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Inventing Merit Badge Requirements Released

BSA has released the final requirements for the Inventing Merit Badge.

 

Scuba Merit Badge Requirements Released

BSA has released the final requirements for the Scuba Merit Badge.

Please Join Us for the Dedication of the Michael Brown Welcome Pavilion at Gamehaven Scout Reservation

The pavilion is in memory of Michael Brown.  It honors his service to Gamehaven Scout Reservation and his love of Scouting.  This pavilion stands at the entrance to a path many will take on their adventures and welcomes them to a life of Scouting.

Date:  Saturday, August 7, 2010

Time:  9:30 AM

Place:  Entrance to Gamehaven Scout Reservation

 

The Everything Popcorn Page!

Click on the popcorn for all the information about the Council's Fall Popcorn Fundraiser.  As information becomes available, this page will be updated, so pop back often!

Participate in Part of the Jamboree Without Leaving Minnesota!!

You can participate by watching the Shining Light Across America broadcast from the Jamboree. It will be an exciting show.

If there is an event and a moment in our 100th Anniversary Celebration not to be missed, this is it!

You can watch it form one of the big screens at Valley Fair in Shakopee, MN.  With an advance purchase of tickets through Northern Star Council, you can spend the day, July 31, 2010, at the park for only $20!! A huge discount.  The preshow will start at 5:30 p.m. and the main event will be at 7:00 p.m.  Check out Northern Star’s website for more information.

You can gather your Troop, Crew, Post or Pack and watch it on the internet, or you can participate from your own computer by using this link. 

Update 07/23/10  Here are more details about the Shining Light Across America broadcast.

 

New Policy for Youth Protection Training Effective June 1st

Youth Safety is the No. 1 concern of the Boy Scouts of America.  To increase awareness

of this societal problem and to create even great barriers to abuse than already exist today in Scouting, the Boy Scouts of America is implementing several important changes to further enhance its Youth Protection policies.  These policies take effect June 1, 2010.  Learn more.

 

Scout Day with the Honkers (updated 06/09/10)

Come and see the Rochester Honkers battle the St. Cloud Bats on Sunday, August 15th at 1 p.m. for Scout Day. Purchase your tickets for $4.00 at the Gamehaven Council Office, Monday -Thursday from 7 am – 5 pm and Friday from 7 am to 2:30 p.m. For every ticket sold the Rochester Honkers will donate back $2.00 back to the Gamehaven Council. If you have any questions, please contact Senior District Executive Anthony DeBusk or call 507.358.2536.  Learn more

 

Youth Deer Hunt Information and Application

The dates are set for the youth Deer Hunt at Gamehaven Scout Reservation.  Sponsored by the Council and the MN DNR, youth hunters must have a Firearms Safety Certificate and must hunt with a parent or guardian.  The dates for this years deer hunt are October 9th and 10th and October 23rd and 24th.  Mandatory orientation is Sunday, October 3rd.  Applications must be received by August 13th to be elgible.  Selections for the participants will be by lottery.  Be sure to read all information.                                                            Flyer #1   Flyer #2   Youth Application  Guide Application.  

 

Ten Commandments Hike set for October 30, 2010

The Ten Commandments is a group of scouts and scouters hiking from one house of worship to another. This is a great interfaith, cross cultural experience.  At each house of worship, the worship leader will introduce the faith, the worship area, speak about one of the commandments, followed by a question and answer session.  The scout will then move on to the next house of worship.  Learn more.

 

The Summit - BSA's new High Adventure Camp

A fourth high adventure camp is in the making.  Learn all about the "The Summit" here.

 

Geocaching Merit Badge Requirements Released

Get in the Game!  BSA has released the final requirements for the Geocaching Merit Badge.

 

New District Executive

Gamehaven Council is pleased to announced that Chris Huston is now serving the Sugar Loaf District as their District Executive. Chris is an Eagle Scout from Troop 59. He also worked at Gamehaven Scout Reservation during the summers of 2003 – 2007. We are glad to have him on our staff and know he will serve Sugarloaf well. He can be reached at chuston@bsamail.org, 507-287-1410 ext 109 or his cell 507-990-9803.

 

Council Wide Fall Camporee October 1-3, 2010

What could be better than having a Council Camporee during the anniversary year at a former Scout camp?  The fall camporee will be a council wide event held at Hok Si La Campground in Lake City, MN, a former Scout camp.  The focus of this camporee will be scout skills from years past, hence the theme of Fall Back into Scouting. Watch this website for additional information.

Earn Your Way to Camp - Online Popcorn Sales

Trail's End products can be sold online!  Send emails to friends and family, near and far, and they can order their popcorn online.  The product will be delivered directly to the consumer.  Everyone benefits from onlines sales.   Learn more.

 

Do A Good Turn - 100 Hours of Service

Do a good turn! Participate in Gamehaven Council’s 100 Hours of Service for the 100th anniversary.  Each unit is encouraged to do at least 100 hours of service in 2010.  Your unit is encouraged to kick-off their 100 hours during the week of February 7, 2010 – the week of the Boy Scouts anniversary. 

• Please register your first project here.  
• Please record and track your service hours here for the rest of the year.

There will be a ribbon for your unit flag available at the end of the year for any unit that makes the 100 hour mark.

 

IEEE eMeritbadges

The Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE) is working with the Boy Scouts of America has developed hands on electricity and electronics instructional material based on the merit badge requirements in preparation for the National Jamboree this summer.  Our council has a volunteer that has been working with the IEEE on this project.     Visit the IEEE website to learn more.

 

New Belt Loops, Pins and Merit Badges

As the Boy Scouts of America focuses on change and innovation, new belt loops, pins, and merit badges are being introduced this year.  Some of the new topics are video games, skateboarding, Geocaching, and Scuba Diving.  Learn more.

 

Scoutcasts Resources

Scoutcasts are podcasts (an audio and or video file) that features helpful information for scouters, parents, and volunteers at all levels and on different topics.  Check out the scoutcasts here.

 

Letter from the Chief Scout Executive

Robert J. Mazzuca writes about Scouting in the next century and his hope.  Read his letter.

 

Wild Wild West Adventure - 2010 Summer Camp at GSR

Wrangle your way to GSR for a Wild Wild West Adventure at summer camp!  The summer camp registration form and Parent and Leader's Guide have been released from the stable.  Check out the different camp options and sign up early; registrations are on first come first served basis.