Rules Of The Road

Several important rules need to be observed while you are in Camp. These rules are there to ensure that you and your Scouts have a happy and safe experience, and they apply to everyone! Please take the following quiz to determine if your unit is following "the rules of the Road" All questions may be answered True or False.

1. Scouts are permitted to ride in the back of Pick-ups while in camp only.
   
   False - Scouts are never to ride in the backs of pick-ups or in trailers whether in Camp or  off  Camp.
    
2. The 15 mile per hour limit in camp only applies to persons driving in camp during day  light  hours.
   
   False - the speed limit is intended to prevent accidents 24 hours a day and  applies to everyone.
   
   
3. Parking in campsites is ok, as long as I don't move my vehicle until the end of the campout.
   
   False - the campsites are intended for the use of everyone. Continued parking in campsites creates erosion problems and is a very serious hazard. No vehicles are allowed to remain in campsites. Troop trailers only may be left in campsites.
   
   
4. Alcoholic beverages are not permitted on Scout property.
   
   True - Beer or any other alcoholic beverages are not permitted on Council property.
   
   
5. Firearms are permitted on camp only if they are kept locked up in personal vehicles.
   
   False - Firearms (other than Council - owned firearms) are not permitted on Camp property. Peace Officers should notify the Camp Ranger if they will be armed while on Camp.
   

Law Enforcement Explorer Conference
Offers a World of Career
Opportunities for Concho Valley Council Youth

Law Enforcement Explorer post help youth gain insight into a variety of programs that offer hands-on activities that promote the growth and development of adolescents.

The Law Enforcement Explorer Conference will be held July 24-29 at Georgia Tech University in Atlanta, Georgia. The conference is open to all Law Enforcement Explorer Posts and is intended to: enrich the program of Law Enforcement Explorer Posts; enhance the level of officer and Advisor performance; promote an exchange of successful post programs and ideas; create a positive climate for Federal Law Enforcement agencies and national law enforcement associations to become familiar with Law Enforcement Exploring.

The conference features a career fair hosted by local, state, and federal agencies; private organizations; and corporations that have an interest in sharing their career opportunities with Law Enforcement Explorers.

Participants will also have the opportunity to compete  - with their team and individually, in a variety of event such as:  arrest and search techniques; crime scene search; police physical performance testing; drill competitions and Emergency vehicle operations course.

To attend the conference, a post's adult conference leader must be at least 21 years of age and must be approved for this leadership responsibility by the Concho Valley Council, Learning for Life office.  For more information about Law Enforcement Exploring in your area or to learn more about the 2000 Law Enforcement Explorer Conference, visit the Learning for Life web site at www.learning-for-life.org or call the Council Service Center.

Go For The Gold With
MOM & ME!!!

Who:  Cub Scouts and their Moms

When:   May 6-7 and May 13-14, 2000

Where: Camp Sol Mayer (near Ft. McKavett)

Time: Check-in Saturday 8am-11am; Check-out Sunday by Noon

Cost: $12.50 per participant (youth or adult)

What to bring:

Sack lunch if you come early

Tent, sleeping bag or blanket

Change of clothes for Sunday

Extra clothes for wet & wild fun

Toiletry items including towel

Cap or hat

Camera & film

Flashlight /raincoat/insect repellent

Fishing equipment (optional

Swimsuit

Money for Trading Post

In a recent study conducted by Louis Harris and Associates for the Boy Scouts of America, the outcomes of Scouting programs were measured with respect to critical elements of healthy youth development as outlined by the Search Institute and the Carnegie Council on Adolescent Development. A healthy, safe environment is one major element of Scouting programs fostering the progressive development of young people outlined in the study. Providing such an environment requires that the BSA address certain societal issues.

The Boy Scouts of America has a long tradition of addressing societal concerns within the context of building character, citizenship, and fitness among young people. Through Scouting, young people gain a healthy self-image and learn viable skills to aid them in making healthy decisions throughout their lives.

At the heart of societal concerns today is child abuse. The BSA has responded to this issue by taking numerous measures in an effort to provide a safe haven for young people. In addition to several policies that help foster a safe environment for Scouts, including two-deep leadership, the BSA has developed one of the most widely used youth protection training programs in the nation.

The leadership of the Boy Scouts of America has taken a proactive role in developing tools to deter, if not prevent, all forms of child abuse, including sexual abuse. With the consultation of nationally recognized experts, the BSA now provides a variety of published and videotaped materials to educate members about child abuse, including an insert titled A Parent's Guide distributed with each Cub Scout program book and The Boy Scout Handbook.

Last year, (#) percent of the (name) Council's registered volunteers participated in the Youth Protection program. To continue safeguarding our young people from the harm of child abuse, parents of Scouts and Scout leaders should take part in BSA's age-specific Youth Protection programs. Parents may want to discuss with their children the issues addressed in the lessons. To learn more about the Youth Protection program tools available through the BSA, contact the council service center.