DAN BEARD COUNCIL HEADLINES
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Registration for the Merit Badge Challenge 2020 Opens Nov. 12th!
Merit Pre-work and class matrices for all 4 sites are now available on the Merit Badge Challenge page. Be sure to start preparing as the registration for units and individuals opens to everyone on
November 12, 2019
. This event improves the advancement of the youth in your troop and provides the opportunity to explore new interests and hobbies.
For details, and to view the materials, click
here.
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Camp Conservation Day Sponsored by:
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Last Chance! Sign Up Today for Camp Conservation Day on Nov. 9th
Come for the Day, Camp for the Weekend and Make A Difference.
Join us for Camp Conservation Day on
Saturday, November 9, 2019 from 9am-2pm at Cub World
. Camp Conservation Day is a great way for Scouts to earn service hours while working to conserve our camp properties! This day of organized projects includes tree-planting, erosion control, honeysuckle removal, trail maintenance, and other conservation projects. Groups learn about lake ecosystems and help create a healthy environment for the plants and animals that share our camps.Scouts can earn service hours for rank advancement, school requirements, award requirements, and more
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To register, click
here
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Register Now for Scouting U on Dec. 7th at Princeton High School!
Select from over 100 courses ranging from Leader Specific to Knot Tying for Beginners to discovering Edible/Useful plants. Registration is open and classes are filling up fast! Don’t miss on this great opportunity to get trained in your role and learn a thing or two all for a great price of $20.
To view the courses and their descriptions, and register online, click
here
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*Valid at the following locations only: Amelia, Milford, Cincinnati – Winton Road, Cincinnati – Red Bank Road, Harrison, West Chester & Centerville.
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Visit Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers THIS WEEKEND to Support Local Scouting!
(Friday, Nov. 1st - Sunday, Nov. 3rd)
Visit Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers* on
Friday, November 1st, Saturday, November 2nd, and
Sunday, November 3rd and say, "I'm with the Scouts" to donate
20% of your purchase back to the Dan Beard Council, Boy Scouts of America!
Click
here
to download the flyer. Bring the flyer with you, or just say,
"I'm with the Scouts!"
Thank you for supporting Scouting!
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TUESDAY, DECEMBER 3, 2019
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What Comes After Black Friday and Cyber Monday? Giving Tuesday!
After two days devoted to getting deals,
Giving Tuesday is a global day that’s all about giving back. Giving Tuesday, on
Tuesday, December 3, 2019, presents a great opportunity to help grow Scouting in your community. Your donation can help send a Scout to camp or help build the next great high-adventure camp. You’ll be providing youth with the chance to have fun, gain confidence and become leaders who live the Scout Oath and Scout Law.
For details, and to donate, click
here
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Scout Impact Project: A Good Turn for your Community
In 2020, the Dan Beard Council will implement the new
Scout Impact Project
, which will take place of the Soles4Souls initiative. The new project is designed to provide units an opportunity to make an annual contribution as they partner with their chartered organization to make an impact on their local communities. More information to come in the next few weeks, and enrollment opens on
December 2, 2019
! For details, click
here
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Scouts are Setting Record Numbers with Popcorn Again This Year!
Scouts have been selling at local storefronts and Kroger locations and have already recorded over $1M dollars through the new Popcorn app. Learn more about all of the benefits of Popcorn
here
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Special Scout Discounted Tickets for Trolls LIVE! on Dec. 7th & 8th!
The US Bank Arena is offering special "Scout Rates" for Scouting groups for
Trolls LIVE!
Jam-packed with epic music, glitter, humor and happiness, Trolls LIVE! will visit U.S. Bank Arena,
December 7th & 8th, 2019 for five Trolls-tastic performances.
To receive the special "Scout Rate," order tickets via the order form on their website, or through one of their sales representatives.
The deadline for orders is November 29th, 2019.
For details, and to get tickets, click
here
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Safety Moment: Check out the New Youth Safety Webpage
A new
Youth Safety webpage was created to offer an easy-to-navigate overview of our youth protection program using language and visuals that help the general public or those who are new to Scouting understand what the Boy Scouts of America does to help keep kids safe. This webpage does not replace the preexisting Youth Protection webpage; instead, it offers an overview of our policies in a simplified version for those who may not be familiar with our terminology our program details. We encourage you to visit and share this as a resource when asked about BSA’s youth protection efforts. Click
here for the webpage.
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Celebrate National Take A Hike Day on Sunday, November 17th at the We-Hin-Ah-Pay Trail at the Dan Beard Scout Reservation!
Celebrate National Take a Hike Day, which is
Sunday, November 17th, by hiking the We-Hin-Ah-Pay Trail & celebrate Camp Friedlander's Centennial. Free to hike from 11:30am until 3pm with a group photo at 12pm! There is a 5 mile and a 2.5 mile hike option. Open to all Scout ranks, friends & family. Patches & medals are available for pre-order! To register, click
here and to download the flyer, click
here.
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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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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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Bring your Scouts to a Cincinnati Cyclones game Dec. 13th or 14th for Scout Nights!
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The Cincinnati Cyclones celebrate children in our community that choose to participate in Scouting with the Boy Scouts of America, Dan Beard Council. Bring your Scouts, family and friends out to a Cincinnati Cyclones game on
December 13th or December 14th for Scout Night! Receive a special Cincinnati Cyclones Patch! Each date has deadlines for orders, so be sure to submit your orders early to get your patch! For details, and tickets, click
here
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Scouts & Scouters, Come see the Harlem Globetrotters on Dec. 28th at a 2pm or 7pm Game!
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The World Famous Harlem Globetrotters are coming to Cincinnati on
December 28, 2019 for two games at
2pm and 7pm, creating lasting family memories one smile and rim-rattling dunk at a time! You’ll be on your feet, out of your seat, laughing until it hurts and loving every moment.
Save money on the whole pack, troop, crew and your entire family through the Dan Beard Council discount.
For details and tickets, 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 Dewey's Pizza (
Kenwood) on
Tuesday,
November 12th from 4pm to 10pm
(dine-in or carry-out) to support Scouting. Show the flyer to donate up to
20% of your food purchase back to the Dan Beard Council, BSA! Click
here for info.
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Visit Buffalo Wild Wings (
Mason
) on
Wednesday, November 20th
(dine-in only)
to support Scouting. Show the flyer to donate
10% of your food purchase
back to the Dan Beard Council, BSA! Click
here
for more information.
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Camp Makes Great Gifts for the Holidays - Put Camp Under the Tree this year for your Scout!
This year, why not surprise your Scout with Camp this holiday season! The Dan Beard Council is offering gift certificates for Cub Scout and Scouts BSA camping at Cub World and Camp Friedlander. Simply make your purchase for camp and receive a certificate to gift to your Scout. They will choose the dates that work best for them when they register. For details, click
here
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Give the Gift of Scouting with the Dan Beard Scout Shop's Giving Tree from Nov. 16 through Dec. 16!
The Dan Beard Scout Shop is providing an opportunity for the Scouting community to help local Scout members who may be in need of uniforms and uniform items this holiday season through
The Holiday Giving Tree program starting
November 16 through December 16, 2019.
The Holiday Giving Tree will be set up at the Scout Shop with Holiday Giving donation cards on it. Each card will have the first name of the Scout along with items that they need such as uniforms, books, etc. For details, click
here
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Don't forget to Shop AmazonSmile
When Holiday Shopping to Donate to Local Scouting!
Whenever you are shopping with Amazon this holiday season (
either on your phone or computer),
sign in to
AmazonSmile by using your internet browser
(not an app)
and select the
Dan Beard Council Boy Scouts of America
as your charitable organization to donate
0.5%
of the price of your eligible AmazonSmile purchases! Click
here
for details!
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SCOUTING. DEVELOPING THE LEADER WITHIN.
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