MANDATORY YOUTH PROTECTION TRAINING
Youth safety is the number one concern of the BSA. To increase awareness of this societal problem and to create even greater barriers to abuse than already exist today in Scouting, the Boy Scouts of America is implementing several important changes to further enhance its Youth Protection policies. Youth Protection Training is required for all registered volunteers effective June 1, 2010. New leaders are required to take Youth Protection Training before they submit their application for registration. Also, Youth Protection Training must be taken every two years. Please see the following document for more details regarding these new policies: Youth Protection Training Policies
SCOUTS NIGHT WITH THE EXPRESS
Come on out and enjoy a fun-filled night with the Eau Claire Express. This event will be Friday, July 16, 2010. View the flyer for more details and registration information:
Express Scouts Night 2010
UPCOMING POPCORN DATES & DEADLINES
A council wide popcorn kick off meeting for all unit popcorn kernels will be on July 17th at 10 am at Action City. During this time we will be discussing successful popcorn sales techniques, changes to this year's popcorn sale, and giving out some great prizes. Please plan on having your popcorn kernel attend this event. Attn unit leaders: we need to know who the "Popcorn Kernel" will be for your unit, and your units' commission choice. Even if the same person is going to be the popcorn kernel this year as in the past, you still need to fill out the card that was sent to you. Please fill out the postcard completely and return it today or bring it to the popcorn training. The district popcorn training and membership kick off dates are as follows:
Blue Hills...August 12th at 7 pm
Tall Oaks...August 10th at 7 pm
Clear Water...August 10th at 7 pm
Glaciers End...August 10th at 7 pm
It is very important to have TWO people attend these meetings! One person for School Night Training and one person for Popcorn Training. It may help qualify you for an additional commission on your popcorn sale. If you have any questions, please call the Council Service Center at 715-832-6671.
FALL CAMPOREE
What: 50 Mile Bike Trek
Where: From Chippewa Falls to Cornell
August 20 - Camping at Chippewa Valley Bible Church, 531 East South Avenue, Chippewa Falls
August 21 - Bike up to Cornell to camp
August 22 - Bike back to Chippewa Falls for pickup at Chippewa Valley Bible Church
This will be a challenge for everyone involved, so start training! More detail to follow.
100th ANNIVERSARY HISTORICAL MERIT BADGE PROGRAM
 In 2010, the Boy Scouts of America celebrates a century of influencing the lives of America’s youth. To allow today’s youth members to experience a piece of Scouting’s past, the BSA’s 2010 Historical Merit Badge program will bring back four discontinued merit badges. These merit badges must be started and completed during the centennial year, starting April 1, 2010, through Dec. 31, 2010. The historical merit badges are Carpentry, Pathfinding, Signaling, and Tracking, which were all released between 1910 and 1911. In addition to completing the same requirements as Scouts did a century ago, today’s Scouts will learn what that their counterpart in 1910 might have experienced. They will learn why Morse code might have been important during a period when most homes had no TV, radio, computer, telephone, or electricity. However, the value of the program for young people is to understand the changes in 100 years of Scouting. Information about the 2010 Historical Merit Badge Program, including requirements, may be downloaded at:
www.scouting.org/BoyScouts/AdvancementandAwards/MeritBadges.aspx
FLAG RAISING OPPORTUNITIES
Help is needed for raising the flag at the Owen Park band concerts this summer. Concerts start at 7:30. This is a great opportunity for your unit to do service for the community, and show respect to our nation's flag. The available dates are as follows:
6/17, 6/24, 7/4 (held at the Chippewa Valley Museum at noon), 7/8, 7/15, 7/22, 7/29, and 8/5
On July 8th, Dick Hazelton would like to tie the 100th year celebration of Scouting into the theme for the band concert. He would like every Scout in attendance in uniform for the event. Scouts in attendance will be doing a special ceremony and marching to the "Boy Scout March." In addition, he would like a Troop to volunteer their services to set up a model campsite. This would be a great chance to showcase Scouting in the community. For more information or to volunteer your services, please contact Dick Hazelton at rhazelton2251@charter.net or 834-2251.
22nd WORLD SCOUT JAMBOREE
The 22nd World Scout Jamboree will be hosted by Sweden from July 27, 2011 to August 7, 2011. The Jamboree will bring together 40,000 Scouts, Venturers, leaders, and staff for 12 days. They will share adventure, international friendship, personal growth, and development. More information can be found at: 22nd World Scout Jamboree or you can call our council contact, Nick Shoemaker, at 715-834-3553.
DAY CAMP 2010 "CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION"
All CVC Cub Scouts and families are invited to begin planning now to participate in day camp during the summer of 2010. Camp's theme is “Centennial Celebration” commemorating the 100th anniversary of the Boy Scouts of America. Day Camp is a great time for Scouts, parents, and siblings to come together and participate in a variety of activities including: shooting sports, games, crafts, Scout skills, swimming at some locations, and much, much more. For more information, visit the following link: Day Camp
AVIATION MERIT BADGE
Interested in earning your aviation merit badge? The Youth Aviation Adventure Organization is having a program that can help you out! Check out the following flyer for information on the program and how to sign up: Aviation Flyer
SCHOOL NIGHT FOR SCOUTING PREPARATION
Now is the right time of year to begin making plans for a successful School Night for Scouting this Fall. School Night for Scouting is when we invite families from our school or community to join us in the adventure of Scouting.
Begin by selecting a school night chairperson for your unit. It will be this person’s responsibility to attend your District’s School Night Training and to be the main contact person with the District Executive.
Attending the School Night Training AND submitting your selected date to the District Executive will result in an extra 1% commission for your unit on the popcorn sale.
Clearwater, Glaciers End, and Tall Oaks hold their trainings at 7pm on August 10th. The Blue Hills District training is on August 12th.
Also, your unit can begin to brainstorm ideas for promoting Scouting in your community. Options include: posters at church or businesses, flyers handed out in a parade or community festival, inserts about Scouting in your church bulletins, invitations for Scouts to hand out at school and whatever other great ideas you think of.
2010 EAGLES' NEST
Congratulations to all of our Scouts who have achieved the Eagle Award in 2010. Please take a look at our Eagles' Nest page by going to the following link: 2010 Eagles' Nest
NEW SCOUT SHOP T-SHIRTS
Come in and check out our new Scout Shop tees! Our shop is located at the Scout Service Center in Eau Claire. The hours of the store are 8:30 am to 5:00 pm. While you are in, browse all the items we have available to help make your Scouting experience a little easier.
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