I am 88% less likely to drop out of high school. I am twice as likely to be a supervisor and leader. I am four times more likely to be an FBI agent. I am three times more likely to be an astronaut. I am twice as likely to graduate as an officer from one of our four military academies.

 

 

Join Scouting in Michigan - Boy Scout Council’s all across the great state of Michigan have launched the 2008 fall membership drive.

Top professionals have come together from each council to share best practices and pool valuable resources from each council for the good of every youth in Michigan.

This site is for the boy, the parent and the community to learn more about the Scouting program.

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2010 National Scout Jamboree

Eagle Scout Class of 2007

September/October 2008 Scouter is now on the web site.

As Leaders, one of the questions you will receive is: "What do supplies cost?" Please click on this link, for a summary of the basic supplies needed for Scouts. The price sheet in the Program Kickoff Booklet is out-dated, please use this one.

Good Turn for America - Has your unit recorded their community service? ID numbers and passwords were given out on the back of your 2008 Program Kickoff Notebook. If you do not have it, you can call the DeVos Family Center for Scouting at 616-785-2662 for your number.

The Scout Salute - Spring 2008

Honor Our President - Help our Scouts. The Gerald R. Ford Council will be raising more than $1 million to create the Gerald R. Ford Scholarship fund for our Scouts. additional, this campaign will complete the promise to place a life-size statue of 16-year old Eagle Scout Gerald R. ford at the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum in Grand Rapids.

Give to BSA - With your help, the Boy Scouts of America will continue to change the lives of young men and women across America. 

2007 Points of Pride

Council Facts

MyScouting - a portal for volunteers that provides access to the following resources: Tour Permit Applications, E-Learning, Rechartering and Advancement.

"How come they never do any news stories abut our Pack/Troop/Crew?" Click here to find out how to market your unit in the media.

Internet Rechartering - Electronic rechartering is here!

Internet Advancement- is the latest online-processing tool from the National Council Boy Scouts of America. Internet Advancement allows units to enter youth advancements, awards, and merit badge information in a timely and accurately manner.

Are you an Eagle Scout? Click here!

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Keep the Scouts and their families from Little Sioux Scout Ranch- Iowa Scout Camp in your thoughts and prayers

Letter from Chief Scout Executive, Bob Mazzuca & National President, John Gottschalk

Mid-America Council's (Little Sioux Scout Ranch's Council) web site

 

Click here for all the 2008 Popcorn Sale Information and Forms

Click here to login to your Sale Management and Order Site.

Please contact us at 1-888-BSA-GRFC with any questions.