1 (Hermantown, MN. – March 5, 2008) The Voyageurs Area Council, Boy Scouts of America has been recognized with the prestigious “Centennial Quality Council” designation for 2007 by the National Council of the Boy Scouts of America. It is the first time since 2003 that the Council has achieved Quality Council status. The Council received this recognition under the leadership of President Dave Sauer, Commissioner Rock Gillson and Scout Executive Kevin Nichols of the Voyageurs Area Council. “It's only through significant hard work from volunteers and professionals alike that a council can meet the Centennial Quality Council requirements. Everyone in the Council helped in his or her own way toward our reaching this goal, so everyone in the Council should be proud of this achievement,” said Sauer. In order to receive this recognition, the Council achieved a balanced budget and offered quality programs. The Council used its camping facilities and hosted several activities to help units ensure that Scouts were advancing. To encourage literacy, the majority of youth members in the Council received Boys’ Life magazine, the official magazine of Scouting for youth. The Voyageurs Area Council served more than 4,000 youth and more than 1,500 adult members in northern Minnesota, northern Wisconsin and Gogebic County of Michigan. Volume 14, Issue 2 www.vac-bsa.org Spring 2008 ANNUAL RECOGNITION DINNER SET FOR MAY 3 The Voyageurs Area Council Annual Meeting and Recognition Dinner is scheduled for Saturday, May 3, 2008 in the Grand Ballroom at the Radisson Hotel in Duluth. The Annual Recognition Dinner is our opportunity to recognize those Scouters who have made 2007 so successful for the Voyageurs Area Council. The Council Annual Meeting will be held at 5:00 PM prior to the dinner. The Annual Meeting will also be held at the Radisson. Carole Hawkinson is chairing the 2007 Silver Beaver Selection Committee. The Silver Beaver Award is the highest award a Council can award to local volunteers and is presented at the Annual Dinner. A sign-up form for the dinner can be found on page 10. For more information on the Council Annual Recognition Dinner, contact the Council Service Center at (218) 729-5811 or (800) 939-5811. JAMAR GOLF CLASSIC SCHEDULED Jim Olson, Chairman of the 2008 Jamar Golf Classic, announced the 13th Annual Classic is scheduled for Monday, August 11, 2008 at Ridgeview Country Club. All interested golfers are invited to play in the tournament. The cost for this year’s tournament is $150 per participant. This cost includes your green fee, cart and a banquet following the Golf Classic. Winners will be for low gross and low net. There will be a contest on each hole in which a player can participate in. A silent auction will be held immediately following the golf tournament and prior to the banquet. If you do not receive a golf tournament brochure in the month of April, contact the Council Service Center at (218) 729-5811 or (800) 939-5811 and we will see that one is mailed to you.
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(Hermantown, MN. – March
5, 2008) The Voyageurs Area
Council, Boy Scouts of
America has been recognized
w i th the p r e s t i g i ous
“Centennial Quality Council”
designation for 2007 by the
National Council of the Boy
Scouts of America. It is the first time since 2003 that
the Council has achieved Quality Council status.
The Council received this recognition under the
leadership of President Dave Sauer, Commissioner
Rock Gillson and Scout Executive Kevin Nichols of
the Voyageurs Area Council.
“It's only through significant hard work from
volunteers and professionals alike that a council can
meet the Centennial Quality Council requirements.
Everyone in the Council helped in his or her own way
toward our reaching this goal, so everyone in the
Council should be proud of this achievement,” said
Sauer.
In order to receive this recognition, the Council
achieved a balanced budget and offered quality
programs. The Council used its camping facilities and
hosted several activities to help units ensure that
Scouts were advancing. To encourage literacy, the
majority of youth members in the Council received
Boys’ Life magazine, the official magazine of Scouting
for youth.
The Voyageurs Area Council served more than 4,000
youth and more than 1,500 adult members in northern
Minnesota, northern Wisconsin and Gogebic County of
Michigan.
Volume 14, Issue 2 www.vac-bsa.org Spring 2008
ANNUAL RECOGNITION
DINNER SET FOR MAY 3
The Voyageurs Area Council Annual Meeting and
Recognition Dinner is scheduled for Saturday, May 3,
2008 in the Grand Ballroom at the Radisson Hotel in
Duluth.
The Annual Recognition Dinner is our opportunity to
recognize those Scouters who have made 2007 so
successful for the Voyageurs Area Council.
The Council Annual Meeting will be held at 5:00 PM
prior to the dinner. The Annual Meeting will also be
held at the Radisson.
Carole Hawkinson is chairing the 2007 Silver
Beaver Selection Committee. The Silver Beaver
Award is the highest award a Council can award to
local volunteers and is presented at the Annual
Dinner.
A sign-up form for the dinner can be found on page 10.
For more information on the Council Annual
Recognition Dinner, contact the Council Service
Center at (218) 729-5811 or (800) 939-5811.
JAMAR GOLF
CLASSIC
SCHEDULED
Jim Olson, Chairman of the 2008
Jamar Golf Classic, announced the
13th Annual Classic is scheduled for
Monday, August 11, 2008 at
Ridgeview Country Club.
All interested golfers are invited to play in the
tournament. The cost for this year’s tournament is
$150 per participant. This cost includes your green
fee, cart and a banquet following the Golf Classic.
Winners will be for low gross and low net. There will
be a contest on each hole in which a player can
participate in. A silent auction will be held
immediately following the golf tournament and prior to
the banquet.
If you do not receive a golf tournament brochure in the
month of April, contact the Council Service Center at
(218) 729-5811 or (800) 939-5811 and we will see that
one is mailed to you.
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Ernie Stauffenecker, Vice-
President of Strategic Planning
has announced that the Voyageurs
Area Council is in the final stages
of development of the Council’s
Long Range Plan. It will lead our
efforts to achieve the Council’s
vision, “to be the premier youth
organization providing character
development opportunities to a
d i v e r s e a n d i n c l u s i v e
membership.”
Ernie and his Strategic Planning
Committee; Dave Smith, Reid
Haglin, Dan Jordan and Rick
Klun, have been meeting and
working on the details of the plan
for over a year. Recently, the
committee led the Council officers,
members of the board, and district
and unit representatives from
around the Council through a
series of workshops that helped set
the h igh- leve l goals , the
benchmarks and the action items
to be accomplished to meet the
vision of the plan.
The high-level objectives include:
Su ppo r t ing Q ua l i t y U n i t
Programs, Developing Quality and
Effective Leadership, Serving a
Greater Number of Youth,
Marketing the Scouting Brand and
Ensuring Sound Financia l
Development.
The 2008 – 2012 Strategic Plan
will be posted on our Council
website after its release. Please
take a look at your Council’s long
range plans and become a part of
our legacy.
2008 – 2012 Council Strategic Plan to be
Released at May 3 Annual Meeting
Did you know that over $300,000 in unit commissions
was earned by Voyageurs Area Council units during
the Fall 2007 Trail’s End Gourmet Popcorn sale?
Wow!
This spring the Council is providing an opportunity for
Scouts to raise funds to attend long-term summer
camp, Cub Scout Day Camp or Venture Activities
Camp. We will be conducting a Spring Popcorn Sale,
enabling units to designate the commission earned to
Scouts to use towards their camp fund. All
commissions will be in cash and average 5% of the
youth’s sale. The higher the sales, the higher the youth
cash prize. There will be no prize program available
for the spring sale. You can participate in this Spring
Popcorn Sale as a unit or individual Scouts who would
like to earn money for camp can sell on his own. These
individual Scouts can designate their commission to go
to the summer camp or a high adventure activity (i.e.
Jamboree, Philmont) they will be attending to help pay
the camp fees. We hope your unit will enjoy this
Spring Popcorn Sale, which will provide Scouts ample
opportunity to help earn their way to camp.
Fill the Sheet Bonus – All Scouts who fill their sales
sheet (25 individual sales) will receive $5 in Scout
Bucks that can be used in the Voyageurs Area Council
Scout Shop or at any Voyageurs Area Council Camp
Trading Post.
We will be trying a new item during the Spring sale,
Trail’s End Mix (20 oz Cashews, Almonds, Cranberries,
Raisins, M & M’s and Peanuts). This will be in addition to the
items that were available during the fall sale.
Now, we will still have the fabulous Fall Popcorn Sale
in time for the holidays this year, but let’s try this
Springtime Take Order Sale. The sale will run April
1 through April 26. Orders will be due at the Council
Service Center Monday, April 29 by 10:00 am.
Popcorn pick-up will be by May 8 – 13. Money will be
due in the Council Service Center on Thursday, May
22. Commission checks will be mailed after June 13 if
all money and paperwork is complete and turned in.
All the forms and information you need will be mailed
to you when you let us know you want to participate
SPRING POPCORN SALE
EAGLE
RECOGNITION
BANQUET
David Marshall, Chairman of the
Voyageurs Area Council National
Eagle Scout Association, announced
that the Annual Eagle Scout
Recognition Banquet has been
tentatively scheduled for Monday,
May 13, 2008 at the DECC in
Duluth. The date and location may
change due to speaker availability.
All Scouts who have received their
Eagle Award during 2007 will
receive an invitation in the mail to
sign up the for banquet. Scouts will
be sponsored by community leaders
who are also Eagle Scouts. The
sponsor will pay the fee for the
Eagle Scout at the banquet.
For additional information on the
Eagle Scout Recognition Banquet,
contact the Council Service Center
at (218) 729-5811.
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Winter cold has been
great for Zero Hero
campers and Klondike
participants, but
preparing for summer
camping and outdoor
adventures are thrilling thoughts. There is still room
for High Adventure program opportunities--be sure to
check the Council web site for listings--and try to make
resident summer camp a reality for every Scout in your
Troop.
Unit Pinewood Derby action has been exciting in
preparation for electrifying Expos across the Council.
What a perfect time to showcase Scouting
opportunities and invite new boys and adults to join
Scouting fun!
A special “Thank You” to FOS supporters, but for those
that missed the chance to give, be sure to contact your
District Executive or District Chairman. Invite adults
to training and be sure to keep the Wood Badge &
NYLT dates on “things to do” lists. Trained leaders
are helpful in developing a sound program, along with
Boys’ Life in each family!
We are approaching our 100th Birthday--be sure your
unit is one of the Quality Centennial Units! Insure
that your charter is on time and discuss your unit
successes or concerns with your Commissioner prior to
review in October.
Thank you for making 2007 a year of various
accomplishments, but we need your hard work and
dedication to continue to attain goals. You are the key
to the realization of a strong program--determination,
dedication, details---what an impact your time is
making. Continue to light the trail for those that
follow, you are the beacon that is making a difference.
The 2010 National Scout Jamboree will be held from July 21 - August 5, 2010 at Fort A.P. Hill near Fredericksburg, Virginia. This is the historic area of Washington D.C., Colonial Williamsburg, Yorktown, Richmond and Norfolk, Virginia*.
The anticipated cost per Jamboree participant will be $1,600 - $2200*. Every effort will be made to bring this fee in at as low a price as possible, while preserving the quality of the Jamboree experience. The 2005 National Jamboree fee included transportation to and from the Jamboree, meals on route, a tour of Washington D.C., Colonial Williamsburg and the Yorktown area. $100 will hold a spot for you for the 2010 Jamboree. This fee is refundable (with a $15 administrative cost reduction) through October 1, 2009*. After that, it is transferable but not refundable. Later, there will be scheduled payments, with the total fee due February 1, 2010. The Voyageurs Area Council is planning to send up to three troops consisting of 36 youth and 4 leaders per troop to the 2010 Jamboree.* Overwhelming response is expected due to the 100th Anniversary. It is anticipated a Scout will need to apply early to ensure a spot in the contingent, as the slots will be filled on a first-come, first served basis. If you want more information on the Jamboree, or want a spot held for you, please return the form below with the required information and we will see that an official Jamboree Application
is sent to you. Anticipated Jamboree participant's qualifications are as follows*:
1. Be a Scout who has completed the sixth grade or be at least 12 years of age by July 1, 2010, attained the rank
of First Class by July 1, 2010. His 18th birthday must not be before August 2, 2010*.
2. Participate in pre-Jamboree Training.
3. Have a completed Class "3" National Jamboree physical issued to each participant by the national office of the B.S.A.*
4. Have been active in his Troop for at least six months prior to July 1, 2010.
5. Be approved by his Scoutmaster and the Voyageurs Area Council Jamboree Committee. *All items on this sheet are subject to change based upon future cost clarifications and announcements by the National
Council, BSA. This current text is based upon previous Jamboree experiences and local projections of costs to 2010. Final
Voyageurs Area Council Jamboree Contingent cost and itinerary will be announced by June 2008.
Return to: 2010 Jamboree Committee
Voyageurs Area Council
3877 Stebner Road
Hermantown, MN 55811
______ Hold-a-spot for me in the 2010 Jamboree Troop. Find enclosed my check for $100, payable to the Voyageurs Area Council,
BSA. I understand that an official application will be sent later. ______ Please send me more information on the 2010 National Scout Jamboree when available. Name: _______________________________________________ Troop# _________________________________________ Address: ___________________________________________ City/State/Zip _________________________________________ Email: ____________________________________________Date of Birth _________________________________________ Signature of Parent or Guardian ___________________________________Date _________________________________________ Scoutmaster Signature: __________________________________________Date _____________________________________
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Books, Uniforms, Boy’s Life, Equipment, Registration, Activity Fees, Meeting Place Costs, etc. ~ This is what your Scouting
families see as the cost of Scouting. But, what is seen above the water is only about 20% of what the true cost of Scouting
provided to members of the Voyageurs Area Council.
Below the Waterline and Hidden Beneath the Surface:
Supporting Voyageurs Area Council’s Unit and Youth Programs We have received good financial support from our volunteers, throughout the Council. From the beginning, we have asked our units
and volunteers to support the budget of our council mainly through these four areas:
Friends of Scouting (FOS)
• The FOS campaign is conducted in the through the winter months. Each unit is asked to conduct a presentation during
these months. Our goal is to reach our pledge goal by June 30 of each year.
• Volunteers, parents and community partners are asked to give a personal gift to FOS. A suggested amount equal to the cost
of Scouting for one youth ($150) in our council is set as a goal.
Unit Popcorn Sales Fundraiser
• Each fall, the Voyageurs Area Council provides support and leadership to the unit popcorn sales fundraiser with Trail’s End
popcorn.
• The fundraiser helps a participating unit’s efforts to provide a fun and exciting Ideal Year of Scouting for its youth.
• By coordinating the $600,000 dollar fundraiser, the Council is able to help our units earn over $420,000 for youth program
funding.
Council and District Programs
• Activities and events conducted by District or Council Committees are designed to provide fun and exciting supplemental
program opportunities for our youth and adult partners.
• By giving support to these activities and other council and district activities, units and families help provide support for all
our program functions such as camp maintenance.
Scout Store
• As part of our support to our chartered partners, the adult leaders and the youth members, our Council provides a well-
stocked Scout Store for the purpose of purchasing the needed Scout supplies.
• Volunteers, units and families are highly encouraged to support our Council programs by making their Scouting purchases
through our Scout Store.
Your support allows the Voyageurs Area Council to bring Scouting to over 6,000 boys and young adults every year.
Volunteer and Staff Training Training for more than 1,000 volunteer leaders every year.
Insurance Coverage To protect our volunteers, staff, members and property.
Support Staff For registration, typing publications and program support.
Reference Publications and Resources Everything from program planning kits and Program Helps to
camping information books.
Camp Promotion For the programs at Camp Barksdale, Camp Newman and Camp
Horace Johnson.
Administrative Needs Postage, computers and link-up to the National Computer System,
copy machines, folding machines, print shop.
Camp Equipment Tents, cooking equipment, building repairs, canoes, equipment
replacement and repair, and upkeep of your council camps.
Recognitions For leaders who attend training, volunteer for special projects and
help out in many roles throughout Scouting.
Professional Staff Our full-time staff who work with volunteers to organize new
units, manage fund-raising programs, conduct trainings, work
with membership recruitment, provide counseling and advice for
your district, our camps and programs.
Charter Fees For every Scouting youth, leader and unit.
Service Center Utilities, insurance, repairs and care for our headquarters.
Audio-Visual Supplies Used extensively in training .
Postage Mailings to leaders, parents and youth members.
Council Newsletter Our quarterly newsletter so you know what is going on in
Scouting.
Council Website Go online to www.vac-bsa.org to learn more about our Council and
its program
Unit Program Calendar/Kit
And many other items provided to help you plan your
weekly program
“The Iceberg Analogy”
But there is a whole lot more below the
waterline!
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2008 Voyageurs Area Council Annual Meeting & Recognition Banquet
Reservations
_____ Reservations at $30.00 - Early Bird Discount if Registered by April 15, 2008 $___________
_____ Reservations at $40.00 - Regular Registration by April 30, 2008 $___________
• The presentation of the Voyageurs Area Council’s highest volunteer award, the Silver
Beaver.
• The presentation of the 2007 Centennial Quality Council Award to the Voyageurs Area
Council leadership.
• A celebration of Scouting with friends, fellow Scouters and spouses from throughout the
Council.
Early Bird Discount
if pre-registered by
April 15, 2008
$30.00 per person
Regular Registration Fee
$40.00 per person.
No registrations accepted after April 30th due
to Hotel Meal Count
Schedule
5:00 PM Annual Business Meeting
6:00 PM Social Hour
6:45 PM Dinner
7:45 PM Program
A block of rooms have been reserved for Scouters at the
Radisson Hotel (218/727-8981) under “Boy Scouts of
America.”
Saturday, May 3, 2008
Grand Ballroom, Radisson Hotel
Duluth, Mn
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1. Do you really need a fund-raising project?
There should be a real need for raising money based on
your unit’s program. Units should not engage in
money-earning projects merely because someone has
offered an attractive plan. Remember that individual
youth members are expected to earn their own way.
The need should be beyond normal budget items
covered by dues.
2. If any contracts are to be signed, will they be
signed by an individual, without reference to the
Boy Scouts of America and without binding the
local council, the Boy Scouts of America, or the
chartered organization?
Before any person in your unit signs a contract, he
must make sure the venture is legitimate and worthy.
If a contract is signed, he is personally responsible. He
may not sign on behalf of the local council or the Boy
Scouts of America, nor may he bind the chartered
organization without its written authorization. If you
are not sure, check with your district executive for
help.
3. Will your fund-raiser prevent promoters from
trading on the name and goodwill of the Boy
Scouts of America?
Because of Scouting’s good reputation, customers
rarely question the quality or price of a product. The
nationwide network of Scouting units must not become
a beehive of commercial interest.
4. Will the fund-raising activity uphold the good
name of the BSA? Does it avoid games of chance,
gambling, etc.?
Selling raffle tickets or other games of chance is a
direct violation of the BSA Rules and Regulations,
which forbid gambling. The product must not detract
from the ideals and principles of the BSA.
5. If a commercial product is to be sold, will it be
sold on its own merits and without reference to
the needs of Scouting?
All commercial products must sell on their own merits,
not the benefit received by the Boy Scouts. The
principle of value received is critical in choosing what
to sell.
6. If a commercial product is to be sold, will the
fund-raising activity comply with BSA policy on
wearing the uniform?
The official uniform is intended to be worn primarily
for use in connection with Scouting activities. However,
council executive boards may approve use of the
uniform for any fund-raising activity. Typically, council
popcorn sales or Scout show ticket sales are approved
uniform fund-raisers.
7. Will the fund-raising project avoid soliciting
money or gifts?
The BSA Rules and Regulations state, “Youth members
shall not be permitted to serve as solicitors of money
for their chartered organizations, for the local council,
or in support of other organizations. Adult and youth
members shall not be permitted to serve as solicitors of
money in support of personal or unit participation in
local, national, or international events.”
For example: Boy Scouts/Cub Scouts and leaders
should not identify themselves as Boy Scouts/Cub
Scouts or as a troop/pack participate in The Salvation
Army’s Christmas Bell Ringing program. This would be
raising money for another organization. At no time
are units permitted to solicit contributions for
unit programs.
8. Does the fund-raising activity avoid
competition with other units, your chartered
organization, your local council, and the United
Way?
Check with your chartered organization representative
and your district executive to make certain that your
chartered organization and the council agree on the
dates and type of fund-raiser.
GUIDES TO UNIT MONEY-EARNING PROJECTS
A unit’s money-earning methods should reflect Scouting’s basic values. Whenever your unit is planning a money-
earning project, this checklist can serve as your guide. If your answer is “Yes” to all the questions that follow, it is
likely the project conforms to Scouting’s standards and will be approved.
The local council is responsible for upholding the Charter and By-laws and the Rules
and Regulations of the BSA. To ensure compliance, all unit fund-raisers MUST
OBTAIN WRITTEN APPROVAL from the local council NO LESS THAN 14 DAYS
before the fund-raising activity.
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MyCouncil® is a new feature of the Voyageurs Area Coun-
cil website. It is a membership system where you can cre-
ate a member account on the Council website. Your mem-
ber account will allow you to receive electronic communi-
cations from the Council in the form of emails and e-
newsletters. You can specify your interests and choose the
type of communications you want to receive so that you
get information that is both relevant and timely.
In the near future, your MyCouncil account can be used to
collect and store favorite pages and events from the web-
site, create a personal calendar and will also be used in
the future to register for events. Your MyCouncil page will
become your personalized Home Page on the Council web-
site.
Join Today! - Becoming a member is fast and easy!
1. Just click the Join link in the upper right corner of
any page of the website.
2. A short dialog will collect your information and will
create a personal profile with your interests. You can
change your e-mail address, password and interest
choices at any time.
MyCouncil will provide for better communications with
the 2,000 plus volunteer leaders, 4,000 plus parents and
others involved with the Voyageurs Area Council.
Current Subscription Features - General Council
Email and Announcements - you can receive general
emails and announcements from the Council regarding up-
to-the-minute news about council happenings and events.
Council E-Newsletter - volunteers can now subscribe to
the newsletter online. Advantages include:
• Receive electronic notification that a new newsletter is
available
• Reduce printing and postage costs, allowing more re-
sources for youth and leaders
MyCouncil Feature Launched on Council Website
Receive the following:
· A 15% discount on all unit purchases at the Scout Service
Center Trading Post
· A 25% discount on all Equipment Rental Fees by the unit.
· $50 off the weekend rental fees of a council operated camp
or $25 per night on weekday.
GOLD CARD REQUIREMENTS AND
INFORMATION
All of us know how important Scouting is for our kids. We all
believe that Scouting is instrumental in developing good
character, citizenship skills and personal fitness. But it does
take money to keep the Scouting program strong, and we do
rely on our Scouting families for support.
This year, every unit that averages a $75 (tax deductible)
contribution per Scout through Family Friends of Scouting,
will qualify as a Gold Card Unit. (Based on the number of
youth registered at most current re-charter).
The Gold Card will be issued providing all current pledges
are paid in full by June 30th. Cards will be valid from July
1st to June 30th.
WHY SHOULD YOUR UNIT SUPPORT THE COUNCIL?
To continue to provide the best possible program, activities
and short term camp facilities, the best possible training and
support for leaders and all of the other things that bring a
quality Scouting experience to our children, we need
everyone's support.
When your unit participates in the Friends of Scouting
campaign and the Popcorn Sale, you will be helping to ensure
a bright future for your unit and for the entire Voyageurs
Area Council.
WHAT IS FRIENDS OF SCOUTING?
The Voyageurs Area Council will support more than 168 local
packs, troops, crews, and posts. 7% of that money will come
from our United Ways and some will come from activity and
camp fees and from the Council Trust Fund. However, these
sources fall short of providing all of the income necessary to
support the programs and services of the Council. The
Council has to raise an additional $150 per Scout to provide
the program your Scouts enjoy.
To make up the difference, the Council conducts an annual
family fund raising campaign (Friends of Scouting) to give
parents of Scouts the opportunity to support their local
Scouting program.
Gold Cards will be issued to all units who qualify by:
♦ Having a full "Friends of Scouting" presentation for
unit’s Scouting families during January, February or
March.
♦ Average a $75 contribution per Scout to the campaign
from its membership (based on the number of youth
registered from the most recent re-charter).
♦ Having all the unit’s current total pledges paid in full by
June 30th. (No cards will be issued until payments are
recorded.)
♦ Participating in the previous Fall Popcorn Sale (2007
sale for 2008 gold card and so on) with a minimum of
$1000 in total gross sales.
Gold Cards are valid from July 1st to June 30th.
GOLD CARD CHALLENGE
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SCOUTING
CONFERENCE HUGE
SUCCESS!
Learning is a discovery process and
every youth deserves a well-trained
leader who will help him or her
discover the promise that is in each
of them.
The 2008 Scouting Conference
(formerly known as University of
Scouting) was a great success with
promoting supplemental learning in
the BSA. There was great variety
in courses and workshops that were
enjoyed and some were even
devoured. Scouters were able to
prepare themselves to put forth a
quality program for their units.
Thanks to all of the deans, trainers,
and participants for doing their
part in making it a fabulous event.
Many thanks and accolades to
Lynne Smith for her leadership and
dedication to the 2008 Scouting
Conference. Please join me in
welcoming Scott Byykkonen as the
2009 Scouting Conference Chair.
Scott’s work on the Training
Committee, previous University of
Scoutings and so much more, have
enabled him to be a great leader for
2009.
Online advancement entry is here!
The Voyageurs Area Council is
excited to announce that units can
now use Internet Advancement to
record their youth member
advancements from any online
location – at home or at your office.
You will find this new method to
be easy, convenient and accurate
b e c a u s e y o u e n t e r t h i s
information.
Here’s how it works: Our Council
has an internet advancement page
and link with instructions on the
home page at our website, www.
vac-bsa.org .
Internet Advancement makes it
easy for unit leadership to record
awards, ranks and merit badges
for youth via the online process.
The system is related to the new
Internet Rechartering but is
separate from it. The unit uses the
same access code as given to the
unit for Internet Rechartering. At
any time during the year, the
unit’s advancement processor will
be able to record the units’
advancements into our ScoutNet
system.
The Internet Advancement system
will also allow units to print the
following reports:
• Unit Advancement Summary
that shows ranks, merit
badges and awards for each
currently registered youth in
their unit
• Advancement Report lists
each youth member that has
new ranks, merit badges or
awards, if any. This is the
official report that is to be
signed and submitted to the
office.
• Unit Awards Summary
• Current Unit Roster
There is a tutorial on the council
website at www.vac-bsa.org.
The New Internet Advancement
THE VOYAGEUR Published by
VOYAGEURS AREA COUNCIL 3877 Stebner Road
Hermantown, MN 55811-1733
(218) 729-5811 (800) 939-5811
(vac-bsa.org).
Voyageurs Area Council Officers
Dave Sauer - President
Rock Gillson - Commissioner
Kevin Nichols - Scout Executive
Al Braff - Editor
Eagle Scout Application to Change May 1
The Eagle Scout application will change as of May 1, 2008. The
application will require the Eagle candidate to list his Eagle project and
the total number of hours it took to complete the project. The project name
should be descriptive as to what the project entails. Shown below is
Requirement 5 from the new application.
All applications completed after May 1 must use this new form. It can be
downloaded from www.nesa.org/trail If you have any questions, contact
the Council Service Center and ask for Donna.
REQUIREMENT 5. While a Life Scout, plan, develop, and give leadership to others in a service project helpful to any religious institution, any school, or your community. The project idea must be approved by your Scoutmaster and troop committee and by the
council or district before you start. You must use the Eagle Scout Leadership Service Project Workbook, No. 18-927, in meeting this requirement. Project name: __________________________________________________ Date project was completed: _____________________ Grand total of hours: __________ (from page 10 of Eagle Scout Leadership Project Workbook)
WAH DA BONG District Chairman District Commissioner Ron Zaleski (H) 906-663-4453 District Executive Adam Haglin 218-393-9784 (B) 800-939-5811 Email: [email protected]
GITCHE GUMEE District Chair Rick Klun (H) 715-394-2171 (B) 218-722-2770 District Commissioner Lynne Smith (H) 715-392-6752 (B) 218-728-4293 District Executive Adam Haglin 218-393-9784 (B) 218-729-5811 E-mail: [email protected]
PAUL BUNYAN District Chair Bob Woodke (H) 218-444-9546 (B) 218-759-1679 District Commissioner Bill Weis (H) 218-751-9296 Sr. District Executive Allison Barta (H) 218-335-6650 (B) 800-939-5811 E-mail: [email protected]
NORTH BORDER District Chairman Lois Averill (H) 218-285-7604 (B) 218-285-7550 District Commissioner Julie Joslyn (H) 218-286-5636 (B) 218-283-9477 District Executive Matt Bisbee (H) 218-5919181 800-939-5811 E-mail: [email protected]
District is organizing both Spring
and Fall Camporees and they are
shaping up to be really cool events.
Spring Camporee will be at Camp
Nushka and information has
already been sent to every
Scoutmaster. Don’t delay, register
today!
Fall Camporee will be exclusively
for the Boy Scouts Troops because
Troop 23 of Bemidji is putting
together a firearms event. There
will be a limited number of Scouts
allowed at this event so get your
numbers together and be ready to
register when the information
appears. Don’t miss this
opportunity!
Tiger Join Us Night - Currently,
Appelget District is preparing to
have its second annual Tiger Cub
Join Us Night. We are excited to
invite all the future first grade
boys to join our Packs now and be
able to enjoy our fantastic Day
Camp and Summertime Pack
Award events. May 15 is the
scheduled day for this event.
Pack’s have been calling Allison to
give her kindergarten boy totals so
she may order enough supplies to
have a really grrrrreat Tiger Join
Us Night. If you haven’t called
Allison yet with these numbers,
please contact her as soon as
possible.
Day Camp - Once again Tina
Comstock and Julie Halvorson
are organizing Day Camp for
Appelget District. As usual, they
have worked really hard to put
together an outstanding camp.
Day Camp flyers have gone out
across the Council so everyone
should now be filling out their
forms to turn in to their Pack
Coordinator. Please don’t delay,
you want to get in on the early bird
discount camp price. If you have
any questions regarding Day
Camp, Tina (885-1460) and Julie
(327-1156) will be happy to answer
them.
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ADULT LEADER
AWARDS
Cub Scout Den Leader Award
Katrina Erickson Great Bear
Toni Burbie Appelget
Webelos Den Leader Award
David Patnaude North Star
David Celley Sleeping Giant
Cub Scouter Award
Bruce Jendrusina Wah Da Bong
Matt Bisbee Sleeping Giant
Evan Sandstede Sleeping Giant
Tina Comstock Appelget
Justin Linnell Appelget
Shelly Steere Appelget
Scoutmaster’s Key
Bruce Jendrusina Wah Da Bong
Bob Wolfram Wah Da Bong
Boy Scout Training Award
David Patnaude North Star
Kyle Riel Great Bear
Dan Erspamer Wah Da Bong
John Jacisin Wah Da Bong
William Kerwith Wah Da Bong
Bob Wolfram Wah Da Bong
Commissioner’s Key
Bruce Jendrusina Wah Da Bong
Chad Buggert Sleeping Giant
Arrowhead Honor
Bruce Jendrusina Wah Da Bong
Chad Buggert Sleeping Giant
EAGLES’
NEST
We are proud to announce that the following Boy
Scouts have earned the rank of Eagle Scout in the Voyageurs Area Council since September 2007:
Joshuah Schmitz S0009 Duluth Aaron Johnson S0152 Esko Peter Bussa S0009 Duluth Johnathan Wilkin Phaneuf S0126 Mt Iron Jeremiah Johnson S0043 Duluth Grant Aubol S0177 Carlton Ian McCumber S0213 Superior Matt Driscoll S0180 Moose Lake Steven Sellers S4128 Buyck Matthew Peterson S0213 South Range Eric Grytdahl S0015 Duluth Matthew Elverud S4144 Bovey Ian Syndergaard S4144 Grand Rapids Brandt Devich S4126 Buhl Nathan Leustek S4170 Ely Forrest Brownlee S4001 Hibbing
We congratulate these fine young men on earning Scouting’s highest honor.