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June 2011

NATIONAL YOUTH LEADERSHIP TRAINING
Are you looking to enhance your leadership skills and become a better leader in your Troop or Crew? Then the NATIONAL YOUTH LEADERSHIP TRAINING course offered by the Chippewa Valley Council is the place for you. NYLT is an intense and challenging program experience designed to strengthen the leader in you through a fun and exciting week filled with adventure and team building.
The National Youth Leadership Training Course focuses on the concept of what a leader must BE . . . what a leader must KNOW. . . most importantly, what a leader must DO!
This year’s course will be held June 12th - 18th. Space is limited so you need to act now. Talk to your Scoutmaster and go to the Council website at www.bsa-cvc.org for more information.
The Chippewa Valley Council’s National Youth Leadership Training provides knowledge, experience, and leadership skills for life.
Find all the information you need here: NYLT Page

SCOUT NIGHT WITH THE EAU CLAIRE EXPRESS BASEBALL - JUNE 24
Scout Night with the Express will be held Friday June 24th at Carson Park. Scouts in attendance will be able to participate in on field contests during the game, have their picture taken with the team, and attend a baseball clinic after the game with the players. Scouts can also camp on the baseball field overnight, with breakfast provided in the morning. Cost to attend for Scouts, siblings, and parents is $10, which includes game ticket, hot dog, and soda; or $15, which includes an Express baseball cap with the ticket, soda, and hot dog. Find all the details on the flyer here: Scout Night with the Express

SCOUT DAY WITH THE CAVALIERS - JULY 16
All Scouts in uniform for the 12 noon game on July 16th will be able to attend the Eau Claire Cavaliers Baseball game at no cost. Scouts will be recognized at the game and deliver the colors prior to the game.

CAMPERSHIPS STILL AVAILABLE
Financial assistance is still available for Cub Scout and Boy Scout Camp, NYLT, and Cub Scout Day Camp. The Council Outdoor Committee will make every effort to honor requests. Please fill out the following form and send it in to the Scout Service Center ASAP! Application for Financial Assistance

CVC DAY CAMPS
Make plans now to attend one of the great Jungle Safari Day Camps in the Clear Water, Glaciers End or Tall Oaks District. Click on the following link to view specific information for each camp: 2011 Day Camp

The Blue Hills District Day Camp will be an Amazing Race through Rusk, Sawyer, Washburn and Barron Counties. The dates are June 11, Rusk County Log Cabin Days in Ladysmith; June 28 (June 29 rain date) Shooting Sports in Hayward; July 30, GeoCaching in Spooner; August 4, Law Enforcement and EMS in Chetek. 
For more information and to register, go to the following links:
BH Day Camp Flyer
Registration Form

CUB SCOUT CAMP REGISTRATION
ALL Cub Scouts are invited to attend Cub World this summer for Parent & Pal, Resident Camp, or Webelos Adventure Camp. Remember that Dens and Packs do not all have to attend together in one session, but instead can split up over the course of the summer. Parent and sons can even elect to attend individually in a session if they prefer. Financial assistance is also available for Cub Scout families who would not be able to participate in summer camp due to their financial situation. Financial assistance applications and the Cub Scout leaders camp guide can be found at: www.bsa-cvc.org/camping
Go to the following link for a flyer with all the dates for summer camp: Cub Scout Camp

ATTENTION ALL POPCORN VOLUNTEERS
We are already making plans for the 2011 Popcorn Sale. Please plan to attend the Council Popcorn Kickoff on Saturday, July 23, 2011 at 10 a.m. We will be meeting at Action City in Eau Claire. Pizza and soda will be provided and each adult who attends will receive a $5.00 Action City gift card. Our Trail’s End Sales Representative will be at the kickoff to answer questions and give us tips. He will also be bringing some prizes! Please join us to kick off another great popcorn sale! 
Each unit should email Julie the following information:
District, Unit Number,
Popcorn Kernel Name, Address, Email Address and
Commission Choice

NEW AND EXPANDED HIGH COPE COURSE
Construction on the new High COPE Course has been completed. The course has over 20 high elements! A terrific upgrade from our previous course, this course is located in the large field in front of the Ranger’s Shop as you drive into Boy Scout Camp. Elements include a Cargo Net; High Wild Woozy; Vertical Playground; Multi-Vine Travers; Zip Line and more! The majority of the course is static belay, allowing for more participants to be going through the various elements at once. Be sure to experience the ultimate High COPE Course.

MOUNTAIN BOARDING: STRAIGHT FROM THE 2010 NATIONAL JAMBOREE
One of the most popular programs at the 2010 National Jamboree was Mountain Boarding: a cross between snowboarding and skateboarding. For the 2011 season, Mountain Boarding will be offered as an additional program area. See a video from the National Jamboree here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=228ILWcLcHM This great program will give Scouts a chance to learn an extreme new skill, testing their balance, agility, and fearlessness!

ARROW POWER 2011
The Area One OA Lodges are doing a joint Arrow Corps type service project with the Superior National Forest, in Northern MN, this June. Called ArrowPower2011, it will focus on projects to improve the Superior Hiking Trail. They are working in partnership with the US Forest Service, and staging out of Grand Marai's. This will be a great experience for all the Arrowmen, Scouts, Venturers and leaders who take part.
Please visit the following link for information: Chippewa Valley Registration

NATIONAL JAMBOREE ADULT LEADERSHIP
The Chippewa Valley Council National Jamboree Committee would like to announce the leadership for the 2013 National Jamboree.  In the position of Scoutmaster, Jim Hauck from Troop 36.  In the position of First Assistant Scoutmaster, Chad Pawlak from Troop 27.  In the position of Second Assistant Scoutmaster, Curtis Wieland from Troop 47.
Our congratulations to the new Jamboree Leadership.  The Jamboree committee would also at this time wish to give a big thank you to those Scout leaders who participated in the interview process.  The positive feedback the committee received from these Scout Leaders is a good indication the Council is heading in the right direction regarding the National Jamboree. Thank you Scouters.
Also, at this time, the council would like to announce Chris Lee has accepted the position of Jamboree Chairman for the Chippewa Valley Council. Thank you Chris.
Once again, please offer your congratulations and support to the 2013 National Jamboree leadership, Jim Hauck, Chad Pawlak, and Curtis Wieland. 

NATIONAL JAMBOREE YOUTH APPLICATIONS & NATIONAL JAMBOREE STAFF POSITIONS
Chippewa Valley Council youth are invited to apply for the 2013 National Jamboree
Boy Scouts and Venturers are invited to participate in the adventure of a lifetime: the 2013 National Jamboree at The Summit High Adventure Base in Glen Jean, West Virginia.
Boy Scouts are eligible to apply if they:
 -  are at least a first class Scout
 - will be at least 12 years of age by July 15, 2013 or are 11 years old and have graduated from the 6th grade, but have not yet reached age 18 by July 24, 2013
Venture Crew Members are eligible to apply if they are:
 - current members of a Venture Crew
 - will be at least 14 years of age by July 15, 2013 but have not yet reached age 21 by July 24, 2013
To apply you must do these things:
 1. Obtain your BSA Registration number from your Member ID Card or from the Council Service Center (715-832-6671)
 2. Create an account, upload your photo, and apply using the Jamboree Web Site:  www.summitbechtelreserve.org
 3. Submit your $100 deposit to the Scout Service Center to hold your spot in our Councils’ Troop or Venture Patrol
The 36 spots in the Troop and 8 spots in the Venture Crew Patrol are first-come first-serve. Apply soon as spots will fill up! Refunds are only given if there is another Scout/Crew member to fill the spot vacated.

Chippewa Valley Council Volunteers Invited to Apply for Staff Positions at 2013 National Jamboree
Youth age 16 and up and adults are encouraged to consider serving on staff for the 2013 National Jamboree.
To apply you must do these things:
 1. Obtain your BSA Registration number from your Member ID Card or from the Council Service Center (715-832-6671)
 2. Create an account, upload your photo, and apply using the Jamboree Web Site:  www.summitbechtelreserve.org
 3. Submit your deposit online

WOOD BADGE REGISTRATION & FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
Registration is open for the upcoming Wood Badge advanced training course. Registration information is available at the following link: WB Flyer
June 1st is listed as the deadline in the pamphlet, but is a soft deadline;  please submit payment as soon as possible.
This fun, interactive training course covers topics like leadership skills, organizational tools, conflict resolution, planning, goal-setting and much more.
A financial assistance program is available. Applicants for financial assistance should submit their application to participate and $50 deposit with the Application for Financial Assistance form filled out completely. The form is available here: WB Financial Assistance Form 
Applications for financial assistance should be submitted by June 21st.

BOY SCOUTS: MISSING OUT ON YOUR TROOP'S WEEK AT CAMP PHILLIPS?
Boy Scouts: Will you miss your Troops’ week at camp due to summer school, family vacation, sports camp, or for any other reasons? You can still go to Camp and earn merit badges, check out the BRAND NEW High COPE course, and much more. Sign up as a Provisional Camper with the Scout Service Center and we’ll pair you up with another Chippewa Valley Council Troop that is attending Camp the week that you prefer. All Provisional Campers must sign up at least two weeks before the session they wish to attend. Contact the Scout Service Center (715-832-6671) to sign up.

P.R.A.Y. AWARDS
Congratulations to the following Scouts for earning P.R.A.Y. awards:
Skyller Campbell     God and Me
Dylan Winchester    God and Family

JOURNEY TO EXCELLENCE SERVICE HOURS
Units are greatly encouraged to participate in the service project initiative as part of the Journey to Excellence program.  Your unit can enter your service hours at www.scouting.org/awards/journeytoexcellence .  Look for the "Service Project" area of the screen.  There you can find the link to log your hours, information for first time users, ideas and tips for a successful service project, and sample reports.  To enter your service hours click on "service hours website."  Choose "New User Click Here" or enter in your existing username and password.  New users will need to know your unit ID (which is the same number used for Internet Advancement).  If you don't know that number or have any other questions, please call the Scout Service Center at 715-832-6671. 

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

CVC SCOUT SHOP
See what's new in our Scout Shop: Summer Scout Shop Supplies
Chippewa Valley Council Scout Shop
710 S. Hastings Way, Eau Claire, WI 54701 715-832-6671
Open Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.