Scouter November-December 2008
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Blue Ridge Council Scouter
E-Newsletter
Abbeville, Anderson, Greenville, Greenwood, Laurens, Newberry, Oconee, Pickens Counties |
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| 2008 Popcorn Forms and Pick-up Locations |
 All SHOW AND SELL popcorn payments were due on October 26th to the Council Office. The payments are to be turned in as one check or cash.
Take order payments are due NO LATER than December 1st to the Council Office. Late payments will incur percentage penalties. We will also have payment stations at EACH of the popcorn pickup locations on NOV. 8th. This is something we decided to add for your convenience.
"Take Order Sale" Popcorn Pickup Locations - All on Nov. 8th: Foothills, Learning for Life, Reedy Falls, Scoutreach, & Southbounder Districts:
Smith Dray Line & Storage Company
320 Frontage Road, Greenville, SC 29611 (I-85 & I-185 Junction) 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Directions-From Greenville, Take I-85 South to Exit 40, Bear to Right on to Highway 153, take an immediate right on to Frontage Road, Go to stop sign, Keep going straight, Smith Dray Line is a quarter mile on the left
Six & Twenty and Pickens Districts:
Commerce Warehouse, 5301 Old Pearman Dairy Road, Anderson SC 29625; 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Long Cane District:
Stockman Oil Company, 1138 Reynolds Ave, Greenwood, SC 29649; 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Oconee District:
Ingles Supermarket, Highway 123, Seneca SC; 8:00 AM - 12:00 Noon
Saluda River District:
Cousin's Agri-Center, 625 Nance Street, Newberry, SC 29108; 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
(From Interstate 26 East take exit 72 toward SC-121/Newberry, turn right onto SC-121, stay straight to go onto US-76 BR/College Street, turn right onto SC-34 BR/Main Street, turn left onto SC-34 BR/Caldwell Street, turn right onto SC-34 BR/Boundary Street, turn left onto SC-395/Nance Street, Cousin's Agri-Center at 625 Nance Street.)
The BLUE RIDGE COUNCIL would like to THANK ALL who participated in making this year's POPCORN sale the most energized in years. THANK YOU FOR ALL THAT YOU HAVE DONE AND CONTINUE TO DO FOR THE YOUTH OF OUR COMMUNITY! |
| 2009 Council Board Retreat - January 17, 2009 |
 Calling all Board Members!! Please join us on January 17, 2009 for our annual Council Board Retreat at the Council Service Center. Check-in begins at 8:30 a.m. and will conlude with lunch at 12:00 noon. The Retreat will inform you on member responsibilities and provide an overview of our 100th Anniversary Celebration. We will also have a lunch guest from the National BSA. Join us for fun! learning! and fellowship!! Click here to print registration form. |
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Thank you to Wendy's our Round-up Sponsor for Fall Recruiting at our schools.
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Thank you ALL for supporting SCOUTING in the Upstate!!
Hollingsworth Funds, Inc. |
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| 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. |
| Silver Beaver Award |
The Silver Beaver Award is made for noteworthy service of exceptional character for distinguished service to youth. All applications must be submitted to the Council Office by November 12, 2008. The following lists instructions necessary to complete the application process:
1. Be sure to give the full name and titles of the nominee exactly as you want them to appear on the certificate. Please do not use abbreviations, initials only, or nicknames.
2. Furnish as much information as possible for sections a, b, and c.
a. Record of service in the Boy Scouts of America. (Name chartered organizations in cases where service is unit-connected.)
b. Statement covering the nominee's standing in the community, citing activities in which the individual is most active in business, professional, civic, religious, educational, fraternal, veteran, rural, and other fields exclusive to Scouting.
c. Record of noteworthy service of exceptional character to youth within the territory under the jurisdictions of this council.
3. Long-established policy limits the award of the Silver Beaver to adults (over 21) who are registered as volunteer Scouters.
4. Nominations will not be considered for former professional Scouters or council employees within 5 years of their leaving employment of BSA.
5. Nominations cannot be considered for posthumous awards.
Applications are available at the Council Service Center or click here to download. If you have any additional questions please contact the Council Office at 233-8363. |
| Camp Old Indian Staff Interviews- February 7, 2009 |
 A SUMMER CAMP STARTS WITH A GREAT STAFF!!!!!!!!!
In order for you to be considered for a position on camp staff, you must attend a staff interview. Staff interviews will be held on Saturday February 7, 2009 at the Scout Service Center. Please wear your Class-A uniform. If you have any questions or need directions, please fee free to call Matt Kubler at 233-8363 or email mkubler@blueridgecouncil.org If you are unable to attend on this date please contact Matt Kubler for an alternate interview date. To download the camp staff application, click here or they are available at the Scout Office and will be accepted prior to the interview process. Without knowledge of your interest all available positions will be filled.
Mail your application to: Blue Ridge Council
Att. Camp Director
1 Park Plaza
Greenville SC 29607
Upon receipt of your application you will be contacted and given an exact time slot within the allocated times listed below so you will not have to wait. Each interview will take 10 to 15 minutes.
TIMES FOR INTERVIEWS: Saturday February 7, 2009
· RETURNING STAFF 9:00AM-11:00AM
· NEW APPLICATIONS 11:00AM-12:30PM |
| Camp Promotion Dinner 2009 |
 Time is rapidly approaching for our annual Camp Old Indian Promotions Dinner. Messiah Lutheran Church (located at 1100 Log Shoals Rd. in Mauldin) will be hosting this fun and informative kick-off. The event will be held on November 13th beginning at 6:30 P.M. A barbeque supper and door prizes will help us get our camping season off to a good start! We look forward to sharing the dynamic program, hearing from some of our youth staff members and finding out about facility changes that make our camp so awesome!
The Leaders Guide will be distributed this year on CD. A paper copy will also be available for those who need a hard copy in traditional black and white print. The Leader's Guide answers frequently asked questions including every aspect of camp from merit badge classes to hiking trails. Each unit planning on attending Camp Old Indian, as well as units making their 2009 summer camp plans need to attend. Having a representative at this meeting will mean your unit will be informed and prepared for the upcoming summer camp season. After having a joint meeting and reviewing Camp Old Indian in general, we will break into Cub / Scout groups to hear the specifics of their Resident Camp.
On the attachment, please fill in the leaders names who plan on representing your unit at the kick-off dinner and check your preference of CD or printed hard copy and return to the Council Service Center by Friday, November 7, 2008 so we will know how many to prepare for.
Troop Leaders remember that your $50.00 deposit is due in no later than November 13th to reserve your campsite. Non reserved sites will be available after the 13th. Call Traci at 864-233-8363 for the latest site availability.
Thank you for supporting your Council and planning a great summer for the youth in your unit! Please click here for Camp Promo Registration. |
| Camp Old Indian - Reservations, Camping Opportunities , Leader Training |
 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:
ACTIVITIES:Roper Mountain Science Center is offering Webelos Activity Badge Workshops every 2nd Monday of each month from 4-5:30 pm. Fulfill badge requirements for Naturalist, Forester, or Geologist! View flyer now!.
LEADER TRAINING: Are you a trained leader?
Upcoming Events- MARK THOSE CALENDARS!!
Council Exporee - May 15-17, 2009 "
The Blue Ridge Council will be holding a council-wide Exporee on May 15, 16, and 17, 2009. The location will be announced very soon. Dan Atkinson, Exporee Chief, states "This will be an event for all our Scouts". This event will be the kick-off for the Boy Scouts 100th Anniversary Celebration! There will be exciting events for Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts, Venture Scouts and Explorers.
Philmont 2009- June 14-26, 2009 "The Scouting Experienc of a Lifetime"
2010 National Scout Jamboree- July 26-August 4, 2010 "100 Years of Scouting" REGISTER NOW!!! SLOTS ARE FILLING QUICKLY!!! Don't let your son miss out on a great Scouting opportunity!! |
| Blue Ridge Council Scout Discount Card - Spring 2009 Unit Fundraiser |
 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 Discount Card. This card will be available at your February Roundtables 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. More information will be available at upcoming roundtables. Don't miss out!! |
| 2009 District Elections |
Each district in the Blue Ridge Council will conduct a District Annual Business Meeting in the month of November.
The District Annual Business Meetings are the forum to elect the District Chairman and District Members-at Large for the year 2009. Those eligible to vote at the meeting are Chartered Organization Representatives from within the geographical boundaries of the district and registered District Members at-Large.
District Date Location Time
Foothills 11/13/08 Taylors 1st Baptist 7:00 p.m.
Six and Twenty 11/06/08 LDS Church 7:00 p.m.
Southbounder 11/06/08 Messiah Lutheran Church 7:00 p.m.
Reedy Falls 11/06/08 Buncombe St. United Methodist 7:00 p.m.
Long Cane 11/20/08 Main Street United Methodist 7:00 p.m.
Learning for Life 11/12/08 Council Service Center 11:30 a.m.
Pickens 11/04/08 Easley First Baptist 7:00 p.m.
Oconee 11/06/08 St. Marks United Methodist 7:00 p.m.
Saluda River 11/06/08 Broad St. United Methodist 7:30 p.m.
Scoutreach 11/06/08 Buncombe St. United Methodist 7:00 p.m. |
| Boy Scouts of America Centennial Commemorative Coin |
 Boy Scouts of America's Centennial Commemorative Coin receives Presidential approval.
350,000 silver dollar coins will be minted in recognition of BSA's 100th Anniversary in 2010. For each coin sold, there is a $10 surcharge - representing a $3,500,000 donation - that will be made available to local councils in the form of grants for the extension of Scouting in hard to serve areas. Click here to read full article. |
| Eagle Scout Academic Scholarships -deadline January 31, 2009 |
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Are you a graduating High School Senior and an Eagle Scout? Do you have a SAT composite score of at least 1200 and/or an ACT composite score of 28? Have you demonstrated leadership abilities in Scouting and a strong record of participation in activities outside of Scouting? If you answered yes, then you are on your way to becoming eligible to apply for the Boy Scouts of America Eagle Scout Academic Scholarship. Click here for the requirements and scholarship application. |
| The Missing Man Table Ceremony |
 This ceremony of setting a remembrance table to honor America's MIAs and POWs originated with the Red River Valley Pilot's Association. Presentations of this ceremony are now regarded as a way of honoring veterans and active duty personnel from all branches of service and their families.
Your Troop or Pack is invited to host a presentation of the Missing Man Table Ceremony. To learn more about these ceremonies and to schedule your presentation, please contact Daniel Habermann at rudyhabermann@bellsouth.net. |
| 2009 Winterfest |
 The 2009 Explorer/Venturer Winterfest is scheduled for January 30, 2009 through February 1, 2009 in Gatlinburg, Tennessee,located in the heart of the Great Smokey Mountains. This is an exciting competitive event activity for all Explorers and Venturers. It is sure to be the highlight of the year for your Unit! This year's event is expected to have over 3,000 participants! Activities include: skiing, dancing, kayaking, water volleyball, swimming, shopping, scuba and more! In addition, there will be many competitions that include: fire fighting, law enforcement, mock trial, shooting range, water basketball, climbing tower, and much more. Click here for Registration Packet. |
| Recharter Process Streamlined |
Rechartering has been streamlined to make the process a lot easier. The youth that were recruited at school nights will be marked with a red "x" to show they have paid for 2009. This is intended to eliminate duplication of registration fees. The following information will help you in the process.
Included in the Kits- For Information Only: (Units Keep)
1.Unit Renewal Instruction Sheet: "Recharter Step by Step"
2.Unit Accident Insurance Claim Form
3.National requires new adult volunteers registering in a unit to provide social security numbers. If someone is currently registered and is transferring or multiple registering with a different unit, a new application with SSN# will be required.
Items to be returned to the Council Service Center:
□ Unit Re-charter Renewal Form with Fees
□ Applications for all unregistered youth and adults
□ Gold Star Unit Certification Form with signature
□ Demographic Letter
□ Centennial Quality Unit Award Agreement
□ Annual Charter Agreement
□ National requires new adult volunteers registering in a unit to provide social security numbers. If someone is currently registered and is transferring or multiple registering with a different unit, a new application with SSN# will be required. |
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