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Congratulations to the many units that have qualified for Free Rank Advancement emblems from the Scout Shop! This is a direct program benefit from funds raised through the Friends of Scouting fundraising campaign. Funds raised also support camp properties, financial assistance for families in need, recognition items, training opportunities, service centers, a library of youth development resources, audio/visual equipment, marketing materials, and much more!
These units will receive all the emblems like Bobcat, Tiger, Wolf, Bear, Webelos Scout, Tenderfoot, First Class, Second Class, Star, and Life FOR FREE because their friends and families supported Scouting generously this year and met a goal set for their unit.
The following units have met their goal and earned this incentive:
Packs: 186, 608, 615, 736, 749, 797, 921, 939
Troops: 615, 686, 702, 749, 921, 939
Crews: 749, 829, 921
Other packs, troops, and crews are VERY close. You could help them have these badges for free AND become a Friend of Scouting at the same time. Look at the list below and see if there's a unit you could support with a gift. Once enough donations are raised for them to meet their goal, they will be notified that they have qualified! Spread the word!
Click here to make a tax deductible gift and help that unit reach it's goal! You will be asked for the unit type (pack, troop, or crew) and number on the donation form. It's that easy. Thanks in advance for your support!
| Pack 71, McNair Elementary School PTA |
$710 |
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| Pack 152, Northview Elementary School PTA |
$148 |
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| Pack 233, Twillman Elementary School PTA |
$360 |
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| Pack 235, Christ Our Redeemer AME Church |
$227 |
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| Pack 271, Bellefontaine United Methodist Church |
$440 |
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| Pack 551, Grace Chapel Lutheran Church |
$465 |
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| Pack 613, Sacred Heart Catholic Church |
$249 |
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| Pack 702, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Florissant |
$155 |
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| Pack 705, Lusher Elementary School PTA |
$599 |
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| Pack 711, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Hazelwood |
$111 |
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| Pack 716, Shalom Church/City of Peace |
$178 |
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| Pack 739, Russell Elementary School PTA |
$246 |
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| Pack 829, St. Sabina Catholic Church |
$351 |
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| Pack 844, Chapel of the Cross Lutheran Church |
$385 |
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| Pack 882, Wedgwood Elementary School PTA |
$1,036 |
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| Pack 884, Cold Water Elementary School PTA |
$183 |
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| Pack 940, St. Angela Merici Catholic Church |
$299 |
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| Pack 942, St. Andrew United Methodist Church |
$837 |
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| Pack 945, Walker Elementary School PTA |
$453 |
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| Pack 950, Jana Elementary School PTA |
$817 |
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| Troop 71, McNair Elementary School PTA |
$73 |
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| Troop 186, Lutheran Church of the Atonement |
$266 |
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| Troop 229, Dad's Club of Riverview |
$200 |
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| Troop 235, Christ Our Redeemer AME Church |
$266 |
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| Troop 271, Bellefontaine United Methodist Church |
$254 |
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| Troop 374, Friends of Troop 374 |
$19 |
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| Troop 383, St. Peter Evangelical United Church of Christ |
$265 |
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| Troop 551, Grace Chapel Lutheran Church |
$549 |
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| Troop 600, Florissant Presbyterian Church |
$111 |
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| Troop 608, First Presbyterian Church of Ferguson |
$311 |
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| Troop 613, Sacred Heart Catholic Church |
$422 |
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| Troop 705, Lusher Elementary School PTA |
$367 |
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| Troop 711, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Hazelwood |
$74 |
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| Troop 713, St. Rose Philippine Duchesne Church |
$446 |
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| Troop 739, Russell Elementary School PTA |
$862 |
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| Troop 748, Fatima Council Knights of Columbus |
$163 |
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| Troop 829, St. Sabina Catholic Church |
$92 |
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| Troop 844, Chapel of the Cross Lutheran Church |
$71 |
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| Troop 884, Cold Water Elementary School PTA |
$574 |
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| Troop 940, St. Angela Merici Catholic Church |
$463 |
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| Troop 942, St. Andrew United Methodist Church |
$118 |
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| Troop 950, Jana Elementary School PTA |
$1,419 |
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| Crew 99, St. Martin de Porres Catholic Church |
$111 |
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| Crew 608, First Presbyterian Church of Ferguson |
$111 |
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| Crew 613, Sacred Heart Catholic Church |
$155 |
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| Crew 615, Lutheran High School North |
$289 |
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| Crew 748, Fatima Council Knights of Columbus |
$155 |
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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 all those meetings because it is our annual Program Preview. This meeting is where we unveil the programs for the coming year (August 2012- September 2013). You will receive information and training 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 ventures as well as unit functions. All will be presented in a fun, game-show-themed format to keep you entertained! Prizes may be available! It is VERY important that each troop attend the 2012-2013 Program Preview in June!
When: Thursday, June 7
Where: Multi-Purpose Room at St. Louis Community College-Florissant Valley, 3400 Pershall Rd., Ferguson, MO 63135
Who: Leaders and Parents from ALL Units
For more information, contact Cub Scout Roundtable Chairman Dave Kedge, Boy Scout Roundtable Chairman Steve Miller, or Venturing Advisor Mike Kost.
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What: Spring Camporee "The Awesome Race of Scouting!"
When: April 20 – 22, 2012
Where: Sunset Park, Florissant, MO
Who: Cub Scouts (Wolves, Bears, 3rd graders new to a Webelos Den) for Saturday only or 4th/5th grade Webelos Scouts and Boy Scouts for the weekend
Cost: $5/person for Cub Scouts (day only), $9/person (adult or youth) for campers*
*Campers can save $1.50 (i.e. pay ONLY $7.50/person) if registering by April 19.
Hey North Star Scouts! Get ready and be prepared for the most awesome race you’ll ever experience inside a camporee!
I would like to formally welcome you to North Star’s awesome Spring Camporee 2012! This Camporee, we’re doing something new. As this is the Awesome Race of Scouting, you will be finding your way around to the stations using compass coordinates. Your team must race against other teams to find and complete each station on your course. At each station you must work through the required tasks to get your clue to move you to the next station. Your goal is to race as fast as you can through the stations to win the race.
Our awesome race is Scout skill themed, so come prepared to work with all your knowledge of scouting skills. To do that, you will need to brush up on your skills in the weeks beforehand. Also, bring your Scout handbook and any other materials which will help you get through the various tasks. One of the most important things is to bring a compass so you can navigate the race!
Above all, even though this is a race, be respectful to your fellow racers and especially be safe! We will be camping right here in north county at Sunset Park, so be aware that we have to keep it extra clean because a scout leaves it cleaner than he found it. So make sure you’re respecting others and the park around you.
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|  HELP YOUR SCOUTS EARN THEIR WAY TO CAMP!
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.
Units participating in this program earn 50% commission ($2.50) for each $5 Camp Card they sell!
The sale begins in March and ends May 31* - giving units nearly three months to sell and close out their accounts!
*Camper Savings Day is May 1.
The program is RISK FREE! Units can simply return any unsold cards by May 31.
What's on the card? Supermarkets, retailers, and family attractions are being lined up now to offer products, services, and discounts! 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 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.
While the card is called a "Camp Card" and Scouts are encouraged to raise funds to pay their way to attend an outdoor experience, the funds are theirs and the unit's to spend on other activities as well!
Make sure all of your Scouts have the opportunity to earn their own way in Scouting!
Please return the following sign-up form as soon as possible to ensure delivery of your Camp Cards in time!
 2012 Camp Card Fundraiser Sign-up Form.pdf
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What: North Star District's Pinewood Derby
When: Saturday, March 3, 2012
Where: NASCAR Speed Park
St. Louis Mills Mall
5555 St. Louis Mills Blvd.
Hazelwood, Missouri 63042
Times: Check-In Begins at 8:30AM
Division placement races begin as soon as we get enough cars to start. Once
all cars are placed in their
appropriate division we will take a 30 minute break
for lunch and then begin
division racing after lunch.
Fees: There are two
fee options for each Scout.
(1) $3.00 per car entered for the DERBY ONLY
Derby Cost Includes:
1.
A patch for every racer!
2.
A certificate for every racer!
3.
A minimum of four races for every
racer!
(2) $15.00 per Cub Scout for the DERBY and an all-day WRISTBAND for rides at NASCAR Speed Park; this is originally a $29.99 fee
Wristband Cost Includes:
All
of the above plus a wristband that will get you admission
to all of the rides at NASCAR
Speed Park for the entire day. *Video
Games require tokens
and can be purchased separately.
Additional wristbands can
be purchased at $20.00 per wristband for
each additional family member of the Cub Scout at the registration table the day of the race. This wristband is good for all day as well. This is originally a
$30.00 fee).
The pinewood derby staff has decided to extend the registration deadline. Please register as soon as possible.
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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 January through July to get ready!
What's available: Dad & Lad, Mom & Me, Webelos Mini-Camp, Webelos (weeklong) Camp, Grizzly Adventure Camp, and Cub Scout Adventure Camp
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Mom & Me |
Webelos Mini-Camp |
Webelos Camp |
Cub Scout Adventure Camp |
Grizzly Adventure Camp |
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| Graduated Kindergarteners |
X* |
X* |
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X (with 1:1 adult supervision) |
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X |
X |
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X |
X |
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| Graduated 2nd graders |
X |
X |
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X |
X |
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| Graduated 3rd graders |
X* |
X* |
X |
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X |
X |
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| Graduated 4th graders |
X* |
X* |
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X |
X |
X |
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Boy Scout Summer Camp With A Troop! Click Here For More Information. Not In A Troop? Click Here To Find A Troop. |
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*Dad & Lad and Mom & Me are open to "new" Webelos Scouts (graduated third and fourth graders that are considered moved up to fourth and fifth grade after June 1) after Feb. 1 after the graduated first and second grade boys are given priority.
Dad & Lad -- An overnight campout for fathers (only) and sons. Two nights, one day, two meals, $32, 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 nights, one day, two meals, $32, 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, $120 ($110 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, $230 ($220 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 Adventure Camp, but at Camp Grizzly Cub World (part of Beaumont Scout Reservation in St. Louis). There are two sessions: June 9-13 or June 16-20. This council activity is a great addition or alternative to our district's Cub Scout Adventure Camp (see below). Click HERE for more info and registration forms.
And now..... the big enchilada.... Cub Scout Adventure Camp!
There are three Cub Scout Adventure sessions 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! Stay tuned to this page for specific activities and themes listed for each of the camps; but for now here are the details to put on your calendar! Click HERE to download registration forms, medical forms, etc. if needed.
When: June 4-8; 8:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. daily
Where: St. Ferdinand Park (1 St. Ferdinand Park Dr., Florissant, 63031)
Theme: Jungle Roar
Cost: $60 (save $10 if paid by May 1)
Adventure Camp Director: Brenda Clay, 314-761-6389
Adventure Camp Program Director: Roxie Tiek, 314-583-1854
When: July 9-13; 8:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. daily
Where: Knights of Columbus Park (50 Rue St. Francois, Florissant, 63031)
Theme: Jungle Roar
Cost: $60 (save $10 if paid by May 1)
Adventure Camp Director: Jane Lindstrom, 361-3600
Adventure Camp Program Director: Mark Heitz
When: July 23-26; 5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. daily
Where: St. Louis Community College-Florissant Valley Campus (3400 Pershall Rd., Pershall Rd., Ferguson, 63135)
Theme: STEM (Science, Techology, Engineering, and Mathematics)
Cost: $60 (save $10 if paid by May 1)
Adventure Camp Director: Laurie Wild-Schulze, 314-383-1285
Adventure Camp Program Director: Theresa Hacker, 314-458-4898
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Arrownmen,
February Chapter Meeting/Banquet
We will continue the fun in our
chapter with our annual February Banquet coming up on the 12th of February from
1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at St. Sabina Catholic Church (1365 Harkee Dr., Florissant, MO 63031). We are planning on having some
exceptional entertainment. We will also be having another game show theme! This
year: Minute to Win It, where every single person in the audience will get to
participate, have fun, and get the chance to win it all! We hope to see you
there!
Return the fillable PDF form below with your payment to one of the council service centers and we will see you
February 12, 2012.
Yours in Scouting,
Austin S.
Chapter Chief
For more information, contact Chapter Adviser Mike Yarbrough at (314) 868-1003.
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|  The Greater St. Louis Area Council, Boy Scouts of America serves over 2,300 youths in north St. Louis county - from boys starting out in the 1st grade Tiger Cub program to young men and women 20 years of age in the Venturing program. Curricula include fun, family-focused activities for younger Scouts, character development and life-lessons for Boy Scouts, high adventure and career education for Venturers, and a new emphasis on science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. 
These programs are made possible through partnerships and support of hundreds of faith-based institutions, community organizations, businesses, service clubs, and individuals with a sincere concern for the welfare of our youths.
These Friends of Scouting provide the funds necessary for our council, a full 23% of the council's income.
In North Star District, our Friends of Scouting campaign has two divisions: (1) community/corporate and (2) family. The cost of services provided to each Scout in our council this year is $148. Even though we serve over 2,300 Scouts, our goal this year is well below the amount invested in our district. Our goal is to raise $77,500 in support of Scouting. We are confident we will be successful for another year!
R ick Hoyt, Vice President at Covidien, is serving as our Friends of Scouting Chairman and will provide guidance to our campaign this year, with specific focus on the community/corporate teams.
Steve Rechtien is serving as our Family Friends of Scouting Chairman and will provide leaderhip to numerous volunteer Trailblazers and Crew Chiefs giving presentations to the families of Scouts who see the direct benefit the Scouting program provides to their sons and relatives. If you are a unit leader, your help is needed to schedule a presentation at your next pack, troop, or crew meeting. Please contact Steve Rechtien or Sr. District Executive Mark Hays to coordinate this opportunity for parents to support their child's programs. These presentations are held from December-early April.
You can contribute to Scouting online by clicking HERE. If you are registered with a unit, that unit can earn incentives like free advancement awards from the Scout Shop or free registration fees for leaders to training events when you support Scouting. Your gift will automatically count toward those incentives; you don't need to do anything more!
Kick-off Meeting
January 18 |
First Report Meeting
February 22 |
Second Report Meeting
March 22 |
Victory Report
April 25 |
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| $13,900 raised so far / 18% of goal! |
$28,675 raised so far / 37% of goal! |
$36,178 raised so far / 47% of goal |
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Schools may be out, team sports may be over, and the pools may be closed; but Scouting is fun for youths and famlies year-round and one of our most exciting events is in the WINTER! This January, Boy Scout troops look forward to a traditional Klondike Derby with activity areas including (among others): Wilderness Survival, First Aid, Fire Building, Signaling, Shelter Building, Wildlife Identification, Water Purification, and of course a Klondike Derby Sled Race! Scouts will earn requirements toward the Wilderness Survival merit badge. Even if they have earned the merit badge already, they are certain to have a great time!
Who: Boy Scouts
Where: Hudson Park, 1271 Hudson Rd., Ferguson
When; Saturday, Jan. 28
Cost: $7/person by Jan. 5 or $9/person after Jan. 5
Download the registration form and manual below:
2012 Klondike Derby Manual.pdf
Contact Adult Campmaster Chuck Hayner at 314-691-7450 or Adult Asst. Campmaster Eric Link at 636-233-7243 for additional information.
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