Centennial Celebration via Ham Radio

KANSAS – Amateur Radio Special event stations WØB, WØS, and WØA will be operating from the Boy Scouts of America, Heart of America Council’s Centennial Celebration located at the Theodore Naish Scout Reservation in Kansas City, Kansas. The event is to be held on September 24^th, 25^th and 26^th, 2010, to commemorate the 100^th birthday of the BSA. Operations will be on the suggested Scout frequencies on all bands. The event will also feature four high altitude balloon launches, equipped with amateur radio.There will be a certificate for working each of the stations and a special certificate for working all three stations. QSL via Doug Roberts, NEØA, 4415 NW Normandy Ln, Kansas City, MO 64116.

It's OPEN!!! National Venturing Event Registration

Posted by Amanda Vogt to facebook:

Registration for the National Venturing Event-Fall Fun Rally is officially open at http://www.facebook.com/l/b7646BXvKUf5p4Zgdi1YOEvOcTA;www.fallfunrally.org/registration. Early registration is due August 2nd, so get your information turned in as soon as possible.

Registration Packet Information: http://www.facebook.com/l/b7646YY4JrYysKPDJIvJiTKx5LA;www.fallfunrally.org/files/FFR2010Registration.pdf

With thousands of people, t-shirts and food orders; the registration this year will be partially online. You’ll fill out your paperwork online and then print out payment ticket and mail, fax, or bring that into the Greater St. Louis Area Scout Office. This should help cut down on the confusion, and will allow you to get your roster up to date and hopefully cut down any confusion on what your unit needs for the event.

The Fall Fun Rally is the largest Venturing event held each year in the country. The Venturing Officers’ Association of the Greater St. Louis Area Council is proud to invite you and your crew to the 37th Annual Fall Fun Rally, the BSA Centennial Year National Venturing Event! This year we have over 50 events planned, promising a great weekend for all to attend.

Date: September 24-26, 2010

Location: Beaumont Scout Reservation, High Ridge, MO (Just 45 minutes SW of downtown St. Louis)

Who can attend: Venturers, Explorers, & Sea Scouts along with their adult leadership

Events from the Fall Fun Rally:
Volleyball Tournament, Tug-of-War Competitions, Rifle Range, Shotgun Range, Archery, Climbing Tower, Slacklining, Wild Caving, Mountain Men Village, Blacksmithing, , Helicopters, , Kickball, Crab Soccer, Wiffleball, Dodgeball, Hillbilly Golf & Washers, National Venturing Fencing Competition, Pool Noodle Jousting, Police & Military Demonstrations, Table Top Competitions, Dutch-oven Cooking Competitions, Skit/Talent Competition, Fear Factor Event, Horseback Riding, Adult Venturing Training, Venturing Officer Association Elections, Game/Trivia Night, Movie Night, Twister for 50, Karaoke Night, Award Show, Dance, Model Rockets, Backyard Games, Obstacle Course, Frisbee Golf, Sea Scouting Activities, Drunk Driving Simulator, All Star Sports Challenge, Crazy Building Competitions, Dunking Booth, and much more.

Check out our websites now and down the road as more events are announced.
Websites: http://www.facebook.com/l/b7646ZAfP9pcgSeESibzBYN1o4g;www.nationalventuringevent.org/ or http://www.facebook.com/l/b7646dSY5mCneomxjGYMwHzyExQ;www.fallfunrally.org/

Join our National Venturing Event Facebook Page/Group to keep yourself informed:
Facebook Page: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Fall-Fun-Rally-2010-BSAs-Centennial-Year-National-Venturing-Event/103544269695560
Facebook Group: http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=207652002378&ref=ts

Mark your Crew’s calendar now to attend the first National Venturing Event. We look forward to welcoming you to St. Louis and the Fall Fun Rally.

Andrea Lane, Greater St. Louis Area Council VOA Vice-President of Program and Youth Chairperson for the Fall Fun Rally

Amanda Vogt, Greater St. Louis Area Council VOA President and 2008-2009 National Venturing President

Jennifer Lowe, 2010-2011 National Venturing President

P.S.: If you are an administrator on another Venturing Facebook Group, please feel free to post this message to your group. Also feel free to send out a message once the registration is open.

Baloo's Bugle for July RT and August Theme, "Waves of Fun" is on line

The July issue for "WAVES of FUN" is on line in adobe.pdf and word.doc!!



This may be the ultimate source for water related games, skits, songs, and such!!

Lots of detailed info on the new delivery method for Cub Scouts, too!!!
Check it out.

Plus Alice, Scouter Jim's thoughts and Joe ("Webelos Willie") C. on Webelos.

Ask Andy at Jambo

Don't be surprised to see Ask Andy wandering around the grounds of the Jamboree today.

Baloo's Bugle for August RT and September Core Value, "COOPERATION" is on-line

Come check out the first edition based on the new delivery system!!

Comments from Bob Scott at National about RT and Den Meetings

Lots of Cooperative games.

Lots of FUN things to do

A new feature on RTs by Bev at Capital Area

And ideas from Wendy at Chief Seattle

Plus Alice, Jim, and others.

National Venturing Event