Hot News

Volunteers Needed July 18-20th!

A traveling, 3/4-scale replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C., is coming to Boulder July 18-20, 2008. Crist Mortuary and Mt. View Cemetery needs your help preparing for its arrival. Dedicated to Vietnam veterans and honoring all U.S. veterans, the Dignity Memorial Vietnam Wall is 240 feet long, eight feet high and contains the names of more than 58,000 Americans who died or are missing in Vietnam. Honor their sacrifice by volunteering for the three-day exhibition.

To volunteer, please complete this form and fax it to 303-445-4136, email it to Stacie.schubert@sci-us.com or mail it to the address listed at the bottom of this page.

For more information, call 303-563-2117.

Sign-up form (Word document)

Posted: 6/2/08

Upcoming Events / Activities

Cross-over Ceremony Calendar

Be ready to schedule your cross-over ceremonies for your pack at the October or November Cub Roundtable. Any date that is not crossed on in the Cross-over Ceremony Calendar is open for scheduling a cross-over ceremony.

(Click here to view the cross-over calendar)

 

Training News

New Leaders Essentials Training

July 9, 2008

Rocky Mountain Christian Church

Main building, Room 224

Posted: 6/25/08

Leader Trainings

Check our District Training Page for info on upcoming trainings.

 

The Longs Peak Council Home Page has many more resource links.

News & Notes

Popcorn Info

Important dates for the 2008 Popcorn Sales have been posted.

The brochure and other forms are now online.

(more info)

 

Countdown 2008

The newest LPC Council Shoulder Patch is now available at Council trading posts.

The cost is $4.75, tax is $0.35, and postage is $0.45.

 

IRS Filing for Scout Units

The BSA has issued a memo clarifying federal reporting requirements regarding IRS Form 990-N.

(more info)

 

Greeley Store Closed

The Greeley Trading Post is closed.

Please visit the Loveland Scout Store for all your Scouting supplies and awards.

 

Loveland Scout Store

Location: Loveland Outlet Mall
In the south complex, two doors south of BOSE
Door address is: 5604

Hours: Mon - Sat, Noon - 7:00pm

(more info and pictures)

 

Project SOAR 2008

The 2008 SOAR Patch features the Long-billed Curlew and Orangethroat Darter.

It is available at Council Scout Shops.

 

New Phone Numbers

The Greeley Office now has a new phone system with direct dial to everyone.

See our Staff Page for the new phone #'s.

 

Insurance Certificate

All Longs Peak Council (non-LDS) units should print a copy of the 2008 HSR/BSA Insured Coverage Certificate and take it with them on all activities.

(more info)

 

Environmental Award

The Ben Delatour Scout Ranch has been recognized with a Larimer County 2007 Environmental Stewardship Award.

(more info)

 

District Realignment

The Final Report presented to the Board of Trustees has been posted.

The Council Board of Trustees has selected Option #8 (nine Districts) for implementation.

(more info)

 

Email Problem!

Have you had problems sending email to DE's, webmasters or others @longspeakbsa.org ??

Email sent to name@longspeakbsa.org must use lower-case for the name.

(more info)

 

LPC Scouting Museum

The Council heritage committee is working to establish a permanent museum.

Making Progress! See Feb 26th Update.

(more info)

Events / Activities

Clay Shooter's Classic

The 13th Annual Longs Peak Council Clay Shooter's Classic will be held Friday, August 15th at the Colorado Clays Sporting Club in Brighton.

 

Croquet Tournament

The 8th annual Longs Peak Council Croquet Tournament fundraiser will be held Saturday, August 23rd at the Anheuser-Busch Brewery Rec Field in Ft Collins.

 

Play Golf to Support Scouting

The 18th annual Boy Scout Invitational will be held Thursday, Sept 11th at Fox Acres Country Club, Red Feather Lakes, CO.

 

National Jamboree 2010

Updated July 9th with application forms.

We're starting preparations for the 2010 Jamboree.

(LPC info)

(BSA Video)

 

Venturing Activities

Lots of Venturing activities are planned for 2008!

(more info)

 

Venturing Roundtables

Venturing leaders are encouraged to attend the Roundtables, which are held quarterly in Johnstown (south) and in Scottsbluff (north).

(more info)

Camp News

BDSR 50^th Anniversary

2008 marks the 50^th year of camping at Ben Delatour Scout Ranch.

Check our Anniversary Page for info:

• Limited Edition memorabilia
• Past Staff Info Survey

 

The U. S. Postal Service, via the Red Feather Lakes Post Office, will provide a special stamp cancellation on envelopes and post cards in recognition of the 50th Anniversary Celebration of the Ben Delatour Scout Ranch. (more info)

 

Camp Program Survey

What Scouts Want...We want to know?

Scouts and Unit Leaders, Please take a minute and answer our Summer Camp Survey (4 Questions)

Your responses will help us keep up on what your Scouts want when attending Summer Camp in future years!

Click Here to take survey.

 

Shooting Sports Ranges

Groups (with qualified/certified supervision) may reserve the shooting ranges at BDSR and CLP for weekend use.

(Reservation Form with More Info)

 

Camp Program Signup is Open

Some Boy Scout Camp programs (Climbing, COPE, and Horse) have a limited number of openings.

These are filled on a first-come basis, so advanced registration is strongly recommended.

(Online Signup)

 

Jack Nicol Cub Camp

Looking for a fun summer getaway?
Check out our exciting travel options!

The 2008 Leaders Guide is here.

Registration is now open.

(more info)

 

Specialty Camps

July 27 - August 2 at BDSR

New for 2008 - Conservation, First Responder

Returning favorites: ASCENT, Climbing/COPE, RAMS, First Year Program

(more info)

 

NEW Camp Medical Forms

All campers, both youth and adult, at our Colorado camps are required to use the new standard Colorado Scout Camps medical forms:

  Boy Scouts - BDSR and EHAB

  Cub Scouts - Camp Jack Nicol

Old versions of the camp medical forms no longer meet BSA and State of Colorado requirements, and WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.

 

Camp Registration

Online Registration and Payment is now available for Boy Scout Summer Camps:

BDSR (both Jeffrey and Soaring Eagle)| CLP | EHAB

 

Camp Commissioners

Volunteer Camp Commissioners are needed each week of summer camp to help troops have a successful camp experience.

(more info)

 

Camp Staff

Want a great summer job in the mountains? Longs Peak Council is accepting applications for Summer Camp Staff.

(more info & application)

 

Why Go To Camp?

Exposure to the natural world is essential for the healthy physical, emotional, and psychological development of children. (more info)

Training News

National Youth Leadership Training

This course for Boy Scout Junior Leaders will be July 27 - Aug 2, 2008 at Camp Laramie Peak.

Participant applications are now online.

Applications for Adult and Youth Staff are now being accepted.

The NYLT course is NOT being cancelled. All interested Scouts should send in their applications and fees as soon as possible.

(more info)

New Info Online

Cold Water Dangers

If your unit is planning a rafting/canoeing/kayaking trip, you need to read this information.

 

Catholic Religious Emblems

New Information about Catholic Religious Emblems has been posted.

(more info)

 

Problems opening PDF documents?

If you have problems opening PDF documents, please try this method of getting the files.
(more info)

Opportunities

Scout Nights at the Rockies

Join your fellow Scouts for an exciting day at Coors Field!

(more info Note: The file would not convert to a pdf, so we are posting it as a Word document.)

 

Other Opportunities

- New Recruiter Patch

- Duty To God Promotion Patch

- Hornaday Award Scholarship

(more info)