2017-2018 Program Planning Guide
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About Glacier’s Edge Council ...... 3 Annual Program Plannning ...... 4 Steps for a Great Annual Plan ...... 5 Camp Indian Trails Information ...... 6 Ed Bryant Scout Reservation Information ...... 8 Regional Day Camp Information ...... 10 Popcorn Sale ...... 12 Wreath Sale ...... 13 Flower Sale ...... 13 The Districts ...... 14 Membership Resources ...... 16 2018 Recharter Plan ...... 18 Advancement Resources ...... 19 Order of the Arrow ...... 20 Training Resources ...... 21 June 2017 ...... 22 July 2017 ...... 24 August 2017 ...... 26 September 2017 ...... 28 October 2017 ...... 30 November 2017 ...... 32 December 2017 ...... 34 January 2018 ...... 36 February 2018 ...... 38 March 2018 ...... 40 April 2018 ...... 42 May 2018 ...... 44 June 2018 ...... 46 July 2018 ...... 48 August 2018 ...... 50 Scout Shop Information ...... 52
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www.glaciersedge.org - 608-310-7300 About Glacier’s Edge Council The Glacier’s Edge Council serves 7500 youth in the Wisconsin Counties of Adams, Columbia, Dane, Dodge, Grant, Green, Jefferson, Juneau, Iowa, Lafayette, Richland, Rock, Sauk and Walworth along with Winnebago and Boone Counties in Illinois. Glacier’s Edge Council Service Centers Wall Family Service Center Janesville Service Center 5846 Manufacturer’s Dr 2300 E Racine St Madison, WI 53704 Janesville, WI 53545 608-310-7300 608-314-3193
Glacier's Edge Council
Ed Bryant Scout Reservation
District Boundaries Indian Trails Mohawk Wisconsin River Yahara Properties Camp Office
Wisconsin River
Madison Office
Yahara
Mohawk
Camp Indiant Trails
Janesville Office
Indian Trails
County of Dane, Esri, HERE, Garmin, NGA, USGS, NPS
www.glaciersedge.org - 608-310-7300 3 Annual Program Planning for Units
A common element of strong Scouting units is that they have a good annual program planned a year in advance that is then shared with all families in the form of a calendar. The results of a shared annual program calendar with funding plan is that your unit will attract more families and Scouts will stay involved in Scouting for a longer time because they are receiving the Mountaintop Scouting experience. The following is an outline for how a unit program planning conference works. Instructional training videos can be found at www.glaciersedge.org It doesn’t take a rocket scientist to figure out what keeps Scouts in the program.They like to have fun, do cool and challenging activities, earn merit badges, go places, and learn things even though they might not want to admit it. That is what we call program and it doesn’t just happen by chance. It takes planning and preparation and starts with your annual program planning conference. The planning conference is a unit meeting, held annually where the unit schedules the key activities and events they want to do for the next year; along with a plan for how they will pay for these activities. What this looks like is different from unit to unit, the following steps will serve as a guide to help you. Program Planning Pre-Work Before the scheduled face-to-face conference, the committee chair and unit leader gather the following information: o Key school and community event dates o Important chartered organization dates o Personal dates that may affect your unit’s activities o District and Council dates (both are in this calendar) o Last year’s unit annual plan (if you have one)
To maximize the efficiency of your planning, the following people should attend the conference: o Chartered Organization Representative o All unit committee members & unit leaders o Your unit commissioner (optional) o Anyone else you think might be helpful o Unit priorities and goals (JTE) o For Troops & Crews: Youth Leadership Using This Guide as a Tool
As you page through this guide, you will notice that many of the calendar dates are not included on the calendar (area shown in blue). This guide is intended for you to fill in the dates that apply to you and your unit!
Along the right side of each page (shown in yellow here) district specific dates are listed. Find your district and put those dates on your calendar. In the center of the right hand page, (shown in red) are specific dates related to council program, camps, fundraising etc. Find the dates that apply to you and add them to your calendar.
Lastly, SHARE WITH ALL YOUR PARENTS!
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*Key difference: Pack leaders simply follow the meeting plan, Troop’s & Crew’s – Adult leadership should assist and guide youth leadership in following the meeting plan outline below.
Before you start the planning process: Explain to the group the importance of annual program planning, why you are doing it, and the rules for the process during this meeting. Step 1 This part is easy. Just take the dates you collected and put them into your master calendar—including meeting dates—either on a hard copy or by plugging the information into an electronic calendar on a computer. Step 2
Review what the unit did last year. Ask yourself questions like, what events went well, what events didn’t go so well? Did we earn the National Summertime Award? The Journey to Excellence Award? How did we do with weekly attendance? Did we participate in day camp, sleep-over camp, summer camp, high adventure? Did we sell popcorn, flowers, wreaths? Feel free to ask as many questions as you want, but don’t spend too much time on this, as the key issue is planning the upcoming year. Just use this research to help guide what you might want to keep, replace, or improve. Step 3 Brainstorm activities your unit might want to do in addition to weekly meetings. Include things such as: Blue and gold banquet, Courts of honor, Pinewood Derby, Scouting for Food, Weekend Campouts, Community service activities, youth recruitment events, District Events, Council Events, etc. Remember the brainstorming rule, which is anybody can suggest anything without critique or criticism. Feedback and analysis come later, after all the ideas have been captured. Once you have a list of things your unit might want to do, start prioritizing the list. Take a vote(s) on which activities to include on the schedule, then add the activities to your calendar. Step 4 By now, the calendar should be taking shape. The next step is to assign the person who will be responsible for each event (if possible) and then to create your funding plan. All events and activities have costs that need to be estimated, the unit should then have a plan to fund these cost, such as popcorn sales. Step 5
The final step is to review your annual plan to ensure you have captured everything your unit wants to do in the upcoming year. Once complete, publish your plan and get it to each family. Sharing the annual plan with your families could be the most important step in retaining your Scouts and building tenure, so don’t shortcut this one. Annual program planning is an ongoing process. Review the plan regularly to make sure you are still on track
www.glaciersedge.org - 608-310-7300 5 About Camp Indian Trails (CIT) is comprised of nearly 200 wooded acres nestled 7 miles northwest of Janesville, WI. CIT is our primary Cub Scout camp, but offers year round programs for all Scouts and outside groups. The camp proudly boasts more than 1 mile of frontage on the scenic Rock River. In 2016, construction began on the 5 acre Glass Pond, which will become our primary aquatics area in 2018. Be sure to like us us on Facebook! www.facebook.com/campindiantrailsgec
Utilizing Camp Indian Trails Camp Indian Trails is open 38 weekends a year for units to reserve cabins and campsites. At CIT, you can rent 4 rustic cabins, the beautiful Allen Dining Hall, or any of our 12 rustic campsites.
For the most up to date information and availability, follow the link below. The QR code will also bring you here! Reservations may also be made through the Wall Family Service Center in Madison at 608-310-7300 https://campreservation.com/crs.php?orgkey=BSA620
Groups outside of Scouting are also welcome to rent facilities at Camp Indian Trails. To inquire, email [email protected]
Bob Broomfield - Camp Ranger [email protected] 810-513-3350
Bob has been involved in Scouting since he was a Tiger Cub and is a member of the 2004 Eagle Scout Class. Prior to joining our team as Ranger, he has worked at Camp Tapico, D-A Scout Ranch, and the Florida Sea Base. Bob has been the Ranger at Camp Indian Trails since April of 2014.
www.glaciersedge.org - 608-310-7300 Sleepover Camp
Sleep over camps give our Scouts the opportunity to experience all the fun of camp AND stay over 3 nights! This camp begins at 10am on day 1 (check in before 10am) and will conclude after lunch on the last day. All meals are provided as part of the fee. At this time, please plan on providing your own camping equipment. All Scouts who attend will leave camp with THREE COMPLETED ADVENTURES specific to their rank in Scouting. In addition the advancement, Scouts will enjoy our camp wide games, climbing, fishing, pedal carts, ga-ga ball, and more! It is the highlight of your Scouting year! $200/Youth Before May 1 $250 after $80/Adult 2017 Dates 2018 Dates July 5-8 July 5-8 July 10-13 July 9-12 July 17-20 July 16-19 July 24-27 July 23-26 For more information, and to register for camp checkout all the information available at: www.glaciersedge.org/activitieshub Cub Scout Winter Day Camp Winter Day Camp is a 3 day, Cub Scout Day Camp held at Camp Indian Trails. Program offered will include: Sled Building, Ice Skating, Snow Shelter Construction, Winter Mammal Study, Cooking, and Science. All Scouts will leave Winter Day Camp with 1 completed adventure! December 27-29, 2017 $80 per Scout $20 per Adult
www.glaciersedge.org - 608-310-7300 7 About Ed Bryant Scout Reservation (EBSR) is 200 acres located on the beautiful 13,000 acre Castle Rock Lake in Central Wisconsin. EBSR was opened in 1959 as Camp Castle Rock and serves the Glacier’s Edge Council as our primary Boy Scout Camp. In 2002, we opened Fellowship Hall, our beautiful dining facility. EBSR is on the cutting edge of camp program being one of the only camps in the nation to offer both ATV and Jet Ski programs. EBSR is a great place for Winter Camping. Be sure to like us us on Facebook! www.facebook.com/edbryantscoutreservation
Utilizing Ed Bryant Scout Reservation Camp Indian Trails is open 38 weekends a year for units to reserve cabins and campsites. At EBSR, you can rent 15 rustic cabins, the state of the art Fellowship Hall, or any of our 12 rustic campsites.
For the most up to date information and availability, follow the link below. The QR code will also bring you here! Reservations may also be made through the Wall Family Service Center in Madison at 608-310-7300 https://campreservation.com/crs.php?orgkey=BSA620
Groups outside of Scouting are also welcome to rent facilities at Ed Bryant Scout Reservation. To inquire, email [email protected]
Jacob Bixler - Camp Ranger [email protected] 608-535-0232
Jacob has served as Ranger at Ed Bryant Scout Reservation since April of 2016. He comes from a Scouting background in the Three Harbors Council and is an Eagle Scout. Jacob is an avid hunter and enjoys skiing and rock climbing when not working at camp!
www.glaciersedge.org - 608-310-7300 Boy Scout Summer Camp Boy Scout Summer Camp at Ed Bryant is a week jam packed with fun activities, great campfires, merit badges and more! Every year we make new investments into the program to keep it new and fresh for all of our Scouts. We are the only camp in Wisconsin to have both ATVs and Jet Skis as part of our program! Our First Year Camper program is another highlight and helps your younger Scouts get to First Class! Our open program schedule allows you and your Scouts to get the most out of your week at camp. New this year, we are add- ing family style dining to our dining hall program! No more long food lines!. Reservations open in June for 2018 Summer Reservations. For complete program and camp information, consult http://glaciersedgecamps.com/ed-bryant-scout-reservation 2017 Dates 2018 Dates June 25-July 1 June 24-30 July 2-8 July 1-7 July 9-15 July 8-14 July 16-22 July 15-21 July 23-29 July 22-28 July 30-Aug 5 July 29-Aug 4 Webelos Sleepover Camp This Arrow of Light program focuses on the transition to Boy Scouts and the program opportunities ahead. This 4 day, 3 night program is Native American themed and sponsored by the Order of the Arrow. The first day and a half op- erates similar to Sleepover Camp for Cub Scouts, and as the Scouts grow, the second half of camp operates like a Boy Scout Summer Camp. Scouts will leave with three completed adventure pins and have the opportunity at camp to climb, swim, canoe, and more! June 21-24, 2017 June 20-23, 2018 $200/youth, $80/Adult $200/youth, $80/Adult Boy Scout Winter Camp
Come Join us for our Third Annual EBSR Winter Camp. Think summer camp, but in the winter! Scouts can expect to complete 2 merit badges during camp. This 4 day, 3 night program is designed for Boy Scouts will include: xc skiing, ice fishing, snow shoe baseball, winter wilderness survival, astronomy, and more! This camp is setup to accommodate both provisional youth and troop reservations, we will sleep indoors! Youth: $150; Adults: $60
www.glaciersedge.org - 608-310-7300 9 Bringing Camp to YOUR neighborhood
What is Regional Day Camp
Regional Day Camp is a five day, day camp. It is a high quality program that differs from other camp offerings as we bring the program to your doorstep! The Regional in Regional Day Camp means that these camps travel and occur in parks local to each district. This year, we are offering RDCs in East Madison, West Madison, Sauk County, Dodgeville, Janesville and Beloit. As the program grows, we will add locations! Day Camp is designed to provide a program experience for all Cub Scouts and Scouts will earn advancement appropraite to their den. This is a staffed camp with volunteer leader support. Dates, Costs, Locations
Below are the 2017 and 2018 dates for Day Camp. The 2017 locations are confirmed, and 2018 provides a targeted community. If your community is interested in getting their own day camp, contact us at [email protected] to discuss the possibilities. $150/Youth before May 1, $200 after $5/Leader 2017 Dates 2018 Dates June 19-23 - Token Creek Park - E Madison June 18-22 - East Madison June 19-23 - Webb Park - Reedsburg June 18-22 - North Wisconsin River District June 26-30 - Badger Prairie Park - Verona June 25-29 - West Madison June 26-30 - Harris Park - Dodgeville June 25-29 - South Wisconsin River District July 31-Aug 4 - Rockport Park - Janesville July 30 - Aug 3 - Beloit July 31 - Aug 4 - Big Hill Park - Beloit July 30 - Aug 3 - Janesville Aug 7-11 - Lake Geneva Aug 6-10 - Lake Geneva Meals
Regional Day Camp includes lunch on the last day of each camp. Participants provide their own lunch on the other days. Lunch on the LAST day will be hot dogs, chips, cookies, fruit and a drink. Families and community members are welcome!
www.glaciersedge.org - 608-310-7300 Day Camp Program
Regional Day Camp is 5 day program with program tracks for each den. Program each day runs 9am to 4pm and is a rotational station program. Every year the program is themed.
For 2017, our theme is: Knights of the Roundtable For 2018, the theme will be: Jedi Training Academy
Daily, Scouts will participate in activites such as Sports, Crafts, Nature, Outdoor Skills, and Shooting Sports.
Day Camp is a great way to complete Adventure Loops and Pins
Upon arrival at camp, Cub Scouts and Webelos will be placed into dens which will travel to seven stations daily where they will complete activities centered around the theme.
The Cub Scout activities will be focused on Scouts having fun and some advancement will naturally occur as a result of the program. Each Scout will complete TWO Adventure Loops. Webelos will have fun, and naturally occurring advancement, but their program will also included activities specific to the requirements for TWO elective adventures each year.
www.glaciersedge.org - 608-310-7300 11 2017 Popcorn Sale Funding Your Annual Program! Sale Dates Popcorn Kickoff Madison - August 21 Popcorn Kickoff Janesville - August 22 Popcorn Commitment Forms Due - August 25 Show and Sell Orders Due - September 1 Show and Sell Product Pickup - September 15-16 Sale Ends - November 1 Show and Sell Return Deadline - November 3 Take Orders Due - November 3 Take Order Product Pickup - November 16-18 Prize Orders Due Online - December 1 Popcorn Payments Due - December 15
Popcorn Kickoffs Popcorn Kernels It is vital that your unit send representation to the Each unit should appoint a leader to take the lead Annual Popcorn Kickoffs in August. These meetings on popcorn. This person will champion the sale for are designed to get you up to speed for a great sale your unit and be the point of contact. This person in 2017. At this meeting we will have product should be well organized, and be excited about samples, 2017 sale information, giveaways, and selling Scouting through the popcorn sale! To help more! out our kernals, we send out a monthly Popcorn Newsletter. This newsletter contains important sale updates, success stores, tips and tricks to be Military Sales Patch sure your unit has the best sale it can! New this year is our Military Sales Patch. Every To subscribe, simply commit to selling popcorn at Scout that receives 1 military donation will receive a the bottom of this page. limited edition Military Sales Council Patch!
Wisconsin Badgers Tin New this year is our Wisconsin Badgers Sports Tin. This will replace the Green Bay Packers Tin for 2017 and will contain the same Sweet and Savory product.
Commit to Selling Popcorn At the link below you can commit to selling popcorn. When your kernel commits, they will be added to the list for our popcorn newsletter. https://247scouting.com/forms/form.php?OrgKey=BSA620&id=214
www.glaciersedge.org - 608-310-7300 2017 Wreath and Poinsettia Sale
Sale Dates Wreath Kickoff Madison - August 21 Wreath Kickoff Janesville - August 22 Commitment Forms Due - August 25 Sale Starts - September 16 Sale Ends - November 1 Wreath Pickup - November 21 Payments Due - December 15
Our fall wreath sale is a great supplement to your unit’s popcorn sale and other fundraisers. Product includes wreaths 12’’ and up, shaped wreaths (candy canes, crosses), poinsettias, as well as a selection of interior holiday decorations. This sale earns a 30% commission, and all poinsettia sales earn $3 per plant.
2018 Flower Sale
Sale Dates Commitment Forms Due - January 5 Sale Starts - February 5 Sale Ends - March 5 Orders Due - March 9 Flower Delivery - May 21-23* Payment Due - May 31 *Product is delivered in May to ensure weather is warm enough for transplanting.
The Spring Flower sale is a great way to fundraise for camp and other summer fun! We have partnered with K&W Greenery in Janesville to provide high quality flowers for the sale. The best part, the product is DELIVERED to your house! This sale earns a 20% commission.
www.glaciersedge.org - 608-310-7300 13 Indian Trails District Serving the communities of: Janesville, Milton, Evansville, Edgerton, Beloit, Footville, Orfordville, South Beloit, Roscoe, Rockton, Shirland, Clinton, Delavan, Lake Geneva, Darien, Elkhorn, Fontana, Genoa City, Lyons, Sharon, Whitewater, and Williams Bay. Roundtable Information 2nd Thursday of Each Month - 7pm St. John Vianney Church Marion Hall 1236 E Racine St Janesville, WI
Mohawk District
Serving the communities of: Madison, Belleville, Cross Plains, Fitchburg, Middleton, Verona, and Waunakee.
Roundtable Information 2nd Thursday of Each Month - 7pm Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints 4505 Regent St Madison, WI
www.glaciersedge.org - 608-310-7300 Wisconsin River District
Serving the communities of: Mount Horeb, Blanchardville, Dodgeville, Muscoda, Spring Green, Mazomanie, Prairie du Sac, Sauk City, Lodi, Richland Center, North Freedom, Reedsburg, Lake Delton, Wisconsin Dells, Baraboo, Poynette, Wyocena, Pardeeville, Rio and Portage
Roundtable Information 1st Thursday of Each Month - 7pm St. John’s Lutheran Church 100 Oak St Prairie du Sac, WI
Yahara District
Serving the communities of: Madison, Sun Prairie, Columbus, Marshall, Waterloo, Lake Mills, Jefferson, Fort Atkinson, Deerfield, Cottage Grove, Stoughton, McFarland, Oregon, Brooklyn, DeForest, Windsor, Fall River, and Cambridge.
Roundtable Information 1st Wednesday of Each Month - 7pm Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints 5602 Irongate Dr Madison, WI
www.glaciersedge.org - 608-310-7300 15 Membership Resources
Inviting new families to join scouting is the most important thing we can do. Every fall, each Scouting unit runs a Membership Recruitment Event, Scout Night for Scouting Event/Join Scout Night. Membership recruitment is so important that it is recommended that every unit have a dedicated unit membership chair to organize, plan and execute these annual events. Fall Membership Kick-offs
Please plan on having your unit’s membership chair, committee chair and other adult leaders attend your District’s Fall Membership Kick-off & Training. At this training, you’ll receive all the information needed to put on a successful event. This included your marketing materials, a training on beascout.org, a training on how to properly recruit youth and parents, along with best practices. District Membership Kick-off & Trainings Mohawk - August 24 Indian Trails - August 15 Yahara - August 23 Wisconsin River - August 16 Pre-Printed Fliers and Stickers
Pre-Printed Flyers & Stickers: To assist you in your efforts, our Council provides various marketing materials including flyers and stickers for Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts & Venturing. These flyers and stickers can be printed prior to the kick-off and then delivered to your unit at the District Membership Kick-off with all the information on your recruitment event. Please provide the following information to your District membership chair or District Executive a week prior to your District Kick-off & Training:
- A Short statement of information on your event - Example: “Come and join the fun! Fishing! Rockets! and more!” - Date, Time & Location of your recruitment event - Name, Phone & E-mail of unit contact
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Unit Leaders, beascout.org is a very powerful tool for membership recruitment, it allows families and those interested in joining scouts anywhere in the country to enter their zip code and find a local unit. Please remember to update your unit’s pin through my.scouting.org. The Chartered Rep, Committee Chair and Unit Leader have access to make updates.
Online Applications
On August 1st, our Council will start to accept online youth and adult applications (we will continue to accept paper applications). These online applications are submitted from the applicant to unit leadership via beascout.org. This tool will become a very common and easy way for individuals to register and join the BSA, as such, please familiarize yourself with the beascout.org system through my.scouting.org. We will offer multiple training opportunities in the coming months as this is rolled out. Additional Resources
http://scoutingwire.org/marketing
www.glaciersedge.org - 608-310-7300 17 2018 Recharter Plan
What is Recharter? Every October through December, all units (packs, troops, teams, crews, posts) are required to renew their affiliation with Scouting. Through the process, chartered organizations renew their partnership with the Glacier’s Edge Council, youth and adult members update their information and pay their annual registration fees, and Boy Life magazine subscriptions are renewed. A representative of each unit completes this process via an online system known as Internet Recharter. Unit rechartering has earned a reputation as being difficult when, in fact, it is pretty easy. If there is a hard part, it’s that some rules must be followed, to assist each unit to have a successful and easy annual recharter, the Glacier’s Edge Council will provide training and support per the following plan. Step 1 - Attend Your District’s Recharter Kickoff in September All units are expected to have at least 1 person (recommend more) in attendance at this training. You’ll receive your recharter packet with a detailed training on how to easily and successfully complete your unit recharter. Even if you’ve done recharter before, the expectation is that you attend this meeting, pick up your recharter packet and receive a review of the process. October 1st – The Only Online Recharter System will open October Roundtable – Each District will offer a Classroom Youth Protection Training, for those without internet access. Come early to get help with your online re-charter. Step 2 - By October 27th, Complete Steps 1 - 2 Online At your District’s recharter kick-off you will receive your unit’s access code for internet recharter, use that code to create a new user account in the online system and proceed to complete steps 1 - 2 of the online portion of the re-charter, this should only take 5 minutes. This will give you a current roster from the BSA’s registration system. Step 3 - By Nov 10th, Complete Steps 3-5 Online This includes updating your roster of members, removing those no longer in involved with your unit, adding new youth and adults not currently registered and collecting the 2017 dues ($24). At the end of the Internet Rechartering process (step 5), click the option to “Submit to Council”, which electronically sends your completed recharter to our council registration staff. Now you MUST print out the paper roster/recharter to use for the rest of the process. Step 4 - By Nov 17th, (before holidays) have printed re-charter signed and missing items collected. The Institution Head and Unit Leader must sign the re-charter approving all adults and youth for membership Any missing items such as applications will be outlined in red on the front page of printed recharter and must be attached in hard copy form to the recharter. The 2nd to last page of the recharter will give you a list of Adults who need youth protection training, if they show up on this list a ‘Hard Copy” of their certificate must be attached. Step 5 - By Dec 5th, meet with a Unit Commissioner Meet with a Unit Commissioner to have your recharter reviewed for errors prior to the District’s Wild Beast Feast. Step 6 - Attend your District’s Wild Beast Feast! At the December Roundtable, each District will host a Wild Beast Feast! This fun event serves multiple purposes and is designed to be fun and social. It gives all unit leaders and committee members the opportunity to meet in-person the District Leadership, and it also serves as our Re-charter Turn-in Night. The event is a pot luck of food with a “beast” theme; attendees bring beast (cooked meat of some type) or a side (like potato salad) to share with everyone. All those who attend can compete in the Wild Beast Competition to win the prestigious Best Beast Award! Our District Sub-committee’s will have tables placed around the room. these committees consist of Camping, Activities, Membership, Finance, Advancement, Training and Order of the Arrow with the Commissioners accepting completed recharters (with all applications, signatures and money) at their table. Each committee will have important information about exciting events and activities for next year and they can answer any questions you have.
www.glaciersedge.org - 608-310-7300 Advancement Resources
Boy Scouting provides a series of surmountable obstacles and steps in overcoming them through the advancement method. The Boy Scout plans his advancement and progresses at his own pace as he meets each challenge. The Boy Scout is rewarded for each achievement, which helps him gain self-confidence.The steps in the advancement system help a Boy Scout grow in self-reliance and in the ability to help others. Cub Scout Angle Advancement Changes: Putting the “Outing in Scouting”. Cub Scout advancement centers on exciting and meaningful activities and requirements designed to teach each Scout life and outdoor skills. The recent advancement requirement changes allow some flexibility in the outdoor requirements, but they still emphasize the importance of beginning to “put the outing in Scouting” at the Cub Scout level. As your den prepares your calendar, the out- doors beckon; remember that the new requirements are effective now.
Boy Scout Angle Your troop is about to receive a new group of Cub Scout “crossovers.” From experience, you know that they will need to make several major adjustments, i.e., adapting to a new small group structure (patrols operate differently from dens), to a new hierarchy of leadership (youth more than adults), and a new concept of advancement responsibility. Often the new boys and their parents will be unprepared for the major shifts that will occur after the Webelos-to-Scout Transition. If these differences are not understood and adjusted to quickly, there is a genuine risk of losing this next generation of Scouts before the first badges are sewn on their uniforms. ScoutBook - Enhance Your Scouting Experience Leaders: Leading young Scouts through the many adventures Scouting has to offer is one of the most fulfilling roles in the organization. But sometimes the act of leading can get lost in the act of reporting, limiting the amount of time spent with Scouts. Scoutbook provides access to valuable tools and resources that will help with the day-to- day management of a unit, giving every leader more of what they need most: TIME. Parents: These days, kids are busy. But parents are busier. With hectic family schedules, staying informed and connected is critical for any parent on-the-go. Fortunately, Scoutbook provides the means to help busy parents keep track of busy Scouts. Scouts: The Scouting experience is about learning new things, discovering new talents, and having fun. With customizable profiles and interactive features, Scoutbook puts the excitement of advancement into the hands of the Scout. They can share their success with friends and family as they progress through the program ScoutBook is provided FREE to all units in the Glacier’s Edge Council! Call 608-310-7300 for more info! Resources Guide to Advancement: http://www.scouting.org/filestore/pdf/33088.pdf Guide to Merit Badge Counseling: http://www.scouting.org/filestore/pdf/512-065.pdf Program Updates: http://www.scouting.org/home/programupdates.aspx Boy Scout Rank Requirements: http://www.scouting.org/filestore/boyscouts/pdf/524-012_BS_Requirements.pdf Effective Troop Advancement: http://www.scouting.org/filestore/boyscouts/ppt/Effective_Troop_Advancement.ppt Cub Scout Advancement: http://www.scouting.org/filestore/boyscouts/ppt/CubScoutAdvancementDeliveringAdventurer.ppt
www.glaciersedge.org - 608-310-7300 19 Order of the Arrow Brotherhood of Cheerful Service
What is the Order of the Arrow? Glacier’s Edge Council is the home of the Takoda Lodge of the Order of the Arrow. The Order of the Arrow (OA) is Scouting’s National Honor Society. The OA is based on the principles of Brotherhood, Cheerfulness, and Service. Its membership fulfills the Order’s purpose of recognizing those who exemplify Scouting’s values, promoting responsible outdoor adventure, developing young leaders, and crystallizing the Scout habit of helpfulness into a life purpose of leadership in cheerful service to others. Established in 1915, the OA emphasizes service to the unit. In this way, Arrowmen give back to their troops with the leadership skills and values of service learned through the Order. The Order’s program complements the troop’s, providing valuable leadership training programs, worldclass high adventure opportunities, and exciting national conferences. Members of the Order of the Arrow are chosen by their fellow scouts through an election process at a troop meeting. To get your unit introduced to the Order of the Arrow, contact our Lodge and arrange for an elections team to visit.
Contacts Anthony Malisch, Lodge Chief, [email protected] Eugene Woehrle, Lodge Adviser, [email protected] The Lodge Chief is the head of the Lodge, and is a youth elected position within the OA. The elections for the 2017–2018 Lodge Chief will be held at Fall Conference, are you ready to lead the Lodge?! 2017-2018 Lodge Events Spring Conference: June 9-11, 2107 - Ed Bryant Scout Reservation • Lodge’s official 100th Anniversary Celebration, prepare EBSR for summer camp, Lodge Induction weekend (Ordeal & Brotherhood Candidates) Summer Camp Programs: June–Aug 2017 - Ed Bryant Scout Reservation • OA call out ceremonies, Ordeal & Brotherhood Inductions (Wed.–Thurs.) every week Fall Conference: Aug. 18-20, 2107 - Camp Indian Trails • Lodge & Chapter Officer Elections, Lodge Induction Weekend Lodge Leadership Development Conference: Sept. 22-24, 2017 - Ed Bryant Scout Reservation • This weekend conference trains new officers & committee chairs (Lodge and Chapters) in their responsibilities Lodge Halloween Party: Oct 27-28 - Camp Indian Trails - Help us run the Haunted House! Fall Work Day: Nov. 11, 2017 - Camp Indian Trails • Join your Brothers in a day of service to help CIT prepare for the upcoming winter season Winter Banquet: Jan 6, 2018 - location TBD Spring Work Day: May 12, 2018 - Camp Indian Trails Spring Conference: June 8-10, 2018 - Ed Bryant Scout Reservation *More 2018 events will be posted in next year’s program guide. Please check out our website at takodalodge.org for more details.
www.glaciersedge.org - 608-310-7300 Training Resources
Every youth deserves a trained leader! Our Training Committee is hard at work to deliver excellent training pro- grams for youth and leaders. Information on some of our larger key trainings is provided. For more information, contact your District Training Chair, or see the calendar and resources at our NEW Training Hub at www.glaciersedge.org/traininghub WOOD BADGE Wood Badge is an advanced adult leader training program for all leaders in Cub Scout, Boy Scout, and Venturing programs. Over 6 days, split over two weekends, Scouters participate an intensive team building training and use the patrol method. You will learn the skills and concepts that underscore the five Themes of Woodbadge: Bringing the Vision to Life, Models for Success, Tools of the Trade, Leading to make a Difference, and Living the Values. Weekend 1: Jan 26-28 Weekend 2: Feb 23-25 $220/Person Register at: https://scoutingevent.com/620-gecwoodbadge18
National Youth Leadership Training The NYLT course centers around the concepts of what a leader must BE, what he must KNOW, and what he must DO. The key ele- ments are then taught with a clear focus on HOW TO. The skills come alive during the week as the patrol goes on a Quest for the Meaning of Leadership. This program is open to Scouts 13 and older of at least First Class Rank and any registered Venturers. Must also complete Troop or Crew Leadership Skills Training. Includes 2 participant t-shirts. This is a course that ALL Scouts should consider attending! June 25-30, 2017 - $270 - Camp Indain Trails June 24-30, 2018 July 22-28, 2018
District Leader Specific Training Dates Attend any outdoor training to receive Basic Adult Leader Outdoor Orientation (BALOO) for Cub Scout Leaders or Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills (IOLS) for Boy Scout Leaders. Attend any Leader Specific (Indoor) Training to receive training specific for your position including: Den Leader, Cubmaster, Scoutmaster, Asst Scoutmaster, Committee Member, Committee Chair, Chartered Rep, Crew Advisor, etc. Fall 2017 Outdoor Training Spring 2018 Outdoor Training August 25-26 - Yahara April 20-21 - Wisconsin River September 30-1 - Indian Trails April 27-28 - Yahara October 13-14 - Wisconsin River May 4-5 - Indian Trails October 27-28 - Mohawk May 24-25 - Mohawk Fall 2017 Indoor Training Spring 2018 Indoor Training October 14 - Indian Trails February 17 - Indian Trails October 21 - Yahara March 17 - Yahara October 28 - Wisconsin River March 24 - Wisconsin River November 11 - Mohawk April 28 - Mohawk
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www.glaciersedge.org - 608-310-7300 Calling All Arrowman Spring Conference - June 9-11 District Ed Bryant Scout Reservation Dates
Our annual spring preparation weekend for the summer programs at Ed Bryant Scout Reservation! Many hands make light work. This is Indian Trails also our first induction weekend of 2017! June 8 - Roundtable
Mohawk June 8 - Roundtable June 8 - OA Chapter Meeting
Wisconsin River June 8 - District Committee
EBSR Week 1 - June 25 - July 1 Yahara Webelos LongJune Term21-24 @ EBSR June 7 - Roundtable June 7 - OA Chapter Meeting June 14 - District Committee
June Day Camps “Bringing Camp to National Youth Leadership Training YOUR neighborhood!” NYLT
June 19-23 - Deforest The NYLT course centers around the concepts of what a June 19-23 - Reedsburg leader must BE, what he must KNOW, and what he must DO. June 26-30 - Dodgeville The key elements are then taught with a clear focus on HOW June 26-30 - Verona TO. The skills come alive during the week as the patrol goes on a Quest for the Meaning of Leadership. This program is Action packed, 5 day, staffed day open to Scouts 13 and older of at least First Class Rank and camps! STEM activities, games, any registered Venturers. Must also complete Troop or Crew water fun, crafts, BB Guns, Leadership Skills Training. Includes 2 participant t-shirts. Archery and more! June 25-30 - $270 Camp Indain Trails District Committee Training + Orientation June 10 - Wall Family Service Center - 10am-2pm All new district committee members should attend for training and orientation for their position.
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www.glaciersedge.org - 608-310-7300 Summer Camp Fun District Ed Bryant Camp Indian Trails Dates Scout Reservation Sleepover Camp Week 2 - July 2-8 Week 1 - July 5-8 Week 3 - July 9-15 Week 2 - July 10-13 Indian Trails Week 4 - July 16-22 Week 3 - July 17-20 Week 5 - July 23-29 Week 4 - July 24-27
Mohawk July 13 - Roundtable July 13 - OA Chapter Meeting
Wisconsin River July 13 - District Committee
Be sure to share you summer fun with us on Facebook! www.facebook.com/edbryantscoutreservation Yahara www.facebook.com/campindiantrailsgec July 5 - Roundtable July 5 - OA Chapter Meeting July 12 - District Committee
National Jamboree July 19-28
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www.glaciersedge.org - 608-310-7300 Fall Fundraiser Kickoffs District Fund your Ideal Year in Scouting through Popcorn Dates Important Popcorn Dates in August August 21 - Popcorn Kickoff in Madison With Special Guest MICHAEL BECK! Indian Trails August 22 - Popcorn Kickoff in Janesville Aug 10 - Roundtable August 25 - Popcorn Commitments Due Aug 15 - Membership Kickoff Complete details on the popcorn sale can be found on page 12. Stay up to date with our popcorn sale www.facebook.com/gecpopcorn Important Wreath Dates in August August 21 - Madison Kickoff August 22 - Janesville Kickoff Mohawk August 25 - Wreath Commitments Due Aug 10 - Roundtable Complete details on the wreath sale can be found on page 13. Aug 10 - OA Chapter Meeting Both kickoffs are in conjunction with the popcorn kickoffs Aug 24 - Membership Kickoff
August Day Camps “Bringing Camp to YOUR neighborhood!”
July 31 - Aug 4 - Janesville Wisconsin River July 31 - Aug 4 - Beloit Aug 3 - Roundtable August 7 - 11 - Lake Geneva Aug 3 - Commissioner Meeting Aug 3 - OA Chapter Meeting Action packed, 5 day, staffed day Aug 10 - District Committee Aug 16 - Membership Kickoff EBSR Summer Camp Week 6 camps! STEM activities, games, July 31 - Aug 5 water fun, crafts, BB Guns, Archery and more!
Order of the Arrow Yahara Fall Conference Aug 2 - Roundtable Camp Indian Trails Aug 2 - OA Chapter Meeting August 18-20, 2017 Aug 9 - District Committee Aug 23 - Membership Kickoff All Arrowman are Aug 25-26 - Outdoor Leader encouraged to attend Training our final large lodge event for 2017!
Anything is possible with POPCORN
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www.glaciersedge.org - 608-310-7300 Nature Trek District Sept 23-24, 2017 Camp Indian Trails Dates
Nature Trek is an annual event Indian Trails for all Cub Scouts and their Sept 5 - District Committee families. This carnival style Sept 14 - Roundtable event shows Scouts the fun of Sept 14 - OA Chapter Meeting camping! Activities to include: Sept 21 - Recharter Training BB Guns, Archery, Crafts, Sept 30 - Oct 1 - Outdoor Fishing, and more! New this Leader Training September 23-24, 2017 year, an overnight experience to Camp Indian Trails include dinner, a campfire, and overnight camping! Mohawk Sept 14 - Roundtable Sept 14 - OA Chapter Meeting Fall Fundraiser Updates Sept 28 - Recharter Training Sept 30 - Leader Specific Training Important Popcorn Dates Show and Sell Orders Due - Sept 1 Show and Sell Pickup* - Sept 15-16 Sale Starts - Sept 15 *Pickups will occur in 3-4 locations, Unit Kernels will register for a Wisconsin River location and time to pickup. Sept 7 - Roundtable Sept 7 - Commissioner Meeting Important Wreath Dates Sept 7 - OA Chapter Meeting Sale Starts - Sept 16 Sept 14 - District Committee
Order of the Arrow Lodge Leadership Development Ed Bryant Scout Reservation Sept 22-24 Yahara Sept 6 - Roundtable This weekend conference trains Sept 6 - OA Chapter Meeting new officers & committee chairs Sept 13 - District Committee in their responsibilities. A must Sept 27 - Recharter Training attend for all officers and chairs! Sept 30 - Webelos Woods Sept 30 - Merit Badge Clinic
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www.glaciersedge.org - 608-310-7300 Loopy Camporee 2017 District October 7-8, 2017 Camp Indian Trails Dates The annual Loopy Camporee is designed for Cub Scouts, both new and old to come Indian Trails to Camp Indian Trails and earn Adventure Oct 4 - District Committee Loops. Last year nearly 700 Cub Scouts Oct 12 - Roundtable and their families had a blast! Units are able Oct 12 - Classroom YPT to stay for all Saturday and overnight to Oct 12 - OA Chapter Meeting Sunday, or come just for Saturday! Oct 14 - Leader Specific Training Oct 21 - Spaghetti Dinner Popcorn “Fill it Up” Having a great popcorn sale? Have Lodge Halloween Party Mohawk you filled up any order forms? On Oct 27-28 Oct 12 - Roundtable the following days, we will do a prize Camp Indian Trails Oct 12 - OA Chapter Meeting drawing for all Scouts who submit Oct 12 - Classroom YPT full order forms! All OA members are welcome Oct 27-28 - Outdoor Leader October 6 to attend our first annual Hal- Training October 13 loween party. We will be helping October 20 run the haunted house for their October 27 closing weekend! Wisconsin River Full forms submitted to Oct 5 - Roundtable [email protected] Oct 5 - Recharter Training Oct 5 - Commissioner Meeting Oct 5 - OA Chapter Meeting CAMP DREAD Oct 12 - District Committee Oct 13-14 - Outdoor Leader Training October 13-14, 20-21, 27-28 Oct 13-14 - Fall Cub Scout Event Camp Indian Trails Oct 28 - Leader Specific Training Camp Dread is our annual Haunted House Fundraiser at Camp Indian Trails. This event runs 7-10pm every night and is $10 per person. This event is open to the public as well as Scouts. Oct 21 will be our Scout Yahara Day from 1pm-5pm, in addition to the Haunted House, we will have fall Oct 4 - Roundtable harvest type events open throughout camp! Oct 4 - OA Chapter Meeting Oct 4 - Classroom YPT Are you preparing a 2018 Philmont Trek? Oct 11 - District Committee Join us on October 24th at the Glacier’s Edge Council Office for a Oct 13-15 - Boy Scout Camporee Philmont Advisor Workshop! During this 2-hour evening course, Oct 13-14 - Fall Cub Scout Event seasoned Philmont staff will give you the tools to prepare your crew for Oct 21 - Leader Specific Training their Philmont experience. This course is designed for all adult advisors Oct 28 - New Cub Pinewood coming on 2018 treks. To learn more about the Philmont Advisor Workshop (PAW) and to register, visit Philmont’s website at: www.philmontscoutranch.org/TrekPreparation/PASS
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www.glaciersedge.org - 608-310-7300 University of Scouting District Dates
Nov 4th, 2017 Indian Trails Nov 2 - District Committee Nov 9 - Roundtable Nov 9 - OA Chapter Meeting Improved for 2017! University of Scouting is a single day packed with a year’s worth of fun, program ideas, and training to enhance your ability to deliver the promise of Scouting to your unit! This year we are expanding to create a “College” for each of the fol- lowing categories: Cub Scout, Boy Scout, Adventure, Commissioner Science, and General. This is a must attend for ALL leaders and Mohawk there will be training and fun for ALL experience levels. Nov 9 - Roundtable Nov 9 - OA Chapter Meeting Fall Fundraiser Updates Nov 11 - Leader Specific Training
Important Popcorn Dates Show and Sell Ends - Nov 1 Show and Sell Returns Deadline - Nov 3 Take Order Sale Ends, Orders Due - Nov 3 Take Order Product Pickup - Nov 16-18 Wisconsin River Important Wreath Dates Nov 2- Roundtable & Sale Ends - Nov 1 Youth Protection Training Product Pickup - Nov 21 Nov 2 - Commissioner Meeting Nov 2 - OA Chapter Meeting Fall Work Day at CIT Nov 9 - District Committee Help prepare camp for the winter season at Work Day. This one day of service is open to all Scouts and Scouters to complete Yahara projects at camp including: brush Nov 1- Roundtable clearing, stump grinding, wood Nov 1 - OA Chapter Meeting splitting and distribution, indoor Nov 8 - District Committee cabin maintenance, and other camp improvements. It is a free Nov 11, 2017 event and we feed lunch to all Camp Indian Trails attendees.
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www.glaciersedge.org - 608-310-7300 Winter Camp Opportunities District
Cub Scout Dates Winter Day Camp 2017 is our 4th annual Winter Day Camp Indian Trails at CIT. This is an 8am-4pm day camp Dec 5 - District Committee with lunch included. Scouts will have a Dec 14 - Wild Beast Feast & good mix of inside and outside time in the program. Highlights from last year include: Recharter Turn in the sledding couch, building cardboard Dec 14 - OA Chapter Meeting Dec 14 - JTE Scorecards Due forts, and great food Dec 27-29 Youth: $80; Adults: $20 Camp Indian Trails
Boy Scout Winter Resident Camp Mohawk Come joins us for our 3rd annual EBSR Dec 14 - Wild Beast Fest & Winter Resident Camp. This 4 day, 3 Recharter Turn in night program is designed for Boy Scouts Dec 14 - OA Chapter Meeting will include: xc skiing, ice fishing, snow Dec 14 - JTE Scorecards due shoe baseball, winter wilderness survival, astronomy, and more! This camp is setup to accommodate both provisional youth Dec 27-30 and troop reservations, we will sleep Ed Bryant Scout Reservation indoors! Youth: $150; Adults: $60 Wisconsin River Dec 7 - Commissioner Meeting- December 2 Dec 7 - OA Chapter Meeting Dec 7 - JTE Scorecards Due Camp Indian Trails Dec 7 - Wild Best Feast Our first annual pancake Re-charter Turn In breakfast fundraiser for Camp Dec 14 - District Committee & Indian Trails. All Scouts and FOS Kickoff Families open (the public too!), all Scouts will get a giveaway, and there will be a holiday craft. Yahara Dec 6 - OA Chapter Meeting Fall Fundraiser Closeout Dec 6 - JTE Scorecards Due Dec 6 - Wild Best Feast Important Popcorn Dates Re-charter Turn In Prize Orders Due Online - Dec 1 Dec 9 - Webelos Activity Pin Day Payments Due - Dec 15 Dec 13 - District Committee & Important Wreath Dates FOS Kickoff Payments Due - Dec 15
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www.glaciersedge.org - 608-310-7300 Winter Wood Badge District Wood Badge is an advanced adult leader training program for all leaders in Cub Scout, Boy Scout, Dates and Venturing programs. Over 6 days, split over two weekends, Scouters participate in an intensive team building training and use the patrol method. You will Indian Trails learn the skills and concepts that underscore the five Jan 2 - District Committee Themes of Woodbadge: Bringing the Vision to Life, Jan 11 - Roundtable Models for Success, Tools of the Trade, Jan 11 - OA Chapter Meeting Leading to make a Difference, and Living the Values. Jan 28 - Ice Fishing Derby Weekend 1: Jan 26-28 $220/Person
Order of the Arrow Winter Banquet January 6 Mohawk Jan 11 - Roundtable All OA Members and their families Jan 11 - OA Chapter Meeting are invited to our annual awards dinner to kickoff a new year of great programming to support our January 5 council camps! Flower Sale Commitments Due
2017-2018 Polar Bear Award Wisconsin River Jan 4 - Roundtable How Below can you go? 200, 300, 400? Maybe Jan 4 - Commissioner Meeting 500? Jan 4 - OA Chapter Meeting The way our new Polar Bear Winter Camping Jan 11 - District Committee Program will work is based on a points system. When you wake up, take the temperature. Every degree below-freezing is worth 1 point (example: 20 degrees would be worth 12 points). Points will be cumulative throughout the Winter Camping Season, which is from August 1, 2016, to March 31, 2017. Let’s face it, this is Wisconsin and sometimes Yahara it’s colder in October than in December! Full details and Jan 3- Roundtable requirements can be found at www.glaciersedge.org Jan 3 - OA Chapter Meeting Which “Below” club will you be in? Jan 10 - District Committee Jan 13 - Cub Scout Klondike 2018 Cub Scout Summer Camp Kickoff These two meetings are a must attend for any Cubmasters or Pack Camp Coordinators to learn about the exciting Cub Scout Camp Programs Planned for 2018! Both meetings will start at 6:30. January 23 @ Camp Indian Trails January 25 @ The Wall Family Service Center
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www.glaciersedge.org - 608-310-7300 Scout Anniversary Week District Celebrate the anniversary of Scouting on Feb 8th. The anniversary of the Boy Scouts of America is an Dates excellent opportunity to talk to communities about the contributions the Boy Scouts of America has made to our nation throughout its history. Scout units and Indian Trails religious based chartered organizations share a Feb 3 - District Klondike special bond that lasts all year. During Scout Feb 6 - District Committee Anniversary Week, we have a special opportunity Feb 8 - Roundtable to celebrate this partnership on Scout Sunday and Feb 8 - OA Chapter Meeting Scout Sabath. For ideas on incorporating this into Patches for Scout Sunday and Scout Sabath can be found at scoutstuff.org. Feb 17 - Leader Specific Training your unit, look out for a story from Bryan on Scouting 2017 patch shown in early January.
Mohawk Feb 8 - Roundtable Feb 8 - OA Chapter Meeting
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Wisconsin River Feb 1 - Roundtable Feb 1 - Commissioner Meeting Feb 1 - OA Chapter Meeting Feb 3 - Polar Prowl Feb 8 - District Committee
Winter Camping at Ed Bryant Scout Reservation Winter Camping at Yahara Ed Bryant Scout Reservation Feb 3 - District Klondike Feb 7- Roundtable Feb 7 - OA Chapter Meeting Feb 14 - District Committee FLOWER SALE DATES Wood Badge Feb 2 - Commitment Forms Due Weekend 2 Feb 5 - Sale Starts Feb 23-25, 2017 Full details on page 13 Full details on page 33!
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www.glaciersedge.org - 608-310-7300 Council Recognition Dinner District Dates
Indian Trails Mar 3 - Pheasant Shoot Mar 6 - District Committee Mar 8 - Roundtable Mar 8 - OA Chapter Meeting
Mohawk March 17 Mar 8 - Roundtable Madison Marriott West Mar 8 - OA Chapter Meeting This annual event honors the 2017 Eagle Class and our 2017 Silver Beaver Honorees. Last year nearly 400 people gathered in fellowship and celebration of these two great groups. All 2017 Eagles attend free and receive a limited edition Eagle Medal and Council patch. It is a great night for Scouting in our Council, make sure to save the date!
Scouting For Food Wisconsin River Mar 1 - Roundtable March 3 - Bag Distribution Mar 1 - Commissioner Meeting March 10 - Food Collection Mar 1 - OA Chapter Meeting Scouting for Food is our annual food Mar 8 - District Committee drive that, last year, collected more Mar 17 - District Pinewood Derby than 100,000 pounds of food and Mar 24 - Leader Specific Training provided more than 5,100 hours of community service to 35 food pantries across our council. Bags will be available for units participating on Yahara Mar 7 - Roundtable Scouts from Troop 127 these dates at the February Mar 7 - OA Chapter Meeting collecting food in 2016 Roundtables. Lets see if we can top Mar 14 - District Committee 150,000 pounds this year! Mar 17 - Leader Specific Training Mar 24 - Merit Badge Clinic FLOWER SALE DATES Mar 5 - Sale Ends Mar 9 - Orders Due Full details on page 13
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www.glaciersedge.org - 608-310-7300 Backpack Camporee District Dates
Indian Trails April 3 - District Committee April 12 - Roundtable April 12 - OA Chapter Meeting April 12 - Membership Kickoff April 14 - District Pinewood April 26 - District Banquet
Mohawk April 20-22 April 12 - Roundtable 2018 is the 10th annual Backpack Camporee. This camporee will give April 12 - OA Chapter Meeting Scouts and Scouters a chance to learn basic to advanced backpacking skills April 12 - Membership Kickoff including: water filtration, equipment demos, ultra-light hiking, backpacking April 14 - District Pinewood Derby food, and Leave No Trace camping. The Backpack Camporee is open to April 19 - District Banquet Boy Scout Troops and Venture Crews (no Cub Scouts please). This is a April 28 - Leader Specific Training great event for all units who plan and go on high adventure trips!
Wisconsin River April 5 - Roundtable Tents and Tiaras April 5 - Commissioner Meeting Started in 2016, this event is for the April 5 - OA Chapter Meeting Sisters of our Scouts and Daughters April 5 - Membership Kickoff of our Scouters. Many times, these April 12 - District Committee girls want to participate in the same April 27-29 - Boy Scout Camporee great program we give their brothers! April 20-22 - Outdoor Leader Training This is their chance, NO BOYS ALLOWED! Yahara April 27-28 April 4- Roundtable Camp Indian Trails April 4 - OA Chapter Meeting April 4 - Membership Kickoff April 7 - District Pinewood Derby April 11 - District Committee April 27-28 - Outdoor Leader Training
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www.glaciersedge.org - 608-310-7300 ALL CAMP PAYMENTS ARE DUE MAY 1st! Program Kickoffs 2018 District
May 16 - Madison Dates May 17 - Janesville A common element of strong Scouting units is that they have a good Indian Trails annual program planned a year in advance that is then shared with May 2 - District Committee the families in the form of a calendar. The results of this practice is May 4-5 - Outdoor Leader that your unit will attract more families and Scouts stay in the Training program longer! May 10 - Roundtable The purpose of this meeting is to provide your unit with the tools to May 10 - OA Chapter Meeting prepare your annual plan. Unit attendance at one of these trainings May 10 - Annual Business Meeting is mandatory! Both meetings will start at 6:30pm Mohawk Spring Fundraiser Updates May 7 - Annual Business Meeting May 10 - Roundtable Important Flower Dates May 10 - OA Chapter Meeting Product Delivery - May 21-23 May 25-26 - Outdoor Leader Payments Due - May 31 Training Baraboo Circus Heritage 2018 is the 32nd Annual Baraboo Circus Heritage Event. Come camp Wisconsin River for the weekend and participate in May 3 - Roundtable the many different activity May 3 - Commissioner Meeting stations. We will have program for May 3 - OA Chapter Meeting Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts, Venturers May 10 - District Committee & and more! Part of the admission fee Annual Business Meeting will also grant each person entrance May 17 - District Banquet May 18-20 to the Circus World Museum. This May 24 - Merit Badge Clinic Sauk County Fairgrounds event attracts 1000+ attendees from around the Midwest. Spring Work Day at CIT Help prepare camp for the Yahara summer season at Work Day. This May 2 - Roundtable one day of service is open to all May 2 - OA Chapter Meeting Scouts and Scouters to complete May 5 - District Pinewood Derby projects at camp including: brush May 9 - District Committee clearing, stump grinding, wood May 9 - Annual Business Meeting splitting and distribution, indoor cabin maintenance, and other camp improvements. It is a free May 12, 2018 event and we feed lunch to all Camp Indian Trails attendees.
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www.glaciersedge.org - 608-310-7300 Order of the Arrow Spring Conference Ed Bryant Scout Reservation - June 8-10 District Dates
Our annual spring preparation weekend for the summer programs at Ed Bryant Scout Reservation! Many hands make light work. This is Indian Trails also our first induction weekend of 2018! June 14 - Roundtable
Mohawk June 14 - Roundtable June 14 - OA Chapter Meeting
Wisconsin River June 14 - District Committee
EBSR Week 1 - June 24-30 Yahara Webelos LongJune Term20-23 @ EBSR June 2 - Rock River Regatta June 6 - Roundtable June 6 - OA Chapter Meeting June 13 - District Committee
National Youth Leadership Training June Day Camps NYLT “Bringing Camp to YOUR neighborhood!” The NYLT course centers around the concepts of what a leader must BE, what he must KNOW, and what he must DO. June 18-22 - East Madison The key elements are then taught with a clear focus on HOW June 18-22 - Wisconsin River District TO. The skills come alive during the week as the patrol goes June 25-29 - Wisconsin River District on a Quest for the Meaning of Leadership. This program is June 25-29 - West Madison open to Scouts 13 and older of at least First Class Rank and any registered Venturers. Must also complete Troop or Crew Action packed, 5 day, staffed day Leadership Skills Training. Includes 2 participant t-shirts. camps! STEM activities, games, wa- ter fun, crafts, BB Guns, June 24-30 - $270 Archery and more! Camp Indian Trails
District Committee Training + Orientation June 16 - Wall Family Service Center - 10am-2pm All new district committee members should attend for training and orientation for their position.
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www.glaciersedge.org - 608-310-7300 Summer Camp Fun District Ed Bryant Camp Indian Trails Dates Scout Reservation Sleepover Camp Week 2 - July 1-7 Week 1 - July 5-8 Week 3 - July 8-14 Week 2 - July 9-12 Indian Trails Week 4 - July 15-21 Week 3 - July 16-19 Week 5 - July 22-28 Week 4 - July 23-26
Mohawk July 12 - Roundtable July 12 - OA Chapter Meeting
Wisconsin River July 12 - District Committee
Be sure to share you summer fun with us on Facebook! www.facebook.com/edbryantscoutreservation Yahara www.facebook.com/campindiantrailsgec July 11 - Roundtable July 11 - OA Chapter Meeting July 18 - District Committee
National Youth Leadership Training July 22-27
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www.glaciersedge.org - 608-310-7300 Fall Fundraiser Kickoffs District Fund your Ideal Year in Scouting through Popcorn Important Popcorn Dates in August Dates August 21 - Popcorn Kickoff in Madison August 22 - Popcorn Kickoff in Janesville Indian Trails August 24 - Popcorn Commitments Due Aug 9 - Roundtable Stay up to date with our popcorn sale www.facebook.com/gecpopcorn Mohawk Important Wreath Dates in August Aug 9 - Roundtable August 21 - Madison Kickoff Aug 9 - OA Chapter Meeting August 22 - Janesville Kickoff August 24 - Wreath Commitments Due Both kickoffs are in conjunction with the popcorn kickoffs Wisconsin River Aug 2 - Roundtable Aug 2 - Commissioner Meeting Aug 2 - OA Chapter Meeting Aug 9 - District Committee
Yahara Aug 1 - Roundtable Aug 1 - OA Chapter Meeting Aug 8 - District Committee
EBSR Summer Camp Week 6 July 29 - Aug 4
Order of the Arrow
National OA Conference Fall Conference Indiana University Camp Indian Trails July 30 - Aug 4, 2018 August 17-19, 2018 NOAC is a national gathering of All Arrowman are 10,000-15,000 Arrowmen from encouraged to attend Anything is possible nearly every Lodge in the Nation! our final large lodge event with POPCORN More information to come at for 2018! Takodalodge.org
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Located in the Wall Family Service Center Located in the Janesville Service Center 5846 Manufacturer’s Dr 2300 E Racine St Madison, WI 53704 Janesville, WI 53545 Telephone: 608-246-0486 Telephone: 608-314-3193 Fax: 608-246-0488 Fax: 608-756-4676 Email: [email protected]
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