| Dear Steve, October is here and fall Scouting activities are in full swing. Cub Family Campouts, Fall Camporees and unit outings of all kinds highlight the season. If you are new to Scouting, welcome. Scouting is a tremendous adventure and often a life changing activity for everyone involved. ENews provides links to resources and opportunities to help your fall get off to a great start. Also check out the October/November issue of Adventures in Scouting, our online newsletter. Follow the links below. Good Scouting! | Resources for New (and Experienced) Leaders | |  If you have agreed to serve as a Cub Scout Leader you may be wondering what's next? Scouting provides a wealth of resources to help you provide a terrific program for your Cub Scouts. Be sure to attend training. See Training for New Leaders article below for more information and links. Since your first meeting is probably next week, if not sooner, what can you do right now to get ready? Materials are available online to help. Need an outline for that first month of den meetings? Not quite sure what Cub Scouting is all about? Looking for an overview of the den leaders job? How about downloading a podcast covering theme ideas for next month's meetings for your commute? These are just a few of the resources available online. Click the link to find out more. |
| October/November Adventures in Scouting is Available | | | Adventures in Scouting, the Heart of America Council's bi-monthly newsletter is published online. Look to Adventures in Scouting for news about Scouting in the council and your district. You will find ideas for programs and service projects. Look for details about upcoming activities. Click on the link below. |
| Training for New Leaders | |  The best way to start your role as a new leader or if you are an untrained but experienced leader is to take training. Training introduces you to the resources available to help plan and run your meetings. At training you will meet other people who are also interested in giving their sons the best Scouting experience possible. There is a wealth of training opportunities designed to help everyone from the brand new leader to the experienced Scouter who is looking for some new ideas. Every new leader needs to take Fast Start Training, Youth Protection Training and Job Specific Training. Fast Start Training and Youth Protection Training are available online. Find the dates and locations for Job Specific Training, the course designed specifically for your Scouting role, by clicking the link below. |
| Scholarships | | Kansas and the National Scout of the Year Awards
The Veterans of Foreign Wars will recognize an Eagle Scout, Venture Silver Award recipient or Sea Scout Quartermaster who has risen above their peers as the Scout of the Year and award them a $5,000 scholarship. For more information visit www.vfw.org The Department of Kansas of the VFW will recognize a Kansas Eagle Scout , Venture Silver Award recipient, or Sea Scout Quartermaster as their Scout of the Year and award a $500 scholarship. Contact Jim Jenkins at (913) 441-1234 or email jim.jenkins@vfw6401.org. |
| Scout Shop Hours | | Additional Hours on Tuesdays and Saturdays
Starting on Tuesday, September 4 and effective through the end of the year, the Scout Shop will be open additional hours. The Scout Shop is located in the Heart of America Council's Service Center at 10210 Holmes Road. Effective September 4, Scout Shop Hours are:
Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays: 9 am. to 6 pm.
Tuesdays and Thursdays: 9 am. to 8 pm.
Saturdays: 10 am. to 5 pm. |
| Attend the Council-wide Learning Extravaganza! | | University of Scouting 2007
Plan to attend the University of Scouting on November 3, 2007. Make your own class schedule based on your interests. University of Scouting is an annual training event for Cub, Boy Scout and Venturing Leaders. It's a conference, convention and a fun-filled experience where you can improve your skills and knowledge. For more information, to register on line or to download a copy of the program guide, click the link below. Don't pass up this opportunity to add fun and pizzazz to your program. |
| Boy Scouts of America - 100th Anniversary Logo Contest | |  The Boy Scouts of America's 100th Anniversary represents much more than a date on a calendar. In 2010, the BSA will use this milestone to reintroduce Scouting to America. We will be celebrating our rich heritage and reinforcing the role Scouting plays in shaping our country's future. The BSA has launched a 100th Anniversary website. Click the link below to pay it a visit. In honor of our approaching 100th Anniversary the Boy Scouts of America National Council wants your help in creating a memorable logo that captures the true spirit of Scouting. Information on the 100th Anniversary Logo contest is available by clicking the link below. Act quickly because entries are due by midnight November 30, 2007. |
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