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UPCOMING EVENTS
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Information is available for the following events. (click on the event for more information.)
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GEOCACHING TO PROMOTE SCOUTING
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Geocaching is an exciting new sport that uses GPS navigation to find hidden treasures. It
provides another tool for the fun-with-a-purpose toolbox and can combine outdoor
adventure with advancement, recruiting, retention, and public relations.
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Learn more about geocaching by navigating through the followiing links:
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Geocaching overview (pdf )
A Guide to Geocaching (pdf )
Geocaching to Promote Scouting (pdf )
Welcome to Geocaching! (powerpoint presentation)
Sol Mayer Geocaching Trek (pdf
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2011 PHILMONT TREK
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The Concho Valley Council is accepting youth and adult applications for
Philmont 2011. Dates for the event are 9-21 July 2011. The cost per person is $1,000 which covers Philmont fees, meals, crew equipment, pre-Philmont training, shirt, transportation, and much more.
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Information Brochure (pdf )
Adult Application (pdf )
Youth Application (pdf )
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Interested applicants should contact Devin Koehler at:
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Concho Valley Council, Boy Scouts of America
PO Box 1584
San Angelo, TX 76902
325 655-7107 ext 42
1-800-321-7107
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2010 EAGLE SCOUT SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS ARE ONLINE |
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Applications for Eagle Scout scholarships for 2010 are now available at www.nesa.org. Here is the link:
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http://www.nesa.org/applications.html
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NEW
INSTRUCTIONS
FOR ONLINE POPCORN
SALES
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Trails' End has
developed a new
system for scouts and their parents to sign up to
sell popcorn online. The
new system still has a 30% commission for units and Scouts can earn Trails' End
Prizes for online Sales. The orderpopcorn.com online ordering
system and scout keys are no longer used. If you have any questions, please call or email
Devin Koehler at ; 325-655-7107; 800-321-7107;
or .
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On
Line Ordering
Instructions
(pdf )
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REGISTRATION FEES SET TO INCREASE
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The National Executive Board unanimously passed a resolution at its May 2009 meeting to increase the traditional membership annual registration fee for youth and adults from $10 to $15 effective January 1, 2010. The annual Exploring fee will remain $10.
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Read more . . .
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The National Executive Board unanimously passed a resolution at its May 2009 meeting to increase the traditional membership annual registration fee for youth and adults from $10 to $15 effective January 1, 2010. The annual Exploring fee will remain $10.
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A great deal of thought and consideration went into this decision by both the Executive Board and the Membership Fee Task Force led by National Commissioner Tico Perez. Consideration was given to the impact to program and council support, the necessary funding
required to implement planned initiatives
over the next several years, and the overall fees paid by councils.
Input was sought and received from staff and volunteers at the council level. It was then determined that the best approach was to increase the fee to the level chosen and to make every effort to hold that level for the next several years, rather than raising the fee every year. The last registration fee increase was implemented seven years ago. |
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The National Council is committed to providing added benefits to local councils and volunteers to support the delivery of high-quality Scouting programs in every community. A key investment continues to be providing more user-friendly
Web-based resources. For example, via MyScouting, volunteers will be able to complete even more training requirements on their
own schedule, 24 hours a day, utilizing online resources. This will complement their current ability to recharter and manage advancement records online, complete and submit tour permits, and participate in the Scouting Community social network, which continues to grow. The National Council strives to minimize operating costs, and it is worth noting that, even with this increase, youth can receive the full benefits of Scouting membership for only $1.25 per month.
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eSCOUTER NEWSLETTER
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The August
- October 2009 Council Newsletter is now available online. For the latest news and information from around the council, click on the
link below:
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ANNIVERSARY
CUB SCOUT PROGRAM
HELPS
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Get
Cub Scouts excited
about the history
and the future
of the BSA with
100th Anniversary
Cub Scout Program
Helps. Activity
ideas will be
available for
every month
through September
2010.
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FAST TRACKS
ON THE ADVANCEMENT TRAIL
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 Fast Tracks is a series of den meeting
plans (two den meetings per month) designed to be used in conjunction
with the youth handbooks. By following the these plans, active Scouts
can earn their Tiger, Wolf, Bear, or Webelos rank by February, usually in time for the Blue & Gold Banquet. After these meetings, Scouts continue
to meet to work on other electives, Belt Loops and Pins, and other Cub Scout Awards through the rest of the year. All Cub Scouts must
first earn their Bobcat Badge.
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Use the Fast Tracks as-is or as a resource for your own meeting plans.
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Launch Fast Tracks
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DEN LEADER KITS AND PACK PROGRAM KITS
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In the
past, both of these kits/folders were funded through special appropriations.
This year, the funds available in the past for appropriations were not in the
budget. As a best solution to the lack of funds, the Boy Scouts of America opted to update all of the
pieces from the kits and make them widely available on the scouting.org web
site.
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The links to the den leader kits and the Annual Pack Program Planning Conference folder are:
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Den Leader Kits
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Annual Pack Program Planning Conference Folder
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CENTENNIAL
RECRUITER
PATCH |
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Cub
Scouts and Boy
Scouts can earn
the new Centennial
Recruiter Patch
by recruiting
a boy into their
pack or troop
this Spring.
The Concho Valley
Council is providing
these awards
at no cost to
local troops.
Patches will
be received
by troop leaders
once an application
and registration
fees are forwarded
to the Council
Office.
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Scouts
can invite a
boy to join
electronically
by sending an
e-card from
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http://www.thescoutzone.org
or http://www.joincubscouting.org/
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Simply
click Tell
a Friend and
follow the simple
instructions.
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| NATIONAL
HALL
OF
LEADERSHIP |
| 2010 NATIONAL JAMBOREE
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| The Concho Valley Council will take one contingent troop to the 2010 National Jamboree being held at Ft. A.P. Hill in Caroline County, Virginia. The troop will consist of 36 boys and 4 adult leaders.
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For more information, click on the link below
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2010 Council Jamboree Contingent Information
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| 100 YEARS OF SCOUTING VIDEO
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