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Adult & Child CPR Cancelled
Fri, 05 Mar 2010 21:50:12 GMT The Adult & Child CPR training scheduled for Saturday, March 13, 2010 has been canceled.
Spring Membership Kickoff
Fri, 05 Mar 2010 16:21:18 GMT Receive your tools for the 2010 recruitment.  Check Flyers for more information.
Tom McGehee
Tue, 02 Mar 2010 16:31:40 GMT Tom McGehee, former District Director of the council passed away on February 24th (Obituary).  A memorial fund has been set up in his memory.  See the Flyer page.
Venturing Age/Grade Eligibility Change
Sat, 27 Feb 2010 09:53:55 GMT The National Executive Board recently approved a resolution to change the eligibility requirements for Venturing to ensure consistency among Venturing, high-adventure bases, and other core programs.  Click Here for more information.
BSA2010 Projects
Sat, 27 Feb 2010 09:00:43 GMT Don't forget to submit your BSA2010 projects.  Click here to find out what other units are doing and to submit your ideas.
Venturing Leadership Skills Course
Wed, 24 Feb 2010 06:41:41 GMT The VLSC will be held March 26-28 at Camp Long Lake.  Registration Deadline is March 12th. Click Here for more information. After the training on Saturday, there will be food, fun, games, movies, etc., for those who choose to stay for the night.
Sunset Waters District Dinner
Wed, 24 Feb 2010 06:13:46 GMT

The Sunset Waters District Recognition Dinner will be held on March 13th.  For more information, check the Flyer page.  Register on-line on the Events Registration page.
2009 Silver Beaver Information
Tue, 23 Feb 2010 15:52:38 GMT

Information on our 2009 Silver Beavers can be found on the Flyers Page
Golf Classic
Sun, 21 Feb 2010 05:20:33 GMT

The Snow is melting and spring is right around the corner, you know what that means….the BSA Golf Classic is coming soon!  For more information and to register check the Flyers page.
BALOO and OWL Training
Sat, 20 Feb 2010 12:49:12 GMT Cub Scout Leaders, are you planning on camping overnight with your pack? Well here is the training that will get you ready for that event. It is only one day long and it is close to home. Click on FLYERS for more information.  You can also sign-up on the Events Registration page.
Fox River District Dinner
Fri, 19 Feb 2010 09:09:56 GMT The Fox River District will hold their annual recognition dinner on March 20th.  Register on-line.  Click Here
Council Annual Recognition Dinner
Fri, 19 Feb 2010 09:07:32 GMT A reminder that the Potawatomi Area Council's annual recognition dinner is February 25th.  You can register on-line.  Click Here
Boy Scout Trade-O-Ree
Thu, 18 Feb 2010 20:52:28 GMT Saturday, March 6, 10:00 AM - 4:30 PM -- Boy Scout Trade-O-Ree

Buy, sell and trade boy Scout memorabilia.  Trade patches and other items, meet friends, and learn about the Scout trading hobby.  Scouts working on the Collections Merit Badge or Cub Scout Collections Academics Pin:  Talk with Waukesha County Museum Curator of Collections, Elisabeth Engle from 1:00 to 4:30 PM to discover career opportunities in collecting.

Admission $3.00/person, $1.00/Scouts in Uniform (Museum admission included)

Tables:  $10.00 for table.  Scouts working on the Collections Merit Badge can display their collections all day for $1.00.

Call 262-531-2859, ext 226 to reserve a table.


National Youth Leader Training Ice Cream Social
Wed, 17 Feb 2010 17:23:14 GMT

Send your future youth leader candidates to this training. Participants will learn skills to lead your individual units. Check the Flyers page for more information.
Recognition Page
Mon, 15 Feb 2010 19:52:57 GMT We've added a Recognition Page to the website.   (Home > Council News > Recognition) This page is to recognize those Scouts and Scouters who have earned special awards such as Eagle Scout, Religious Awards, Training Awards, etc.  Submit your items to the webmaster.
Centennial Projects
Sun, 14 Feb 2010 07:15:30 GMT DON"T FORGET TO SUBMIT YOU CENTENNIAL PROJECTS.  Click here to see what other units are doing and to enter you information.  You can also click on the "BSA 100" logo on the home page.
Cub Scout Leader Resources
Fri, 12 Feb 2010 20:16:06 GMT Need an idea for new parents joining the Pack? The "Cub Scout Parent Induction Ceremony" is a great ceremony to use that even the scouts will enjoy!   The "Bobcat Spirit" is something that every boy has inside, but you can use this resource to help show the boys how much it glows.   Check the Resources page.
Venturing Leader Specific Training
Thu, 11 Feb 2010 08:39:23 GMT February 27th, Harkrider Service Center.  This is the last Venturing Leader Specific Training till next Fall. Learn the methods and techniques needed to help make you and your crew succeed!  Training is free, but advanced registration is requested. Check the Flyer page for more information..
 

Upcoming Events

Mar 6 Glacier Hills District Dinner
Mar 13 Oakleaf Session I
Mar 13 Sunset Waters District Dinner
Mar 14 NYLT Ice Cream Social
Mar 15 Spring Commissioner Conference
Mar 19 NYLT Staff Training begins
Mar 20 Fox River District Dinner
Mar 20 Scouting For Food Bag Dist.
Mar 23   Venturing Committee Meeting
Mar 26 Spring Product Sale Begins
Mar 27 Scouting For Food Bag Pink-up
Mar 31 FR/GH Roundtables
 

FOX RIVER INFO

The Fox RIver District serves youth in the school districts of Waukesha, Pewaukee, Mukwonago, and East Troy

 

GLACIER HILLS INFO

The Glacier Hills District serves youth in the school districts of Menomonee Falls, Germantown, Sussex/Hamilton, Arrowhead and Richfield.

 

SOUTHERN TRAILS INFO

The Southern Trails District serves youth in the school districts of Elmbrook, New Berlin and Muskego-Norway.

 

SUNSET WATERS INFO

The Sunset Waters  District serves youth in the school districts of Kettle Moraine, Oconomowoc, Watertown, Johnson Creek, Eagle/Plmyra and part of Jefferson.