DAN BEARD COUNCIL HEADLINES
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The Dan Beard Council would like to Welcome Andrew Zahn as the New Scout Executive!
Beginning February 1, 2020, Andrew Zahn will be taking on the role of Scout Executive at the Dan Beard Council! To learn more about Andrew, click
here.
Congratulations Andrew and Welcome to the Council!
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The 2020 Merit Badge Challenge Season is Starting Soon!
This popular event improves advancement and provides youth the opportunity to explore vocations and new hobbies while working on merit badges. Nearly 2,000 Scouts attend 4 convenient locations.
Registration for the merit badge courses for all four sites
ends on January 10, 2020
. For more information, click
here.
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Come to the 2020 Camp Card Kickoff & Learn About how to Fund Your Camp Adventure!
Choose One of These 2 Dates.
The Camp Card Initiative helps units and their members fund their activities for camp, high adventure base, membership and more. Click on the dates below to register.
FOR YOUR CONVENIENCE ON THE SAME NIGHT! Come to the Camp Card Kickoff, Cub Camp Rally, or both.
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Wednesday, January 22, 2020
Scout Achievement Center
10078 Reading Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45241
- Camp Card Kickoff: 6:00-6:45 pm
- Cub Camp Rally Immediate Follows: 6:50-7:45 pm
Thursday, January 23, 2020
Erlanger Branch: Kenton Cty. Public Library
401 Kenton Lands Rd, Erlanger, KY 41018
- Camp Card Kickoff: 6:00-6:45 pm
- Cub Camp Rally Immediate Follows: 6:50-7:45 pm
For more information, click
here.
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Kick Off Cub Scout Camping at a January Cub Camp Rally!
Choose Any of the 4 Rallies.
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At the Cub Camp rally, you
can pick up free materials, learn about camp offerings, and hear about special bonus incentives for your Scouts.
Click on any of the 4 dates to register
(2 on the left, or the 2 below)
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For more information, click
here.
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Eagle Scouts to be Honored at Commemorative Council Event
The Dan Beard Council will honor the 2019 Class of Eagle Scouts in front of families and friends at a very special commemorative event on
Saturday, February 8, 2020
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Over 300 proud Eagle Scouts earned the Eagle rank in 2019. Each Eagle Scout in attendance will be individually honored by the new Scout Executive and local dignitaries. The event is free to attend for Eagle Scouts and their families, and each Eagle Scout in attendance also receives commemorative items thanks to the special contributions of many local supporters.
The deadline to register is Sunday Feb. 2, 2020.
For more information, and to register, click
here
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Dan Beard Council's Annual Good Scout Award Luncheon is Set for Wednesday, March 18, 2020!
The Dan Beard Council’s largest fundraising event, the
Good Scout Award Luncheon
, is set for
Wednesday, March 18, 2020
at the Duke Energy Convention Center.
Join more than 1,000 other Scouters and community leaders as we present the Good Scout Award to
Steve Hightower of Hightowers Petroleum
. Then, sit back and enjoy some fun-filled stories from
Cincinnati Reds great Sean Casey
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For more information, and to register, click
here
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April is Global Youth Service Month!
Start Planning Your Good Turn for the Community through the Scout Impact Project!
Work with your chartered partner to show the strong spirit of Scouting and to make a difference in your community! Our goal is
to
provide the local communities of the tri-state area
30,000 service hours
. Sign-up is now open for all units to start preparing for their Scout Impact Project! For more information on the project as well as the Resource Guide, click
here
and enroll today!
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Friends of Scouting Annual Giving Campaign
Friends of Scouting is our local annual fundraising campaign to support our local Scouting programs. Friends of Scouting helps to ensure a strong and vibrant Scouting program here in Southwest Ohio and Northern Kentucky. Over the next couple of months, a volunteer will likely visit your unit to share more about how giving back helps to change lives, impact our community, and support future generations. Learn more about Friends of Scouting
here
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Guide to Safe Scouting - Frostbite
Serious injuries can occur when it’s cold and you spend time working, playing, or sleeping outside, particularly if you are wet or your clothes are wet or too tight. Scouts should be instructed to inform an adult as soon as possible if they are at an event, winter camp, or troop campout and start experiencing any of the symptoms in this Safety Moment.
Click
here
to learn more.
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FUN ACTIVITIES FOR SCOUTS
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The Dan Beard Council brings you special activities for your Scouts through special Scout partnerships across the Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky area all year round! Be sure to
visit the webpage
often as events and special offers are added throughout the year.
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Check Out This Featured Upcoming Scout It Out Partnership Below:
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Last Chance to Reserve Your Spot for the Scouts Overnight at the Newport Aquarium January 31st!
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More awe-inspiring than sleeping under the stars, Newport Aquarium's Scout Overnights allow your group to spend the night with the most exotic and interesting creatures on
Friday, January 31, 2020. Scouts are invited to bring their sleeping bags and pajamas along with their curiosity and sense of adventure for a Newport Aquarium Overnight Adventure Program.
Groups must register 30 days before the event! Click
here
for details.
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Enjoy Winter Sports with Scouts and Family at Perfect North on
Sunday, Feb. 9 and Feb. 23!
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Perfect North Slopes created Scout Days for the Dan Beard Council on
February 9 and 23, 2020. These annual ski, snowboarding and snow tubing trips are a great way to enjoy winter fun with fellow scouts and family! This is a great way to earn your Snow Sports Merit Badge from your troop leader!
For details, click
here.
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DINE OUT FOR SCOUTS
RESTAURANT GIVE-BACK PROGRAMS TO SUPPORT LOCAL SCOUTING IN THE DAN BEARD COUNCIL
Mark your calendars as the Dan Beard Council has partnered with many local restaurants near you that will give back to Scouting. See a couple of options below and click
here for more!
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Visit Texas Roadhouse
(Kenwood location)
on Thursday, Jan. 30th to Support Local Scouting!
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Everyone is invited to dine out at
Texas Roadhouse
(Kenwood location only)
on
Thursday, January 30, 2020 from 4pm to 10pm to support local Scouting! Present
this flyer or via mobile device at time of purchase and
10% of your total food purchases will be donated to the Dan Beard Council.
Click HERE for flyer!
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Be a Member of the 2020 Summer Camp Staff - Applications Available!
There's no better way to spend your summer! If you enjoy working with kids, believe in the Scouting program, and love camp, then the Dan Beard Scout Reservation is a great place to work and play. Each summer we hire over 120 men and women to serve as part of our camp staff. This life-changing opportunity is a great, fun, and rewarding place to be. For more information and to access our new online application, click
here
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Time to Sign Up for NYLT in 2020 - All 5 Sessions Are Now Open!
National Youth Leadership Training (NYLT)
is an exciting and powerful program designed to provide members of the Scouts, BSA (ages 13 and over) with leadership skills and experience they can use to lead themselves and others. Each day is filled with activity. The concepts of what a leader must BE, must KNOW, and must DO are taught, demonstrated, and lived in the out of doors.
For more information and to register, please click
here
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Registration for Wood Badge 2020 is Now Open!
Wood Badge
is the opportunity of a lifetime open to all registered adult leaders to learn the skills that can positively influence not only your unit’s health but can impact your life outside of Scouting as well. Adult leaders are invited to sign up today to get in on one of the best training experiences Dan Beard Council has to offer!
If you are an adult leader looking for more details about Wood Badge and to sign up, click
here
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Join us for the annual Wood Badge Dinner on February 22nd!
Are you a Wood Badger looking to reunite with your fellow critters? Or are you a Scouter looking to get a better idea of what Wood Badge is? If either of these descriptions fit you, consider joining Scouters from all over the Dan Beard Council for the annual
Wood Badge Dinner at Camp Friedlander on February 22, 2020
. There, staff and former participants can share details about the upcoming Wood Badge course and what makes it so special. There will also be a silent auction to help raise funds for Wood Badge scholarships!
To register, click
here
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Silver Beaver Award Nominations Due Friday, February 14th!
Do you know a registered Scouter who have made an impact on lives of the Scouting youth through service? Anyone can nominate any deserving registered Scouter to the council for the
Silver Beaver Award
. The prestigious award is selected for those who implement the Scouting program and perform community service through hard-work, self-sacrifice, dedication, and many years of service. If you know a registered Scouter who fits that description, nominate them by
February 14, 2020
for consideration.
For more information on Silver Beavers, click
here
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National BSA Council has Chosen a New CEO and President
The National Executive Board of the Boy Scouts of America (BSA) named
Roger C. Mosby as the organization’s CEO and President after a focused search, which was initiated when former CEO and President Michael B. Surbaugh retired after a tenure of more than four years.
Click
here
to learn more.
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Outreach Program Manager Position Available - Apply Today!
Dan Beard Council is in search of outstanding individuals from all backgrounds, majors and career interests to fill the role of
Outreach Program Manager. If you think you are ready to shape the lives of students, build relationships with families, provide students with the skills and mindset to pursue their dreams and become successful leaders, we invite you to apply!
Click
here
for details and to apply for this position.
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Calling All Cub Scouts - You are Invited to the Pinewood Derby Champ Camp at the Scout Shop!
Champ Camp is the exclusive racing event to prepare you for the Pinewood Derby! On
Saturday, January 11, 2020 from 9am until 3pm
, the Scout Shop will be hosting this fun event for all Cub Scouts. This is your chance to receive help building, weighing, or finishing your derby car. You’ll even get tips and tricks to help you win and a practice track to test your skills.
Click
here
for the Dan Beard Council's Scout Shop.
For details on this event, click
here
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SCOUTING. DEVELOPING THE LEADER WITHIN.
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