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Southeast Louisiana Council Staff
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Scout Executive/CEO |
Don Ellis |
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Director of Field Service |
John Olynick
(Membership, District Operations) |
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Director of Finance Service |
Torrey Hayden (Special Events, Foundations, Grants) |
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Finance/Marketing Director |
Shane Cooley
(FOS, Marketing) |
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Office/Camp Business Manager |
Nancy Allen
(Human Resources, Executive Board, Website, General Council Issues/Camp Business) |
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Field Director |
Tracy Jones |
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Cypress District Paraprofessional |
Skip Herring |
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Fleur de Lis District Executive |
Lance Brown |
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Cataouatche District Executive |
Jason Derscheid |
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Bayou District Executive |
David Parks |
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Pelican District Director |
Juan Prado |
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Pelican District Executive |
Andrew Williams |
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District Paraprofessional |
Keith Johnson |
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Soccer & Scouting |
Gerardo Trejo |
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Accounting Specialist |
Lisa Gourgues
(Accounts Payable, Personnel/Payroll, Insurance) |
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Finance Secretary |
Kristie Schouest (FOS, Popcorn, Scout EXPO) |
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Registrar |
Kimiyanni Esko
(Recharters, Registration) |
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Council Services Clerk |
Elvira Doody
(Program, Camping, Activities, Certificates of Insurance, Eagles, Tour Permits) |
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Administrative Assistant |
Peaches Davis
(Scout Executive Assistant, FR & Accounting Assistant) |
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Camp Ranger |
Pat Necaise |
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Assistant Camp Ranger |
Heath Necaise |
Eagle Scouts May, 2010
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Middle Name |
Last Name |
Unit |
| Rene |
Adrian |
Chopin IV |
T0798 |
| Brian |
Joseph |
Constrantiche |
T0311 |
| Colin |
Edward |
Coutant Fulham |
T0346 |
| Ryan |
Francis |
Lohrenz |
T0365 |
| Michael |
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Noble |
T0601 |
| Mitchell |
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Rogers |
T0261 | Congratulations to you all on this wonderful accomplishment!
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Program Preview!!!!
Wednesday, May 12, 2010
New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary
Register now for special incentive
The first 250 who pre-register for program preview will receive a USB flash drive preloaded with the council calendar as well as an up loadable version of the calendar. In addition, over 70 other commonly used forms are on the flash drive for your use.
Help us celebrate the 2010-2011 Program of the Southeast Louisiana Council and plan your Scouting year in the process. The Council Program Preview meeting is for all Scout Leaders in packs, troops, crews, posts, teams and LFL groups. There you will get the council calendar for 2010-2011.
You will get information about our Popcorn sale, Zoofari, Powderhorn, Wood Badge, the new online recruiting program to support your membership plans, information on the all new Cub Scout deliver system and much, much more. Troops can sign up to receive support for their troop open houses, packs can sign up for their Join Scouting Night and Posts and Crews can sign up for their First Nighters. Packs can find out about the fall Cub Family Encampment. A packet to support your unit’s program planning for the year will be made available to each unit present.
The festivities this year will begin at 7:15 pm at the New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary, 3939 Gentilly Blvd., New Orleans. You will want to register at the council office or online here.
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Training Committee Seeks Help in Updating Records
Effective in 2010, units must have their TOP leader trained (Cubmaster, Scoutmaster, Crew Advisor, etc.) in order to have their charter processed. To help make sure our records are up to date, we’re inviting unit leaders to fill out a training record. Please indicate the month/year you attended the training, and we’ll update your record accordingly. If you haven’t been to training, make plans now to attend by contacting your district training committee and scheduling training for your unit. Make plans now to get ahead of the curve and make sure your leadership is trained. Key in maintaining your status as a “trained” leader is going through Youth Protection training at least once every two years. If you haven’t done so recently, now would be a great time to refresh yourself on youth protection policy prior to summer camps.
Whitney Young Award Reception to Return
For thirty years, the Southeast Louisiana Council has presented the Whitney Young Award to individuals who have demonstrated service to youth and to scouting. The council is pleased to announce that the Whitney Young program will return this year, recognizing local musician and teacher Ellis Marsalis and Orleans Parish Sheriff Marlin Gusman on the 23rd of June at the Jones Walker Law Firm. For ticket and/or sponsorship opportunities, please contact Tracy Jones at the council office.
2010 Zephyrs Lights Out with the Scouts and Autograph Session
Lights Out with the Scouts will be held Friday, May 14, 2010 and the Autograph Session will be held July 17, 2010. The cost for Lights Out with the Scouts is $25 and includes the game, sleepover, and souvenir pillow, or $7.50 for just the game. The Autograph Session will cost $10 and includes souvenir ball to autograph and the game, or $7.50 for just the game. Please make sure to be at Zephyr Stadium by 4:00pm on July 17th to make sure you don’t miss out on the autographs! Registration deadlines are one week prior to the event for both events. Please call Andrew Williams at (504) 889-0388 or by email at anwillia@bsamail.com with any questions. Register online by clicking here.
Important Downloads this Month
Cub Day Camp Leader Guidebook
Webelos Adventure Camp Guidebook
Boy Scout Summer Camp Leader Guidebook
Scout EXPO 2010
On April 24th, to celebrate the 100th Anniversary of Scouting, the Boy Scouts of America teamed up with Major and Minor League Baseball in a program called “Pitch for Scouting”. The New Orleans Zephyrs hosted this year’s EXPO.
Despite a terrible weather forecast the day turned out to be quite pleasant although a little windy. Several Packs, Troops, and Venture Crews participated by having display booths. The U.S. Army made dog tags for everyone. The Jefferson Parish Fire Department brought out a display and there was a group with trained dogs.
For the game, 100th Anniversary Chairman Ken Pickering threw our the first pitch and a color guard of Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts and Venturers presented the colors to open the game. Scouts also participated in the between innings games and contests.
The Expo in Houma will be Saturday May 22nd. If your unit had planned to do a display booth at Zephyr Field but could not make it due to the weather forecast and would like to participate in Houma contact the council office.
The Card Sales campaign will conclude on Monday May 24th with money, unsold cards and prize forms due into the council office by that date. There is a prize store set up so that leaders can collect prizes for the scouts when the account is settled.
2010 Southeast Louisiana Council - Boy Scout Golf Classic
· Date - June 21, 2010 – 8:30 AM Start Time
· Location – TPC Louisiana - 11001 Lapalco Boulevard - Avondale Louisiana 70094
· The Course - TPC of Louisiana is set among Louisiana’s stately cypress and oak trees. The TPC is home of the Zurich Classic of New Orleans. This Golf Facility was selected as one of the top five golf courses in America. Renowned golf course architect Pete Dye crafted a par 72, 7,500 yard test of golf that sits low on the property and incorporates beautiful natural vegetation. A brilliant but subtle track that winds through numerous cypress trees and natural bayous, the course encompasses more than 20 acres of waste bunkers and numerous water hazards. There is no residential housing on this golf course.
· Sponsorship Levels
o Title Sponsor $10,000
o Eagle Sponsor $5,000
o Life Sponsor $2,500
o Star Sponsor $2,000
o 1st Class Sponsor $1,500
Go to the registration site online and get your team signed up today!
22nd World Scout Jamboree
The 22nd World Scout Jamboree represents a return to the roots the Scouting World Jamboree. As you might imagine, there is a lot of interest among Scouts and Scouters of the Boy Scouts of America to be a part of this significant event.
 The Southern Region has been allocated 432 youth and 48 troop leader slots, to fill 12 Scout Troops/Venture Crews. Our council has been initially allocated 6 youth participant slots for the 22nd World Scout Jamboree. This number is subject to change based on how applications are received during the next several months. The success of this Jamboree depends on Scout participation. We want Scouts from our council in our region to have the opportunity to participate in this mountain-top experience.
Our Council currently has 4 youth participants who have applied to attend the WSJ. We also have 2 adults who have applied to serve in troop leadership positions but no adults who have applied for staff. If you are interested in attending our have a scout OR Venturer who would like to attend the World Jamboree, please consider registering now. (The World Jamboree is open to both males and females in Venturing). For more information about this opportunity go to the World Jamboree site.
Boy Scout Leaders & Scouts,
Please check out this wonderful oppty for your scouts to earn some neat merit badges this year celebrating our 100th anniversary.
http://www.scouting.org/scoutsource/BoyScouts/AdvancementandAwards/historical_mb_program.aspx
Coming soon: The most recent evolution of Cub Scouts!
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The what, why, where and when along with what’s in it for you! |
The change for Cub Scouts is a piloted and successful method of delivering the existing Cub Scout program that is handbook-based and focuses on den activities leading to youth advancement and higher retention. The Overview Brochure includes information on the pilot, its results, what changes and how the changes benefit the Scouting community.
The change is supported by a new leader resource, the Den & Pack Meeting Resource Guide. This new resource contains all the information a den leader or Cubmaster needs to deliver the planned program.
For each badge of rank, Cub Scouts 2010 is represented by a series of den meeting plans designed to be used in conjunction with the youth handbooks.
Den meeting plans provide the den leader with specific support to organize and conduct den meetings and to communicate with families. This includes detailed instructions for the boys and parents to follow between meetings, where needed.
Venturing Age/Grade Eligibility Change
The National Executive Board recently approved a resolution to change the eligibility requirements for Venturing to ensure consistency among Venturing, high-adventure bases, and other core programs. The current age and grade eligibility requirement for participation in the Venturing program is 14 years of age and completion of the eighth grade. Effective May 1, 2010, the minimum age requirement will be changed to 14 years of age, or 13 years of age and completion of the eighth grade. The maximum age for participation remains under 21 years of age.
In support of this change, attached is a list of frequently asked questions. This information is posted at www.scouting.org/venturing.
FAQs
Q. When does the age/grade eligibility change take effect?
A. This change becomes effective May 1, 2010.
Q. Does this impact Sea Scouts?
A. Sea Scouts is part of the Venturing program. Therefore, the revised eligibility requirements apply to Sea Scouting.
Q. Does this impact Exploring?
A. No, this change only applies to the Venturing program.
Q. Will this change affect eligibility for youth leadership training for Venturers (e.g., Kodiak, Kodiak X, etc.)?
A. No, youth leadership training will continue to follow the recommended course outlines.
Q. Are there any Venturing advancement items that can't be completed if you are 13 years old?
A. This change will have no effect on award eligibility. As a registered Venturer, the youth may pursue the awards of their choosing.
Q. When will the national office update related literature that is used to support the programs?
A. All relevant program groups are auditing their literature resources to determine the necessary updates. This will be an ongoing process, and as literature is reprinted, these changes will be made.
Q. When will these forms be updated and available to order?
A. All forms will be available May 1, 2010.
Q. When will Internet Rechartering be updated for use by Venturing crews and Sea Scout ships?
A. Internet Rechartering will be updated to reflect the new requirements for unit renewals beginning in September 2010. In the interim, Internet Rechartering will remain available during May-August for Venturing crews and Sea Scout ships to renew online
2010 National Scout Jamboree
 Its not to late to join the adventure of a lifetime!
With the last few weeks before we head out to Fort AP Hill and the 2010 National Jamboree, there is still a few slots open for our scouts that want to attend this once in a lifetime adventure. After May 15, we are going to open those last few slots to out of council scouts who are on waiting lists in other councils---if you know a scout that wants to attend---Please do not hesitate any longer!
Our plans:
July 19 Contingent Departure Overnight Stay at U.S. Army National Guard Base - Knoxville, TN
July 20-25 Contingent Staying at American Legion Youth Camp, Cheltenham, MD.
(Activity Schedule for those days is as follows:
-20th Arrival and set up
-21st Touring Washington, DC
-22nd Touring Philadelphia, PA
-23rd Busch Gardens Williamsburg
-24th Touring Washington, DC
-25th Laundry Day and Evening Tour of Washington, DC)
July 26-August 4 National Jamboree
(The contingent will depart Cheltenham on the morning on the 26th and
arrive at Fort A.P. Hill, VA that morning. The Jamboree concludes on
the evening of the 3rd and the contingent will depart the morning of
the 4th)
August 4-5 Ovenight Stay at U.S. Army National Guard Base -
Chattanooga, TN
(The contingent will arrive in Chattanooga the evening of the 4th.
The Whitewater Rafting Trip on the Ocoee River will take place on the
5th)
August 6 - The contingent will depart from Chattanooga in the morning
and will arrive back in Metairie late that evening
You already know that the 2010 National Scout Jamboree will be the best, most exciting, fun-filled, and safest jamboree ever. But now there's another superlative to add to the mix: "most connected."
Thanks to a unique partnership with AT&T, the site at Fort A.P. Hill, Va., which in the past has had spotty wireless coverage, will become a hub of communication for the 45,000 participants and staff and more than 250,000 visitors expected to attend.
We have been told, "If 45,000 Scouts and Scouters all press send on their phones at the same time, their messages will go through."
Instead of the long banks of payphones you might remember from past jamborees, the 2010 jamboree will feature AT&T kiosks at which you can recharge cell phones of any brand. Don't have a cell phone? No problem. AT&T will also have tethered phones boys and adults can use to call home for free.
Can't go 10 days without checking your e-mail? Wi-Fi hotspots will support your smartphone or laptop computer, and a computer bank will be available for adult leaders to use in 10-minute blocks of time.
This Just In......
Since 1981 hundreds of thousands of Scouts and visitors have enjoyed the privilege of experiencing a Jamboree at Fort A. P. Hill!
In gratitude to our gracious host, and consistent with our "Leave No Trace" practice, we are committed to leaving the Fort pristine and beautiful. We are also committed to ensuring that Jamboree participants and visitors have necessary services available. Every visitor to this year's Jamboree will be asked to become an "Official Centennial Jamboree Supporter".
At the gates to the visitor parking area, we will be collecting a $10 donation per person per day to recover the expense of visitor support, and to aid in the restoration of the site. This will help us perform grounds clean-up, provide additional portable restrooms and sanitation stations, and enhance the many amenities and services provided for the visitors to the Jamboree. All visitors will receive the distinctive Visitor's Patch.
To help expedite arrival for vehicles carrying 8 or more people, councils are asked to send one check for $10 per person per day in advance. Please use the Visitor Information Transmittal form below. Upon receipt, a voucher and windshield placard will be sent to the designated group leader. The voucher will need to be presented to the Jamboree Welcome Team to facilitate a quick entrance using the "Easy Entry Lane" (represented as (E?) on the window placard) to the group parking area.
We encourage all of our council Scouts and Scouters who will be visiting the Jamboree to help them "Leave No Trace" and to become "Official Centennial Jamboree Supporters".
Visiting hours will be:
Tuesday, July 27, 9am to 5pm
Wednesday, July 28, 11am to 5pm
Thursday, July 29, 9am to 5pm
Friday, July 30, 9am to 5pm
Saturday, July 31, 9am to 11pm
Sunday, August 1, 1pm to 5pm
Monday, August 2, 9am to 5pm
Tuesday, August 3, 9am to 4pm
If any groups plan to visit on July 31, they are strongly urged to arrive as early in the day as possible. The Jamboree will be required to close the gates to the Fort when the capacity for the Arena Show is reached, and no more visitors will be able to enter the property.
Our local 100th Anniversary celebration that includes your broadcast of the 100th Anniversary Arena Show, and encourage them to visit the Jamboree on another day. Let your groups know that the Jamboree does have several retail food areas but that visitors cannot eat in the troop sites or the staff dining centers.
There is no accommodation on site for visitors including RV sites, tent areas or fixed housing. Visitors with physical disabilities are welcome and reminded that our terrain is rolling ground with no sidewalks, and that there are no bus lifts or battery charging facilities. Most visitors will walk more than 5 miles a day at the Jamboree.
When visitors arrive at Fort A. P. Hill they will be directed to the visitor parking area and to the Jamboree Welcome Center. At the Center they can get directions to regions, subcamps and visitor approved activity areas. The Jamboree areas and programs open to visitors include the Army Adventure Center, Conservation, Exhibits & Displays, 100th Anniversary Arena Show, Venturing, 2013 Jamboree display, Technology Quest, Brownsea Island, Disabilities Awareness, Amateur Radio as well as the Trading Posts, Scout Shop and food outlets.
The areas reserved for the Jamboree participants are not open for visitor participation. They include the four regional Action Centers and Stage Shows, all subcamp activities, Mysterium Compass, Boating, Scuba, Swimming, Snorkeling, Camp Thunder, Fishing and the Merit Badge Midway.
Geocache at Salmen Scout Reservation...Click Here for Details!
Camp V-Bar Summer Camp 2010
Can you feel it? The excitement, the anticipation? I can already hear the laughter, smell the piney forest, taste the great new food. I can feel the warmth of the sun on my back and see the beauty as the sun rises over Lake Morning Glory. Yes, my friends, Vbar Summer Camp is almost here. It's time to learn, play, climb, shoot, hike, canoe, backpack, build, swim, soar, kayak, and more. It's time to be at V Bar.
There will be an SPL/ Scoutmaster orientation during the Program Preview on May 12th from 6:30-7:15pm at the Baptist Theological Seminary at 3939 Gentilly Blvd., in New Orleans. We will be finalizing paper work and making sure that you are ready for your stay at Salmen Scout Reservation.
Your brother from the best camp staff in all the land;
Michael "Slaps" Shedrick
Program Director
slapsvbar@gmail.com
Give your scouts the experience of a lifetime. Come to your camp, Camp V-bar, this summer.
Order of the Arrow News
It’s May, can you believe it? We are already one-third of the way through the year. Last month we held an extremely successful Conclave for SR-1a. Our ceremonies team did extremely well in competition and one of our past Lodge Chiefs, Dwayne Fontenette, was elected to serve as the new Section Chief.
Another good thing about May means that we are just one month away from every scout’s favorite time of year- summer! I can assure that the lodge will be keeping over the summer. At Camp V-Bar’s summer camp we will continue our OA Camp Chief Program. Troop elections and Brotherhood Conversions (these will cost $15 in order to pay for the new sash) will be both be provided during all three weeks of camp. Then on July 3rd the Lodge will be hosting its third annual Family Fun Day. And of course, there will be a strong presence by the Order of the Arrow at National Jamboree. All in all it should be great summer, and I hope to see all of you soon.
Yours in Brotherhood, Mike Derbes
“Service- It’s What We Do”
Catholic Committee on Scouting
The Catholic Committee on Scouting recognized those scouts earning their religious emblems at their Annual Awards on Sunday May 2nd at St Margaret Mary church in Slidell. Bishop Shelton Fabre was the principal celebrant assisted by committee chaplain Deacon Daniel Flynn.
PACKS RECOGNIZED FOR PARTICIPATION IN THE 2009 -10 RELIGIOUS EMBLEMS PROGRAMS
P 24-Stuart Hall School for Boys
P 30-St Angela Merici
P 117-St Christopher - Mark Choina
P 160-St Peter School
P199-St David
P 227-St Benilde
P 261-St Ann
P 267-American Legion Post 366
P 310-Mary Queen of Peace
P 317-St Charles United Methodist
P 365-St Margaret Mary
P 377-St Philip Neri
P 395-Visitation of Our Lady
P 397-Christ the King
P 454-Belle Chase Academy|
P 496-St Edward the Confessor
P 611-Our Lady of the Lake
P 796-St Cletus
TROOPS RECOGNIZED FOR PARTICIPATION IN THE 2009-2010 RELIGIOUS EMBLEMS PROGRAM
35 Resurrection of Our Lord
117 St Christopher the Martyr
Cub Scouts earning emblems in the 2009-2010 year presented by committee treasurer Gloria St Pierre
GUARDIAN ANGEL
* designates was presented at this Mass
Pack 117 St Christopher the Martyr
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Joshua Bernard |
Adam Bourgeois |
Aaron DeSadier |
Blake DeSadier |
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JJ Gillot |
Joshua Gutierrez |
Ethan Klapatch |
Justin C. Pelicano |
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Patrick Pomes |
Chad Voiselle |
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PACK 227 St Benilde
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Braden Barrett |
Aiden Damario |
Corbin Dennis |
Jonathan Haygood |
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Nicholas Macafore |
Joshua Orr |
Michael Tant, II |
James Virga |
Pack 261 St Ann
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Tritan Boudreau |
Nathaniel Collins |
Jack Cooper |
Mason Daroca |
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Garrett Derbes |
John DiMaggio, Jr. |
Jack Gordon |
Adam Haag |
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Max Jubenville |
Brandon Latino |
Andrew Lion |
Dane Moisant |
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Matthew Pelman |
Warren Waguespack |
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PACK 365 St Margaret Mary, Sli, dell *
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Ian Bertraned |
Royal Billiot |
Dustin Burnthorne |
Matthew T. Dobson |
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Joshua Fambro |
Taylor Hidalgo |
Luke Landry |
Noah Landry |
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Tyler Legendre |
Ethan McNeill |
Cameron Nelson |
Nathan Newman |
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Caleb Overby |
Gabriel Overby |
Jacob Pichon |
Patrick Rist |
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Hayden Silva |
Blake Williams |
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Pack 377 St Philip Neri
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Reed Belou |
Kobe Brown |
Pierceson Carter |
Drew Daniel |
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Steven Daroca |
Dereck De Agano |
Hunter Hoffman |
Raymond Johnson, III |
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Cole Maher |
Eric Miller |
Liam Smith |
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Pack 395 Visitation of Our Lady
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Ethan Prunty |
Shayne M. Shelton |
Pack 496 St Edward the Confessor
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Connor Helmke |
Matthew Kirkpatrick |
Noah Leingang |
Seth Roques |
Pack 611 - Our Lady of the Lake (Mandeville, LA)
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Luke Beckendorf |
Blair Fritts |
LIGHT OF CHRIST
Pack 117 St Christopher the Martyr
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William Bentel |
Horace Blum |
Andrew Choina |
Terri Lee |
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Cody Mouille’ |
Patrick O’Neill |
Lane Riggan |
Luke Rau |
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Samuel Shields |
Kaleb Spindel |
Jacob Styron |
Sean Vasterling |
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Reed Wakefield |
Joseph Wohlgemuth |
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Pack 199 St David *
Pack 227 St Benilde
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Ronnie Bergeron |
Cameron Clark |
Zachary Crawford |
Andrew Dupuy |
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Hunter Easton |
Jarred Fisher |
Anthony Monistere |
Ethan Ott |
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Brian Robichaux |
Matthew Segari |
Aaron Segrave |
Robert Vale, IV |
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John Virga |
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Pack 261 St Ann
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James Bercaw |
Logan Stanchec |
Dylan Fremin |
James Henican |
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Ethan Bosch |
Connor Gibson |
Alex Duncan |
Calebe Bourgeois |
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Benjamin Wilson |
Brett Larson |
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Pack 267 American Legion Post 366
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Dylan Frickey |
Jacob Naquin |
*PACK 310 Mary Queen of Peace *
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Thomas Bitterwolf |
Sean Hightower |
Darrin Lea |
Michael Macaluso |
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Seth Parart |
Chase Saba |
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Pack 317 St Charles United Methodist
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Mason Carter |
Brandon Marshall |
*Pack 365 St Margaret Mary, Slidell *
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Brady Becker |
Noah Plunkett |
Joseph Srofe, Jr. |
Pack 377 St Philip Neri
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Bryce Doyle |
Joseph Elmer |
Jonathan Hammond |
Christian Liang |
Pack 496 St Edward the Confessor
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Thomas Burgess |
Matthew Brown |
Michael Brown |
Patrick Corcoran |
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Scott Hew |
Cameron King |
Philip Maier |
Emanuel Ochoa |
Pack 611 - Our Lady of the Lake (Mandeville, LA)
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Sam Avenel |
John Peter Cortez |
Andrew Hollingsworth |
Zachary Raspino |
Pack 796 - St Cletus
PARVULI DEI
Pack 24 Stuart Hall School for Boys
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Nicholas Legier |
John Kling |
Mitchell Bullington |
Spencer Quinn |
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Samuel Guillory |
Chance McConduit |
Alexander Petty |
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Pack 117 St Christopher the Martyr
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Ethan Bairsfather |
Mason Celestin |
Casen Guttso |
Shane Gross |
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Maddux Meariman |
Blayne Schouest |
Cole Stromboe |
Charles Wellington |
Pack 160 St Peter school
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*Andrew Aceves |
Anthony Bonano |
Philip Pearce |
Jacob Monahan |
Pack 227 St Benilde
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Blaise Bonura |
Sean McGinnis |
Michael Monistere |
Grant Restel |
Pack 261
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Anthony Beavers |
Cael Meilleur |
*PACK 310 Mary Queen of Peace *
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Leo Arnett |
Chris Bellone |
Anthony Cazalot |
Ross Hightower |
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Mason Macaluso |
Ross Nunez |
Joseph Sheehy |
William Tusa |
Pack 317 St Charles United Methodist
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John Macaluso |
Austin Carter |
Michael Champagne, Jr. |
*Pack 365 St Margaret Mary *
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Anthony Anderson |
Brandon Bridges |
Justin Bridges |
Kevin Cluney |
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Brett Fuselier |
Max Smith |
Mark Tonglet |
Eric Toups |
Pack 377 St Philip Neri
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Tyler Accardo |
Thomas Delsa |
Paul Elmer, Jr. |
Austin Hanner |
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Ethan Healy |
Ralph Michel |
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Pack 397 Christ the King
Pack 454 Belle Chase Academy
Pack 611 - Our Lady of the Lake (Mandeville, LA)
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Dylan Melancon |
Gabriel Spizale |
Pack 796 - St Cletus
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Alex Baxter |
Ricky Cantin |
Alex Genois |
Caden LeBlanc |
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Kyle Tillory |
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AD ALTARE DEI RELIGIOUS EMBLEMS-presented by Dennis Coughlin
Home parish
Troop 35 Glynn Gilyot Resurrection of Our Lord
Troop 117 David Eck St Christopher the Martyr
Eddie Toups St. Christopher the Martyr
CATHEDRAL AWARD-presented by Charlene Mauterer and Andi Alday
Presented by the Archdiocese of New Orleans upon recommendation of the Catholic Committee on Scouting. This award is presented to an adult for excellent service to the Spiritual Development of Catholic Youth within the Apostolate of the Boy Scouts of America.
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David Brown |
Bronwyn Corcoran |
Dennis Coughlin |
If you would like to be part of our Catholic Committee rebuilding effort, please contact us or come to our next meeting. Our committee is open to anyone who is interested in helping us provide Youth ministry through Catholic Scouting. Chairperson Susan Guidry - sfguidry@prodigy.net - 504- 838-8130 or Juan Prado Council Representative jprado@bsamail.org
CATHOLIC COMMITTEE-2009- 10
Chairman ............ Susan Guidry
Scout Chaplain ......... Deacon Daniel Flynn
Secretary...............Charlene Mauterer
Treasurer...................... Gloria St. Pierre
Immediate Past Chairman . .... Daniel E. Haro, Jr.
BSA Staff Liaison ..........Juan Prado.
COMMITTEES
Chapel .................. Mark Landry
Membership . .. . . ..... . Karen Cantrelle
Religious Emblems .Susan Guidry & Charlene Mauterer
Scouter Development .............. Buddy Wogan
Adult Award Selection ....open
Pope Paul VI Unit Award ....open
Calendar 2010
June 2 - Quarterly meeting
Sept 1 - Quarterly meeting
Oct 1-2-3- Boy Scout retreat - Teresian Provincial - Covington
Dec 1- Quarterly meeting
2011
March 2- Quarterly meeting
Mid March - AAD Board of review
April 22- Good Friday Hike
May 1- Bishop's Mass (subject to change )
June 1- quarterly meeting
Sept 7 - Quarterly meeting
Sept 30 -Oct 1-2- annual retreat
Dec 7- Quarterly meeting
The Catholic Committee would like to thank the St Margaret Mary Community for their gracious hospitality.
The Southeast Louisiana Council Memorial/Tribute Fund
This fund was established to enable contributors to remember or honor a Scout, family member,, volunteer, friend, or community le, , ader. Contributions may be made for any amount as a lasting tribute or a living memorial to someone of their cho, osing. It can be for Eagle Scout recognition, anniversary, birth, birthday, retirement, Silver Beaver honoree or any special occasion.
The Memorial/Tribute Fund is intended to accommodate those who want to express in a most meaningful way their deepest feeling that may not be achieved by words alone. All gifts to the fund help provide support in delivery of a quality Scouting program in the Southeast Loui, siana Council.
Upon receipt of a contribution, the council will mail a card to the family or group in whose memory or honor the gift is made and send an acknowledgment to you. Download the Memorial Tribute form here.
District News
Bayou District
District Chairman: Walt Lanier
District Commissioner: Kelly Rodrigue
District Executive: David Parks
The Bayou Boy Scout camporee was a fantastic event, six patrols and twenty weblos were in attendance. The kids competed in many events culminating in the event which the boys had the most fun, their cook off. Congratulations to everyone who helped put this event together the kid had blast thanks to you.
The Bayou Cub-o-ree took place at the Raceland Recreation center #5, it also was a fantastic event. Ten packs were out in force vying for the right to take home the coveted Cub-o-ree flag. In the end it was pack 332 who was victorious. I personal would like to congratulate all the leaders and volunteers who helped out at this event.
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Tuesday May 18 – District Commissioner Meeting, 7pm, Houma Library
Cataouatche District
District Chairman: Mark Morgan
District Commissioner: Fonnie Galmiche
District Executive: Jason Derscheid
Calendar:
- District Commissioner Meeting Monday May 3rd 7pm Immaculate Conception
- District Committee Thursday May 6th 7 pm Ochsner Hospital
- Cub Scout Roundtable Tuesday May 18th 7pm Immaculate Conception
- Boy Scout Roundtable Tuesday May 18th 7pm Immaculate Conception
- Cub Scout Day Camp June 7-11 St. Joachim Church
Please note that we will be once again combining the BOY SCOUT AND CUB SCOUT LEADER ROUNDTABLE. We will be joining dates and locations, but there will be a separate breakout and program for the Boy Scouts and Cub Scouts. Note: Roundtable will be held at Immaculate Conception church at 7pm on Tuesday May 18th at 7pm. New Scout Executive Don Ellis will be our guest and conducting a Fireside chat to introduce himself to the district, please invite all your leaders not to miss this special occasion.
Cub Scout Day camp will be June 7-11 at St. Joachim Church in Marrero, for questions please contact Annette Perrin at 481-2762 or mouchie_mouch@yahoo.com
Start recruiting leaders now to help with your Fall Roundup and Popcorn Sale!
Pelican District
District Chairman – Mark Landry
District Commissioner – Curtis Duhe
District Executive – Andrew Williams
District Director – Juan Prado
Calendar:
May 6th – Roundtable at 7:00 p.m. at St. Catherine Sienna, Bonnabel & Metairie Road. Our next roundtable meeting will be held Thursday, May 6th at St. Catherine of Sienna in the cafeteria. The roundtable is for all Cub, Boy Scout, Venture, & Exploring leaders, and the meeting will start at 7:00 p.m.
We will focus this month on Cub Scout Day Camp and the Emergency Preparedness BSA Award.
Also, we are looking for a night that will work best for all units. Please let us know if Thursday night is not a good night for you, and include what night will be best for your leaders. Roundtable is a very important training each month. Come and fellowship with your fellow Scouters.
May 20th – Pelican District Committee meeting-7:00 p.m. Location is the Atmos Energy Building (South I-10 Service Road between Cleary and Causeway) 2nd floor conference room.
Pelican District Cub Scout Day Camps – We have three this year –
Kenner:
May 31-June 4
Schneckenburger Elementary School – Kenner
Day Camp Director – Thea Vallotton KAYAKER73@aol.com
Day Camp Program Director – Frank Noto
$60 fee due by May 3rd
$80 fee after May 3rd
Metairie:
May 31-June 4
Haynes Academy – Metairie
Day Camp Director- Penny Prado- pennyprado@cox.net
$60 fee due by May 3rd
$80 fee after May 3rd
River Parishes:
June 21-25, 2010
East Bank Bridge Park – Destrehan
Day Camp Director – Andrea Hebert andrea@boyscoutemail.com
Day Camp Program Director – Connie Richard
$60 fee due by May 24th
$80 fee after May 24th
Family Friends of Scouting – If you have not scheduled your Family FOS presentation, and you would like to, please call Andrew or Juan at 889-0388. We would love to let you know how you can earn a PIZZA PARTY for your Scouts!
Juan & Andrew
Cypress District
District Chairman: Dr. David Hildebrandt
District Commissioner: Jim Venable
Field Director: Tracy Jones
Paraprofessional: Skip Herring
Upcoming Events for May:
- May 6 Roundtable
- May 12 Council Program Preview
- May 17 District Committee Meeting
- May 20 Commissioner Staff Meeting
New Leader Training
Every boy deserves a trained leader. Pack leadership in particular should encourage new den leaders to take advantage of training opportunities. Please contact Ed Boles at elboles@hotmail.com to find out about the location and time or to schedule additional training opportunities in your area. Take note of the Training article elsewhere in the council newsletter – effective 2010, all TOP leaders (Cubmasters and Scoutmasters) MUST be trained in order for your charter to be renewed. In 2011, this expands to all DIRECT CONTACT leaders (Den Leaders, Assistant Scoutmasters). Critical to maintaining TRAINED status is keeping up on your youth protection training. Have you done it in the last two years?
Roundtable
Watch for additional information about future Roundtables the first Thursday of each month at Aldersgate United Methodist to get the lowdown on the latest happenings and best ideas for your pack or troop beginning at 7:00 PM. Jed Dugger and Gail Adams will have ideas to go camping, field trip suggestions and other practical ways to help build your program.
Day Camp
Gail Adams and Charlie Smallwood are heading up day camp this year and planning a fun-filled week for Cubs and Webelos. Gail has been talking with cub leaders and recruiting volunteers. Materials are available now, so get registered and take advantage of early bird discounts. Day camp will be June 21-25 at the American Legion Post #185 on West Hall and at the Knights of Columbus Hall across the street. We thank these hosts in advance for making their facilities available to us.
Fleur de Lis District
Ken Klemm, District Chairman
Eugene Green, Vice-District Chairman
Burt Cary, District Commissioner
Lance Brown, District Executive
Tracy Jones, Field Director
Upcoming Events
· District Roundtable-St. Pius X Catholic Church-May 4, 2010-7:00PM
· District Commissioner Meeting-St. Pius X Church-May 4, 2010-Following the Roundtable Meeting
· District Fun Day and Pinewood Derby-Resurrection of Our Lord Catholic Church-May 8, 2010-8:00 AM
· Council Program Preview-New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary-May 12, 2010-6:30 PM
· District Committee Meeting-St. Pius X Catholic Church-May 19, 2010-7:00 PM
Go to www.bsa-selacouncil.org and click on districts then Fleur de Lis and you’re there.
Who dat say they go beat them scouts!?!?
Happy Scouting!!!!!!!
THE FAMILY FUN OF SCOUTING
ENTHUSIASM, COMMITMENT, GREAT REWARDS
MAKE IT SO!
WWW.SCOUTPARENTS.ORG
ScoutParents is part of Scouting’s National Parenting Imitative. It is specially designed for parents, guardians, grandparents, extended family and all those who are involved with our Scouts and all other interested adults who want to learn about Scouting. It is the ideal introduction for those new to Scouting.
ScoutParents is the vision of lifelong Scouter Gerald I. Lawhorn, from Georgia. On the website, it says that Gerald believes “all parents of Scouts should be asked to volunteer and make it known that they desire to participate, help, and enjoy Scouting with their child. Those that choose to will be the ones who become ScoutParents or other volunteers.” One of Gerald’s quotes: “Scouts of “drop off” parents generally drop out!”
The intent of the initiative is to provide parents with information and tools to help them understand their importance in becoming more involved with their Scouts. In turn, we hope that Scouts will stay with the program longer and have a better experience, hopefully working their way to the Eagle Scout rank.
Look at the website and think of some new ways to involve the parents of your Scouts in your unit activities a, nd include them in your planning for future events.
WWW.SCOUTPARENTS.ORG
Other Scouting Web Sites
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This site provides a variety of materials, from quick references to complete courses, all designed to help our members improve leadership skills and deliver a quality program.
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Information about the National Eagle Scout Association, including a section for NESA members.
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Published by the Boy Scouts of America, Boys' Life is the magazine for all boys. Their Web site contains information about the current issue, games to play, projects to download, and more.
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Operated by the National Supply Group, this site is your official on-line source for information about cam, ping equipment, uniforms, handbooks, pinewood derby supplies, and other essential Scouting merchandise.
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The National Council of the Boy Scouts of America supports more than 300 local councils that provide quality youth programs, including Cub Scouting, Boy Scouting, and Venturing.
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Order items from Philmont's Tooth of Time Traders via this Web site.
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This site will help you learn about the Cub Scouting program and how you can join in the fun.
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This site will provides information about the Boy Scout program, including a locator to find a troop in your area.
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Serving as the national traini, ng center for the Boy Scouts of America since 1950, the Philmont Training Center (PTC) provides a unique environment for the training of volunteer and professional leaders.
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Located in Irving, Texas, the National Scouting Museum is a tribute to the rich history of the Boy Scouts of America.
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The BSA's premier high-adventure base challenges Scouts and Venturers with more than 200 square miles of rugged New Mexico wilderness. Backpacking treks, horseback cavalcades, and training and service programs offer young people many ways to experience this legendary location.
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The Northern Tier National High Adventure Base , offers Scouts and Venturers the challenging adventures in wilderness canoeing and cold-weather camping.
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Located in the Florida Keys, the Florida National High Adventure Sea Base offers a variety of water activities from SCUBA diving to sailing "Tall Ships".
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A site created on behalf of the national council to inform the public about the legal issues that confront Scouting.
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Good Turn for America Web Site
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Today, America needs the servi, ce of its citizens more than ever. Hunger, lack of, adequate shelter, poor health--these are issues that affect all of us. The Boy Scouts of America believes that we can do something about these issues--if we all work together.
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Web site providing additional resources for activities covered in the BSA Fieldbook, including current books and online sources for techniques, gear, training opportunities, and destinations.
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Soccer and Scouting teaches soccer skills and provide exciting competition, and at the same time boys will be Cub Scouts and learn the life-long values taught in the Scouting program.
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The official Spanish-Language Web site of the Boy Scouts of America
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Scoutreach is the BSA's commitment to making sure that all young people have an opportunity to join Scouting, regardless of their circumstances, neighborhood, or ethnic background.
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Learn about Scouting's National Honor Society, including its summer camp promotion program and other Scoutreach initiatives.
Mission Statement
The mission of the Boy Scouts of America is to prepare young people to make ethical and moral choices over their lifetimes by instilling in them the values of the Scout Oath and Law.
Vision Statement
The Boy Scouts of America will prepare every eligible youth in America to become a responsible, participating citizen and leader who is guided by the Scout Oath and Law.
| Scout Oath |
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Scout Law |
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On my honor I will do my best
To do my duty to God and my country
and to obey the Scout Law;
To help other people at all times;
To keep myself physically strong,
mentally awake,
and morally straight. |
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A Scout is:
Trustworthy
Loyal
Helpful
Friendly
Courteous
Kind |
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Obedient
Cheerful
Thrifty
Brave
Clean
Reverent | |
