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February 2022
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DAN BEARD COUNCIL HEADLINES
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Exciting DBC Announcements Revealed on February 9th!
During Scout Anniversary week on Wednesday, February 9th at 7pm, Dan Beard Council is excited to share with you the virtual announcement of our brand NEW District Names along with a few other special surprises including a NEW Council Shoulder Patch (CSP)! Be sure to visit the website here or on Facebook here!
Fun Cub Scout Activities for the Entire Pack & Family This Year!
Cub Scouts, come have the time of your lives making new friends, spending time with family, and learning new things at Cub World! Below are just a few of the NEW & FUN activities happening in 2022 that you can't miss:


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Scouts BSA: Register Now for Merit Badge Challenge to Earn Badges & Learn New Skills!
Dan Beard Council's annual Merit Badge Challenge is a Council-wide event that helps to pair Scouts with counselors & industry professionals to help earn Merit Badges. Act quickly as registration is closing soon for the remaining 3 sites! Nearly 100 different merit badges offered including:

• Game Design
• Healthcare Professions
• Personal Management
• Digital Technology & More!

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New Jack Link's Beef Jerky Sale & Camp Card Sale Spring Unit Fundraiser!
Two great ways to raise funds for your unit this Spring to help pay for activities, dues, camp and more. Learn more about our annual Camp Card sale and NEW Jack Links beef jerky partnership by attending a Spring Fundraiser Rally Information Session.

February 3: Scout Achievement Center February 10: Via Zoom


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Scout Opportunities for Training at Philmont Training Center
Scholarships Offered to Leaders & Scouts!
Philmont Scout Ranch, the BSAs premier High Adventure™ base, challenges Scouts and Venturers with more than 214 square miles of rugged northern New Mexico wilderness. Backpacking treks, horseback cavalcades, and training and service programs offer young people many ways to experience this legendary country.

The Dan Beard Council has a scholarship available to volunteer leaders & professional Scouters for up to 50% of the cost of the conference at the Philmont Training Center. 
Mark Your Calendar:
 
  • Presidents Day | Feb. 21 Council Offices & Dan Beard Scout Shop will be closed. Click here.
  • Perfect North Scout Ski Day | Feb. 13 Scouts Ski, Snowboarding & Tubing Event. Click here.
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Scouting Makes an Impact: Over 300 Scouts in Dan Beard Council Earned the Eagle Scout Rank in 2021!
• Completed 21 different merit badges and fulfilling requirements in leadership, service & outdoor skills.

• Led a team of volunteers to complete a service project accounting for thousands of hours of community service at local organizations throughout our community.
CAMP UPDATES
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Cub Scouts that Register Before March 31st Receive a FREE VIP CUP & FREE SLUSHIES* at Cub World this Summer!
*Each Scout who has registered and paid a minimum of $50 deposit by March 31st at midnight will receive a reusable branded cup and get one free slushie every day of camp. This promotion does not apply to adult attendees. If a Scout cannot have a Slushie due to dietary, medical or other concerns, a beverage or snack substitute for the slushie will be allowed on a case-by-case basis.
Leaders, Learn About the New Programs at Camp Friedlander Summer Camp!
Scouts BSA leaders - be sure to attend our Camp Friedlander Leader Orientation Dinner held on Sunday, February 20, 2022 from 5pm-8pm. This important meeting will unveil new programs, relay registration info, and have a Q&A with the Camp Director to help you prepare for 2022 Camp Friedlander summer camp.

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A Fun & Adventurous Summer is in Your Future as Camp Staff!
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.
TRAINING CORNER
Dan Beard Council offers a wide variety of training for Leaders & Scouts! Click here.
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Additional Trainings:
 
  • Wood Badge Dinner: Come to learn all about Wood Badge. Click here.
  • NYLT: Select courses available from June - October. Click here.
  • Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills (IOLS): 2 Events in April. Click here.
  • BALOO: Three trainings available this Spring! Click here.
  • Wilderness First Aid: Course available in April! Click here.
SUPPORT LOCAL SCOUTING WHILE MAKING EVERYDAY PURCHASES!
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Additional Updates to Check Out:
 
  • Eagle Scouts: We'd love to highlight your service project! Click here for details.
  • Share your Scouting Photos with us from all of your Scouting Adventures. Click here.
Scout Sunday
For all of your patches and Scout Sunday needs, visit the Dan Beard Scout Shop!
SCOUTING. DEVELOPING THE LEADER WITHIN.
The Boy Scouts of America, Dan Beard Council is a proud United Way Agency Partner