Scouter March-April 2008
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ABBEVILLE* ANDERSON* GREENVILLE* GREENWOOD* LAURENS* NEWBERRY* OCONEE* PICKENS COUNTIES
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Blue Ridge Council March*April 2008 |
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2007 Jim Wilson Class of Eagle Scouts
The Blue Ridge Council is proud to name the 2007 Class of Eagle Scouts in honor of Jim Wilson. For nearly 43 years (August 1, 949-April 1, 1992), Jim Wilson, an Eagle Scout and Vigil Honor member of the Order of the Arrow, providing outstanding service as a professional with the Boy Scouts of America, inlcuding 18 years on the Regional Staff. Jim was Scout Executive of the Blue Ridge Council from August 1967 until April 1978. Jim is active in his church where he serves as an ordained Baptist Deacon. Click here for our 2007 Class of Eagle Scouts. |
| Need Training? |
Cub Scout Baloo Training is a one day training event that introduces parents and leaders to the skills needed to plan and conduct Pack outdoor activities, particularly Pack camping. Come to Camp Old Indian for a day full of fun, food, and interaction with other Cub Scout Leaders. To register, Click here.
Are you a new Venturing Crew Advisor, Crew Committee Member or any other adult involved with Venturing? Click here to register for Venturing Leader Specific Training.
Webelos Leader Outdoor Training is for all Webelos Leaders. This supplemental training course covers the skills and resources needed to teach the outdoor activity badges and helps to provide good and safe outdoor experiences. For date and registration information, click here.
Pow Wow 2008 Wrap-Up- Thanks to Pow Wow Chairperson Lisa Best, her staff and all the participants for a wonderful training event. Even though the weather was nasty, 88 participants and 23 staff members spent a full filled day learning new Scouting skills and making new friends. It is our hope that we will take what we learned and enrich our programs at the Pack level.
Thanks to Southern Wesleyan University for hosting the event. They always do such a good job! Many thanks to Bruce Bunch for designing our patch. |
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Summer 2008 at Camp Old Indian |
Camp Staff Interviews 2008 "A Summer Camp starts with a Great Staff"
If you missed staff interviews on February 2nd and are interestdd in working at camp this summer, please contact Matt Kubler at 233-8363 to check on job availabilty. Click here for an application. |
| Dr. Ken Kamler to speak at Patron Dinner |
 Mt. Everest Adventurer/Climber Dr. Ken Kamler, will be the guest speaker at the Inaugural Boy Scout Patron Dinner, April 3, 2008 at the Carolina First Center, 1 Exposition Drive, with a 6 pm reception and dinner at 7 pm. Please see attached invitation. For more information, please contact the Service Center at 233-8363 or complete the response card and fax to 233-2424.
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| Fitness Fest |
Our First Annual FitnessFest will be held at Sassafras Mountain on May 3, 2008. We are very pleased to have your units participate. By now, your unit should be participating in the four Fitness Components over a course of sixteen weeks. The second part of the program, which is required in order for a unit to win the two District prizes of $500 Scout Shop credit for each unit in every District and/or the Council grand prize of a trip to Carowinds, is the 3K walk.run that will be held on Saturday, May3. Please click here to complete the summary sheet that must be completed for the unit participants and turned in on May3. |
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For more information on Scouting in the Upstate, please visit the Blue Ridge Council's website. |
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| Pictures of our 2007 Annual Council Banquet |
The Blue Ridge Council's
Annual Banquet was held on Tuesday, February 12, 2008 at 6:30 pm at The Carolina First Center, where the 2007 Jim Wilson's Class of Eagles were honored as well as our Silver Beaver recipients inducted. For more pictures from our Annual Banquet, click here and to see a complete list and pictures of our Silver Beaver recipients, click here. |
| Boy Scouts- Need Service Hours?? |
Winged Haven is a program implemented by the charitable nonprofit corporation "Postulationsits" to establish on the property of senior assisted living residence facilities and nursing homes and ocmpact habitats that attract birds and butterflies. Postulationsists is seeking donated labor from the Boy Scouts to establish each Winged Haven. All materials and tools will be provided. To participate or for more information contact Dale Clinbeard at 864-268-8483 or dclinbeard@postulationsists.org. |
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Thank you for your investment in Scouting in the Upstate!
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Blue Ridge Council, Boy Scouts of America | 1 Park Plaza | Greenville | SC | 29607 |
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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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