2019-2020 Program Planning Guide Gateway Area Council Boy Scouts
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2019-2020 Program Planning Guide Gateway Area Council Boy Scouts of America www.GatewayScouting.org - 608-784-4040 2 Table of Contents Hello Parents, Unit Leaders and Scouts! Here is our NEW Program Planning Guide that you can use to plan your 2019 - 2020 scouting calendar! Check out pages 4-8 for the key dates, then see pages 10-15 for program descriptions. You can see all the events on the monthly calendar pages 22-33. If you have any questions, call your District Executive or the Council office. Thank you! Introduction About Gateway Area Council and Districts .......................................................... Page 3 Important Dates Cub Scouts Dates ................................................................................................ Page 4 Scouts BSA Dates ................................................................................................ Page 5 Order of the Arrow ............................................................................................ Page 6 Training Dates .................................................................................................... Page 7 Other Important Events ..................................................................................... Page 8 Camp Decorah ........................................................................................................ Page 9 Program Descriptions- Cub Scout Events ......................................................... Page 10-11 Program Descriptions- Scouts BSA Events ............................................................ Page 12 Program Descriptions- For All Units ..................................................................... Page 13 Program Descriptions- Training Events ............................................................ Page 14-15 Fall Recruiting ....................................................................................................... Page 16 Popcorn Sale ......................................................................................................... Page 17 Friends of Scouting ............................................................................................... Page 18 Re-chartering ........................................................................................................ Page 19 Community Service ............................................................................................... Page 20 Youth Protection ................................................................................................... Page 21 Monthly Calendars ........................................................................................... Page 22-33 Career Exploring .................................................................................................... Page 34 Venturing Programs ............................................................................................... Page 35 Scout Shop Information .................................................................................... Back Cover www.GatewayScouting.org - 608-784-4040 3 About DistrictsGateway & Area Office Council Information and Districts The Gateway Area Council is divided into three Districts to better administer Scouting within geographic communities. Each is led by a team of volunteers (District Committees and Commissioner staffs) with the help and encouragement of at least one full-time staff member (District Executive). In addition, we provide support for Venturing and Exploring units on a Council level. Council Service Center Camp Decorah 2600 Quarry Rd. W7520 Council Bay Rd. La Crosse, WI 54601 Holmen, WI 54636 Phone: (608) 784-4040 (608) 526-6418 Fax: (608) 784-4047 Hours: Monday - Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM , Thursday until 6:00 PM Gateway Area Council Websites: www.GatewayScouting.org www.FaceBook.com/GatewayAreaCouncil/ www.GatewayScouting.org - 608-784-4040 4 Cub ScoutsDistricts—Important & Office Dates Information for 2019 -20 Program Type Gateway Area Council Program Dates* Camp Fall Cub Camp 10/05/19 Camp Spook-o-Ree 10/26-27/19 Camp Cub Scout Hibernation - A Night at the Museum In January 2020 Camp Polar Day Camp 02/22/20 Activity Scouting for Food (Drop off door hangers) 03/6-8/20 Activity Scouting for Food (Pickup up full bags) 03/20-22/20 Activity District’s Pinewood Derby Day 04/18/20 Camp Cub Scout Spring Outdoor Day 05/16/20 Camp Prairie du Chien Day Camp in June 2020 Camp Cub Scout Resident Camp 06/19-21/20 Camp Webelos Camp 06/28-30/20 Camp Cub Scout "One Night Camp" with Parent & Pal 07/17-18/20 Camp Scout Night at the Loggers! In mid July Camp Cub Scout “Pop-up” Day Camps in Different Cities 07/27-30/20 Camp Cub Scout Week Long Day Camp 08/3-7/20 Support Fall Recruiting August—September 2019 Fundraising Popcorn Sale 09/27/19 - 10/27/19 Fundraising Friends of Scouting January - March 2020 Support Re-Charter Units November - January 2020 Social Fellowship Celebration Dinner 02/15/20 Social GAC Annual Recognition 04/14/20 Support District Recognition Dinners at Roundtables 05/14/20 Support Beaver Day at Camp Decorah 04/25/20 Support District Round Tables 2nd Thursday of Each Month * Dates subject to change - Please check GatewayScouting.org calendar for latest information www.GatewayScouting.org - 608-784-4040 5 ScoutsDistricts BSA —Important & Office DatesInformation for 2019 -20 Program Type Gateway Area Council Program Dates* Camp District Fall Camporee - Soaring Eagle 10/11-12/19 Camp Spook-o-Ree 10/26-27/19 Camp Winter Camp Opportunity December 2019 - March 2020 Activity Merit Badge Day 02/01/20 Training Scouting Now; Scouting How Symposium 02/08/20 Training Leave No Trace Trainer Course 03/14/20 Activity Scouting for Food (Drop off door hangers) 03/6-8/20 Activity Scouting for Food (Pickup up full bags) 03/20-22/20 Camp District Spring Camporee - Seven Rivers 05/1-3/20 Camp District Spring Camporee - Soaring Eagle 05/1-3/20 Camp District Spring Camporee - Winding Trails 05/1-3/20 Training National Youth Leadership Training 06/7-12/20 Camp Scouts BSA Resident Camp Week 1 06/21-27/20 Camp Scouts BSA Resident Camp Week 2 07/5-11/20 Camp Scouts BSA Resident Camp Week 3 07/19-25/20 Camp Scout Night at the Loggers! In mid July Fundraising Popcorn Sale 09/27/19 - 10/27/19 Fundraising Friends of Scouting January - March 2020 Support Re-Charter Units November - January 2020 Social Fellowship Celebration Dinner 02/15/20 Social GAC Annual Recognition 04/14/20 Support District Recognition Dinners at Roundtables 05/14/20 Support Beaver Day at Camp Decorah 04/25/20 Support District Round Tables 2nd Thursday of Each Month * Dates subject to change - Please check GatewayScouting.org calendar for latest information www.GatewayScouting.org - 608-784-4040 6 Order of theDistricts Arrow &— OfficeImportant Information Dates for 2019-20 Program Type Gateway Area Council Program Dates* Camp Order of the Arrow Rendezvous/Weekend 08/16-18/19 Camp Order of the Arrow Section Conclave-Camp Phillips 09/13-15/19 Camp Order of the Arrow Wing Ding & Winter Banquet 01/31/20 - 2/2/20 Camp Order of the Arrow Ordeal 06/12-14/20 Camp Order of the Arrow NOAC 08/2-8/20 Camp Order of the Arrow Rendezvous/Weekend 08/14-16/20 Camp Order of the Arrow Section Conclave 09/18-20/20 What is Order of the Arrow (OA)? The Order of the Arrow has recognizes Scouts and Adult Scouters who best exemplify the Scout Oath and Law in their daily lives. This recognition provides encouragement for others to live these ideals as well. OA service, activities, adventures, and training for youth and adults are models of quality leadership development and programming that enrich and help to extend Scouting to America's youth. What is the Leadership in OA? • Ni-Sanak-Tani Lodge, our local Order of the Arrow Lodge, is led by youth leaders elected by their peers. Who can I talk to for more information? • Lodge Chief: Isaac Bachman [email protected] • Lodge Advisor: Glenn Walinski [email protected] * Dates subject to change - Please check GatewayScouting.org calendar for latest information www.GatewayScouting.org - 608-784-4040 7 TrainingDistricts —Important & Office Dates Information for 2019 -20 Gateway Area Council Program Dates Wood Badge Weekend I 09/20-22/19 Wood Badge Weekend II 10/11-13/19 Commissioner Trainings / Dist. Comm. Training 01/18/20 Scouting Now; Scouting How Symposium 02/08/20 Part One – 2/14/2020 T3 Fundamentals of Training / Trainer's Edge Part Two – 2/15/2020 Leave No Trace Trainer Course 03/14/20 CPR 03/27/20 Wilderness & Remote First Aid Course 03/28-29/20 ITOLS (Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills) 04/3-5/20 BALOO (Basic Adult Leader Outdoor Orientation) 04/4-5/20 National Youth Leadership Training 06/7-12/20 Camp Staff Training 06/14-19/20 * Dates subject to change - Please check GatewayScouting.org calendar for latest information www.GatewayScouting.org - 608-784-4040 8 OtherDistricts Important & Office Events Information for 2020 Golden Eagle Dinner - Night of Champions Council Annual Recognition Dinner The Golden Eagle Dinner is a favorite annual Join us for an evening to commend our current event to celebrate and fundraise in support Eagle Class, and to say "Thank You" to those who of local Council Scouting programs. helped them along the way. In February 2020 April 14, 2020 Lawn Social Golf for Scouting The annual “Golfing for Scouting” tournament A back-yard fundraising event with complimen- takes place in August. Golfers of all skill levels tary food and music along with a silent auction are invited to join the fun and support the and