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2013 Fall BSA Leader-Specific Training, EDGE Training, & Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills (North Star)

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By Heidi Sanders
May 24, 2013

Pfc. Cody Towse, a Life Scout, returns home

Pfc. Cody Towse was a Life Scout. After graduating from Salem High School in 2011, Cody decided to enlist in the U.S. Army instead of serving a mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints because of his training. Cody wanted to serve in the military in wartime because he believed he could use his skills as a certified EMT and volunteer firefighter to save lives.

And that is what he did.

On Tuesday, May 13 in Afghanistan, Cody died from the blast of an improvised explosive device (IED) as he was treating another soldier. He will be returning home to his family either Wednesday, May 29 or Thursday, May 30. Cody’s body will arrive at the Provo Municipal Airport but the specific day and time are yet to be determined. Cody was 21 years old.

Friends of the Towse family are requesting as many Scout leaders and Scouts in uniform holding U.S. flags to line the procession route anywhere along the route from the Provo Municipal Airport to I-15, through Spanish Fork, Salem and on to Elk Ridge. Scouters will be joining members of local fire departments, police departments and the Utah Highway Patrol along the procession route. If you are able to help honor this American hero, please contact Julie Blaney for more information at 801-885-1007 or on Facebook at www.facebook.com/blaneyjulie.

Article on Cody Towse http://www.sltrib.com/sltrib/news/56331642-78/towse

Author: Heidi Sanders | Marketing & PR Director, Utah National Parks Council

This is a very interesting video explaining the current situation with BSA.  It is a good discussion to watch and think about.

Understanding the Risks of Changing Boy Scouts of America's Membership Policies

A discussion of the proposed change in Scouting membership policies, why it has many deeply concerned, and why this change is not in the best interests of Scouting or its higher purposes of teaching, mentoring and building the character of America's youth.

http://youtu.be/rKXawyaqQgA

New Leader-Specific Training @ ROUNDTABLE!

Hello University of Scouting Student!

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Hi Scouters:

I have registered for the University of Scouting conference and here is some information I received back.  Please sign-up for this great event.

Thanks,

Aaron Weaver

COR Unit 1206 / Manila 8th Ward

Hello University of Scouting Student!

The UNPC 2013 University of Scouting is happening in just about a week and we hope you are EXCITED for this awesome council event! There are 30+ content-rich classes taught by 34 faculty instructors that will make your job easier and enhance your program with your Scouts & Venturers & Districts. It’s going to be an awesome day!

Occasionally, temperatures may vary at the church, so maybe bring a jacket. Be sure to wear your field uniform and don’t forget to bring your hearty Scout Spirit!  Registration will begin at 7:45am and the Opening Ceremony is at 8:30am. Please be on time for the start as we will go right into the Keynote Speaker session with Mark Griffin from National BSA. Enjoy some top-notch classes at University of Scouting! If you have any questions, stop by the registration desk . . . we’re happy to help.

NEW CLASS: INTRODUCTION TO CANYONEERING

During the last session of the day, Shane Holst will be sharing some great information about Canyoneering and will explore common misunderstandings regarding descending technical slot canyons.  Shane will discuss essential gear, trip planning resources and introduce several canyoneering specific skills to help scout leaders recognize the need for additional training. Respond to this email if you are interested in attending.

AWESOME PRIZES AND GIVEAWAYS

If you haven’t heard already, we have some AMAZING PRIZES and GIVEAWAYS!! That’s right, we have many outstanding vendors and local businesses that have donated some great gear, great food, great discounts, and great gift certificates! From the amazing LifeStraw water filters, to killer Geigerrig Hydration Backpacks, to Camp Chef stoves, to Coleman tents and gear to much, much more, truly, we are going to have a great time giving this stuff away!!

TO EARN MORE CHANCES TO WIN, you can do either or both of the following:

1. Bring 5 cans of food for our Food Drive. We are working with Community Action Services and Food Bank this year and we will give you one extra drawing ticket for each can up to 5 cans you bring for the food drive!

2. Bring a friend – bring another scouter that is not registered as of today 1/30/2012. For each friend that registers for the UoS, please send me (Kent) an email and let me know who your friend is, and you will both receive two additional drawing tickets for our prize drawing giveaways!

LATE REGISTRATION AND WALK-INS

Registration will remain open until the day of the event, and we will accommodate walk-ins as we can based on room sizes and class availability. Walk-ins will not be guaranteed a lunch or a UoS patch.

LUNCH – DID YOU ORDER?

We have noticed that there are many of you that did not order lunch when you registered. If you meant to order a lunch and did not, then please modify your registration and include what you would like. You can choose from three types of sandwiches or a garden salad. If you have problems modifying your registration, then please email me (Kent) your choice for lunch. We need this asap (by 2/4). Thank you.

SCOUT SHOP & MIDWAY

There will be a SCOUT SHOP with a few items to choose from at the UoS. Also, don’t miss the MIDWAY where you can find out more from various vendors, organizations, and upcoming training like EDGE and Wood Badge, and you can demo some really cool products you’re going to want!

CLOSING CEREMONY

After the great classes at UoS, our closing will begin at 1:15pm. David Pack, Council Executive, will be sharing a few words, and then we will have some Grand Prize Drawings & Winners!

UoS SWAG BAGS

After the closing, turn in your UoS Evaluation sheet and we will hand you the official UoS Swag Bag with some great goodies in it, including the UoS Patch, and much more. Visit the registration table on your way out to turn in your eval sheet and to receive your UoS “party favors” swag bag!

Thank you again for supporting the UNPC University of Scouting 2013!

IT’S GOING TO BE AN EPIC EVENT!!

--Scott & Kent

Scott Anderson & Kent Hansen

UNPC 2013 University of Scouting Co-Chairs

Deacons/Troop - Strategy Games

Parents,

This Wednesday we are starting a segment on Strategy Games. We will start with the Chess merit badge this Wednesday and over the coming weeks will be playing some strategy board games and participate in a multi-player video game activity. 

We've chosen an X-box game rated E, a paintball shooting game. Let Ben Hodson or myself know if you have any objections to this.  This is planned for Wednesday February 13. We will try to have up to 16 players simultaneously playing the same game. The purpose is to foster teamwork, learn to work in teams, taking roles and assignments to accomplish the game objective. We'll likewise do this with board games on Jan 30. 

We've recently completed the Welding merit badge and are planning a Court of Honor for Feb. 27. Since fall we've completed Orienteering, Golf, Welding and will have Chess complete. I have lists of all Scouts who completed these badges except for Golf. Please, ask your Scout if he participated in both of our Golf outings, and let me know. If so, he will earn the badge. 

Thanks,

Bro. Sorensen


2013

January: Strategy Games
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2- Scouts Cancelled for New Years Holiday
9- Combined Activity: Human Mario Kart
16- Welding MB Wrap up
23- Strategy Games - Chess
30- Strategy Games - Strategy Board Games

February: Strategy Games
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1-2  Camp Out
6- Combined Activity
13- Strategy Video Games
20- Strategy Board Games or Capture the Flag
27- Court of Honor 

March: Cinematography MB / Claymation
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1-2 Camp Out 
6- Cinematography MB, Claymation Software Intro 
13- Combined
20- Claymation
27- Claymation

April: Woodworking MB
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3- Woodworking Intro, Safety
5-6 Camp Out
10- Combined Activity
17- Woodworking (visit a shop)
24- Woodworking (visit a shop)