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Wedsday, September 3, 2008
GLACIER HILLS DISTRICT CUB-O-REE
The Glacier Hills District Cub-O-Ree will take place in January, 2009. Click on "Flyers" for information, or go to the Glacier Hills District Information Page.
Posted by WEBMASTER at 16:15
DISTINGUISHED CITIZENS DINNER
The joint Potawatomi Area Council, Milwaukee County Council Distinguished Citizens Dinner will take place later this month. Click on "Flyers" above for information.
Posted by WEBMASTER at 15:50
Tuesday, September 2, 2008
CHAPLAIN AIDE TRAINING
Chaplain Aide Training will take place in October. Click on "Flyers" above for information. Click on "Register Here" to sign up.
Posted by WEBMASTER at 17:02
MAKE A DIFFERENCE DAY - NATIONAL DAY OF SERVICE
The next National Day of Service - Make A Difference Day - is coming up the end of October. For a list of projects that your unit could help with, click on "Flyers" above..
Posted by WEBMASTER at 16:50
GREAT LAKES CENTENNIAL JAMBOREE - UPDATE
A reminder that the GLCJ is coming up in September 2009 at the EAA grounds in Oshkosh. Click here for the latest news and click on the logo on the home page to go the the GLCJ website.
Posted by WEBMASTER at 08:28
Friday, August 29, 2008
DEDICATION CEREMONY FOR NEW HARKRIDER COUNCIL SERVICE CENTER
The dedication ceremony for our new council service center will take place in late September. Click on "Flyers" for more information. Read the Press Release by clicking on "Press Releases" above.
Posted by WEBMASTER at 14:30
SILVER BEAVER NOMINATIONS
Nominations for the Silver Beaver Award are due in mid-November. Nomination forms can be found in the "Flyers" area.
Posted by WEBMASTER at 13:55
WIN A PIZZA PARTY FOR YOUR UNIT AND A CHANCE FOR A $150 PRIZE.
Sign your unit up for a Friends of Scouting presentation and win a pizza party. Four units will win a fantastic $150 prize. Click on "Flyers" above for information. Register on-line by clicking on "Register Here" above.
Posted by WEBMASTER at 11:16
DEN CHIEF TRAINING PIZZAZ SESSION
A supplementary training session for Den Chiefs will be held in September. This will be a follow up to the on-line Den Chief Training. Click on "Flyers" above for information. You can also register on-line. Click on "Register Here" above.
Posted by WEBMASTER at 08:45
Tuesday, August 26, 2008
MILWAUKEE WAVE DAYS
Take your unit to see the Milwaukee Wave. Go in December or March. Click on "Flyers" above for information.
Posted by WEBMASTER at 20:42
Monday, August 25, 2008
UNIT PROGRAM PLANNING
“Delivering the Promise”
Every Scout deserves a program filled with fun, discovery, adventure and personal growth.
What’s in it for your unit?
A stronger program for your boys...More parental involvement...More boys going to camp...More funding with less fundraising...Eliminate out-of-pocket expense for parents!
What are the components of the Program Planning?
Planning...Budgeting...Goal Setting...Communication...Raising the Money...Executing the Plan
Find the tools for an easy planning process and invite all of your families to do your 2008 – 2009 Unit Planning!
Go to the "Resources" section on the website under Program Planning 2008-2009 for the tools you need to succeed!
Posted by Judy Cronell at 21:40
SCOUT PARENTS UNIT COORDINATOR - NEW REGISTERED POSITION
Beginning Spetember 1. 2008, a new unit committee position will become part of the Scouting program. Click on "Flyers" above for more information.
Posted by WEBMASTER at 18;28
Friday, August 22, 2008
2010 NATIONAL SCOUT JAMBOREE
Information on how to register for the 2010 Nation Scout Jamboree can be found on ghe "Flyers" page.
Posted by WEBMASTER at 17:35
"SCOUTING FOR ADVENTURE" TV SHOW
Boys Life is bringing its Scout adventure stories to The Outdoor Channel television network in the new series “Scouting for Adventure — Presented
by Boys’ Life.” The six episodes stress key outdoors skills and capture Scouts in action in a variety of locations as they explore the wilderness. Click here for more information.
Posted by WEBMASTER at 09:33
Tuesday, August 19, 2008
TRAINING DIGEST
The training digest has been updated. Click on "Training" above to access. You can also register for New Leaders Essentials (NLE) and Cub Leader Specific (CLS) Training on-line. Click on "Register Here" above.
Posted by WEBMASTER at 16;32
Friday, August 15, 2008
OAKLEAF - SCOUTMASTER/ASSISTANT SCOUTMASTER TRAINING
Scoutmaster/Assistant Scoutmaster Specific Training - Oakleaf - will take place is September. Click on "Flyers" above for information or go to "Training." You can register and pay on-line by clicking on "Register Here."
Posted by WEBMASTER at 17:47
Thursday, August 14, 2008
DEDICATION OF THE STEFFEN BOULDERING WALL AT CAMP LONG LAKE
Some of the photos on the fron page are from the August 13th dedication of the Steffen Boundering Wall. Glenn Steffen was a long time Scoutmaster from Watertown to whom the wall was dedicated.. Many of his former scouts came for the dedication. Click here for an article about Mr. Steffen from the Watertown Paper.
Posted by WEBMASTER at 22:37
Wednesday, August 13, 2008
CAMP LONG LAKE 2009
Reserve you spot at Camp Long Lake for next summer. Click on "Flyers" for information. Click on "Register Here" to make your deposit.
Posted by WEBMASTER at 11:15
RACE TO SCOUTING
Register your unit for Fall Join Scout night and also order your flyers on-line. Click "Register Here" above. Click on "Flyers" for information on the Race to Scouting and learn how to get free pinewood derby cars.
Posted by WEBMASTER at 11:16
RIVER RATS 2009
For information and a registration form for the 2009 River Rats program, click on "Flyers" above.
Posted by WEBMASTER at 11:18
Saturday, August 9, 2008
NATIONAL SCOUT SHOP NEWS
Be sure to check the National Scout Shop News. Watch the top-center of the home page for the latest information.
Posted by WEBMASTER at 21:29
GREAT LAKES CENTENNIAL JAMBOREE PHOTO AND ESSAY CONTEST
The GLCJ is coming up in September 2009. Be sure to mark the date. In the mean time, start taking your Scouting Photos and Scouting Essay. Information can be found on the GLCJ "News" page. Click on the GLCJ logo, on our home page, to get to the website.
Posted by WEBMASTER at 14:30
FIVE STAR COMMISSIONER COLLEGE
The 2009 Five Star Commissioner College (University of Scouting) will be held in late January 2009. Click on "Flyers" above for information.
Posted by WEBMASTER at 0943
ORDER OF THE ARROW SECTION CONCLAVE
The OA Section Conclave is coming up in September. Click on "Flyers" for information. You can register on-line by clicking on "Register Here"
Posted by WEBMASTER at 07:45
Saturday, August 2, 2008
EMAIL ADDRESSES
Please keep your email address up to date. If your email address changes, please use the update form, found on the "Register Here" page
Posted by WEBMASTER at 22:37
Friday, August 1, 2008
CENTRAL REGION AREA 7
The Potawatomi Area Council is now part of Area 7 of the Central Region of the Boy Scouts of America. Also included in Area 7 are The Chicago Area Council (Chicago), The Three Fires Council (St Charles, IL), Northeast Illinois Council (Highland Park, IL), Des Plaines Valley Council (La Grange, IL), The Glaciers Edge Council (Madison), The Gateway Area Council (Appleton), The Samoset Council (Weston, WI), The Milwaukee County Council (Milwaukee),The Southeast WIsconsin Council (Racine), The Bay Lakes Council (Appleton), and The Chippewa Valley Council (Eau Claire).
Posted by WEBMASTER at 22:10
MySCOUTING
What is MyScouting? Click on the MyScouting logo on the home page (near the bottom center) to find out.
Posted by WEBMASTER at 21:37
BOY SCOUT LEADER TRAINING CONFERENCE
National is holding a Boy Scout Leader Training Conference at Seabase in January. Click on "Flyers" above for information
Posted by WEBMASTER at 19:33
SUNSET WATERS DISTRICT SEPTEMBER ROUNDTABLE CHANGES
The September district roundtable date for The Sunset Waters District has changed, as has the location. Check the Sunset Waters District Information page for details.
Posted by WEBMASTER at 14:50
Thurday, July 31, 2008
IT'S POPCORN AND WREATH SALES TRAINING TIME
We will be offering units both popcorn products and wreath products for fundraising this year. Training will available in August and September. Click on "Home" above and then on the Popcorn/Wreath Sales announcement for informatioln and/or to sign up for training.
Posted by WEBMASTER at 21:07
Thurday, July 24, 2008
WHEN IS A JAMBOREE NOT A JAMBOREE? WHEN IT'S A JAM-O-REE!
The Webelos Jamboree is now called the Webelos Jam-O-Ree. There are new flyers in the "Flyer" area.
Posted by WEBMASTER at 19:03
WEBELOS JAMBOREE T-SHIRT ORDER FORM
Click on "Flyers" above for the Webelos Jamboree T-Shirt Order Form.
Posted by WEBMASTER at 17:55
Tuesday, July 22, 2008
FOX RIVER DISTRICT CUB-O-REE
The Fox RIver DIstrict will be holding a Cub-O-Ree In January. Cub Packs are encouraged to attend and Boy Scout Troops are encouraged to help out. Click on "Flyers" above for information.
Posted by WEBMASTER at 09:55
Friday, July 18, 2008
WEBELOS JAMBOREE CUB SCOUT ACTIVITY SCHEDULE
The timetable for activities for Cub Scouts at the Webelos Jamboree is now available. Click on "Flyers" above.
Posted by WEBMASTER at 20:04
Thursday, July 17, 2008
STARLIGHT SERENADE - BLACK TIE GALA
The council's Black Tie Gale - Starlight Serenade -will be held in November. Find out about sponsorship opportunities, silent auction needs, registration or general information by clicking on the "Starlight Serenade" logo on the home page.
Posted by WEBMASTER at 20:04
Monday, July 14, 2008
NEW CENTENNIAL SCOUTING UNIFORMS WILL BE AVAILABLE MID-AUGUST
The new centgennial Scouting Uniform will be available in Mid-August. Check them out. Click on "Resources" above.
Posted by WEBMASTER at 14:05
Friday, July 11, 2008
ORDER OF THE ARROW FALL CONFERENCE
Information on the OA Fall Conference can be found on the "Flyers" page. You can register and pay on-line by clicking on "Register Here" above.
Posted by WEBMASTER at 20:02
PLANNING AND PREPARING FOR HAZARDOUS WEATHER TRAINING
Beginning January 1, 2009, at least one tour/trip leader will be required to have taken Planning and Preparing for Hazardous Weather Training. The Local Tour Permit (found in the "Resources" section) has a space for the information. Training can be taken on-line. Click on "Training" above.
Posted by WEBMASTER at 15:03