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> From: “Greater St. Louis Area Council, Boy Scouts of America” <dave.chambliss@scouting.org>
> Date: May 6, 2020 at 2:59:51 PM CDT
> To: skupsky1@charter.net
> Subject: Your Scouting Update
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> The Digital Duffle Bag
> A twice monthly digital magazine for Scouting families.
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> GIVE STL DAY
> Give STL Day is almost here! This is a grassroots, peer-to-peer, online fundraising event that has raised over $13 million for regional nonprofits since 2014. With your help, we can make it even more successful this year.
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> This Thursday, May 7, we will highlight what our Council and members are doing to #KeepScouting during these difficult times and why Scouting values and leadership are needed now more than ever. 100% of your donation will stay with your local district (includes all districts).
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> Visit www.givestlday.org/bsa for additional details
> Mark “Going” on the Facebook event
> Click here to learn on you can support Give STL Day and help us #KeepScouting!
> SCOUTING AT HOME
> Scouting can take place anywhere – even in the comfort of your home! That’s why we have a new resource hub for parents and leaders to help support Scouting at home.
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> Plus, the Greater St. Louis Area Council has a Weekly Scout Challenge for both Scouts and adults where participants have a chance to win free Scout swag!
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> Read more
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> CHOOSE YOUR CAMP EXPERIENCE
> One of the greatest gifts you can give a child is a sense of success and achievement. Camp teaches kids how to be active participants, ask questions, ask for help, and try new things.
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> CUB SCOUTS
> Cub Scouts can choose from day or evening camp, overnight camp and family camp! At summer camp, kids get away from electronics to enjoy the great outdoors while learning new skills and earning advancement and awards.
> >>Register For Cub Scout Camp
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> SCOUTS BSA
> With four first-class properties and dozens of activities to keep kids busy all summer, no two weeks of summer camp are the same! Scouts BSA can also choose from several specialty weeks such as STEM, horsemanship, outdoor survival and more!
> >>Register For Scouts BSA Camp
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> CAMP BEYOND MERIT BADGES
> Older Scouts, Explorers and Venturers can enjoy their own unique camp this summer. Our program offers high adventure, shooting sports, aquatics, and horsemanship plus evening programs such as campfires, dances, volleyball and crazy competitions.
> >>Register For Swift High Adventure Base
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> 2021 NATIONAL JAMBOREE
> July 21-30
> Summit Bechtel Reserve, West Virginia
> It’s important to signal that the limits people perceive are self-imposed, and that with an embrace and application of the 12 points of the Scout Law and three points of the Scout Oath, there is a bright and positive future.
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> Participants in the 2021 National Jamboree will learn that character is created when you achieve more than you thought possible.
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> Learn More
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> VIRTUAL YOUTH PROTECTION TRAINING
> Youth Protection training is required for all BSA registered volunteers. It is a joining requirement, and continued membership requires that it be retaken every two years.
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> The Greater St. Louis Area Council offers Youth Protection training in live, virtual classroom sessions using the Zoom online meeting service. Any adult may attend either session (you needn’t be a member of the BSA). Youth volunteer staff may also attend.
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> May 9, 9-11 AM | May 21, 7-9 PM
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> A SCOUT IS HELPFUL
> Jackson Boy Scout creates face-mask ear guards to protect medical professionals
> By Nicolette Baker ~ Southeast Missourian
> Boy Scout Nathan Harris, 13, is bringing comfort to medical professionals through surgical mask ear guards.
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> For about a month, the seventh-grader has been making ear guards for community medical professionals using a 3D printer he received for Christmas.
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> Read the full article
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> REGISTER NOW FOR SCOUTFEST 2020
> We are still excited and hopeful for ScoutFest to occur October 2–4, 2020 at Forest Park in St. Louis. Our volunteers are busy planning a fantastic event, but everyone’s safety is always our number one priority.
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> This exciting event is open to the whole family, including Cub Scouts, to camp overnight in St. Louis’ iconic park.
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> ScoutFest Covid-19 Statement
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> SCOUT CHALLENGE WINNERS
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> Congratulations to our Week 5 Scout Challenge Winners!
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> Petra G.
> Emil G.
> Noah K.
> Hayden H.
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> See all Scout Challenge winners
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> CAMP JOY 75TH ANNIVERSARY
> This year marks the 75th year of Summer Camp at Camp Joy! Each individual that has entered its gates has been given the opportunity to learn, grow, and build lasting friendships.
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> To commemorate this milestone, Camp Joy is hosting a 75th anniversary celebration on Saturday, June 27, 2020. Join us for the day or stay the night. We are offering a variety of camp activities and providing Saturday dinner and Sunday breakfast.
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> SPECIAL NEEDS AWARENESS TRAINING
> NEW DATE- Saturday, June 6
> Camp Joy
> This new training offers something for all ages. There will be activities for Cub Scouts, Disabilities Awareness Merit Badge for Scouts BSA and adult classes for leaders and parents. Attend this training with professionals in the fields of Special Needs and Education for the opportunity to learn how to provide the best services for every Scout.
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> Register
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> ENCOURAGE YOUR UNIT TO MEET VIRTUALLY AND #KEEPSCOUTING
> The prospect of staying connected, learning and helping, feels like a way to maintain a sense of community during this time. There are lots of activities that young people can do at home by themselves or with other family members. Scouts can still work towards badges and award too. So, stay connected with your Scouting units online. Remember, keeping everyone safe is the number one concern so make yourself familiar with BSA online safety guidelines.
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> MEMBERSHIP CARD PRINTING
> Only unit leaders can print membership cards through my.scouting. Use this step-by-step instruction sheet to print and distribute your unit’s membership cards.
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> Membership card printing
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> CHARTER CERTIFICATE PRINTING
> The charter certificate is downloaded as a PDF file. Only the unit Key 3 have access to print the unit charter certificate through my.scouting.org. The steps on how to do this are included in the link below.
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> Charter certificate printing
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