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News & Notes

* Who Can Spend Your Unit $?
The Council now has a Unit Account Authorization Form for Units to specify who is allowed to spend unit account funds at Council service centers.
 
* Spring Recruitment
Spring is another great time for recruiting new Scouts.
Use our Spring Recruiting Plan to support your key recruiting efforts.
 
* BSA Membership Standards
  • The National Board of Directors of the Boy Scouts of America is currently considering a resolution to remove the organization's membership restriction regarding sexual orientation.
  • Special Announcement - April 19
 
* Project SOAR 2013 Soar Patch
The 2013 SOAR Patch features the Lesser Prairie Chicken.
It is available at Council Scout Shops (not Loveland).
 
* Recruit a Friend to Join Scouting
Recruit a friend by May 31st and enter to win a Go Pro.
(more info)
 
* Scout Stores
Visit our Scout Stores and service centers for all your scouting needs.
The Loveland Scout Store often has a promotion or items on sale! -- See our Loveland Store Promotions Calendar
 
CSP Platinum
* JTE Platinum Level
This NEW Longs Peak Council award recognizes units which achieve Journey to Excellence Gold level, meet their FOS goals and their Popcorn Sales goal.
(more info)
 
* New Camps Website
Looking for our NEW Camps website?
There was a typo in the mailing which was recently sent.
Please see camps.LongsPeakBSA.org
 
* Google Calendar Problems
If you are set up to View Council and District Events in YOUR Web-Based Calendar using Google Calendars, some of the dates are INCORRECT.
Our council and district online calendars ARE CORRECT, so please refer to them for accurate dates.
 
* Keeping Children Safe in Scouting
Scouting is one of the safest places in our community for all children, and the safety of our members is always our first concern.
Please read our Special Announcement.
 
This letter from our Scout Executive shares with you Scouting's many important programs, policies, and procedures that help protect our members.

Camp News

* 2013 Summer Camps - Register Now!
Online Registration is open.
Leader's Guides are available.
Camp program registration is OPEN (Camp Jeffrey and Laramie Peak).
(more info & online registration)
 
* Jack Nicol Cub Camp
Online Registration is open.
The 2013 Camper's Guide is now available.
(more info)
 
* Camp Laramie Peak Webelos Week
June 29 - July 2
Lots of FUN activities!
Flyer / Registration

Opportunities

* Colorado Rockies Scout Day
Rockies LogoJoin your fellow Scouts for an exciting day at Coors Field!
Saturday, June 15
You must use this link to get to the discounted ticket sales.
Promo Code: LONGSPEAKSCOUTS
(more info)
 
* Other Opportunities
- Take the SCOUTStrong PALA Challenge!
- Recruiter Patch
- Duty To God Promotion Patch
- Hornaday Award Scholarship
- Adopt-A-Trail
 
Alumni Logo * Alumni Connection
We want to encourage you to register TODAY with the National Scouting Alumni Association!
(more info)
 

Events / Activities

* Chimney Park Clean Up Day
This would make a great June campout and service project for you and/or your troop/crew!
Help us clean up the downed trees on June 22.
(more info & online registration)
 
Jambo Logo * National Jamboree
The 2013 National Scout Jamboree will be the first at the Summit Bechtel Reserve, the BSA's newest High Adventure Base.
(more info)
 
Jamboree Participants - Order your Patches, Neckerchief and T-Shirt
 
* Patch Trade-O-Ree
Patch Collectors! Come to the First Longs Peak Patch Trade-O-Ree!
Saturday, August 3rd at the Louisville Scout Store
(more info & online registration)
 
* Commissioner Conference
September 27-28, 2013 - rescheduled
(originally scheduled for May 17-18)
More information will be posted when it is available.
 

Training News

* Sawyer Training & Certification
The 2nd opportunity for Sawyer Training in 2013 is June 7-8 at Camp Laramie Peak.
(more info and registration)
 
* Climbing Instructor Courses
On a climbing activity, your group must have a Qualified Climbing Instructor.
The next BSA Climbing Instructor Course will be May 30 - June 1 at BDSR.
(more info)
 
* Paddle Craft Safety Training
Saturday, June 1
(more info)
 
* NRA Training
All unit shooting activities must have an NRA certified instructor.
This course includes the rules and regulations for NRA instruction, and Longs Peak Council Range Officer requirements.
Thursday-Saturday, June 6-8 at BDSR
(more info)

* Leave No Trace Trainer CourseLNT Center Logo
Fri-Sat, June 7-8 at BDSR
Recommended for all Scouts, Venturers and adult leaders who teach Leave No Trace to others.
(more info)
 
* National Youth Leadership Training
This course for Boy Scout Junior Leaders will be July 7-13 at Soaring Eagle, BDSR.
(more info)
 
Wood Badge Logo * Wood Badge 2013
Plan to attend Wood Badge August 2-4 and 16-18 at Ben Delatour Scout Ranch.
(more info)
 
PLC Logo * Philmont Leadership Challenge
Share the PLC experience as part of the Longs Peak Council contingent!
September 15-21, 2013
(more info)

New Info Online

* Bullying and Cyber Bullying
Bullying is a major problem in our schools.
To keep it from happening in your scout unit, and to teach scouts how to deal effectively with it, please see these NEW, excellent pamphlets.
 
* Program Planning Guide
The 2013-2014 Program Planning Guide will help you plan the best programs possible for our youth.
It is available at Scout Shops, Leader Roundtables, and is available online (large file).
New Version: April 11, 2013
For the latest details on Council events, subscribe to ScoutMail and check the Council website/calendar.
 
* Cub Scout Camping
Cub Scouts can camp! (of course)
See our new summary of BSA guidelines which apply to Cub Scout and Webelos overnight camping.
 
* Boy Scout Patrol Camping
BSA no longer allows Scouts to camp overnight as patrols without adult leadership.
See our discussion of the new BSA rules.

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