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Blue Ridge Council - Boy Scouts of America - Greenville, South Carolina
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Learning for Life
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| Learning for Life District Serves Greenville County |
| Learning for Life District serves Learning for Life groups as well as Explorer Posts in Greenville County. |
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Council LFL President: |
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Martha White |
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District Chairman: |
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Carroll Luck |
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Unit Commissioner: |
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Anthony Brown |
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243-5557 |
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Sr. Executive: |
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Tia Pendleton |
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233-8363 Ext. 204 |
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www.learningforlife.org |
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| July |
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5 - Office Closed (Happy 4th of July)
31 - Shining Light Across America (Five Point Church, Easley, SC) |
| August |
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20 Popcorn Sale Begins
26 Popcorn and Program Kickoff |
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Learning for Life Updates
It is the mission of Learning for Life to enable young people to become responsible individuals by teaching positive character traits, career development, leadership, and life skills so they can make moral choices and achieve their full potential.
Friends of Scouting
Friends of Scouting is an opportunity for you to financially support the youth in our community so that they can become a part of our Traditional and Non-traditional programs. If you are interested in supporting our Learning for Life and Exploring programs, please call Tia at 233-8363.
Exploring News
Recruitment Time!
Are you between the ages of 14-20? Are you interested in participating in career programs that will help you decide on a future career? Do you have a passion for a profession and want to learn more about that profession? Then Exploring is for YOU! Call Tia Pendleton at 864-233-8363 to learn more about EXPLORING – the career program for you!!
Kickoff
Our program kickoff will be held at the
Council
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Center on Thursday, August 26 at
12:00 p.m. Please attend our Annual Kickoff to receive your program materials for the 2010-2011 year. You don’t want to miss out on all the new and exciting materials that are available!
Awards and Scholarships
Easy Money!!!! The time is near for all senior explorers to start applying for various awards and scholarships. Send your applications in early, deadlines will be fast approaching this spring! All awards and scholarship applications can be downloaded from www.learning-for-life.org. Any young adult is eligible for the Young American Award and all youth participating in the high school Learning for Life or Exploring program can apply for an array of awards.
For additional information about awards and scholarships, please contact Tia Pendleton at 233-8363.
Got Popcorn??
It is time for all of our units to sign up to sell popcorn. This is a great opportunity for the youth in the units to raise money to attend camps, Winterfest, as well as units to provide a better program for our youth! All units are asked to sale a minimum of $500 to help support our youth and all of our outreach programs. The Popcorn sale begins August 20!. Sell to your family members, neighbors, church friends, parents co-workers and of course all POPCORN LOVERS!! Your participation in this Council-wide effort is greatly needed! Be on the lookout for information in the mail. Let’s Sell! Sell! Sell!! |
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| Learning for Life offers seven programs designed to support schools and community based organizations in their efforts to prepare youth to successfully handle the complexities of contemporary society and to enhance their self-confidence, motivation, and self-esteem. The seven programs focus on character education and career education. Learning for Life programs help youth develop social and life skills, assist in character development, and help youth formulate positive personal values. It prepares youth to make ethical decisions that will help them achieve their full potential. Interested?? Would you like more information about this exciting opportunity for students? Please contact Tia Pendleton at 233-8363 x.204 and view our website www.learningforlife.org. |
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Friends of Scouting is an opportunity for you to help support the youth in our community so that they can become a part of our Character and Career Educational Programs. If you would like to find out how you can help support our programs, please give Tia a call at 233-8363 x.204.
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If there are any questions or you need additional information about Learning for Life or available programs please contact Tia Pendleton at the
Scout
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Center, 233-8363 x. 204 or via e-mail tpendleton@blueridgecouncil.org. Don’t forget to check out our website www.learning-for-life.org.
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Council 100th Anniversary Calendar
The Blue Ridge Council, Boy Scouts of America 100th Annviersary Calendar of Events.
National Events
A variety of activities will include participants from across the Nation: Blue Ridge Council will also participate in projects also happening across the nation. Get involved- Join us in these eight National Celebration Programs.
Unit Leaders' Tool Box
Important Council Updates and links promoting the celebration of 100 Years of Scouting to engage your Scouts, parents, friends and Scouting alumni in the 100th Anniversary Celebration.
Alumni Connection
Through the BSA Alumni Connection, you can find Scouting friends and mentors, add your story to the growing BSA 100th Anniversary online scrapbook, and find out how you can re-engage with Scouting programs.
Generations Connection
For many, Scouting is a tradition that is handed down generation to generation. Scouting provides the opportunity to strengthen ties between family members, create great family memories, and develop a shared family foundation of worthwhile virtues and values. The Generations Connection encourages Scouts to explore the positive impact of Scouting on families through a program centered around the enduring symbol of the tree.
100th Anniversary ...
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