The Scouter - LHAC e-Newsletter - January 2010
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As we welcome the new year, we also welcome a new century in Scouting, one that promises to be every bit as exciting as the first. There will be changes, of course. That is a given. Change happens. If we are to continue to give our youth the best opportunity to grow, we need to understand what prompted that change and how to make it work for us. That understanding comes easiest through training.
University of Scouting is an all-day event focusing on the needs of adult leaders. You can fill your day with classes on cooking, packing for a high adventure, craft projects for Wolf and Bear Cub Scouts, fundraising, severe weather, and dozens of others.
The purpose of the Trainer’s EDGE course is to provide and help develop the platform skills of a trainer. While the focus is for people filling training roles, what leader is not training somebody?
Don't miss the 3rd Annual Winter Carnival at Camp Rotary on Saturday, February 6, 2010 sponsored in part by Jay's Sporting Goods.
OKPIK Is a program where you learn to cope with the wintertime, tempertature, and learn to enjoy the north woods in the "off season"
Adventure awaits Scouts at Philmont Scout Ranch. Can you handle 10 days of hiking in the mountains of New Mexico? If you think you have got what it takes? Contact us! We still have a few youth openings in our 2010 Philmont Council Contingent from 7/20/2010 - 8/1/2010 (age 14-20 yrs old male or female).
We are now taking reservations for our 2011 Philmont Council Contingent. Contact Ryan Bauman at 989-317-0331 for more info!
The centennial edition of the Boy Scout Handbook will soon be available, and with the new handbook come several rank requirement changes that will be in effect as of January 1, 2010.
There are 2 major changes in procedure that need the attention of all troop regarding attending Summer Camp 2010 at Paul Bunyan Scout Reservation and Camp Rotary this summer.
The BSA is pleased to announce 5 new merit badges for 2010, starting with Scuba Diving to be release by the end of this year.
The Boy Scouts of America is pleased to announce the introduction of 13 new belt loops and pins as part of the Cub Scout Academics and Sports program.
Give kids a palm-size computer/GPS, tell them to hunt for hidden treasure, and watch them go!
The BSA Marketing Group are excited to announce the launch of BSA Motorsports. This program will begin its national inaugural season in March 2010 with the unveiling of the Boy Scouts of America's No. 19 entry into the IZOD IndyCar Series.
Words too often inadequately express the sentiment we feel at the death of a friend or the joy we feel when a friend is honored with a special recognition. No finer tribute can be paid than to encourage a boy to live the life of a scout and this perpetuate the high principals you admire in your friend. A contribution to Lake Huron Area Council Memorial/Tribute Fund is the perfect tribute. It will be put in trust so that it continues to give in perpetuity.
The following boys have earned their Eagle Scout award from November 1, 2009 - January 4, 2010
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