April 16, 2020
First and foremost, we trust and pray that you, your family, and your friends are healthy and well. These are difficult and unusual times for many. We have one top priority; to keep our Scouts, volunteers, staff, and their families safe.
As you know, stay at home orders issued by the state of Missouri were extended until May 3rd and Illinois extended their order to April 30th. St. Louis has extend theirs beyond that and will reexamine it mid May. Should the stay at home orders be lifted; Council service centers and scout shops are currently scheduled to reopen May 5
th, camps May 11
th, along with face-to face meetings resuming May 11
th as well. However,
reopen dates will be reexamined as needed.
Our Scouts and their families are excited about summer camp!
We are pleased to announce that all summer camp fees will be reduced to the camper savings day levels regardless of your registration date. More information can be found on the
summer camp pages of the
Council website.
While we are hopeful camp will continue uninterrupted, the safety and health of our Scouts, volunteers, staff, and their families is of utmost concern. Camp protocols and safety measures will be adjusted as needed to keep everyone safe. For example, camp schedules may change, and foodservice procedures may be altered. Final decisions will be reached in early May and promptly communicated to all families. To stay up-to-date on the latest developments be sure to follow the
Council Facebook page.
The popularity of the
Weekly Scout Challenge indicates our families want to keep
Scouting at home! Each weekly challenge has been strategically constructed to entertain the Scout and continue advancement. As of week four, the Scout challenge has reached and engaged more than 17,000 people on the
Council Facebook page alone! On-line opportunities are also available for our adults to continue their training and for new families to learn more about the Scouting program.
We really do have Friends of Scouting! Each district is supporting the Scouting movement by rallying their community to ensure continued programing. Efforts are going well but we need to keep the momentum to carry us through the current situation! Finally, donors are helping by paying pledges early and offering matching gift challenges. We are grateful for the continued support during these difficult times.
As we work through this together, we will continue to align with best practices and policies set forth by state and local governments, municipalities, and CDC recommendations. Decisions regarding Scout programs, service centers, and camps will be made as quickly as practical.
At this moment life is different. Yet it offers an opportunity to rekindle appreciation for family, friends, and neighbors. We appreciate you and your involvement in Scouting and look forward to seeing everyone soon.
Stay safe. Stay healthy. Stay positive,
Ronald S. Green
Scout Executive/CEO
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