The Scouter - LHAC e-Newsletter - July 2010

Welcome To The E-Scouter

Welcome to the E-Scouter of the Lake Huron Area Council! Our new website will host a monthly newsletter in place of the printed version. We are excited to come into the century of technology and serve our families better.

Important Changes to the BSA Youth Protection Training Policies

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.

BALOO Training

BALOO - Basic Adult Leader Outdoor Orientation for Cub Scout leaders is a half-day training event that introduces participants to the skills needed to plan and conduct Pack outdoor activities, particularly pack camping.

Cub Scouting - An Outdoor Adventure!

If you like the outdoors than come to Paul Bunyan Scout Reservation where we put the OUT in SCOUTING, with your Cub Scouts in July!

Boy Scout Historical Merit Badge Program

It is hard to believe that just 100 years ago, when a Scout earned the Signaling merit badge, the Scout most likely lived in a home with no telephone and probably no electricity. 100 years later, our world is quite different. Lake Huron Area Council now offers four vintage merit badges to help a Scout understand how these two worlds are different but, in many ways, are the same...

LHAC Announces Online Event Registration

The Lake Huron Area Council is pleased to announce the addition of online event registration to the many services currently offered on the council website to our valued volunteers, units, districts, and committees.

Ideal Year of Scouting and Unit Budget Training

Is your unit having unit budgeting problems or have questions about the Ideal Year of Scouting? We will be conducting a training Tuesday, June 29, 7-8pm at the Gerace Council Service Center to help you with your unit’s 12 month unit budget plan for meetings and events your unit is planning.

2010 Council Camporee

New Information as of JUNE 2010! Get ready for a great celebration of Scouting at the 2010 Council Camporee hosted by the Alpena Combat Readiness Training Center.

Wood Badge 2010 at Camp Rotary

Wood Badge is the ultimate training experience designed to meet the leadership needs of all adult Scouters and Scouting professionals.

LHAC Recognizes Centennial Silver Beaver Honorees

Congratulations to the following volunteers on their recent selection as Silver Beaver Award recipients for the Lake Huron Area Council:

Century of Values Tour

The Thumb District celebration of Scouting's 100th Anniversary is underway.....

Wendy’s® Partners with Lake Huron Area Council for a Sweet Fundraiser!

Buy a Frosty™ Key Tag for $1 and enjoy Free Jr. Frostys through December 31st, 2010!

 

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