of them! That's right you can attend more than one! Click HERE to download registration forms, medical forms, etc. if needed. You can also register online from this site if you want! Financial assistance ("Camperships") is available for families in need. Assistance is given on a first-come, first-served basis to those who qualify. Complete the  Campership Request Form to apply.
When: June 3-7; 8:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. daily
Where: St. Ferdinand Park (1 St. Ferdinand Park Dr., Florissant, 63031)
Theme: Galactic Trek: Exploration 2013
Cost: $65/Scout (Only $55 if paid by May 1; $10 walk-in fee if paid at the door)
Day Camp Director: Sue Lindstrom, 314-395-3638
Day Camp Program Director: Roxie Tiek, 314-583-1854
Register online or download registration forms HERE.
When: July 8-12; 8:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. daily
Where: Knights of Columbus Park (50 Rue St. Francois, Florissant, 63031)
Theme: Galactic Trek: Exploration 2013
Cost: $65/Scout (Only $55 if paid by May 1; $10 walk-in fee if paid at the door)
Day Camp Director: Jane Lindstrom, 361-0600
Day Camp Program Director: Lois Westbrook, 314-921-7305
Register online or download registration forms HERE.
When: July 23-26; 5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. daily
Where: St. Louis Community College-Florissant Valley Campus (3400 Pershall Rd., Ferguson, 63135)
Theme: STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics)
Cost: $65/Scout (Only $55 if paid by May 1; $10 walk-in fee if paid at the door)
Day Camp Director: Erika Bailey
Day Camp Program Director: Theresa Hacker, 314-458-4898
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The "Journey to Excellence" award program helps Cub Scout packs, Boy Scout troops, and Venturing crews plan a year of quality activities and track areas that are shown to be important for a successful Scouting program. Throughout the year, units do their best to achieve "bronze," "silver," or "gold" levels in each of those areas. The following units have earned the "Journey to Excellence" award in 2012. (If your unit did not submit an application, get more info here and submit the form to Mark Hays ASAP for consideration.)
Gold Level Recognition
Pack 186, Lutheran Church of the Atonement
Pack 613, Sacred Heart Catholic Church
Pack 739, Russell Elementary School PTO
Pack 797, St. Rose Philippine Duchesne Catholic Church
Pack 829, St. Sabina Catholic Church
Pack 882, Wedgwood Elementary School PTO
Pack 951, McCurdy Elementary School PTO
Troop 186, Lutheran Church of the Atonement
Troop 229, Dad's Club of Riverview
Troop 271, Bellefontaine United Methodist Church
Troop 551, Grace Lutheran Chapel
Troop 608, First Presbyterian Church of Ferguson
Troop 739, Russell Elementary School PTO
Troop 829, St. Sabina Catholic Church
Troop 884, Cold Water Elementary School PTO
Troop 921, Barrington Elementary School PTO
Troop 939, St. Ferdinand Catholic Church
Troop 940, St. Angela Merici Catholic Church
Troop 942, St. Andrew United Methodist Church
Crew 749, Vietnam Veterans Post 794
Crew 829, St. Sabina Catholic Church
Silver Level Recognition
Pack 271, Bellefontaine United Methodist Church
Troop 613, Sacred Heart Catholic Church
Pack 939, St. Ferdinand Catholic Church
Troop 705, Lusher Elementary School PTO
Troop 713, St. Rose Philippine Duchesne Catholic Church
Troop 748, Fatima Council Knights of Columbus
Troop 749, Vietnam Veterans Post 794
Troop 950, Jana Elementary School PTO
Crew 615, St. Norbert Catholic Church
Crew 748, Fatima Council Knights of Columbus
Crew 921, Barrington Elementary School PTO
Bronze Level Recognition
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What: North Star District's Pinewood Derby
When: Saturday, March 16, 2013
Where:
St. Louis Outlet Mall -- General Lobby between entrances 1 & 2 (in front of Cabela's)
5555 St. Louis Mills Blvd.
Hazelwood, Missouri 63042
Times: Check-In Begins at 10:00 AM and the race will last until appx. 1:30 p.m. Races begin as soon as we get enough cars to start.
Fees: $6.00 per Cub Scout. All Scouts receive a patch and certificate! Top winners receive trophies or ribbons.
Who: Any Cub Scout can race, regardless of how you finished at your pack's race
All Scouts must pre-register for the event this year. This is the SAME as last year. Packs are encouraged to pre-register as a unit and check in on race day as a unit. However, Scouts can register and arrive on their own if necessary. Deadline to register is Wednesday, March 13.
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Throughout the day Boy Scouts, as well as Venturers, and Cub Scouts will be able to work on different requirements of STEM related awards like:
• Robotics merit badge for Boy Scouts
• Engineering & Scientist Activity Pins for Webelos Scouts
• Belt Loops for Cub Scouts
• Launch! Nova Award for Venturers
At this activity, Scouts will have the opportunity to, not only, meet engineers from several different fields, they will also get to watch a robotics competition take place between multiple teams!
Date: Saturday, Feb. 16
Location: Grace Lutheran Chapel, 10015 Lance Dr, Bellefontaine Neighbors, 63137
Who: Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts, and Venturers
Cost: $7 per person, $9 after Feb. 7
REGARDING LUNCH:
The
participants should either bring a lunch or money to buy a lunch prepared by
the quartermasters. Options will be: (1) hamburger, chips & nutty buddy bar dessert for $2.00 or (2) 2 hot dogs,
chips & dessert for $2.00. Drinks will be provided for those bringing
and buying a lunch.
There is a registration form in the manual that you can submit by mail or to a council service center.
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 Youth Protection Begins With YOU
The Boy Scouts of America takes great pride in
the quality of our adult leadership. Being a BSA leader is a privilege, not a
right. The quality of the program and the safety of our youth members call for
high-caliber adult leaders. We work closely with our chartered organizations to
help them recruit the best possible leaders for their units.
The BSA’s rigorous volunteer application and screening process
works toward the goal of having all our adult volunteers represent the values
and character outlined in the Scout Oath and Scout Law. It includes local
selection and screening, national criminal background checks, and verification
that the applicant is not listed in the Ineligible Volunteer Files maintained
by the National Council. Unfortunately, there is no current screening technique
that can identify and screen out everyone who is unfit for Scout leadership,
but the quality of our volunteer base is significantly enhanced by learning as
much as possible about an applicant for a leadership position.
Mandatory Youth Protection Training for Adult
Volunteers
Youth protection is of paramount importance to the Boy Scouts of
America. Recognizing that this commitment requires sustained vigilance, the BSA
has continued to develop and enhance its efforts to protect youth. BSA has
taken the following steps:
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Youth Protection
training is required for all BSA registered volunteers, regardless of their
position.
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New leaders are
required to take Youth Protection training.
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Youth Protection training must be taken every two years.
If a volunteer’s Youth Protection training record is not current at the time of
recharter (January 31, 2013), the volunteer will not be reregistered on January 31, 2013.
Urgent Action Required From You -- HELP ENSURE EVERYONE IS TRAINED
1.
If our records are
inaccurate and you have proof of training, forward your certificate or training
record to us at the contact information listed below.
2.
You can complete Youth
Protection training online at www.MyScouting.org. Create a profile for yourself and enter your
membership ID number. This number is shown on your membership card or you can
acquire it by contacting our office at 314-361-0600 or Mark Hays.
3.
You can take Youth
Protection training at January Roundtable (a monthly training/meeting for
parents and Scout leaders) on January 3, 2013 at First Christian Church of Florissant,
2890 Patterson Rd., Florissant, MO
63031. General announcements
start at 7:00 p.m. and then Youth Protection Training start at 7:30 p.m.
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To host a group
training (e.g. for pack, troop, or crew leadership) contact Mark Hays. A trainer may be able to
come to you.
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The December month brings with it a bit of tedious paperwork for Cub Scout packs, Boy Scout troops, and Venturing crews as they renew their annual charters for the upcoming year. This process is due, in completion, to any service center by January 15, 2013. An additional, very important component is the Journey to Excellence unit recognition program. Journey to Excellence (JTE) is an ongoing strategic plan that a unit should implement that helps them track quality and performance of their Scouts, leaders, unit committee, financial soundness, and more. Staying on track and trying to reach the goals ensures the best chance a unit will be successful.
Unit Scorecards
These scorecards can be used the way they are or you can use the help of an Excel spreadsheet that has been designed for you to plug in the data and have it output the results for you! A sample and tutorial is below. The spreadsheets can be HERE.
When you turn in your charter paperwork prior to January 15, 2013, you also need to submit a JTE Scorecard, qualifying your unit to possibly earn Bronze, Silver, or Gold recognition within the Boy Scouts of America!
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The Training category in MyScouting has been enhanced with two reports that provide listings of the training courses completed by unit volunteers. Unit Key 3 adults (CR, CC, and Unit Leader) will have access to Unit Training Detail. Council and district volunteers in selected positions will have access to Unit Training Tracking that provides the selection of units by district.
For a unit Chartered Organization Representative, Committee Chairman and Unit Leader:
Unit Training Detail has been added to www.myscouting.org.
The Unit Training Detail report is provided to unit adults holding the Unit Leader, Committee Chairman, and Chartered Organization Representative positions in their units. Unit Training Detail will provide each unit with a listing of adults and display all BSA training courses shown as completed on the person records. Key unit adults who are affiliated with several units will select each unit individually for viewing. For example, a chartered organization representative for a pack, troop, team, and crew will view units based on this role in those units. The adult training information may be exported for the use of the unit to provide an inventory of training courses completed by adult leaders.
If you go to www.myscouting.org and log in, on the next page, in the left column under "Training" is "Unit Training Detail".
Click it. A new page opens with the detailed training of all courses recorded in the council database (ScoutNET) for the unit you are registered with.
Note: For online training to show up in this report, members must have their membership ID in their profile at www.myscouting.org
For select district members:
Unit training tracking has been added to myscouting.org.
The Unit Training Tracking report is provided to council and district volunteers. Unit Training Tracking will provide the units in each district and will list adults with BSA training courses completed on the person records. The data display is controlled by the District pick list and when a District selection is made the result will display the Unit pick list allowing the selection of each unit individually for viewing. Once a unit is selected, the action of refresh report must be taken to display the unit. The adult training information may be exported for the use of the council and district to provide an inventory of training courses completed by adult leaders.
If you go to www.myscouting.org and log in, on the next page, in the left column under "Training" is "Unit Training Tracking".
Click it. A new page opens. Select a district (It will redisplay with a list of units (may take a minute). Select a unit and press "View Report". You'll get a list of everyone registered in the unit who has training recorded. This can be exported as a PDF file or as a Comma-Separated (CSV) format. The latter will open in Excel and can then be saved as an Excel file if desired. So you can get the list for every unit in your district, just one at a time. The list contains the individual BSA ID's, so this can be linked to other Excel files that have other information if desired.
This does not give access to merit badge counselors and district or council people who are not registered with a unit, but it's a great tool.
Note: For online training to show up in this report, members must have their membership ID in their profile at www.myscouting.org
The report will give you a list of what training is in ScoutNET for each person, not a "Yes" or "No" for trained status. It is an interim report, and the first like this that report has been available to volunteers and/or professionals. A "trained" report is coming in MyScouting tools - the first will be for Youth Protection and others will follow.
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