http://greattrailsbsa.typepad.com/great_trails_council_blog/ Serving The Hampshire, Franklin, and Berkshire Scouting Community en-US Fri, 27 Jun 2008 06:54:02 -0400 http://www.typepad.com/ http://www.rssboard.org/rss-specification http://greattrailsbsa.typepad.com/great_trails_council_blog/2008/06/tragedy-at-scou.html http://greattrailsbsa.typepad.com/great_trails_council_blog/2008/06/tragedy-at-scou.html The nation's Scouting community continues to keep in thought and prayer the friends and families of those Scouts killed or injured during an F3 tornado on June 11 at the Little Sioux Scout Ranch in Iowa. Families of the deceased... All Programs Webmaster Fri, 27 Jun 2008 06:54:02 -0400 http://greattrailsbsa.typepad.com/great_trails_council_blog/2008/06/boy-scouts-of-a.html http://greattrailsbsa.typepad.com/great_trails_council_blog/2008/06/boy-scouts-of-a.html DALLAS, June 3 -- The Boy Scouts of America announced today it is expanding its search to find a permanent home for one of America's great traditions -- the Boy Scouts National Scout Jamboree. Securing a permanent home for the... Boy Scouts Webmaster Thu, 05 Jun 2008 02:09:54 -0400 http://greattrailsbsa.typepad.com/great_trails_council_blog/2008/05/boy-scouts-of-a.html http://greattrailsbsa.typepad.com/great_trails_council_blog/2008/05/boy-scouts-of-a.html John Gottschalk to help lead organization into the next 100 years SAN DIEGO, May 23 /PRNewswire/ -- The Boy Scouts of America has selected John Gottschalk, chairman of the Omaha World-Herald Company, as president at the organization's National Annual Meeting... All Programs Webmaster Fri, 23 May 2008 16:37:19 -0400 http://greattrailsbsa.typepad.com/great_trails_council_blog/2008/05/boy-scouts-hold.html http://greattrailsbsa.typepad.com/great_trails_council_blog/2008/05/boy-scouts-hold.html The following article appeared in the North Adams Transcript: Tuesday, May 20 CLARKSBURG -- Boy Scouts converged on Clarksburg State Park on Friday for the start of their annual Spring Camporee. The theme for this year's event was Back To... Boy Scouts Webmaster Wed, 21 May 2008 10:13:13 -0400 http://greattrailsbsa.typepad.com/great_trails_council_blog/2008/05/kid-rock-comes.html http://greattrailsbsa.typepad.com/great_trails_council_blog/2008/05/kid-rock-comes.html Kid Rock 's heart is as big as his wallet, reports the OrlandoSentinel .com. Some meanie last week stole a $5,600 trailer belonging to Troop 631 of the Oviedo, Fla., Boy Scouts. The trailer contained $4,000 in camping gear that... Boy Scouts Webmaster Wed, 14 May 2008 22:22:53 -0400 http://greattrailsbsa.typepad.com/great_trails_council_blog/2008/05/cub-family-week.html http://greattrailsbsa.typepad.com/great_trails_council_blog/2008/05/cub-family-week.html Entire families, not just Scouts and parents, bring along grandparents, older and younger siblings, and other relatives who enjoy the great outdoors. The weekend will be at Chesterfield Scout Reservation. This is a 500 acre camp owned by the Great... Cub Scouts Webmaster Sat, 10 May 2008 10:59:35 -0400 http://greattrailsbsa.typepad.com/great_trails_council_blog/2008/05/great-trails-ea.html http://greattrailsbsa.typepad.com/great_trails_council_blog/2008/05/great-trails-ea.html The Great Trails Council recently received a 2007 Centennial Quality Council Award plaque. Pictured above (L-R) are Rick Stritzinger, Scout Executive; Joe Case, Council Commissioner; Bill Johnson, Area 1 representative; and Rich O'Brien, Council President. The Appalachian Trail District was... All Programs Webmaster Sat, 10 May 2008 10:47:25 -0400 http://greattrailsbsa.typepad.com/great_trails_council_blog/2008/05/council-executi.html http://greattrailsbsa.typepad.com/great_trails_council_blog/2008/05/council-executi.html The Great Trails Council Executive Board voted on April 29 in favor of the consolidation of the Great Trails Council and the Pioneer Valley Council. The Pioneer Valley Council had previously voted to consolidate. The next steps are information meetings... All Programs Webmaster Sun, 04 May 2008 15:40:01 -0400 http://greattrailsbsa.typepad.com/great_trails_council_blog/2008/04/volunteers-and.html http://greattrailsbsa.typepad.com/great_trails_council_blog/2008/04/volunteers-and.html Important Information: Some dedicated volunteers who have been consistently registered prior to April 2003 in the same position may not have ever had a criminal background check (CBC) conducted by the BSA. In the continued efforts for youth protection, the... All Programs Webmaster Wed, 16 Apr 2008 16:29:55 -0400 http://greattrailsbsa.typepad.com/great_trails_council_blog/2008/04/richard-credits.html http://greattrailsbsa.typepad.com/great_trails_council_blog/2008/04/richard-credits.html ROLLING STONES rocker KEITH RICHARDS has credited a stint in the Boy Scouts as a child with nurturing his leadership skills. The guitarist quickly moved up through the ranks in the youth organization, and insists the experience honed his ability... All Programs Webmaster Tue, 15 Apr 2008 19:16:19 -0400 http://greattrailsbsa.typepad.com/great_trails_council_blog/2008/04/leave-a-comment.html http://greattrailsbsa.typepad.com/great_trails_council_blog/2008/04/leave-a-comment.html Comments can be left for any post on the Great Trails Council Blog! All Programs Webmaster Mon, 14 Apr 2008 10:40:26 -0400 http://greattrailsbsa.typepad.com/great_trails_council_blog/2008/04/participate-in.html http://greattrailsbsa.typepad.com/great_trails_council_blog/2008/04/participate-in.html We are currently conducting a poll on the Great Trails web site to find out how our scouters feel about the possible consolidation between the Great Trails and Pioneer Valley Councils. You can get more information by reading the Consolidation... All Programs Webmaster Mon, 14 Apr 2008 10:31:56 -0400 http://greattrailsbsa.typepad.com/great_trails_council_blog/2008/04/not-just-anothe.html http://greattrailsbsa.typepad.com/great_trails_council_blog/2008/04/not-just-anothe.html Maybe you've noticed the "Stay in Touch, Download Our Toolbar" link on the Great Trails web site. There are a lot of toolbars out there on the net, but the Great Trails Toolbar is customized especially for Great Trails Scouts... All Programs Webmaster Mon, 14 Apr 2008 10:30:42 -0400 http://greattrailsbsa.typepad.com/great_trails_council_blog/2008/04/myscouting.html http://greattrailsbsa.typepad.com/great_trails_council_blog/2008/04/myscouting.html Have you created your "MyScouting" account? Do you know what it is? "MyScouting" is the portal for our members to access to the following resources: E-Learning (BSA Online Training) Online Advancement Online Re-charter Visit MyScouting.org All Programs Webmaster Sat, 05 Apr 2008 15:19:52 -0400 http://greattrailsbsa.typepad.com/great_trails_council_blog/2008/04/governor-patric.html http://greattrailsbsa.typepad.com/great_trails_council_blog/2008/04/governor-patric.html Governor Patrick is happy to recognize the achievements of young people, especially those who have reached Eagle Scout or are the recipient of the Girl Scout Gold Award. Please e-mail the recipient’s name, troop number, date of event and where... Boy Scouts Webmaster Sat, 05 Apr 2008 15:01:52 -0400