Council News
1st Annual Scout Jubilee
The 1st Annual ScoutJubilee will be a hallmark event scheduled for March 24th, 2012 at the University Plaza Hotel Convention Center. There will be over 500 attendees for this one of a kind event. Activities will include a Silent Auction, Live Auction, Cocktails, a Gourmet sit-down dinner, a live dance band, a Video Slide presentation, and live introductory participation by several Scout units! A featured speaker is also included.
For more information about how to be a sponsor for this event, visit the
Scout Jubilee page
.
Revised Scout Shop Hours
Visit the Scout Shop page
to check out the revised hours for the Joplin Shop as well as holiday dates closed for all of the shops.
Campmasters 2012 - April 13-15
Campmasters 2012 is planned to provide opportunities for everyone in your Troop/Team/Crew to have a full weekend campout that will include merit badge offerings, rank advancement opportunities, adult training, a weekend of great program and fun! This event will provide youth the opportunity to spend two nights at Camp Arrowhead prior to the summer camping season.
To download & print registration form
Click Here
Conservation Training Camp (CTC)
Also running April 13-15 alongside Campmasters is: Conservation Training Camp (CTC), a conservation program of hands-on skills training in the outdoors. Designed to help you earn 3 Merit Badges by completing project requirements while at camp and learn basic conservation skills. This will also help unit leaders and Scouts in Troop/Team/Crew Leadership positions acquire skills to return to their units and provide guidance to fellow Scouts to undertake Conservation Service Projects.
Download the CTC flyer by clicking here.
2012 Venturing Fun Shoot - February 17-18, 2012
Visit the Venturing Resources page for more information.
The next Scouting Museum opening will be held on Saturday, February 25 at the Dr. Michael J. Clarke History Museum of Ozarks Scouting in the Springfield Service Center. (click here for flyer)
2012 Camp Staff Application Now Available
The Staff Application is now available. All applicants should send their application to Brian Wilfong.
2013 National Jamboree Applications Available
During the summer of 2013, The Summit Bechtel Reserve, will host the 2013 National Scout Jamboree. You don't want to miss the opportunity to be apart of this new high adventure Jamboree with new activities such as whitewater rafting, zip-lining, rappelling, mountain biking and much more. To register or get more information, click here.