Scouter July-August 2010
| Blue Ridge Council, Boy Scouts of America...serving Abbeville, Anderson, Greenville, Greenwood, Laurens, Newberry,Oconee, and Pickens Counties |
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July - August 2010 Scouter Newsletter |
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Dear Leaders:
The 2010 Popcorn Sale is just around the corner. Clemson University and the University of South Carolina have once again agreed to conduct a 5th Annual Sports Clinic with Coaches and Student Athletes. Last year's clinic was a tremendous success with approximately 1,800 in attendance at Clemson. Participants spent time doing activities with numerous First String Athletes, toured the Clemson Athletic Building in its entirety, ran drills on Death Valley field, played basketball and took an in depth tour of the Little John Colliseum.
Please give your Scouts an opportunity to attend this unique event by signing up for the 2010 Popcorn Sale and encouraging your Scouts to sell. Qualification for attendance is easy; each Scout only has to fill up 1 Popcorn Take Order Form using the Take Order Method or the ONLINE sales method. The net result will be more money generated for your unit and local Scouting efforts. The 2010 Commission Contract & Popcorn Sign Up Form has been mailed to all top Unit Leaders.
We will have five Adult POPCORN Trainings throughout the council service area within the month of August. This meeting will show you as a leader and your popcorn chair how to get your unit prepared to sell and to teach you how to make the sale as easy as possible. All Unit Leaders and Popcorn Chairs are encouraged to attend. Great prizes will be distributed at the training meeting. Most aspects of the Trails-End sale have changed and we need your attendance more than ever before. We have many new plans for the year that you must attend to find out about. For example, each unit will receive a NEW SALES KIT IN A BOX that will include banners and items that will not just kick your sale off right but they will keep your sale going strong and keep your dens organized!
Your District Executive will be setting up your school night soon. Please make sure that when you receive the new boys for the year you get them excited about selling. Your meetings this Fall may start before you sign up new boys so please make sure you have a second meeting where you inform your new boys and parents about how to sell. The best method to do this is having a large and exciting UNIT POPCORN KICKOFF. More information will follow about this plan, but in the mean time be thinking of who will be able to help from your Pack or Troop to keep your boys excited about popcorn. This person will be your unit's Popcorn Chair.
We sincerely appreciate all you do to support local youth. Please remember to return your Popcorn Sign Up Form/Contract to the Scout Service Center.
5th Annual Sports Clinics with Clemson University and University of South Carolina Coaches and Players for all Scouts who fill up 1 order form!
Click here for our popcorn flyer. Click here for our weekly drawings. Click here for Commission Contract. |
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Cub/Webelos Resident Camp
"100 Years and Proud Of It"
August 4 - 7, 2010
The clear choice for your Cub Scouts and Webelos Scouts this summer is Resident Camp at CampOld Indian. The Camp will be held August 4th-August 7th.
This year's theme, "100 Years and Proud of It" will provide a look at the history of Scouting and a glimpse into the future!
HERE ARE JUST A FEW REASONS WHY:
- You can't take the outing out of Scouting. The outdoor program is one of the biggest features about Scouting that appeals to boys, and a stay at Cub Scout/Webelos Resident Camp is a mountaintop experience. No young man has ever forgotten the fond memories and experiences from summer camp!
- The program, activities, and facilities can't be beat. Our camp provides a variety of programs and facilities to match your unit's needs and desires. BB guns, archery, swimming, crafts, hiking, and special events are all part of the camping experience.
- Advancement opportunities are second to none. Boys work on rank advancement, arrow points and just having a good time that they can't get anywhere else. An enthusiastic, well-trained staff is provided to give our campers an ultimate camping experience.
- Not all Scouts are alike; we know that meeting their individual needs will bring our campers back!
HOW TO SIGN UP:
- Every registered Cub Scout and Webelos Scout will receive in the mail a registration form in early March. Simply fill it out and return it to the Scout Office. You can register as a pack or individual.
- Packs should hold camp promotions at every pack meeting to talk about Resident Camp.
- Resident Camp fills up quickly so get your registrations in early to avoid being left out.
- The camp will only take 300 reservations!
HOW TO MAKE RESIDENT CAMP A SUCCESS FOR YOUR PACK:
- Begin by informing all of your parents and boys about Resident Camp at the next pack meeting.
- Posters with pictures from past year's participants are great to display.
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Cub Parent Campouts coming this FALL!! |
This is an opportunity to spend a day of quality time one on one with your son. Come enjoy all that Camp Old Indian has to offer during these weekends. This is a really great event for both first time campers and seasoned campers alike.
For this Fun Filled weekend all you need is your son and some sleeping gear. You will be assigned a camping site. So all you need to do is come and have fun for only $15.00 per person! The fun begins October 1, 2010! Click here for registration information!! |
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Welcome to the most recent evolution of Cub Scouts!
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The change for Cub Scouts is a piloted and successful method of delivering the existing Cub Scout program that is handbook-based and focuses on den activities leading to youth advancement and higher retention. The Overview includes information on the pilot, its results, what changes and how the changes benefit the Scouting community.
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 Congratulations to Jason Smith who served as District Executive in the Saluda River District. Jason is now a District Director for the Cincinatti, Ohio Council!
Congratulations to Paul Sharp who served as District Executive in the LongCane and Reedy Falls Districts. Paul is now a Field Director for the Knoxville, TN Council! |
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Welcome Garrett Riddle to Saluda River! 
I'm Garrett Riddle, the new District Executive for SaludaRiver. For a little bit about myself - I was raised in the Southbounder District and reached Eagle Scout with Troop 350. I graduated from ClemsonUniversity in May with a bachelor of science in Business Management, cum laude. I worked during my college career in the Alumni Department of the university and was lucky enough to find a job working for my local council after graduation. I've had a great time within the Blue Ridge Council and I've enjoyed getting to know the various individuals I've interacted with. I look forward to meeting you all and I hope to serve you well. |
ARE YOU READY FOR SOME CAMPING  and TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES!!
Leaders, need Training?
Youth Opportunities
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BeAScout: Putting Scouting on the Map!
Have you heard? The BSA is using the Internet to build on our annual recruiting efforts! And the recruiting campaign is called BeAScout.
BeAScout is for parents, unit leaders, and council staff. Everyone has a role to play that can help people sign up for Scouting. W hen parents get a recruitment flyer from school, it should reference www.beascout.org. That's where parents can select a Scouting program they want more information about, and they can also type their address to find units in their neighborhood.
The parent clicks Go and voila! A Google map appears with Scouting pins. Each pin has information about the unit, including a contact name. Click here to view the BEASCOUT website. |
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Thank you Wendy's for being our 2010-2011 School Night Sponsor!! |
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Council Calendar
July 2010
4 Independence Day
5 Office Closed (Independence Day Observance)
4-10 COI Week 4
11-17 COI Week 5
18-24 COI Week 6
21 OA Vigil Callout
25-31 COI Week 7
26- Aug. 4 National Jamboree
31 Shining Light Across America
August 2010
6 Cub Inspection
4-7 Cub Resident Camp at COI
9 A Pitch for Scouting
9 Saluda River Golf Tournament
12 Popcorn Kickoff in Laurens
17 Executive Board Meeting
19 Popcorn Kickoff in Greenville
20 Popcorn Prize Drawing #1
21 Baloo and Webelos Training
23 Popcorn Kickoff in Greenwood
24 Popcorn Kickoff in Clemson
26 Popcorn Kickoff in Anderson
27 Popcorn Prize Drawing #2
27 Show and Sell Orders due
27 Show and Deliver Orders due
September 2010
3 Popcorn Prize Drawing #3
6- Labod Day Office Closed
10 Popcorn Prize Drawing #4
10-12 Boy Scout Outdoor Skills
11 Show and Sell Pick-up
12 Grandparents Day
14 Executive Committee Meeting
17 Popcorn Prize Drawing #5
23 1st Day of Autumn
24 Popcorn Prize Drawing #6
24-26 Fall Fellowship, COI
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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
July 21- Lodge Cookout, Vigil Call-out and Reception - Camp Old Indian
September 24 - 26 -Fall Fellowship - Camp Old Indian
More OA News....... |
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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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"A Shining Light Across America.." is a Special Nationwide Broadcast - Bringing the National  Jamboree Centennial Celebration Show from the 100th Anniversary National Scout Jamboree in Fort A.P. Hill, Va. to communities across the Country via satellite transmission & directly to all Scouts and Scouters in the Blue Ridge Council!
· When: Saturday July 31st, 2010 - live satellite broadcast - 8:00 - 10:30 P.M.
· Broadcast Location: Five PointChurch, 315 West Main Street, Easley, SC, 29640
· Who is invited: All Scouters, family members, Troops, Packs and Crews in the Blue Ridge Council.
For the first time in the History of the Boy Scouts of America we will be bringing the entire Scouting community together for a single, Nationwide Event to celebrate our organization and reflect on what it has meant to millions of Scouts. What a great opportunity for all Scouts in the Blue Ridge Council to get in on the energy and excitement of the Jamboree and commemorate 100 years of Scouting! Broadcasting will be on a HUGE movie style screen!!
All Scouters and youth who have attended a past Jamboree are encouraged to wear your neckerchiefs, belts, shirts..etc.. from Jamborees of the past to help in the celebration. The first 100 arrivals will each receive some neat Scouting memorabilia items..!!
Awesome New Activities Added to the 'Shining Light Event..
Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts and families... Come on out early from 6:00 - 8:00 P.M. to help us celebrate 'Shining Light Across America!' - followed by the Jamboree on a movie screen..
Cubs - get a tour of a fire truck from the Easley Fire Department given by Local Firefighters!
Cubs & Scouts drive a soap-box derby car.. and navigate our race course!!
Boy Scouts, work on your 'Fire Safety' merit badge, merit badge counselors will be firefighters from the Easley Fire Department..!!
Cubs, earn your 'Map & Compass or Marbles" Belt Loop and maybe others!
The Mayor of Easley will be on site to proclaim.. July 31st- Boy Scout of America Day in Easley complete with a proclamation read at 7:30 P.M.!!
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The opportunity for your entire Scouting family to participate in our Shining Light Across America event is historic. And, this Centennial Celebration show will be spectacular! Here are additional details if you are unable to attend our LIVE event in Easley at Five Point Church:
A Shining Light Across America:
 ETV to Air Live Jamboree Show
The Blue Ridge Council is delighted to announce that on Saturday, July 31, 2010 at 8 PM, South Carolina's ETV Channel will air a nationwide broadcast directly from the 100th Anniversary National Scout Jamboree at Fort AP Hill, Virginia, "A Shining Light Across America." Due to Robert Rainey, our past Council President's tireless efforts all South Carolina Councils will be able to view this special live broadcast show. ETV South Carolina includes 11 television stations, eight radio stations, and a closed-circuit educational telecommunications system in more than 2,000 schools colleges, businesses, and government agencies.
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The Shining Light webcast will also be available online worldwide at www.ustream.tv/shininglight and via a Shining Light tab on the BSA's Facebook page where viewers will be able to view the pre-show starting at 5:30 PM and comment and interact with fellow webcast participants while watching. For a sneak peak into the show's schedule (which will conclude at 10:30 PM) click on Centennial Celebration show "run of show." Please Note: Content and timing are subject to change, all the way to showtime.
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 Take The Field With Greenville Drive Players!!
Throw Out The First Pitch!!
Get A Souvenir Cup And Soft Drink!!
And A Limited Edition "Pitch For Scouting" Patch!!
August 9th is a "Pitch for Scouting" with the Greenville Drive! |
 Thank you to those who bought tickets for this fun event!
The tickets you have purchased for this event will be available the day of the game, Monday, August 9th at the Field Street entrance of Fluor Field at the West End starting at 5:30pm. The gates for the game open up at 6:00pm. You will receive your ticket, cup, soft drink voucher and patch at this time.
The Drive is so excited to have the Scouts at the game that they want us to parade around the field prior to the game. If you want to participate in this, you need to be at the Field Street entrance no later than 6:15.
We are encouraging all youth and leaders to be in their uniforms to show the Scouts' support for our local team!
Scouts will be participating in many activities through-out the game, but they will only participate if they are in uniform. Such activities will include:
- Taking the field with the Drive players prior to the start of the game
- Throwing out the first pitch
- Participation in in-between inning games on the field
- Presenting the National colors during the national anthem
Thank you again for your participation in the celebration of our National Pastime and the
100th Anniversary of Scouting!
If you have any additional questions, please contact Andrew Dilliner at 864-233-8363 or ADilliner@blueridgecouncil.org. |
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Program Kickoff Meetings
Be sure to attend this very important meeting. We will have all program information to hand out for the year including calendars, school night information and upcoming events scheduled for 2010-2011. See you at your District Program Kickoff!!!
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Six & Twenty |
August 5 |
7:00 pm |
LDS Church-Anderson |
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Pickens |
August 10 |
7:00 pm |
First BaptistChurch - Easley |
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Oconee |
August 12 |
7:00 pm |
St. Marks Methodist-Seneca |
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Long Cane |
August 5 |
7:00 pm |
Main St. United Methodist |
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SaludaRiver |
August 5 |
7:30 pm |
Broad St. UMC-Clinton |
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Foothills |
August 12 |
7:00 pm |
Taylors First Baptist Church |
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Reedy Falls |
August 12 |
7:00 pm |
Council Service Center |
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Scoutreach |
August 12 |
7:00 pm |
Council Service Center |
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Southbounder |
August 12 |
7:00 pm |
Messiah Lutheran Church |
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Learning for Life |
August 19 |
6:30 pm |
Council Service Center |
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Venturing Corner
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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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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