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Girl Scouts sue Boy Scouts for trademark infringement
By Andrew Keshner Published: Nov 6, 2018 6:30 p.m. ET MarketWatch, Inc. (published with permission) The Girl Scouts say a Boy Scout rebranding effort is cutting into their turf, causing confusion. The Girl Scouts are suing the Boy Scouts, saying the organization’s inclusive rebranding effort has caused all sorts of consumer confusion from mistaken enrollment in…
Read MoreWebelos Transition Prep Underway
How do you make the Webelos-to-Scout transition seamless? By planning and coordinating efforts, the pack and troop can give all of the Webelos a chance to experience the fun and excitement of Boy Scouting. It’s not too early to prepare for Webelos Transition. On the district website under Membership/ Webelos Transition, we have resources designed…
Read More2018 Rechartering Continues
Thank you to all units that turned in their recharter packets at the November 1st Roundtable. We checked all submitted packets and found very few errors. THANKS, and GOOD JOB. Units can continue to turn in their completed packets to their Unit Commissioner or the District Commissioner at any time. We will also try to…
Read More2018 JTE Completed – THANK YOU!
Thank you to all units for their hard work in completing the 2018 JTE Guideposts. Following the guideposts help ensure units provide a quality program for their youth. As of today, 3 units have earned Platinum Level and 3 units have earned Gold Level by also submitting their error-free recharter at the November Roundtable ahead…
Read MoreDecember Roundtable – WHAT TO EXPECT – Dec 6, 2018 – 7:00PM – LOCATION CHANGE TO RIDGEDALE PUBLIC LIBRARY
(previous roundtables) What to expect at this month’s Roundtable Meeting The monthly District Roundtable meeting provides an information and training forum for adults involved as leaders in the Scouting program. Parents and children are welcome to attend. These meetings allow attendees from all parts of the Scouting program to: ◾ Discuss topics of interest, both…
Read MoreAnnual Recharter Packets Available at October 4th Roundtable
(what to expect at October Roundtable) Annual Recharter Timeline September Your unit should deliver any new youth and adult applications to the Scout office as you normally would for any recruiting that is done in September It is recommended that units have new members pay the $45 (annual registration of $33 and Boys’ Life fees of $16)…
Read More2018 Submit Your Unit’s Family FOS Dates
Unit Committee Chairman, Unit Friends of Scouting Chairman, or Unit FOS Contact: December 15th is the deadline to have your Family Friends of Scouting dates submitted for the 2018-2019 campaign. Each unit must have two dates (one primary and one follow-up) submitted prior to the 15th in order to be considered for incentives. It is…
Read MoreSeptember Roundtable – WHAT TO EXPECT – September 6, 2018 – 7:00PM
(previous roundtables) What to expect at this month’s Roundtable Meeting The monthly District Roundtable meeting provides an information and training forum for adults involved as leaders in the Scouting program. Parents and children are welcome to attend. These meetings allow attendees from all parts of the Scouting program to: ◾ Discuss topics of interest, both…
Read MoreArrow of Light Ceremony Changes Beginning Jan 1, 2019
The National Order of the Arrow Committee after months of collaborative work with ceremonialists and lodge leadership representatives announces the following policy change. This policy change will apply to ALL Order of the Arrow lodges and chapters. We know that lodges and chapters are frequently asked to perform Arrow of Light and crossover ceremonies for Cub Scout…
Read MoreHere are the 2018 recipients of the region-level Silver Antelope Award
There are three Silver-level awards for Scout volunteers: the Silver Beaver for council-level service, the Silver Antelope for regional service and the Silver Buffalo for national service. The Silver Beaver is presented by councils, usually at an annual banquet. The Silver Antelope and Silver Buffalo awards are presented at the BSA’s annual meeting, which this…
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