Spring Camporee 4/26-4/28 - Shippey

Since no one has stepped up to lead the camporee this year, Thunderbird has been invited to combine with the Illini and Grand Towers Districts. It is expected that Thunderbird will provide adult and youth leadership for this event. One Scout from each troop will be needed to attend training on March 9th and April 13th at Beaumont. Contact Paul Winter if you have any questions about the combined camporee: paul@krispaulw.com (314) 971-7265

Cub Scout Overnight Camp Registration is OPEN for 2019

Summer camp is fun with a purpose, and Scouts will find adventure in the outdoors while learning and advancing through the Cub Scout program. Click here for more information and to register

Summer Evening Camp Coming Soon

• Dates: June 10-13
• Times: 5:30pm - 8:30pm
• Place: Tower Grove Stone Pavilion
• Who: For girls and boys, Scouts and non-Scouts, ages 7-11 (7 years old or entering 1st grade in the Fall of 2019-must be accompanied by an adult partner)
• What: STEM activities included with this year’s "Out of This Galaxy!" Theme, Healthy, fun outdoor activities like Archery, BB guns, slingshots, fishing, hiking and games!

Early Bird Ends April 10th! Register here: https://scoutingevent.com/312-2019StLouisCityCountyDayCamps

Twilight Camp does not run itself. Angie and Linda need support STAFF. We were told some other Leaders from Pack 100 will be helping but it takes a LOT more than Pack 100 Leadership to get the job done.

PLEASE! Contact Angie Blumenthal ablumenthal13@gmail.com or Linda Criss criss.linda@att.net to VOLUNTEER to help staff Twilight Camp. Astronomy is the basic camp theme, so be a "star" and become a staff member.

Ozark Adventure Trek

Back by popular demand, GSLAC will offer a 9-day Ozark Adventure Trek in 2019. Explore S bar F Scout Ranch and the nearby Ozark Trail over the course of this backpacking adventure. The Ozark Adventure includes support services such as logistics, crew gear, food, staffed program, and more. This program requires similar preparation to a Philmont trek, so please plan and train accordingly. Click here for more information.

District Pinewood Derby

Please send information and pictures from your local Pinewood Derby events. The District Pinewood Derby is scheduled for March 23rd at St. Gabriel's. For more information, go to the District Website and download the flyer and rules: https://stlbsa.org/thunderbird/district-pinewood-derby/

Earth Day April 27th

The Boy Scouts of America are partnering with MERS Goodwill to help collect donations on April 27, 2019 in celebration of Earth Day. Please help us by volunteering to collect donations!

Donors can drop off donations at select Dierberg's locations. Cub Scouts, Scouts BSA, and adult leaders are needed to help at each drop off location. Participants can sign up for time blocks, 8:30AM to 11:30AM; 11AM to 2PM; 12PM to 3PM - or help the whole day! Scouts the bring donations can enter to win some special prizes such as Cardinals tickets.

Scouts will receive service hours for helping and all donors will receive tax receipts and a voucher for half-price Cardinals tickets. Everyone will receive a special commemorative patch for helping!

Thank you for helping our communities to reduce, reuse, and recycle!

Operation Pick Up Sticks

Here is an opportunity to do service and show your scout values. Operation Pick Up Sticks is a service project open to all scouts, leaders and adult volunteers. The project will consist of cleaning up dead sticks and fallen limbs in the cemetery property.

This will be held on Saturday, March 30th. Registration will begin at 9am at the Concordia Lutheran Cemetery Gates on Bates Ave. In case of rain, back up dates are scheduled for April 6th and if that gets rained out, April 13th.

For more information, go to the following link: https://stlbsa.org/thunderbird/2019/03/16/operation-pick-up-sticks/

Advancement and Recognition

Marcus Sullenger Eagle Ceremony

On Sunday, February 24th, Troop 281 presented Marcus Sullenger with his Eagle Scout Award at an intimate ceremony at Epiphany of Our Lord. His great-uncle, Chris Nielsen, was Master of Ceremony as well as a mentor to Marcus. Congratulations, Marcus!

Ordering a Cake to celebrate?

We recently received a couple requests to use the BSA logo on a cake. The bakery may deny the request, unless they receive a statement of approval to recreate the emblem.

Here is the link so you may celebrate your Scouts with an “official” cake: http://licensingbsa.org/trademarks/cake-request/

Be sure to give several days’ notice, as it may take time to review requests and respond accordingly.

Upcoming Badge Workshops:

Merit Badge Skill Centers

• Horsemanship - March 23
• Genealogy - March 23
• Scuba Diving - April 18
• Reptiles and Amphibians - April 27
• Personal Fitness - Sept. 7
• Law - June 5 and July 31
• Go to the Merit Badge Skills Center page: for all listings: https://stlbsa.org/achievement/advancement/merit-badge-skill-centers/

The Missouri Botanical Garden is offering a series of Merit Badge workshops over the year. Go to mobot.org\scouts

The Salesmanship Merit badge has several workshops coming up. Find out more: https://scoutingevent.com/312-25882

Upcoming Moviemaking Merit Badge Workshops: https://scoutingevent.com/312-25880

Webolos Game Design Adventure has several upcoming workshops: https://scoutingevent.com/312-25883

Digital Technology Merit Badge workshop dates: https://scoutingevent.com/312-25885

Archeology Camp held at the Center for American Archeology in Kampsville, IL Earn your Archeology Merit Badge at a real field school! Scouts will enjoy a weekend packed with fun program and educational experiences. This one-of-a-kind event includes camping, flint-knapping, spear-throwing, and conducting real, guided archeological research. Scouts will get to assist the Center for American Archeology on a site visit, conducting field work and digs that contribute to archeological research and knowledge. For more info: https://scoutingevent.com/312-caastem

Merit Badge Counselor Information

The new merit badge counselor directory system is open. The renewal date has passed and anyone that did not renew was dropped automatically. If those folks would like to renew they will just need to fill out the on-line application.

Merit Badge Counselors, PLEASE check your status on the GSLAC Merit Badge Counselor list to verify you are listed.

If you are NOT listed, it will be necessary to contact Donna Baer as stated in her email. Her email is: donna.baer@scouting.org

OA Report

Spring Conclave dates set

• The 2019 Shawnee Lodge Spring Conclave will take place at Beaumont Scout Reservation from April 5th-7th, 2019.
• For information and registration, go to: https://scoutingevent.com/312-shawneespringconclave

OA American Indian Seminar

Focusing on key aspects of American Indian culture such as dance, singing and crafting, this program offers a wide variety of training and programs. This event is open to all registered BSA members and includes a Cub Scout program.

This will be held at Beaumont Scout Reservation March 22-24, 2019. For more information, go to the link: https://stlbsa.org/thunderbird/news/

Venturing

Taste of Venturing March 29-31

Do you know older Scouts who may be interested in Venturing? Bring a friend and enjoy a weekend of fellowship and activities. Taste of venturing is a weekend full of activities and fellowship at Camp Warren Levis, March 29-31, 2019. Learn what Venturing has to offer while enjoying activities such as:

• Leathercrafting
• Crate Stacking
• Skeet, Rifle and handgun shooting
• 3D archery
• Boating and More

For the weekend Program guide and other venturing information, go to the district website: https://stlbsa.org/thunderbird/venturing/

To learn more about Taste of Venturing, Sign up online: scoutingevent.com/312-Taste

STEM

Cub Scout STEM Day

With the help of Mad Science staff, Cubs will get to earn rank specific advancements geared towards STEM topics. Scouts can attend STEM Day East at Lewis and Clark Community College on March 23rd or STEM Day West at St. Charles Community College on April 6th. Cub Scout STEM Day is an event you will not want to miss!

For more information on STEM, go to the GSLAC website: https://stlbsa.org/activities/other-activities/stem/stem-university/

Training

2019 Wilderness Remote First Aid Spring

Beaumont Scout Reservation April 5-7

The American Red Cross Wilderness and Remote First Aid 16-hour course is consistent with guidelines established for and by the Boy Scouts of America and is adaptable to meet needs for such training for youth-serving organizations and adult participants in outdoor recreational activities as well as employees working in various wilderness and remote settings where EMS response to the site of an incident is more than 60 minutes. These courses are designed to meet the needs of those who go into areas that are beyond the reach of urban EMS. It is required for those units going to Philmont, Sea Base or Northern Tier and is recommended for back country camping, hiking, canoeing, or other high adventure. The certification is good for two years. You must be certified in CPR and AED before taking the course, if you need this certification please sign up for the CPR class on Friday night.

Please bring equipment and first aid supplies that you would need to bring on a trek. Also needed is overnight gear to sleep in the dining hall. Tent camping available, please see the camp ranger for the assigned camp site.

• CPR-Friday 6:30pm-10:30pm
• WRFA- Saturday 8:00am-9:00pm and Sunday 7:00am-noon
• Click here to register: https://scoutingevent.com/312-2019wildernessremotefirstaidspring

Blue and Gold Banquets

Pack 108’s blue and gold was held on Feb 16th in the Immaculate Heart Of Mary Gym. Our theme was camping and we used that from the food BBQ with lots of yummy sides and S’mores cup cakes (hand made by our Webelos Mom, Jessica Mantia), Trail Mix Bar (Very popular), Craft, decorates and activates. We held a campfire program during dinner and each group sang songs and presented skits. Our leaders even joined in and our Pack Master Bill ended up soaked! It is safe to say everyone had a great time!

Pack 125 Blue and Gold Banquet special visitor

Lord BendPowl showed up to Pack 125's Blue and Gold Banquet. You may recognize him as our exceptional district scribe!