Scouting is more fun with friends, and now is the perfect time to ask yours to join! No boy should miss out on the excitement of his first camping trip, the exhilaration of leading others for the first time, or the pride of earning his first merit badge. You know—you’ve been there! You’ve seen the positive impact of Scouting. You’ve seen your Boy Scout learn, test his limits, and thrive in the world around him … and now it’s time to share that with others. Use these links to reach out to your network of friends and family. Spread the word that now is a great time to become a Boy Scout! |
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Andrew Jackson - 2011 Project: Recycle Bins at the World Bird SanctuaryWilliam "Billy" John Fisher, III - 2012 Project: Fire Truck Reading Center at Arnold Branch LibraryChristopher "Blake" Hufford - 2013 Project: Flag Pole Installation and Beautification Project at New Hope United Methodist ChurchPaul Morton Claeys - 2013 Project: Playground Renovation and Update; Construction and Installation of Benches at New Hope United Methodist Church's PreschoolDrew Vitello - 2014 Project: Development and Installation of interactive, 3-D, educational playground mural at New Hope United Methodist Church's Preschool |
Once again, we did a fantastic job with Scouting for Food. This year, we maintained traffic flow and control. I know that many of our Scouts were looking forward to sorting and packing food, but we were asked to do this important task by the Arnold Food Pantry staff. Our task is not always exciting, but it is necessary, to help ensure that the neediest of families can have food on their tables, and hopefully, brighter holidays, with less worry. Your help and support makes this a reality. Thank you! The holidays will be a little brighter for many families in need throughout the region as the Greater St. Louis Area Council, Boy Scouts of America collected 2,195,060 items of food Saturday during the 32nd annual Scouting For Food drive. It is the third-largest collection ever recorded and highest total since 2008 when Scouting For Food collected 2,196,237 food items. That number will only continue to grow next week as MERS Missouri Goodwill, 2016 Scouting For Food sponsor, will be accepting canned good donations Nov. 20-26. This year, our District, River Trails, collected 161,302 food items; 28,002 more than last year. In southeast Missouri, Scouts collected 133,870 items of food, a 10.2% increase over last year. Donations were delivered directly to local food pantries. Food in the St. Louis City and County was taken to local firehouses where donations were sorted and boxed. Sunset Transportation provided vehicles, drivers and equipment to transport the boxed food to the St. Louis Area Foodbank. Scouting For Food donations will be distributed to more than 500 food pantries and food banks throughout the region. It will keep shelves stocked for weeks and in some cases months to come providing well over 500,000 meals for those in need.
The annual River Trails District Klondike Derby will be held on Saturday, February 6, at Beaumont Scout Reservation. We will be camping in an enclosed cabin/ shelter at West Tyson County Park, just a few minutes from Beaumont, at the Beaumont/Antire exit from I-44. In addition to the fun of the camp, itself, there will be many events at the Klondike, to include: Cold—Weather Gear: Scouts will hear a brief overview of some useful cold—weather gear and techniques, then patrols will compete in an obstacle course in which proper layering is a key to success. Kettle corn and trading post will be available throughout the day. The cost of this event is only $20 per Scout, and $5 per Leader. I know, I know… There is still snow on the ground, but it’s time to start thinking about Summer Camp! Registration opens February 1, 2016!!! The fees for Camp Geiger, this year are: Scouts – $262.00 Adults – $188.00
Fees after April 1st: Scouts – $277.00 Adults – $203.00
The minimum down payment to hold your spot is $100, per participant. To assist Scouts in raising funds for Camp, we will be selling Camp Cards, again! The sale starts February 1, and continues through March 29! We will be selling them at Shop ‘n’ Save at Gravois Bluffs, again, on Saturday, March 5. Don’t forget, Sunday, January 24, 2016 is the 7th annual Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery New Year Good Turn! As in the last 6 years, Troop 501 will be conducting the flag ceremony. This is a very important function, and a high honor for our troop! All Scouts and Leaders are to be in as full and complete uniform, as they have, to include: Uniform Shirt, Neckerchief, Woggle, Merit Badge Sash (for Scouts, only), Campaign Hats (for those who have earned them), official Scout pants (if available, otherwise nice blue jeans), Scout (or green) socks. Additionally, as we will not be wearing coats, all Scouts and leaders should dress warmly, and in layers. It is highly recommended that all Scouts and Leaders wear a black, long sleeve thermal under shirt, mock turtleneck, or sweatshirt without hood. Scouts need to arrive at 11:00 am, so that we can practice the flag ceremony. |
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