Ozark Trails Council 2010 Fall Extravaganza
September 18 at the
Springfield Service Center. Hosted by the Council
Museum Committee.
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Wild Animal Safari Scout Day
The Wild Animal Safari
is inviting the Scouts out to a special day of fun on
November 6, 2010. Special pricing for Scouts and
families along with a scavenger hunt!
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Two New Outdoor Awards for Boy Scouts and Varsity Scouts
Two new awards have
been developed to promote "outdoorism" for Boy Scouts
and Varsity Scouts.
The National Outdoor Challenge (No. 430-016) is a unit award that recognizes troops/teams that maintain or increase the amount of outdoor activity when compared to the previous year. The information and application is available here:
http://www.scouting.org/scoutsource/boyscouts/adults/awards.aspx and is due at the end of 2010.
With the release of this award, the National Camping Award has been discontinued; however, patches for camping nights will be available until the inventory is depleted.
The National Outdoor Achievement Award (No. 430-509) recognizes Boy Scouts/Varsity Scouts that excel in outdoor participation. The award consists of five areas of emphasis (camping, aquatics, hiking, riding and adventure) with rigorous requirements to earn each segment. Scouts looking for an extra challenge can earn the National Medal for Outdoor Achievement. This challenging award requires earning at least three of the National Outdoor Achievement segments, planning and leading a trek, earning Wilderness First Aid and becoming a Leave No Trace Trainer as well as several other requirements. The information and application is available at the following link:
http://www.scouting.org/scoutsource/boyscouts/youth/awards.aspx
The National Outdoor Challenge (No. 430-016) is a unit award that recognizes troops/teams that maintain or increase the amount of outdoor activity when compared to the previous year. The information and application is available here:
http://www.scouting.org/scoutsource/boyscouts/adults/awards.aspx and is due at the end of 2010.
With the release of this award, the National Camping Award has been discontinued; however, patches for camping nights will be available until the inventory is depleted.
The National Outdoor Achievement Award (No. 430-509) recognizes Boy Scouts/Varsity Scouts that excel in outdoor participation. The award consists of five areas of emphasis (camping, aquatics, hiking, riding and adventure) with rigorous requirements to earn each segment. Scouts looking for an extra challenge can earn the National Medal for Outdoor Achievement. This challenging award requires earning at least three of the National Outdoor Achievement segments, planning and leading a trek, earning Wilderness First Aid and becoming a Leave No Trace Trainer as well as several other requirements. The information and application is available at the following link:
http://www.scouting.org/scoutsource/boyscouts/youth/awards.aspx
New Historic Merit Badges for 100th Anniversary
It is hard to believe
that just one hundred years ago, when a Scout earned
the Signaling merit badge, that Scout most likely
lived in a home with no telephone and probably no
electricity. It was a time when there were no power
tools, no Home Depots to shop, no TV, no radio, and
no cell phones. Scouts of that period were very
likely taught to be self-sufficient and were able to
build their own furniture, which was actually used.
Their neighborhoods were different, too. Everyone
knew one another. There were few gas stations, and
instead of mega grocery stores, there were only
locally run grocery stores, pharmacies, and general
stores.
One hundred years later, our world is quite different. Our council offers four vintage merit badges to help a Scout understand how these two worlds are different but, in many ways, the same. The 2010 Historical Merit Badge program offers Signaling (introduced in 1910), Carpentry (introduced in 1911), Pathfinding (introduced in 1911), and Tracking (Stalking; introduced in 1911). Scouts of 2010 may earn these badges during 2010 using the same requirements as in 1910 and 1911 (with explanation of terms used then translated to today). All the information on each badge may be found below.
Carpentry (click here)
Pathfinding (click here)
Signaling (click here)
Tracking (click here)
One hundred years later, our world is quite different. Our council offers four vintage merit badges to help a Scout understand how these two worlds are different but, in many ways, the same. The 2010 Historical Merit Badge program offers Signaling (introduced in 1910), Carpentry (introduced in 1911), Pathfinding (introduced in 1911), and Tracking (Stalking; introduced in 1911). Scouts of 2010 may earn these badges during 2010 using the same requirements as in 1910 and 1911 (with explanation of terms used then translated to today). All the information on each badge may be found below.
Carpentry (click here)
Pathfinding (click here)
Signaling (click here)
Tracking (click here)
Cub Scouts 2010
Volunteers and staff
members continue to work on all publications and
training modules affected by this important change in
how the Cub Scout program is delivered. Revised
support materials will be available in March 2010.
This change offers a significant opportunity to
strengthen the Cub Scout program membership and
enhance leader confidence and effectiveness.
~Information on the National Website
~Information on the National Website
2010 Eagle Scout Scholarship Applications Are Online
Applications for Eagle Scout scholarships for 2010 are now available online. Eagle Scouts who apply for a college scholarship must use the correct application, which is a mandatory requirement. Incorrect applications from prior years will not be accepted.
NEW ONLINE APPLICATION
In 2009, just over 4,500 applications were received for the 109 scholarships awarded. Of those applicants, 937 used the wrong form and thus were immediately rejected.
Unit Internet Advancement
Process ranks and
awards for Packs, Troops, Teams, Crews, Ships, and
Posts
Units can now submit advancement for unit youth members online. Use Internet Advancement for the following:
• Add ranks, merit badges, and awards
• Update information on existing advancements (excepting the Eagle Scout rank)
1. Click Here to begin
(You will need a MyScouting account to begin. If you do not have one, you may set one up.)
2. Select the unit advancement processor. This person must have Internet connectivity and Microsoft Internet Explorer.
3. Obtain a unit ID code from the council. The unit advancement processor attends an April roundtable, and can obtain the unit ID code there.
4. Gather information for advancement, including merit badge applications and advancement records with dates.
5. Click Internet Advancement on this page. Follow the instructions in Internet Advancement to process advancements and print an advancement report.
Units can now submit advancement for unit youth members online. Use Internet Advancement for the following:
• Add ranks, merit badges, and awards
• Update information on existing advancements (excepting the Eagle Scout rank)
1. Click Here to begin
(You will need a MyScouting account to begin. If you do not have one, you may set one up.)
2. Select the unit advancement processor. This person must have Internet connectivity and Microsoft Internet Explorer.
3. Obtain a unit ID code from the council. The unit advancement processor attends an April roundtable, and can obtain the unit ID code there.
4. Gather information for advancement, including merit badge applications and advancement records with dates.
5. Click Internet Advancement on this page. Follow the instructions in Internet Advancement to process advancements and print an advancement report.