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July/August 2009 Scouter is now on the web site.
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Super Program Kickoff - BSA 100th Anniversary Celebration, 2009 School Night for Scouting Training and Kickoff, 2009 Popcorn Sale Kickoff, 2009 Program Kickoff, 2010 Summer Camping Program Kickoff
Mackinac Rendezvous XII
Click here for a Culver's Fundraiser Night for the Boy Scouts of America - Come to Culvers of Comstock Park before or after the Whitecaps Games on June 26, 2009 or Camp-Out Night on August 28, 2009.
OnLine Tour Permits-Adult leaders can apply for tour permits electronically with an automated approval process that provides for prompt electronic delivery of approved permits. The applicant will need to provide detailed information about tour destination; dates; itinerary; participation and leadership; transportation plans (including vehicle information, driver's license numbers, and insurance coverage); and the training certifications for Youth Protection and any other certifications needed for the tour.
Click here for instructions for Online Tour Permits
Baloo's Bugle -online Cub Scout Roundtable featuring monthly program hints for Cub Scouters
Memo from Michael D. Sulgrove, Scout Executive regarding Gerber Scout Camp Dining Hall Collapse
Dining Hall Picture 1
Dining Hall Picture 2
Dining Hall Picture 3
Dining Hall Picture 4
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Weaver Popcorn Voluntary Recall -Cholocate Peanut Clusters
Project to memorialize the youth of the Little Sioux Scout Ranch tornado.
Boy Scouts of America's Centennial Commemorative Coin Receives Presidential Approval
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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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Child Abuse Reporting Requirements
2010 National Scout Jamboree
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 2009 Page 1 & 4, Page 2 & 3
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.
2008 Points of Pride
Council Facts
"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
A Tribute to Little Sioux Scout Ranch - Mid America Council 's web page
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