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POPCORN SALE
It's not too late to sell popcorn. Sale timeline: Nov. 7-28.
Need resources? Click here: Popcorn Sale St. Louis
Questions? Contact Joe Palazzola at the4pals@sbcglobal.net.
Why sell popcorn?
Units need a secure and stable source of income that a strong popcorn sale can provide. Monies raised by units have been used to cover the cost of badges and advancement, special events, and pack and troop equipment. Some units create an account for each Scout who sells and allows individuals to use those funds for camps or events.
Units who are financially sound can spend more time and resources on providing a fun and challenging year-round program.
The popcorn sale also benefits the council by helping us to serve volunteer leaders and youth by providing better programs and camping facilities.
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ROUNDTABLE
NEXT ROUNDTABLE MEETING: Dec. 2
Roundtables take place on the first Tuesday of the month, 7:30 p.m., at Manchester United Methodist Church, Manchester Rd. and Hwy 141.
Cub Scouts Contact: Mike Nowak, michael.j.nowak@boeing.com
Boy Scouts Contact: Allan Ritter, alan.ritter@bausch.com
VENTURING ROUNDTABLE
Where: Good Shephard Lutheran Church, 327 Woods Mill Rd.
Venturing Contact: Pat Winney, cswinney@mindspring.com
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SPECIAL AWARDS DEADLINES
O.A. Vigil -- Nov. 14, 2008
Must be at the Camping Department by that date.
District Award of Merit -- Dec. 2, 2008, or December
Roundtable
Submit to any district executive or Bob Backer.
Silver Beaver -- Jan. 30, 2009
Submit to the Advancement Department at the council office.
Our membership is what we are all here for! Without the youth, we would have no program. However, we will always have room for more youth in the program! You can help us with that. Follow the Beyond Membership link to find even more resources for our membership.
Please contact us for RECRUITING resources. We provide printed colored flyers, mail postcards to potential Scouts and hold rallies for new members.
Contact Membership Chairman Jeff Pack at jnjpack@pobox.com if you have any questions.
FRIENDS OF SCOUTING
Thanks for your help in making goal! Your gift ensures a quality Scouting program for all youth in the Greater St. Louis Area Council.
Family Friends of Scouting needs your support!! We have openings for crew chiefs and trailblazers for the 2008-09 campaign. Crew chiefs coordinate geographic area presentations, trailblazers make presentations to units (maximum five minutes' talking plus the five-minute DVD) -- it couldn't be simpler! Looking for a Woodbadge ticket item? ...Need to complete a requirement for an adult leader training award (Cub Scout, Boy Scout, Venture and Varsity)?
Please contact Steve Foster at 314-750-6728 or FOSNewHorizons@aol.com if you would like to help out.
DISTRICT DINNER
Thursday, Jan. 29
Place to be determined.
Contact: Michael Grissom, mgrissom@fontbonne.edu
PINEWOOD DERBY
The 2009 New Horizons District Pinewood Derby Grand Finals will be held at Christian Brothers College High School on March 28.
Registration for the Speed Competition will start at 8:30 a.m. on Saturday, March 29. Entrants will be assigned a time when they enter the registration line. The registration time is calculated according to the date of registration by the pack and how many Scouts are being registered.
NEW! Download the registration form and see the rules and regulations at www.newhorizonspwd.org.
INTERNET RESOURCES
Click here: Cub Scout Leader Internet Resources
Chairman: Bob Backer, 636-386-3006 or rcbacker@att.net
EAGLE BOARD OF REVIEW*
Chairman: Miriam Love, 636-458-9033 or Miriam.love@edwardjones.com
*Note: Miriam does not schedule Boards of Review. To schedule a review, please contact the coordinator listed below for the week you wish to attend.
Eagle Boards of Review meet on the first, second and fourth Wednesday of each month, 7 to 9 p.m., at Parkway United Church of Christ, 2841 N. Ballas Rd., St. Louis, MO 63131 (just north of Clayton Road -- the new church on the west side of Ballas on the lower level).
Contact the coordinator below for the week you wish to attend.
District Eagle Board reviewers are needed! This is a fun and very flexible way to serve the Scouts of our district. Please contact Miriam Love if you or someone you know may be interested. District Eagle Board of Review are held at Parkway United Church of Christ, 2841 N. Ballas Rd., St. Louis, MO 63131, on the first, second and fourth Wednesdays of the month by appointment only.
Eagle Light Box
The district has a light box for use free of charge at Eagle Courts of Honor. Contact Bob Backer for more information.
LIFE-TO-EAGLE SEMINAR
The Life-to-Eagle Seminar will take place Wednesday , Nov. 19, at 7 sharp to 8:30 p.m. at Parkway West Senior High School. Reservation is not required. Please arrive 10-15 minutes early so that everyone can be seated by 7 p.m. All Life Scouts, parents, unit leaders and any others who are interested in the Life-to-Eagle process are welcome. There is a special breakout for unit leaders who will be guiding their Scouts through this process.
MERIT BADGE SKILL CENTERS
- BACKPACKING
When: Satuday, Nov. 8, 9 a.m.
Where: Beaumont Scout Reservation
Contact: Terry Pogue at terrencepogue@yahoo.com or 636-227-1215
If you are looking for more adventure, this is the merit badge for you! This is also a natural for crews going to Philmont!
- AQUATICS
When: Saturday, May 9, 1 to 5 p.m.
Where: Mary Institute and County Day School (MICDS)
Cost: $15
Contact: Mike Brand at 314-822-5105 or mscrbrand@earthlink.net
This skill center allows Scouts to complete the swimming skills requirements for the 2nd and 1st Class ranks. If you are interested in attending or staffing, contact Mike Brand. See the flyers available at Roundtable for more information.
- GARDENING
When: to be announced
Where: Missouri Botanical Garden
Information on other merit badge skill centers is available by clicking here. For a Venturing skills center, see the Venturing section below.
All Boy Scout Advancement requirements can be found at http://www.scouting.org/boyscouts/advancementandawards.aspx
AQUANAUT ACTIVITY PIN & SWIMMING BELT LOOP
Attention, Webeloes leaders! An Aquanaut swimming skill center will be held Saturday, Feb. 21, 1 to 5 p.m. at Mary Institute and County Day School (MICDS). Cost is $15.
This activity is intended to provide an opportunity for first- and second-year Webeloes to earn the Aquanaut activity pin and earn the Swimming belt loop.
If you are interested in attending or staffing, contact Mike Brand at 314-822-5105 or mscrbrand@earthlink.net. See the flyers available at Roundtable for more information.
Chairman: Jim Bullard, 636-230-9175, jbull478@hotmail.com
The camping program is a key to a successful troop and retaining their youth. Take advantage of all the council camping opportunities that you can. Keep your youth involved and excited. Scouts who are involved in planning your outdoor programs are Scouts who stay in the program. Help them become successful. The rewards in watching youth grow are tremendous. Keep up the good work!!!!!!!
GREAT CAMPING
There are endless resources available for all levels of camping. Click on New Horizons Camping Tips to find lots of great information to help you make that camping trip just right!
Chapter Adviser: John Ottenad, jottenad@swbell.net
Chapter Chief: Steven Levitt or snlevitt@gmail.com
District O.A. page: www.newhorizonsoa.org
Have a question about Order of the Arrow in the district? Visit the district O.A. page or contact one of officers for the New Horizons O.A. chapter!
NEW! Click October O.A. Letter to read a letter form your Chapter Chief.
Chapter Chief: Steven Levitt, snlevitt@gmail.com
First Vice Chief: Ben Luedloff, leudloffben@yahoo.com
Second Vice Chief: Daniel Koschoff, koschoffd@cbchs.org
Secretary: Bobby Kaye, kbobtail3@aol.com
Training Chairman: Becky Fisk,