The Digital Duffle Bag
A twice monthly digital magazine for Scouting families.
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Bag Distribution - November 9
Collection Day - November 16
On Saturday, Nov. 9, thousands of Scouts will deliver more than 1 million blue Scouting For Food bags throughout the St. Louis metro area, southeast Missouri, and central and southern Illinois. They will return one week later to collect the bags full of donated canned goods.
By donating to Scouting For Food, you're helping those right in your own community.
Residents who do not receive a bag can take canned food donations to any Goodwill store location Nov. 17-24.
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Nov. 2 at SIU Edwardsville
Dec. 14 at UMSL
This full-day event for Cub Scouts and Scouts BSA is focused on earning STEM-based advancements and NOVA awards. Scouts use state-of-the-art facilities in local universities, work with STEM experts, and participate in hands-on educational activities. Cub Scouts can earn the Up & Away Nova award at SIUE and Cub Scouts Can Code at UMSL. Scouts BSA will choose from a variety of merit badges workshops.
Scouts BSA College:
SIUE
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(coming soon)
- SEMO January 4
- SIUC February 22
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ICYMI: NATIONAL MEMBERSHIP PRICE INCREASE
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The National Boy Scouts of America has always been committed to keeping annual membership fees low by subsidizing core costs. Unfortunately, it’s no longer possible for the BSA to subsidize at the current level, especially as the cost of insurance has increased dramatically. To ensure the resources required to fulfill the promise of Scouting, the National Executive Board of the Boy Scouts of America has made the difficult but necessary decision to increase the annual membership fee effective January 1, 2020.
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GSLAC ANNOUNCES EFFORTS TO EDUCATE SCOUTS ON DANGERS OF OPIOID USE
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As a commitment to a preventative approach to the growing drug abuse issue, The Greater St. Louis Area Council is excited to announce a collaboration with educators from SIUE School of Pharmacy and the Meridian Society to develop and implement a drugs of abuse prevention program offered to adolescence. The Council will offer this program to Scouts with the ideal grade levels of 6th to 8th grade. The modules are completed online. Upon completion of the program, Scouts can order the patch showing that they have completed the program.
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HALLOWEEN HEALTH &
SAFETY TIPS
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Check out these tips from the Centers For Disease Control and Prevention to help make your festivities fun and safe for trick-or-treaters and party guests.
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November 29–December 1
S bar F Scout Ranch
Participants will explore the backcountry of the Ranch during a time of year that gives a whole new perspective on the scenery and wildlife that comprises this Scouting paradise. Participants will try their hand at blacksmithing, trail cooking, black powder rifle shooting, and more, which are all activities that Scouts and Venturers can do during the week-long summer Ranger program.
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November 23
St. Louis Science Center Planetarium
This event is for Cub Scouts who are Wolf through Webelos ranks. The morning will include space science activities and a Planetarium show!
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-NEW!- WINTER WONDERLAND NIGHTS
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December 5, 6 & 7
Beaumont Scout Reservation
We're decking our halls to give Scouts and their families holiday fun this December. Photos with Santa, hot cocoa bar, holiday cookie decorating and a holiday movie screening are just some of the festive activities to enjoy.
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We are looking for troops to help at Winter Wonderland Nights.
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MERIT BADGE SKILL CENTERS
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November 2
Christ Prince of Peach Church
Test your knowledge at the St. Louis Eagle Scout Association's annual Trivia Night. All proceeds are returned to BSA-related programs of the Greater St. Louis Area Council such as Eagle Scout project grants, NYLT camp improvements, and Wood Badge.
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BSA CRIMINAL BACKGROUND
CHECK FAQ
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Earlier this week, registered adult volunteer leaders should have received an email from the BSA national service center announcing the change in background checks and links to the new disclosures and authorization form.
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Are you looking for more ways to get involved with Scouting? The Greater St. Louis Area Council is always looking to expand its Volunteer Squad. This group of volunteers helps with tasks around the office or at camp. Job duties might include sorting and packing summer camp supplies, assisting at the reception desk, filing, or staffing event check in.
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PROTESTANT SERVICE LEADERS
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A Scout is Reverent. Would you be willing to lead a prepared Protestant Worship Service at your own District Camporee or other events you are attending? The Council Protestant Committee is currently searching for worship leaders that would receive the programs ahead of the event, and then lead the readings, songs, and short message for the service. This would be a once or twice commitment for the year. If you are interested in helping, or in joining the Protestant Committee, please contact Ken Etter at
ken.etter@scouting.org
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PHOTOGRAPHERS & VIDEOGRAPHERS WANTED
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Do you enjoy taking pictures or editing videos? The council is looking for volunteers to serve on the digital assets team. This group attends Scouting events and functions to capture photos and videos for future marketing use. The council is also assembling a team to cover next year's ScoutFest 2020.
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Greater St. Louis Area Council | 314-361-0600 | stlbsa.org
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