Council Fireside Chat
Join us for our first Council Fireside Chat on August 5th. It will be broadcasted on Facebook Live. We will be discussing the upcoming Fall season and how we will navigate through the changes. We will be covering the topics of membership recruitment, popcorn, & program.
Future Council Fireside Chats will be on the first Wednesday of the month, August through May.
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Sell Popcorn Now!
Online direct sales of popcorn began July 1st. Units receive 50% commission! In addition, units will receive a 5% bonus commission in the form of an Amazon gift card for online direct sales before August 15!
Register & download the app
here
Have questions or need help getting started with popcorn? Then attend one of our Product Sales training sessions, provided by Development Director,
Greg Baker
. See a full list
here
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Fall Cub Scout Recruiting
Due to COVID-19 guidelines, Fall recruitment may look very different from previous years. There will be differences from county to county. Join our Field Director, David Harris, for some membership recruitment Zoom sessions over the next few weeks. He will be discussing the latest from school districts and alternative methods of recruitment.
Click
here
to see the full list of Zoom session dates.
Contact David Harris at david.harris@scouting.org for any questions.
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The following lists out important program & activity dates for the upcoming month for both Scouts BSA, Cub Scouts, & Adults as well as important dates for the next 90 days. A full list of program & activity dates for the 2020-2021 program year can be accessed through our 2020-2021 Program Planning Calendar
here
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Get your pack, troop, crew, post, and family together for a fun-filled, wet day at Big Surf Waterpark! Every scout and family member get a big discount off regular priced tickets! Overnight camping available at the Lake of the Ozarks Scout Reservation.
When: Saturday, August 8th, 2020
Where: Big Surf Waterpark Linn Creek, MO
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Shotgun Shooting Merit Badge Workshop
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Earn the Shotgun Shooting Merit Badge at this 2-day course taught by the Dept. of Conservation. This is a community-sponsored event, so there is no cost. Space is limited.
When: Friday, August 28th, 2020 - Saturday, August 29th, 2020
Where: Friday, August 28th - classroom session @ Bass Pro Shops (Columbia, MO)
Saturday, August 29th - shooting session @ Midway Farms (Fayette, MO)
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Intro to Shotgun Safety & Shooting
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Never shot a shotgun? Want to properly learn how to shoot a shotgun? Then attend this introductory class taught by certified instructors. This is a community-sponsored event, so there is no cost. Space is limited.
When: Saturday, August 29, 2020
Where: Midway Farms Fayette, MO
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- Virtual Merit Badge Workshops - September
- OA Fall Conclave @ the Lake of the Ozarks Scout Reservation - September 11th-13th (Registration Open)
- Merit Badge Weekend @ the Lake of the Ozarks Scout Reservation - October 24th
- Scout Jubilee at Eugene T. Mahoney Sate Park - October 16th - 18th (Registration Open)
- Life to Eagle Seminar - October 22nd
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Day Camp is one of the best ways to prepare your young Cub Scouts for overnight camping. Scouts will get to participate in traditional camping activities such as archery, bb guns, fishing, and more!
When: Wednesday, August 5th, 2020 - Friday, August 7th, 2020
Where: Stephens Lake Park Columbia, MO
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Get your pack, troop, crew, post, and family together for a fun-filled, wet day at Big Surf Waterpark! Every scout and family member get a discount off regular priced tickets. Overnight camping available at the Lake of the Ozarks Scout Reservation.
When: Saturday, August 8th, 2020
Where: Big Surf Waterpark Linn Creek, MO 65052
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Join Scouts across the country for the BSA Family Fun Fest, put on by the National Organization! This virtual event will feature rockets, derby cars, funny pets, and much more!
When: Saturday, August 8th, 2020
Where: Online
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Pinewood Derby is a quintessential Cub Scout activity, where Scouts race cars made out of pinewood, plastic wheels, & metal axles.
When: Saturday, August 15th, 2020
Where: Armory Sports Center Columbia, MO
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- Adventures in a Box - September
- La Plata Day Camp - September 19th (Registration Open)
- Kinderhook District Scout-o-Rama @ Lake of the Ozarks Scout Reservation - September 18th-20th
- Fall Cub Scout Event in Osage Trails District - September 26th (contact Chris Harper at chris.harper@scouting.org)
- Scout Jubilee @ Eugene T. Mahoney State Park - October 16th-18th (Registration Open)
- Cubmobile in Jefferson City - October 17th
- Fall Cub Rally @ Bass Pro Shops (Columbia, MO) - October 24th
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Wood Badge is Scouting's premier Adult Leader training program. Wood Badge aims to make Scouters better leaders by teaching advanced leadership skills, and by creating a bond and commitment to the Scout movement.
When: Friday, September 25th, 2020 - Sunday, September 27th, 2020 & Saturday, October 10th, 2020 - Sunday, October 11th, 2020
Where: Lake of the Ozarks Scout Reservation Gravois Mills, MO
Registration deadline is August 25th.
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Join us for All-Hands to kickoff the 2020-2021 program year. All-Hands is a quarterly gathering of volunteers to discuss: advancement, membership, camping, product sales/unit fundraising, shooting sports, & commissioners. General gathering will be at 12:30. Breakouts will follow.
When: Saturday, August 22nd, 2020
Where: Wesley United Methodist Church Jefferson City, MO
No registration required
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Volunteer Recognition Event
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Come recognize the Silver Beaver recipients, the highest honor a Council can bestow upon a volunteer for distinguished service. Congratulations to
Brian Geary, Chris Doyle, Ed Kniest, Mike Kehoe, Phil Leatherman, & Wally Ward
for being selected to the Silver Beaver Class of 2019.
When: Saturday, August 22nd, 2020
Where: Canterbury Hill Winery & Restaurant Holts Summit, MO
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Looking Ahead Adult Leaders
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- Wood Badge - September 25th-27th & October 10th-11th (Registration Open)
- New Parent Orientation - Beginning October 1st
- Scout Leader Outdoor Orientation (SLOO) - October 24th
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Come bid on an assortment of items to support the Mission of Scouting! Contact Development Director, Greg Baker, at greg,baker@scouting.org for more information.
When: Friday August 7th, 2020 - Friday August 28th, 2020
Where:
ScoutAuction.org - coming soon
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Sporting Clays Tournament
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Support the mission of Scouting at our annual Sporting Clays Tournament. Become a sponsor and/or register a team. Contact Development Director, Greg Baker, at greg,baker@scouting.org for more information.
When: Saturday, August 29th, 2020
Where: Midway Farms Fayette, MO
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Boy Scouts of America, Great Rivers Council
1203 Fay Street | Columbia, MO 65201
P 573.449.2561 | F 573.874.6846
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