NEW DBC LOGO
March 2016
DAN BEARD COUNCIL HEADLINES
8-year-old Wolf Cub Scout, Sean Nichols from Edgewood, Ky., of Pack 3775, was selected to travel to our nation’s capital to present the 2015 Report to the Nation.

Within 2 years of joining the Scouts, Sean earned 25 academic belt loops, 8 academic pins, 13 sports belt loops, 2 sports pins, and 16 other awards. He also led a school-wide effort to raise funds to help other kids with transverse myelitis, a rare neuro-immune disorder that caused him a spinal cord injury as a baby.

2016 CAMP CARD SALE
A new and exciting way Scouts can earn their way to summer camp
Order Camp Cards Here
 Great Learning Opportunities!
Voice of the Scout Survey
You may receive a survey from the National Office of the Boy Scouts of America by email on March 1, 2016 and will have until March 15, 2016 to complete it.  This survey, the “Voice of the Scout”, is not only collectively important for one of our Journey to Excellence metrics, but also provides valuable feedback about our Scouting programs.  We ask that you please take a moment to complete this short survey :  www.danbeard.org/VoiceoftheScout
You spoke and we’ve listened.  This year, the whole Pack can attend Cub Camp and still choose their own unique adventure.  The Outdoor Masters and STEM programs were both huge hits last year.  But this year, rather than having to choose one up front, both programs are being offered during every week of Cub Camp.  Make sure to get your Pack signed up ASAP to take advantage of leader discounts and free slushies!  Check out the video and get more info at:
Camp Friedlander is offering Scouts the opportunity to participate in programs at the new Summit Bechtel Reserve National High Adventure Base!  Yes, that’s right.  Attend Camp Friedlander with your unit, but spend Monday-Friday experiencing the all of the excitement and high adventure activities at the Summit.  What an opportunity! 
Working as patrols, this hands-on course provides adult leaders the practical outdoor skills they need to lead Scouts in the out-of-doors. Upon completion, leaders should feel comfortable teaching Scouts the basic skills required to obtain the First Class rank. This course is required of all direct contact leaders registered in Boy Scout Troops and Varsity Scout Teams, in order to be considered "trained".  For more information please visit: www.danbeard.org/training
SCOUTING. DEVELOPING THE LEADER WITHIN
Experiencing the best of Scouting in one place!
An exciting full-day training event for commissioners.

Program Updates
 Great Learning Opportunities!
Latest Scout Shop Deals
OTHER HEADLINES
Packs can add to the excitement of Archery and BB by reserving Range time at Cub World.  Having one, or more, adults in the Pack trained to be a rangemaster in Archery and/or BB Guns makes it easier teach the scouts how to shoot.
 
Click here see the schedule for 2016 Archery & BB Rangemaster 
COPE & Climbing Instructor Training
Have you ever considered bringing your unit to Camp Friedlander to participate in COPE or at the climbing tower?  Do you have an interest in working with other units and corporate groups in the COPE and climbing program?  Sign up now for one or both training sessions. 
Climbing Level II: 4/13 and 04/22-24/16. 
COPE Level I: 06/03-05/16. 
Registration and full course details are available through the council calendar events linked here.  Climbing & COPE
Please contact Herb Packard at eaglescout@embarqmail.com or 513-608-5683 with any questions.


Capitalizing on the theme from the popular “Mission Impossible” TV show and movie franchise, the Peterloon 2016 theme is “Mission IS Possible.” The mission of Peterloon 2016 is to challenge our Scouts with personal and team challenges that demand strength and skill, exhibitions that test their perseverance and intellect, and a variety of activities that are purely fun and entertaining.
  • 2016 Professional Staff Awards

  • Local Scout shares why he loves the Boy Scouts

  • Aviation Exploring Post 78 awarded with a quadcopter kit, received through a grant from Motorola Solutions Foundation for Public Safety.

    Click here for more information
SPRING CAMPOREE
Spring is here and warm weather is coming!  We know you are ready to break that cabin fever from the winter and get in the outdoors.  Is your unit signed up?  There are several District wide Camporees happening throughout the Council so there is sure to be one by you.
FREE SLUSHIES! *
Scouts that register for Cub Camp Adventures! by March 31, 2016 
will receive a free VIP cup and free slushies!

*Subject to one slushie per day. Slushies may be substituted.
CALENDAR OF EVENTS