Exploring in the
Greater St. Louis Area Council
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Hello friends of Exploring in the Greater St. Louis Area Council. We look to give you the latest on what is going on in career preparedn and share special segments of our Post programs. Thanks for your interest and involvement! Please forward this information on to those Explorers, families, and friends who you think will benefit.
Join us at Facebook too by clicking this LINK
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CAREER PROGRAM VIDEOS - SOFT SKILLS!
While your Exploring Post may not have started up yet, here are some video program suggestions to boost your career investigations. Take a look!
Career Cruising – Myplan.com free resource Video 1
Khan Academy career resources / details Weblink
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Gearing up for the Fall - New program year |
Be on the lookout for news from your Post Advisors on plans to regroup this new school year / program year. Some Posts may be able to meet in-person and some will start the year doing virtual program.
There is potential as an Explorer to see many worlds of careers with our virtual Post programs taking place. The Exploring office will send out invitations to participate in these Posts meetings, as well as other virtual offerings to take advantage of. We don't plan to slow down and looking forward to the program delivery ahead. Hope our Explorers are ready!
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New Skilled Trades Chair! |
Please help us welcome Jim Morgan, President of Subsurface Contractors, as our new Chair of our Skilled Trades Exploring Committee.
An Eagle Scout and past Scouting volunteer, we greatly appreciate Jim's leadership and knowledge to bolster our skilled trades programs around the region.
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Please join us in financially contributing to one of the most relevant and successful youth programs operating today by considering a gift of support to the 2020 Friends of Exploring campaign and visiting this LINK <<<<<<. Thank you!
We are very grateful to our Exploring families, volunteers, and sponsors that have generously contributed to date and a shout out to our key benefactors - AT&T Missouri, Essex Industries, Roeslein & Associates, Christian Hospital, and Chamberlain University.
We hope you and your family have enjoyed the benefits of this enriching career education experience. Have some great last days of summer!
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With Exploring being around for over 70 years, we are bound to have a lot of alumni out there that enjoyed the program and we hope to reconnect with you all.
There is a new Facebook page to Like and join our local alumni group. We plan to keep you informed on the latest and share your success stories. Please check out the page HERE and we look forward to catching up. You can also join us at the LinkedIn Group.
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Fee Changes and New Registration for 18-20 year olds
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From the National office, to ensure we have the resources to fulfill the promise of Scouting, the updated national membership fees are as follows:
$42 for Exploring participants
$42 for all adult volunteers (includes cost of background check)
$75 for a unit charter fee
The membership fees took effect August 1, 2020 in the 2020-2021 program year.
NEW RENEWAL TIME PERIOD
Starting January 2021, the renewal year will recycle October 1 through September 30. Based on this, returning youth & adults will pay a 9 month prorate on their fees - $31.50. Recharter packets going forward will be collected in September each year and coincide with the fall recruitment season. This plan will make it easier for Advisors to collect fees and prepare paperwork at the beginning of the program year.
NEW EXPLORING PARTICIPANT POLICY “EP” (18-20 YR OLD EXPLORERS)
Beginning August 1, 2020, all applicants 18 through 20 years old must complete and submit an adult application, consent to a criminal background check, and successfully complete Youth Protection training. However, an 18-through 20-year-old will still be considered an adult Exploring participant in the Post (receiving activity benefits), and not considered an adult leader.
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ScoutFest 2020 is now ScoutFest 2021
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ScoutFest 2021 is a once-a-decade, regional Scouting camporee organized by the Greater St. Louis Area Council, presented and supported by Centene Charitable Foundation and World Wide Technology. Expected attendance is 20,000 people across one weekend in Forest Park -- the largest Scouting gathering in the country in 2021!
Who can attend? Cub Scouts, Scouts BSA, Venturers, Explorers, BSA leaders, parents, and guests! Only registered BSA units will be allowed to camp overnight. Members and non-members of all ages are welcome to join for the Saturday day program.
What is the schedule of events?
- Friday, October 1st: Check-In.
- Friday Evening: Special programming at Forest Park Institutions. Plus, enjoy a movie on Worlds Fair Pavilion Hill!
- Saturday, October 2nd: ScoutFest 2021 Day Program will include live performances and fireworks on Art Hill, STEM and robotics, climbing walls, ziplines, water sports, competitions, games, Scout skills, special programming from community partners, and much more!
- Saturday Evening: Live bands, special performances, and fireworks on Art Hill.
- Sunday, October 3rd: Religious services in the morning and check out shortly after.
Again, this only comes around every 10 years or so and you will not want to miss it. Spread the word and get ready for ScoutFest 2021!
Registration will go live in February 2021.
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Exploring Training Opportunities |
As a volunteer leader for your Post or youth officer, are you basic leader trained? Do you know where to find the program resources you need? Well, you can find those details at this LINK.
Take a look and make the most of these resources to give your Post operations a boost.
Our local training team has developed an Exploring Leader Basic Training course to provide interaction with fellow volunteers and youth leaders in person via webinar.
Try out our NEW interactive Zoom conference training session coming up in late September. Only an hour and registration will be live soon.
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Council Exploring Committee |
Craig Unruh, Chair
David DeVeydt, Awards Chair & Commissioner
Bob Case, Business Chair
Roger Engelbart, Engineering & Tech Chair
Carol Nelson, Engineering & Tech Vice Chair
Roger Ellison, Fire/EMS Chair
Rick Stevens, Health Care Chair
Tim Tyler, Law Enforcement Chair
Dusty Poncin, Law Enforcement Association Director
Darla Gray, Law Enforcement Association Co-Director
Dave Pollard, Law Enforcement Association Co-Director
Sean Mazzola, Law Enforcement Association Co-Director
Jim Erwin, Law Enforcement Association Co-Director
Jennifer Erwin, Law Enforcement Association Co-Director
Jim Morgan, Skilled Trades Chair
Members At Large:
George Black
Darrell Case
Sherry Opich
Patrick Seamands
Jeff Taylor
Lynne Taylor
EXPLORING STAFF
Tom Kroenung
Julie Monken
Ryan Kirchner
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