Scouter March-April 2009

March-April 2009

Blue Ridge Council E-Newsletter

Abbeville, Anderson, Greenville,

Greenwood, Laurens,

Newberry,Oconee and Pickens Counties

Council Exporee - May 15-17, 2009 SAVE THE DATE!

FOR ALL CUB SCOUTS, BOY SCOUTS, VENTURERS, EXPLORERS, LEADERS AND PARENTS!!
Come for the weekend or spend Saturday having fun with activties and evening campfire. On May 15- 17, 2009, the Blue Ridge Council will be hosting an Exporee which is the kickoff event for the Boy Scouts of America's 100th Anniversary. The Exporee will be held at Anderson County Recycle Center and Park. At this scenic park, we will have rock climbing, fishing, archery, kayaking and much more for Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts, Explorers and Venturers that will provide 3 days of fun for your Scouts. Besides the fun, you will meet Scouts from all 8 counties the Blue Ridge Council serves. We are expecting up to 3000 campers. To get started, click here to view the Exporee Leaders Guide and Registration Form. Read about the great Exporee and how to sign up. The advantages of signing up are listed in the Exporee Guide. We look forward to seeing you in May. Sign up deadline is April 17,2009 and the pre-order for meals and Exporee merchanise is April 17, 2009. Don't miss out! The Exporee occurs once every 3 years!!! Look on our Council website as we will post new and exciting activities weekly!

Cub Scout Day Camps!! Scouting thru America

2009 Cub Day Camps begin in June! Our theme this year is "Scouting thru America". Scouts will enjoy fun filled days of archery, sports, and much more!! Click here to print the Cub Scout Day Camp brochure to register your Scout now!!

Annual Council Banquet held February 12, 2009

EAGLE SCOUTS and SILVER BEAVERS RECOGNIZED AT COUNCIL BANQUET, FEBRUARY 12, 2009 at
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 was held on Thursday, February 12, 2009, 6:30 p.m. at the Carolina First Center in Greenville. An outstanding program was planned that included Silver Beaver Award presentations, the Annual Report, and presentation of the 2008 King Dixon Class of 182 Eagle Scouts. This was a special Scouting night in Upstate South Carolina for our Scout families. Click here to view our 2008 King Dixon Class of Eagle Scouts by District. Click here to view our 2009 Silver Beaver Recipients.

A Summer Camp Starts with a GREAT Staff!!!!

LEADERS IF YOU HAVE SCOUTS THAT MISSED THE CAMP STAFF INTERVIEWS ON FEBRUARY 7TH ANDARE INTERESTED IN WORKING AT CAMP OLD INDIAN, PLEASE HAVE THEM FILL OUT A STAFF APPLICATION AND MAIL IT TO:

APPLICATIONS ARE AVAILABLE ON THE BLUE RIDGE COUNCIL WEBSITE OR CAN BE PICKED UP AT THE SCOUTSERVICECENTER.
FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT MATT KUBLER AT 864-233-8363 OR EMAIL mkubler@blueridgecouncil.org

MAIL YOUR APPLICATION TO:

BLUE RIDGE COUNCIL
ATT: CAMP DIRECTOR

1 PARK PLAZA

GREENVILLE, SC 29607

Blue Ridge Council Scout Value Card - Spring 2009 Unit Fundraiser

Dear Leaders,
Our 1st Annual Scout Value Card Sale, which is the Council's new Spring Fundraiser has begun!. 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! 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 was available at your District Kickoffs in February for your Scouts to sell. 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. Sale end April 30!!!

Council Calendar

March

4- Council Budget Com. (Noon)

7- BS Leader Specific (Greenwood)

13-15- OA Spring Fellowship

16- Program Committee (7 pm)

20-22- BS Outdoor Leadership Skills

17- St. Patrick's Day

April

2- Greenville FOS Dinner (CFC)

4- Baloo/Webeos Leader Trng

10-Good Friday (Office Closed)

12- Easter

14- Council Exec. Board (6 pm)

16-17- Character Camp at COI

17-18- Woodbadge Weekend #1

24-26- OA Dixie Fellowship

May

1-3 Woodbadge Weekend #2

5- Council Exec. Committee (Noon)

8-9- Camp Staff Weekend

9- OA Workday

10- Mother's Day

15-17- Council Exporee (Anderson)

20-23- Boy Scout National Meeting

25- Memorial Day(Office Closed)

29-30 Commissioners College

Thank you to Wendy's our Round-up Sponsor for Fall Recruiting at our schools.

Quick Links

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www.scoutingmagazine.com

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Thank you ALL for supporting SCOUTING in the Upstate!!

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District News

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Learning for Life

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This Scouter is dedicated in the memory of Ernie Baily for his committment and dedication to the Blue Ridge Council, Boy Scouts of America.

Character 2009 Family Membership Enrollment

The Character 2009 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 2008 through March 2009.

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.

Camp Old Indian - Reservations, Camping Opportunities , Leader Training