Venturing Fun Rally
Venturing Fun Rally
date is set: Aug 6th, 7th, and 8th 2010 at Cow Creek.
It will be a luau theme with lots of activities on
Table Rock Lake. Info on cost and events to follow
shortly, so mark you calendar!
"Scout Day" at the Springfield Cardinals
"Take me out to the
ball game, take me out to the crowds..."
The Springfield Cardinals, the AA farm team of the St. Louis Cardinals, will help the Ozark Trails Council celebrate the 100th Anniversary of the Boy Scouts of America at the team's game on Sunday, Aug. 15, 2010. Scouts and Scouters in full uniforms will be able to participate in a pre-game parade on the field and each unit will be able to take a unit photo with the team's mascot, Louie. The council's seats in an outfield field box section are $7 each and each person buying a ticket in the council's section will receive a special commemorative item. We also will have a Scout Band playing before the game and will honor the council's first 10 Trail of Honor inductees. One of our own Scouters will throw out the honorary first pitch.
The game will be on Sunday, August 15th. The game will begin at 2:10 PM. Be at Hammons Field by 1:30pm
~Information and Ticket Order Form
~Please pick up tickets at the Boy Scout table at the front entrance.
~Bring your Troop/Pack flags to use in the parade.
~Contact Ryan at pathfinderboyscoutband@gmail.com to sign up for the Scout band!
The Springfield Cardinals, the AA farm team of the St. Louis Cardinals, will help the Ozark Trails Council celebrate the 100th Anniversary of the Boy Scouts of America at the team's game on Sunday, Aug. 15, 2010. Scouts and Scouters in full uniforms will be able to participate in a pre-game parade on the field and each unit will be able to take a unit photo with the team's mascot, Louie. The council's seats in an outfield field box section are $7 each and each person buying a ticket in the council's section will receive a special commemorative item. We also will have a Scout Band playing before the game and will honor the council's first 10 Trail of Honor inductees. One of our own Scouters will throw out the honorary first pitch.
The game will be on Sunday, August 15th. The game will begin at 2:10 PM. Be at Hammons Field by 1:30pm
~Information and Ticket Order Form
~Please pick up tickets at the Boy Scout table at the front entrance.
~Bring your Troop/Pack flags to use in the parade.
~Contact Ryan at pathfinderboyscoutband@gmail.com to sign up for the Scout band!
New Historic Merit Badges for 100th Anniversary
It is hard to believe
that just one hundred years ago, when a Scout earned
the Signaling merit badge, that Scout most likely
lived in a home with no telephone and probably no
electricity. It was a time when there were no power
tools, no Home Depots to shop, no TV, no radio, and
no cell phones. Scouts of that period were very
likely taught to be self-sufficient and were able to
build their own furniture, which was actually used.
Their neighborhoods were different, too. Everyone
knew one another. There were few gas stations, and
instead of mega grocery stores, there were only
locally run grocery stores, pharmacies, and general
stores.
One hundred years later, our world is quite different. Our council offers four vintage merit badges to help a Scout understand how these two worlds are different but, in many ways, the same. The 2010 Historical Merit Badge program offers Signaling (introduced in 1910), Carpentry (introduced in 1911), Pathfinding (introduced in 1911), and Tracking (Stalking; introduced in 1911). Scouts of 2010 may earn these badges during 2010 using the same requirements as in 1910 and 1911 (with explanation of terms used then translated to today). All the information on each badge may be found below.
Carpentry (click here)
Pathfinding (click here)
Signaling (click here)
Tracking (click here)
One hundred years later, our world is quite different. Our council offers four vintage merit badges to help a Scout understand how these two worlds are different but, in many ways, the same. The 2010 Historical Merit Badge program offers Signaling (introduced in 1910), Carpentry (introduced in 1911), Pathfinding (introduced in 1911), and Tracking (Stalking; introduced in 1911). Scouts of 2010 may earn these badges during 2010 using the same requirements as in 1910 and 1911 (with explanation of terms used then translated to today). All the information on each badge may be found below.
Carpentry (click here)
Pathfinding (click here)
Signaling (click here)
Tracking (click here)
Cub Scouts 2010
Volunteers and staff
members continue to work on all publications and
training modules affected by this important change in
how the Cub Scout program is delivered. Revised
support materials will be available in March 2010.
This change offers a significant opportunity to
strengthen the Cub Scout program membership and
enhance leader confidence and effectiveness.
~Information on the National Website
~Information on the National Website
2010 Eagle Scout Scholarship Applications Are Online
Applications for Eagle Scout scholarships for 2010 are now available online. Eagle Scouts who apply for a college scholarship must use the correct application, which is a mandatory requirement. Incorrect applications from prior years will not be accepted.
NEW ONLINE APPLICATION
In 2009, just over 4,500 applications were received for the 109 scholarships awarded. Of those applicants, 937 used the wrong form and thus were immediately rejected.
Unit Internet Advancement
Process ranks and
awards for Packs, Troops, Teams, Crews, Ships, and
Posts
Units can now submit advancement for unit youth members online. Use Internet Advancement for the following:
• Add ranks, merit badges, and awards
• Update information on existing advancements (excepting the Eagle Scout rank)
1. Click Here to begin
(You will need a MyScouting account to begin. If you do not have one, you may set one up.)
2. Select the unit advancement processor. This person must have Internet connectivity and Microsoft Internet Explorer.
3. Obtain a unit ID code from the council. The unit advancement processor attends an April roundtable, and can obtain the unit ID code there.
4. Gather information for advancement, including merit badge applications and advancement records with dates.
5. Click Internet Advancement on this page. Follow the instructions in Internet Advancement to process advancements and print an advancement report.
Units can now submit advancement for unit youth members online. Use Internet Advancement for the following:
• Add ranks, merit badges, and awards
• Update information on existing advancements (excepting the Eagle Scout rank)
1. Click Here to begin
(You will need a MyScouting account to begin. If you do not have one, you may set one up.)
2. Select the unit advancement processor. This person must have Internet connectivity and Microsoft Internet Explorer.
3. Obtain a unit ID code from the council. The unit advancement processor attends an April roundtable, and can obtain the unit ID code there.
4. Gather information for advancement, including merit badge applications and advancement records with dates.
5. Click Internet Advancement on this page. Follow the instructions in Internet Advancement to process advancements and print an advancement report.