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Cub Scouts- For boys in 1st through 5th grade.

Boy Scouts- For boys 11 years old through high school - outdoor oriented.

Venturing- For 14-21 year old guys and girls - adventure oriented.

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The Frontier District delivers Scouting programs that develop character, citizenship, fitness and leadership skills to youth in the Cheyenne, Pine Bluffs, Burns, Guernsey and Wheatland areas.

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Last Updated Thursday, 05-Aug-2010 07:25:32 MDT

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Frontier District News:

Welcome to the Frontier District!

What's New

Link to National Scouting Site for the broadcast / webcast of 'A Shinging Light Across America'
 
To see the webcast of the historic 'A Shining Light Across America' broadcast aired July 31, 2010 from the National Scout Jamboree in Fort AP Hill, Va. simply click on the logo above.

News & Notes

Link to National Scouting Site for centennial clebration

* District Scouting Information
For more information about Scouting in the Frontier District, please contact:
 
Ken Hazlitt - District Executive at (970) 584-2182 or email ken@longspeakbsa.org
 
Kelly Moll - District Director at (970) 584-2212 or email kelly@longspeakbsa.org
 
* District Newsletter
Jean Pate and Andrea Palochak have put together a newsletter that is distributed at roundtable each month. To see the current and previous issue, click on the Newsletter link in the Quick Links section at the top of the menu on the left.
 
* Official BSA YouTube Channel
The Boy Scouts of America is now officially on YouTube! Visit the link http://scouting.org/follow/youtube.aspx
 
 
* Merit Badge Counselor Database
You will need your unit username and password to gain access. Click Here to Access Merit Badge Counselors or use the link in the navigation column to the left.
 
* ScoutMail
ScoutMail is used to send out late breaking news and information about district and council events. If you were on ScoutMail prior to 2009 you must re-subscribe to receive future ScoutMail from the Frontier District. Click Here to Sign Up
 
*District Committee Meetings
The monthly District Committee Meeting location is the Vista Room at the Cheyenne Regional Medical Center. Meetings take place on the first Monday of each month to align with the Council structure. The time is 5:30 p.m. Please encourage your chartered organization representative to attend this meeting.
 
*We want you!
We are always in need of willing, energetic, fun-loving, Registered Scouters to help staff the various training events and other activities throughout the year. Whether you are interested in helping once for a single event or joining the staff for training or any number of annual events, we would like to hear from you.
 
To help with Adult Leader Training please contact Lucy Russell
To help with Cub Scout Day Camp, please contact Misty Jackson
To help with Spring Camporee, please contact Chris Lange
To find out what other events you might be able to help support contact Chris Lange
 
*Drop off site
When you have applications, advancement forms, FOS, and or other types of information that needs to get to our Council Service Center you may drop it off at 204 E. 22nd Street in Cheyenne. As always you may continue to bring your paperwork to roundtables and district meetings. Any questions please call the District Executive.
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Events / Activities

* OA Chy-Kola Chapter News
Chapter members are encouraged to attend the Chapter activities and meetings on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month. click on the OA link in the navigation column for more information.
 

Good Turn for America

If your unit is interested in signing up for the Good Turn for America campaign, you must first contact our District Executive, Ken Hazlitt, at ken.hazlitt@gmail.com for your unit's ID. If you would like a flyer on how to get started, please contact Jean Pate at jean_pate@nass.usda.gov with the subject line of GT4A. You may click on the logo above to see the campaign web site.

Training News

* Roundtable:
Second Tuesday of each month except June and July
The is no Boy Scout Roundtable meeting during June or July.
 
Roundtable presents information on upcoming events, leader program ideas, fun and fellowship! The Boy Scout RT invites SPL's to attend.
 
The Boy Scout RT Commissioner is John Schneider. The Cub Scout RT Commissioner is Bill Walter.
 
WHERE : LCSD#1 Admin Bldg.
TIME: 6:15 pm
Commissioners - - > 3rd floor
TIME: 7:00 pm
Boy Scouts - - > 3rd floor
Cub Scouts - - > Training Center
 
 
* Adult Leader Training
If you would like to do a self assessment, please Click Here
 
For more information about Leader Training, Click Here.
 
Check out the Online Learning Center
 
Check the Council Training Page for
  • info on council training opportunities
  • links to the BSA online training

Longs Peak Council News:

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

New Scout Executive!

Welcome to John Coleman, Jr, our new Longs Peak Council Scout Executive.
John Coleman, JrJohn has been a professional Scouter for 25 years, most recently serving as an Area Director in the BSA's Central Region.

John, his wife Margaret, and two daughters are moving here from Missouri.

Please welcome them to the Longs Peak Council.

Events / Activities

* Popcorn Info
Important dates for the 2010 Popcorn Sales have been posted.
The Popcorn Guide, forms, and spreadsheets are now online.
(more info)

News & Notes

* CubCast
Each month the national office provides two timely podcasts based upon best practices in Cub Scouts.

 
* Outdoor Challenge Award
The National Outdoor Challenge Unit Award recognizes troops/teams which have increasing outdoor activity.
This new award replaces the National Camping Award.
(more info)
 
* Youth Protection News
Effective June 1, 2010: Youth Protection training is required for all registered volunteers.
-- New leaders are required to take Youth Protection training before they submit an application for registration.
-- Youth Protection training must be taken every two years. If a volunteer’s Youth Protection training record is not current at the time of recharter, the volunteer will not be reregistered.
(more info)
 
* Where To Go Camping
In this 100th year of Scouting, our OA Lodge Project is to create a new Where To Go Camping Guide.
Please submit your favorite camping and hiking locations!
(more info)
 
* Merit Badge Counselors 2010
Our online Merit Badge Counselor lists have been updated from the MBC registration sheets which troops turned in with their rechartering paperwork.
NOTE - if your troop did not turn in a counselor list, your counselors are no longer registered.
Please check your online MBC lists.
(more info)
 
* 2010 Shoulder Patch
Now available at Council Trading Posts
(click patch for larger view)

BSA 100th Anniversary - $5.00
We also have full sets of 3 for collections.
 
* Project SOAR 2010
The 2010 SOAR Patch features the Osprey & Gray Wolf
It is available at Council Scout Shops.
 
* 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)
 

Training News

* Pow Wow!
Mark your calendars now!
ALL Cub Scout Adult Leaders should attend this FUN training!
November 6
(more info & online registration)
 
* Climbing Instructor Course
On a climbing activity, your group must have a Qualified Climbing Instructor.
The next BSA Climbing Instructor Course will be Oct 1-3 at BDSR.
(more info)
 
* Leave No Trace
BSA LNT Trainer Course
October 15-16 in Cheyenne
Take advantage of this opportunity for Scouts, Venturers and adults to become LNT Trainers.
(more info)

Camp News

* Fall Weekend Events
Join the fun at the Jack Nicol Cub Scout Camp:
  • Fall Color Hikes
  • Tiger Cub Adventure Days
  • Haunted Weekends
(more info and online registration)

BSA 100th Anniversary
Events and News

* BSA Centennial Celebration
Final registration is now OPEN.
The Longs Peak Council's 100th anniversary of scouting celebration will be Sept 24-26, 2010 at Hermit Park.
Fun activities are planned for Scouts and Scouters of all ages.
(more info)
 
* Memorabilia - 100 Years of Scouting100th Collectors Coin
Longs Peak Council Limited Edition Collectors Items are now available online.
Water Bottles, Mugs, Knives, Pins and more!
(more info)
 
* Heroes of Scouting
A new series of collector patches featuring "Heroes of Scouting" supports the Armstrong Heritage Center and Museum at BDSR.
The 2010 patch has Theodore Roosevelt.
A different patch will be issued each year through 2015.
(more info)
 
* Anniversary Award
Earn a Special 100th Anniversary Achievement Award
New - Progress Tracking - use these booklets to keep track of the requirements for the Anniversary Award.
(more info)
 
 

New Info Online

* Conservation Pages
Terry Dunn, Council Conservation Chair, has provided lots of new information on conservation awards, projects, resources, grants, and scholsrships.
Use the Conservation link on the left nav bar of the Council home page.
 
Leave No Trace
New rank requirements related to LNT, new LNT Trainer junior leader position, training opportunities
(more info)
 
* Scouting Safely
The BSA has excellent resources and training to enable adults and youth to safely enjoy a wide range of outdoor activities.
Access all this information from the BSA's new Scouting Safely.
 
* Medical Claims
Do you have Questions about Accident and Sickness Insurance Claims?
See our new Frequently Asked Questions page.
 
* Incident Report Form
Use the Incident Report Form to report any incidents (eg injury, property damage, near miss, traffic accident or youth protection) during any Scouting activity.

Opportunities

* Catholic Religious Emblems
Catholic classes are starting soon.
(more info & contacts)
 
* Adopt-A-Trail Program
Your Troop, Team or Crew can help provide much-needed maintenance on national forest trails.
The Forest Service Adopt-A-Trail Program is a great conservation service project opportunity.
(more info)
 
* Other Opportunities
- Recruiter Patch
- Duty To God Promotion Patch
- Hornaday Award Scholarship
(more info)

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Last Updated Thursday, 05-Aug-2010 07:25:32 MDT