Scouter March-April 2010
| Blue Ridge Council, Boy Scouts of America...serving Abbeville, Anderson, Greenville, Greenwood, Laurens, Newberry,Oconee, and Pickens Counties |
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March-April 2010 Scouter Newsletter |
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BMW Charity Pro- Am, May 13-16, 2010
The 2010 BMW Chartiy Pro-Am will take place May 13-16 at Thornblade Club(Greer, SC), The Carolina Country Club (Spartanburg, SC) and Bright's Creek Golf Club (Mill Spring, NC). The Pro- Am pairs 168 PGA Nationwide Tour professional golfers and 168 amateur and celebrity contestants together in one of the most unique golf tournaments on the Nationwide Tour. The gates will open at 7 am each day, with tee times beginning at approximately 8 am.
The Patron tickets ($25) includes access to the tournament course of your choice. You don't have to be a golfer, or even know anything about the game of golf to get in on the action. There are plenty of ways to get your company, clients, friends and family involved in this extraordinary event. Click here for an order form to order your tickets. Click here for additional tournament information.
100% of each ticket sold supports at-risk youth Scouting programs and youth who without assistance could not be a Scout. |
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Adventure Base 100 comes to Greenville, April 3-4, 2010.
(Saturday, April 3, 10am-6pm & Sunday, April 4, 1pm-7pm)
ATTENTION SCOUTS AND GENERAL PUBLIC!!!
Experience Scouting like never before with Adventure Base 100! Created specifically for the 100th Anniversary Celebration, Adventure Base 100 is traveling the country to give people an exciting, hands-on view of the history and future of the Boy Scouts of America. This 10,000 square foot campus features immersive Scouting experiences including a ropes course and zip line, interactive digital exhibits, a multi-sensory IMAX-like dome, and more! It will also house a traveling museum that will showcase real artifacts from the National Scouting Museum in Irving, Texas. The Adventure Base 100 will be in Greenville at the Woodruff Road Walmart Supercenter (1451 Woodruff Road) on Saturday, April 3 ( 10 am- 6pm) and Sunday, April 4 (1 pm -7pm).
Youth and adult volunteers are needed. The volunteer application can be downloaded by clicking here.
You can learn more about Adventure Base 100 at:
http://www.adventurebase100.org/
Programming ideas for the campus' stage are needed. So, let us know if your unit or group would like to perform a skill or talent.
Adventure Base 100's first stop was in Pasadena, CA at the Rose Bowl Parade. This traveling interactive base camp of activity and fun has stopped at 7 other cities around the country. The last stop was in Tupelo, MS. Click here to view the fun Scouts had in Mississippi. You don't want to miss out on this excitement April 3 and April 4!!
All Scouts who bring a friend to Adventure Base 100 will receive this SPECIAL Centennial Recruiter Patch!
Please contact Brandon Smith at 864-233-8363 ext.209 or brandons@bsamail.orgto learn how you can be a part of something great in Greenville!
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 Fourth Annual
Boy Scout Classic on
Tuesday, June 22, 2010
The Cliffs at Keowee Falls is proud to host the Fourth Annual Boy Scout Classic on Tuesday, June 22, 2010, benefiting the Blue Ridge Council of the Boy Scouts of America. All proceeds from the event will provide support to programs of the Boy Scouts of America throughout the Upstate.
Keowee Falls is the second Jack Nicklaus Signature Golf Course at The Cliffs. Opened in May 2007, this challenging course is designed to follow the natural contours and elevation changes of the land, and features impressive views including Falls Creek, various lakes, and a mountainous backdrop.
The first 24 teams to register for the Third Annual Boy Scout Classic will be accepted to participate in the 4-person Captain's Choice event. Sponsorship levels are detailed on the enclosed form, and the various sponsor options include hole signage recognition, single and team players registration and player gifts.
We appreciate your support of the Blue Ridge Council of the Boy Scouts of America and look forward to hosting an outstanding day of golf, including fabulous food prepared by our Club's chef at the newest course of The Cliffs Communities. Click here for sponsorship opportunities.
For additional information, please contact Mike Bernhard at 864-233-8363 x.211
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ARE YOU READY FOR SOME CAMPING and TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES!!
Leaders, need Training?
Youth Opportunities
NYLT- June 6-11, 2010
Upcoming Events
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Family FOS Enrollment
The Character 2010 Family Membership Enrollment process is the annual opportunity for a parent to support the big picture of Scouting in the Upstate by making a pledge to Scouting. Again, this year our intention is to reach each parent through presentations at Pack, Troop, Team and Crew gatherings from December 2009 through March 2010. The Character 2010 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. |
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Blue Ridge Council's 100th Anniversary Banquet Highlights
The Banquet was held on Thursday, February 11, 2010 at the Westminster Presbyterian Church in Greenville, SC with 400 in attendance and presided by Council President Russell Smart.
There were 6 Silver Beaver Award Recipients (awarded to registered leaders who have made an impact on the lives of youth through service given to the Council). Those recipients are Eric J. Baker, Russell P. Cann, Trey P. Moran, III, Carl F. Muller, Martha S. White, and Perry J. Williams.
Also recognized at the Council Banquet were our 173 "2009 Gene Smith Class of Eagle Scouts" which was presented by Michael Cogdill, of WYFF4.
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Council Calendar
March 2010
10 Council Budget Committee Mtg
12-14 OA Spring Fellowship
13 CPR Saturday
17 St. Patrick's Day
19-20 Boy Scout Leader Skills
April 2010
2 Good Friday- Office Closed
3-4 Adventure Base 100, Greenville, SC (Woodruff Road)
4 Easter
9-11 Climbing Instructor Training at COI
13 Council Executive Board Meeting (6:00 pm)
17 Baloo and Webelos Training
23-25 OA Dxie at COI
2 Alumni Weekend at COI
4 Council Executive Committee Meeting (12:00 noon)
8 OA Workday
9 Mother's Day
15 Staff Reunion
31 Memorial Day - Office Closed |
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NEW Date for USC Sports Clinic
The NEW USC Sports Clinic date is Saturday, April 24, 2010; 1:15pm check in at the USC Bubble (same location as before); 2:00-4:00 pm Clinic; autograph session beginning at 4:30 at William's Brice Stadium Crew's Lobby. This lobby can't accommodate 1,000 people so right now the plan is to stage the autograph session with each group showing up at a specific time. If the weather cooperates we may be able to do the autograph session somewhere outside. For further updates please visit http://www.indianwaters.org also a new invitation will be mailed directly to you from the Indian Waters council very soon. University of South Carolina day is looking like it is going to be a lot of fun for your families. The Blue Ridge Council would like to thank all of our families so much for being understanding of the changes due to the weather. |
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 100 Years of Scouting Celebration
In February 2010, the Boy Scouts of America will celebrate 100 years as an organization. Founded as an outlet to prepare every eligible youth in America to become a participating citizen and leader, BSA has more than fulfilled its mission. Today, as we celebrate our first 100 years, we not on only reflect on our rich history, but lay the foundation for a strong future, as well. Click here to view the Blue Ridge Council's Calendar of events and Unit Leaders' Toolbox celebrating 100 years of Scouting!! Click here to view the National Website 100 Years of Scouting.
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OA in the NEWS
LODGE CALENDAR
March 12 - 14 - Spring Fellowship - CampOld Indian
March 27 - Dixie Prep Work Day - Camp Old Indian
April 10 - Dixie Prep Work Day - Camp Old Indian
April 23 - 25 -AKK Hosts the Dixie Fellowship - Camp Old Indian
May 8 - Lodge Work Day - Camp Old Indian
July 21- Lodge Cookout, Vigil Call-out and Reception - Camp Old Indian
September 24 - 26 -Fall Fellowship - Camp Old Indian
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Blue Ridge Council Sponsors... Thank you for supporting Scouting in the Upstate!
Hollingsworth Funds, Inc. |
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Greenville Scout Shop
864-288-1560
Mon- Fri: 8:30 a - 6 p
Sat: 10 a - 2 p |
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2010 Boy Scout Patron Dinner with Guest Speaker....S. Truett Cathy |
Founder & Chairman, Chick-Fil- A, Inc.
2010 Patron Dinner Speaker
~Creator of the original chicken sandwich in 1961
~1,428 restaurants in 38 states
~40 consecutive years of sales increases
~Mr. Cathy and his wife, Jeannette, have 2 sons, 12 grandchildren and over 150 foster grandchildren
Boy Scout Patron Dinner
Thursday, April 15, 2010
Carolina First Center
6pm-Reception/ 7pm-Dinner
Please be our guest at the 4th Annual Boy Scout Patron Dinner to benefit the Boy Scouts of America. Funds raised at this dinner will provide the Scouting program to over 18,700 young people in the Upstate of South Carolina. Scouting continues to thrive due in large part to friends like you who provide the funds necessary to support our mission, "to instill values in young people that will last a life-time."
We hope you will be able to join us at this important event. There is no ticket cost for the dinner, instead, during the program you will be asked to pledge your financial support to Scouting. In addition, companies are encouraged to become corporate sponsors of Scouting.
All adult volunteers are encouraged to be a Table Captain. Please fill one table of eight (which includes yourself). Please contact Brandon Smith to discuss details at 864-233-8363 ext.209. |
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BLUE RIDGE COUNCIL
2010
CUB SCOUT DAY CAMPS
"100 YEARS AND COUNTING"
Day Camp is where you find Archery, Advancement, Spirit, Sports, Knots, knick-knicks,
Widgets, Wisdom, Chuckles, Cheers, BB's, Belt-Loops, Compasses, Campfires, fitness Swimming and Fun Fun Fun!!!!!!!
The registration brochures have been mailed and posted on the website for your convenience, if you have not received the mail out or cannot access the web contact the Scout Office at 864-233-8363 for a registration form .All day camps could still use some adult assistance contact the camp directors below if you can help or if you have questions. Click here for Day Camp registration forms.
LONG CANE LAURENS SOUTHBOUNDER
JUNE 14-18 JUNE 7-10 JUNE 7-11
CONNIE MAXWELL LAURENS ACADEMY MESSIAH LUTHERN
DEBBIE HOLDER 554-7916 JASON SMITH245-7766 KEN STECH 906-0772
SIX & TWENTY PICKENS REEDY FALLS/FOOTHILLS
JUNE 14-18 JUNE 14-17
WRIGHT PARK EASLEY 1ST BAPT TAYLORS 1ST BAPTIST
JOHN BROWN NATHANIEL HARRIS KATHRON FEHER
934-9816 855-8708 895-6052
OCONEE NEWBERRY
JUNE 14-18 JUNE 21-25
HIGH FALLS COUNTY PARK LIINDLER BALL FIELD MOUNTAIN
KIM KELLY JASON SMITH
567-5096 245-7766 |
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 National Hall of Leadership Nominations
Do you know of an outstanding Scout or Scouter in the Blue Ridge Council? Nominate them for the BSA's 100th Anniversary National Hall of Leadership.
Nominations to the National Hall of Leadership are now being accepted and close on February 8, 2010. The final inductees to the National Hall, a total of 303 - one representing each BSA Council and one selected by the National BSA Council -will be announced at the BSA National Annual Meeting in Dallas during May 2010.
The 100th Anniversary National Hall of Leadership is an opportunity for anyone to recognize outstanding leadership by a Scout, registered Scout leader, or Scouting volunteer who made a significant difference in the lives of others by the extraordinary service they have given and the Scouting virtues they have modeled.
A nominee must be:
* A living Scout or Scouting volunteer, who may or may not be currently registered with BSA. However, all youth nominees must be a registered member of the BSA.
* Must have served as an active Scout or Scouting volunteer within Scouting for at least one year. Those nominees recommended to the Blue Ridge Council do not have to be individuals involved with our Council but must currently live within our boundaries. Otherwise, they should be nominated in the Council where they now reside.
* Nominees may be young or old; there are no age criteria. Nominations will be submitted using a form available online and consists of a story that is 450 words or less describing why the person is worthy of induction into the National Hall of Leadership. Through a panel of judges, the Blue Ridge Council will choose 12 local nominees. Those 12 persons selected by the Council will then be considered by the judges of the National Council who will select one inductee from the Blue Ridge Council for the BSA's 100th Anniversary National Hall of Leadership. Just being nominated is an honor!
If you have any questions in this regard, please contact Michael Thompson at Thompson1994@msn.com.
Beginning now, nominations are entered through the National Hall of Leadership section of the 100th Anniversary website at http://ww2.scouting.org/100years/100years/NHOL_NominationForm.aspx or www.scouting.org/100years |
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FREEDOM WEEKEND ALOFT
May 28-31, 2010
Need Service Hours? Want to get into Freedom Weekend Aloft for FREE?!
This year the Blue Ridge Council has been asked to partner with Freedom Weekend Aloft at Simpsonville's HeritagePark. This event will be going on from Friday, May 28th through Monday, May 31st.
We are looking for youth 13 years and older to help with clean-up and to provide general assistance at this year's event. Those who volunteer will be provided with admission on the day they volunteer; a commemorative patch and a t-shirt. Your Troop will also have an opportunity to showcase yourselves at our Scout tent inside Freedom Weekend Aloft! What a great way to introduce new boys to Scouting and Venturing!!
We will have shifts ranging from 8am-12pm; 12pm-4pm; 4pm-8pm and 8pm to 12am.
If you have any questions or would like to volunteer, please contact Andrew Dilliner at 233-8363 or ADilliner@blueridgecouncil.org.
The Blue Ridge Council was the only group asked to help out with this event, let's show Freedom Weekend Aloft what Scouts can do! |
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 Venturing in the Blue Ridge Council
When you hear the words Venture Crew, what do you think of? A Scoutmaster may think of an extension of the Boy Scout Program but with a co-ed twist. A Boy Scout may think of it as a program simply designed for high adventure without any realistic room for advancement or training. A Unit Commissioner may think of a specific Venturing Crew that started and folded. A District Chairman may think of a program designed for ROTC groups to use. Whatever your thought or experience, Venturing is a valid and useful program which the Council Venturing Committee is determined to see grow and bloom into an invaluable part of Scouting in the upstate.
Blue Ridge Council Venturing Committee
It is the goal of the Venturing Committee to provide proper training, exciting activities, and helpful information to all Districts and existing Venture Crews. There will be a Venturing article to keep all of our volunteer leaders and parents up to date, as well as, special e-mail blasts sharing specifically important information throughout the year.
It is the desire of the Venturing Committee that at least one adult and one youth representative from each Venture Crew would attend the monthly committee meeting which are scheduled for 7:00pm on the fourth Monday of each month at the CouncilServiceCenter in Greenville. If you would like to be on the Venturing Committee's email list please email Dan Glass at dglass@bsamail.org.
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 CAMP OLDINDIAN STAFF INTERVIEWS
A SUMMER CAMP STARTS WITH A GREAT STAFF!!!
LEADERS IF YOU HAVE SCOUTS THAT MISSED THE CAMP STAFF INTERVIEWS ON FEBRUARY 26TH ANDARE INTERESTED IN WORKING AT CAMP OLD INDIAN, PLEASE HAVE THEM FILL OUT A STAFF APPLICATION ANDMAIL IT TO: BLUE RIDGE COUNCIL
ATT: CAMP DIRECTOR
1 PARK PLAZA
GREENVILLE SC 29607
APPLICATIONS ARE AVAILABLE ON THE BLUE RIDGE COUNCIL WEBSITE OR CAN BE PICKED UP AT THE SCOUTSERVICECENTER.
FOR MORE INFORMATION THEY CAN CONTACT MATT KUBLER AT 864-233-8363 OR EMAIL: mkubler@bsamail.org |
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Blue Ridge Council, Boy Scouts of America
1 Park Plaza
Greenville, SC 29607
864-233-8363 (office) 864-233-2424 (fax) |
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