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Please be sure to read the August 2007 “EXTRA” Special Issue for Members and take advantage of the Uniform Packages on the back page! There are two packages being offered - the Youth Package and the Leader Package.

2007 Fall Program Kick Off

Valley Trails - 8/9 - 7:00 pm - 1st United Church - Bloomington

Miami - 8/9 - 7:00 pm - First Christian Church - Martinsville

White River Trails - 8/9 - 7:30 pm - Martin County 4-H Community Center - Rt 50 between Shoals & Loogootee

Lenni Lenape - 8/2 - 7:15 pm - 1st United Methodist Church - Columbus

Hoosier Hills - 8/9 - 7:30 pm - Tyson United Methodist Church - Versailles

Camp Louis Ernst News

In conjunction with the Order of the Arrow Lodge Executive Committee, a recognition dinner for donors who helped with the Camp Louis Ernst project was held. Approximately 100 Scouts and Scouters were in attendance. A most excellent dinner was provided by Cheryl and Greg Johnson, Edie Block and Mary Lou Siefker. A memorabilia auction was held with some continued materials from prior collections. Over $3,000 was raised.

Council Officers:

President - Tom Kieffer

Commissioner - Jim Faris

Executive - Randy Brown

Free Pinewood Derby Cars for Round Up

The 2007 Fall Round Up will have several incentives for Packs and kids.

I. As new boys join Cub Scouts they will receive:

*A. A free Hot Wheel - if application and

money is turned in to D.E. by 9/30

B. Free Experienced Patches - all Round Up

C. Free Mini Day Camp if applications, money and reservations are turned in at least 1 week before event.

D. Ability to attend IU Football Game if application and paid reservation are turned in at least 2 weeks before game.

*Note: A. must have boy talks.

II. Packs will receive the following as they meet requirements:

Get: Free Pinewood Derby Cars for new members recruited between August 1st and December Roundtable. Must attend December Roundtable to get cars.

Do:

1. Must use our Fliers and must have boy talks - or D.E. pre-approved method.

2. Attend June Training.

3. Have at least a 10 boy membership increase between August 1st and December Roundtable.

4. Hold Join Scout Night before ISTEP.

5. Hold Second Nighter in October or November with applications and money turned in before December Roundtable.

WFAB

After a very successful course in December and many requests for a repeat, a new Wilderness First Aid Basics course has been scheduled.

WHO: Any Scout or Leader with proficiency in First Aid skills equal to BSA First Aid merit badge.

WHAT: American Red Cross Wilderness First Aid Basics certification course.

WHEN: November 9-11, 2007

WHERE: Camp Louis Ernst

More info as it becomes available. Questions? Contact Anne Hatton at 812-866-3685 or anhatton@seidata.com or Paul Cronen 812-265-6896.

Local Scout Receives National Eagle Scout Merit Scholarship

Andy Higginbotham has been selected as one of sixty Eagle Scouts from across the country to receive a $1,000 scholarship provided by the National Eagle Scout Association.

Over 3,100 Eagle Scout scholarship applications were submitted for different Eagle Scout Scholarship programs. Andy’s selection represents recognition of his superb record of accomplishments.

Higginbotham plans to attend Purdue University majoring in Management.

The Eagle Scout Service, under the direction of the Boy Scout Division, National Office, Boy Scouts of America, selects the winners through a review committee. This committee also determines the number and size of scholarships to be granted each year to deserving Eagle Scouts graduating from high school.

Besides being a graduating high school senior, applicants must also be currently registered in the Boy Scouts of America, have been granted the Eagle Scout Award prior to submitting the application. Additionally, each candidate must have demonstrated leadership ability in Scouting and a strong record of participation in activities outside of Scouting, and have the endorsement of a volunteer or professional Scout leader who knows the applicant personally.

One of the nation’s largest youth development organizations, the Boy Scouts of America currently has 4.7 million youth members and 1.2 million adult volunteers.

To obtain applications for the 2008 Eagle Scout scholarship program, candidates should contact their local council service center, write to: Eagle Scout Service, S220; 1325 W. Walnut Hill Lane; P.O. Box 152079; Irving, Texas 75015-2079 or download from the BSA website: www.nesa.org. Applications should ask for form no. 58-714B. Applications must be postmarked no later than midnight January 31, 2008.