Scouter January-February 2009

Dear Leaders,
 It's time to kick off the 1st Annual Scout Value Card Sale, which is the Council's new Spring Fundraiser. We have secured 40 exciting offers, which value over $160! See sample of companies making offer (to the left). The cards are designed to be a very easy sell, as this format has wide public acceptance among other organizations. The 36% commission you earn from this sale will provide your Scout unit with the necessary funds to maintain a quality program throughout the Spring and Summer. Additionally, a fantastic prize program will reward your Scouts' efforts and insure your success! Please make every effort to have your unit represented at your District's February Kickoff, as outlined in this leaders guide.How would you like to earn money for your unit's program while saving on purchases at over 40 local merchants throughout the Blue Ridge Council?  2009 marks the first year of the Scout Value Card.  This card will be available at your District Kickoffs in February for your Scouts to sell this spring.  The card will sell for $10 and units will get a commission of the proceeds.  What a great way for your units to earn funds for boys to attend summer camp, day camp, your unit's program, etc.  Click here to view the Leader's Guide & District Kickoff Dates and Prizes Sheet.

The Blue Ridge Council, Boy Scouts of America will be hosting their Annual Patron Dinner on Thursday, April 2, 2009 at the Carolina First Center.  Special Guest Speaker will be Dabo Swinney, Clemson University Head Football Coach.  Click here to print a Save the Date flyer for the Dinner.  Click here for sponsorship opportunities. 

EAGLE SCOUTS and SILVER BEAVERS TO BE RECOGNIZED AT COUNCIL BANQUET, FEBRUARY 12, 2009 

THE CAROLINA FIRST CENTER

 
SILVER BEAVER RECIPIENTS 2009
Eddie Robinson, Todd Shealy, Bonnie Malmquist ,James Blake, Wayne Watson, Perry Gravely, Chris Jensen, James Greene
                                                                                   
The Blue Ridge Council, Boy Scouts of America, Annual Recognition Banquet will be held on Thursday, February 12, 2009, 6:30 p.m. at the Carolina First  Center in Greenville. An outstanding program is planned that includes Silver Beaver Award presentations, the Annual Report, and presentation of the 2008 King Dixon Class of Eagle Scouts.  This is a special Scouting night in Upstate South Carolina, and we know that you and your spouse will want to attend. Tickets are  $35.00 each. 
 

For Ticket and Banquet Registration information, click here.

The popcorn has been delivered and your customers are happily eating their chocolaty caramel crunch in front of their fireplaces.  All of the units selling popcorn this year did EXTREMELY well and we can't wait to see the forward momentum we will have for next year.  Everyone has been very happy with how the sale progressed and was pleased with the performance of the Scouts sales results. Click here for full article.

The Character 2009 presentations will make a dramatic impact on our ability to continue the implementation of the capital improvements for Camp Old Indian.  Parents will have an opportunity to truly make a difference in the future of Scouting in the Upstate.  Click here to view our fully embroidered recognition items parents and leaders will receive. 

 

Merit Badges offered for 2009 include: Architecture, Aviation, Auto Mechanics, Chemistry, Cinematography, Cit in the Community, Cit in the Nation, Cit in the World, Climbing, Communications, Composite Materials, Computers, Crime Prevention & Fingerprinting, Dentistry, Electricity, Emergency Prep, Engineering, Environmental Science, Fire Safety, First Aid, Genealogy, Horsemanship, Journalism, Law, Lifesaving, Medicine, Personal Management, Photography, Pioneering, Plumbing, Public Speaking, Railroading, Rifle Shooting, Surveying, Truck Transportation, Veterinary Medicine, Woodwork.  To register follow the link on the Blue Ridge Council website.  Late registrations may be mailed to Rick Vogel at Rick.Vogel@Fluor.com .

TIMES FOR INTERVIEWS:     Saturday February 7, 2009
 
·        RETURNING STAFF                        9:00AM-11:00AM
·        NEW APPLICATIONS                     11:00AM-12:30PM

Reservations for Camp 2009 are well underway!  Please call Traci at 233-8363 x.203 (Council Service Center) to check available spaces. Click here to view our 2009 Summer Camp reservations.

 

UPCOMING CAMPS FOR SCOUTS:

 Hello, I am Dwayne Skinner: newest member to the Blue Ridge Council, BSA serving you as Reedy River District Executive. I am a proud son of South Carolina, where I was born, raised, and attended Francis Marion University in the Low Country. The Upstate has been home to my family and myself for the past seven years. My first few months have been both a challenging and welcoming experience.  Blue Ridge Council Staff, volunteers, and especially the Scouts, have gone out of their way to make me feel apart of the Boy Scouts of America family. While serving you, my goal is to not only to become a part of a legacy of service and dedication within the Blue Ridge Council, but to continue to build upon it. I serve you with an open mind and an open door, so please feel free to contact me at 233-8363.   Yours In Scouting..

The 2009 Executive Committee and Board were elected at the Council's Annual Business Meeting held December 2, 2008.  Click here to view a list of our 2009 Executive Committe. Click here to vie a list of our Executive Board.