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Updated April 22, 2008
These programs are open to all young people 14-20 years old.
QUICK LINK TO EXPLORING INFO: www.learningforlife.org or www.stllfl.org
QUICK LINK TO VENTURING INFO: http://www.scouting.org/nav/enter.jsp?s=vy
QUICK LINK TO VENTURING FAST START TRAINING: http://www.scouting.org/venturing/faststart/
QUICK LINK TO POWDER HORN (High Adventure!) Training information for Venturing Leaders: www.powderhorn-bsa.org
QUICK LINK TO CENTRAL REGION VENTURING NEWS: http://www.crventuring.org
News on Venturing around the 13-state area.
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SWIFT PROMOTION & SERVICE PROJECT
May 30-31
Swift Base, S bar F Scout Ranch. Dancing, food, games and camaraderie are what you can expect at this event.
Download the registration form HERE.
Questions? Contact Lisa Abernathy at mrslisaabernathy@gmail.com
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VENTURING RECOGNITION DINNER
Friday, June 6
Lindenwood University
Spellmann Center-Leadership Center
209 S. Kingshighway, St. Charles, MO 63301
Cost $20 Per Person
RSVP by Wednesday, May 28, 2008
Download an invitation HERE.
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VENTURING LEADERSHIP SKILLS COURSE
The VLSC is a program for youth (usually run by youth), teaching leadership in a fun and exciting way -- usually on a crew outing. Every crew should consider running this leadership course within their members and watching the fun that develops. The VLSC is required for the Silver Award.
This is a free program offered by the council. Please contact Ben Brennecke at 314-256-3072 to reserve the VLSC box.
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QUICK LINK TO POWDER HORN (High Adventure!) Training information for Venturing Leaders: www.powderhorn-bsa.org
VENTURING BASIC LEADER TRAINING: Please go to your district's web page to find out when the next Venturing Basic Training is available. You can also check the neighboring district's schedule if your district's dates are inconvenient.
QUICK LINK TO CENTRAL REGION VENTURING NEWS: http://www.crventuring.org
News on Venturing around the 13-state area.
COUNCIL VENTURING OFFICER ASSOCIATION (VOA) OFFICERS 2007-2008*
DISTRICT PRESIDENTS
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Boone Trails |
Ashley Vola (2351) |
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Cherokee |
Michael Scallorns (2272) |
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New Horizons |
George Mausshardt (2627) |
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Ozark Trailblazers |
John Marquart (2549) |
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Pathfinder |
Zach McFarland (2284) |
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River Trails |
Lance Woolbright (2720) |
*To contact any of the above youth officers, please contact Ben Brennecke at 314-256-3072 or bbrennecke@stlbsa.org.
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YOUTH AND ADULT RECOGNITION
Crew members and adults are recognized for their achivements and advancement in the Venturing and Sea Scouting programs.
 
Forms are downloadable at www.stlbsa.org under FORMS, or go to www.scouting.org to download applications.
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KODIAK
The Kodiak course combines the elements of leadership and service to others as the two key tenants of Venturing. Servant leadership is a philosophy that teaches the leader to work with and through a team to accomplish the mission.
Kodiak's methods are the following: Challenging outdoor treks to use nature as a classroom (no indoor sessions). Five leadership skills, called "commissions," are taught. They can be offered over a week, or over two weekends. It uses a hands-on teaching approach with very short presentations.
Three Camping Experiences Will Happen in 2008:
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Swift S bar F Kodiak Summer Experience
One weeklong adventure at Swift
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Water Skiing or Tubing, Sailing
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Hucks Cove, Water Slides
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Shooting, Shotguns, Black Powder, Archery
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Rock Climbing, Rappelling, High & Low Ropes Course
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Canoeing, Kayaking
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Indian Lore, Blacksmithing
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Horseback Riding
For more information on Kodiak, contact Rick McIlvoy, rmcilvoy@sbcglobal.net, 636-394-5728 (home), 314-609-8001 (cell)
KODIAK X
This supplementary addition to the Kodiak course adds an additional two leadership commissions and completes the final leadership skills training.
Rick Mcilvoy and Chris Ford of Crew 627, Holy Infant, hosted the first Kodiak training course and float trip.
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Additional Venturing
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VENTURING BASIC LEADER TRAINING: Please go to your district's web page to find out when the next Venturing Basic Training is available. You can also check the neighboring district's schedule if your district's dates are inconvenient.
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UPCOMING VENTURING EVENTS
June 6 -- Recognition Dinner and Dance
Lindenwood University. A nice evening of awards and achievements for Venturers and adult leaders.
Sept. 19-21 -- Fall Fun Rally at Beaumont Scout Reservation
Fun-filled weekend of shooting sports, mud cave tours, pumpkin launching, GPS geo-caching, horseback riding, competitions and lots more.
Other activities available year-round:
Rock Climbing
Camping areas / Cabins
Sailing & Canoeing
Horseback Riding
Rappelling Tower
High Ropes & Challenge Courses
Summer Camp at Swift Base
Other support items:
Liability and accident insurance
Awards and Scholarships
Adult and youth officer training
Youth Leadership Skills training
Ethical controversies modules
Guide to Safe Activities
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EXPLORING POST OPPORTUNITES
There are more than 50 Exploring posts in the St. Louis area and a multitude of others throughout our council. Our posts range in career areas from aviation to paramedic fields. The most popular posts we have involve police and fire departments, and hospital sponsorship.
If you would like a current post directory, please contact Tom at tkroenung@stlbsa.org.
We also have needs to create law, engineering, computer technology, culinary and Veterinary science Exploring posts. There are many teenagers from our area interested in these fields, and we really want to offer them a career awareness program.
Exploring is a great investment to the young people and our future. If you or your company would be interested in starting a post or get more information, please contact Tom at tkroenung@stlbsa.org. You can visit www.learningforlife.org/exploring to learn the latest.
Thanks for your interest in Exploring and helping us grow!
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OPEN HOUSE -- FIRST NIGHTER SEASON IS OPEN! (it's always open...)
Yes, it is that time of year to welcome new recruits/new freshman to your crew. As older members move on or graduate out, replenish those you lost with new enthusiastic young adults.
Contact Ben Brennecke at 314-256-3072 to schedule your open house date and to receive support materials.
Open House Guide booklets can be downloaded from the FORMS page.
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SEA SCOUTING - SQUADRON NEWS
Sea Scouting has been around for more than 50 years. Sea ships have been formed around the council with the purpose of teaching sailing to young adults. There is an advancement program where Sea Scouts can earn the Quartermaster Award that recognizes proficiency in sailing. For more information on developing a Sea Ship in your area, contact Jack Pierson at 314-645-4699.
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UNIT ADVANCEMENT REPORTS
With the beginning a new program year, many Explorers and Venturers will be working on awards and advancements. Remember, Venturing crews and ships nominating youth members for the Venturing Bronze Awards, Gold Awards, Silver Awards, Ranger Awards and Quartermaster Awards must submit a Unit Advancement Award Report with the respective award application.
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District Venturing leadership can be found on the DISTRICTS page(s).
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