Fireside Chat Express September 2017

SHARE THE STORY OF SCOUTING! September 1 is #ScoutSHARE Day and Wear Your Uniform Day! Visit Us At Any Dick's Sporting Goods Location To Join Scouts SEPTEMBER 9, 2017 10am - 3pm Know a family interested in joining Scouts? Did someone miss their sign-up night? Families can sign-up at any Dick's Sporting Goods location in our Council on Saturday, Sept. 9 from 10am - 3pm. Help us spread the word to join Scouting by posting these opportunities on social media.

DAN BEARD COUNCIL HEADLINES

- Help us make the 100th year celebration of Camp Friedlander memorable. Here's how! - Lace up your shoes and run with us during the Camp Friedlander Family Fun 5K Run - Calling all gamers! Earn Merit Badges while having fun at the Game On event at Camp Friedlander - Come for the day, camp for the weekend, make a difference for life on Camp Conservation Day! - Join us for a fun and exciting overnight camping experience to kick off the start of the new school year!

How Scouts Can Fund Their Next Scouting Adventure! Initial Orders Due. Did you know that Scouts can sell popcorn as a unit or as an individual? Scouts can raise money to support both their own Scouting fun, local Scout camps and more. Plus,win fun prizes, earn scholarships, and more.  Initial Orders for Show & Sell are due tomorrow.  Learn more at www.danbeard.org/popcorn

Cincinnati Reds and Scouts!  The perfect winning combo! On Saturday, September 23 we are excited to welcome all scouts and their families for the 2017 Scout Night Campout! Campout Packages include your game ticket, post-game meal, movie, post-game activities, and an overnight campout on the field. Register today: www.danbeard.org/Reds

FC Cincinnati Scout Match - Sept. 2nd Use the promo code BOYSCOUTS. Scouting families can now purchase FC Cincinnati tickets for the September 2nd soccer match against Pittsburgh. Use the promo code BOYSCOUTS and a portion of all proceeds will help to support Scouts. To purchase tickets, please visit: http://danbeard.org/FCcincy

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COUNCIL HAPPENINGS

One of the Greatest Trainings That Scouting has to Offer! LAST CHANCE to attend Wood Badge, there are only a couple of spots left. Did you have youth attend NYLT this summer? Did you know that Wood Badge is for any leader? Learn best practices, meet other leaders, and embark on one of the greatest trainings that Scouting offers from some of the best volunteers around. Join us at Wood Badge! www.danbeard.org/woodbadge

Scouting U | Save The Date - 12/02/17 Scouting U (University of Scouting classes) is leader training event designed for YOU, the volunteers and leaders in Scouting. The day provides features 100's of different training opportunities, ideas, and resources in areas to benefit your Pack, Troop, Team or Crew. Learn more at: www.danbeard.org/scoutingu

Start Your Engines! Attend one of the most unique and fun events this summer while benefiting the Dan Beard Council on September 30 during the 2017 Kart Race Enduro. The outing is being held at Motorsports Country Club of Cincinnati, the premier kart racing track located at a private country club in Batavia. Come enjoy the view and the amenities of the 2017 Kart Race Enduro. Register today! www.danbeard.org/kart

We Can't Wait To See Your Creative Costume At Spook-O-Ree This Year! The Spook-O-Ree is a family Halloween event for everyone! Take your pick of evenings and join the thousands of families that will venture out to Cub World for Halloween fun in a safe, family-friendly environment at a cost that fits just about any budget. The Spook-O-Ree is packed with activities including hayrides, storytelling, the haunted castle, midway games, the haunted trail, and more! Come as a pack, a den, or as a family. Everyone is invited, sign up today:   www.danbeard.org/spookoree

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