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Giving Tuesday- No Scout Left Behind Fund

Link to Donate on Facebook and double your imapct: https://www.facebook.com/donate/331260442050463/ 

Link to Donate Online: https://donations.scouting.org/#/council/624/appeal/3582

This Giving Tuesday we are once again looking for support for our No Scout Left Behind Fund. America needs Scouting now, more than ever. This year #GivingTuesday is November 30th and we’re asking you to rally with us to create maximum impact for the youth and families in most need. The pandemic continues to impact many local families and we want to support them by providing scholarships to join scouting, to go to Camp Decorah, and to buy uniforms for any Scouts in need through the No Scout Left Behind Fund. This is your chance to help create opportunities for youth to gain memorable experiences and become instilled with values, principles, and skills that will help them develop into the future leaders of our nation.

Facebook pays all the processing fees for you, so 100% of your donation goes directly to the Gateway Area Council and will be matching gifts up to first $8 million starting at 7amCT. 


In Need: As we restart the Scouting year please remember that the No Scout Left Behind fund is available for requests of financial assistance. This could be to assist with the Scouting membership / registration fee, to help family obtain a gently used uniform, or help a Scout get their handbook or attend a Fall event.

Visit https://www.gatewayscouting.org/assist to make a request.  Requests can come directly from a family or from the unit a family is a part of on their behalf.
The Gateway Scouting Team is adding a few team members and interns to our Scouting team. These are professional entry-level positions which will provide a variety of exciting opportunities to support youth programs in our area and support at Camp Decorah. As a plus – you will develop lots of great skills for yourself! Find the full job posting here:  www.gatewayscouting.org/hiring
Camp Staff interviews
 
Youth SBSA Members who will be age 15 in summer 2022 and adult Scouters (and others you may know!) are invited to apply for a summer camp 2022 staff position.  Interviews will occur on December 29, 1-4pm. You should reach out to Camp Director Kelly Wilde, wilde_54650@yahoo.com , to schedule a specific time. 
Camp Staff applications can be found online here: https://www.gatewayscouting.org/CampStaffOpport
Drive-Thru Luncheon Wednesday December 8th, 2021

Who: All are invited

What: Fundraiser to support the operations of the Gateway Area Council and Camp Decorah

Meal: A delicious pulled pork sandwich, coleslaw, chips and a cookie. Prepared by Monkey Business Food Truck.

Where: Drive-thru Lunch will be based out of the Onalaska American Legion parking lot, with options for delivery at sponsorship levels $500+

Ways to support: Sponsor, buy lunch tickets, donate online

Where to sell tickets: Work, businesses, friends, family, at storefronts/civic clubs, coworkers, social media, and don’t forget to buy some yourselves.

Check out your tickets to sell at the Gateway Area Council Office today!

Click here to order tickets: Drive Thru Ticket Form (Tickets cost $12 before the event, or $15 at the door) Due to supply and demand we highly encourage preorders. Can't order online, just stop by the Gateway Scouting Office to buy for friends, coworkers, and family. 
  • Power of one recruiting – Each current Scout (Cub, Scouts BSA) who recruits another between October 9 – December 10 will be able to receive some exciting incentives:
    • $10 activity credit to be used at a future Cub Scout or SBSA event
    • One entry for each Scout recruited for a drawing for a $50 Amazon card. 3 cards will be drawn.
    • Earning the Recruiter patch to wear on their uniform - Just leave a note on the new youth’s application of who the recruiter was. 
    • Check out https://www.gatewayscouting.org/powerofone for more information!
Scout Night at Whitetail Ridge, Fort McCoy – We are looking to finalize a date to go Tubing at Whitetail Ridge in January.  You will register for the event on our website and be able to have a fun night at Whitetail Ridge at Fort McCoy.  Registration will be live in December and a date will be announced before or at the December Roundtable. 


-Check-out Leftover Product from the Council and earn 50% commission on everything you sell between now and December 10th.  

We have over $8,000 worth of product retail leftover. [4 bags of chocolate covered pretzels,  13 bags of salted caramel corn, 40 bags of white cheddar, 16 jars of popping corn, 108 bags of sweet & salty kettle corn, 492 bags of caramel corn.] Sold out of microwave, and the sweet & savory collection boxes, may get some more of these items if needed.  


If you sold but your unit doesn't have a kernel please contact kevin.corkin@scouting.org ASAP. 

– Online Sales If you are late to the selling game, or looking to sell more to reach your goals it's not too late. Your scout can create an online account and sell to friends and family online through December 31st!
www.trails-end.com/scouts

 Email kevin.corkin@scouting.org or stop by the council office, 2600 Quarry Rd. La Crosse, WI. 
Silver Beaver

The Silver Beaver Award was introduced in 1931 and is the most significant, council level distinguished service award for adults in the Boy Scouts of America. Recipients of this award are registered Scouters who have made an impact on the lives of youth through service given to the council. The Silver Beaver is an award given to those who implement the Scouting program and perform community service through hard work, self-sacrifice, dedication, and many years of service. It is given to those who do not actively seek it.
Click here for the Silver Beaver Application

District Award of Merit

The District Award of Merit is a council award presented to Scouters who render service of an outstanding nature at the district level in Scouting. Nominees need to be a registered Scouter, and should have provided noteworthy service to youth in Scouting, outside Scouting, or both. Consideration is given to a nominee’s Scouting role, attitude, and Scout Spirit.
Click here for the District Award of Merit Application  
Please fill out the Applications completely (more info is better)   The recognition team  also recommends one letter of recommendation be include in the application submission.
Applications are due to the Council Service Center, c/o Joe Carlson or by email joe.carlson@scouting.org   by December 31, 2021.  The awards to be presented at the Council Recognition Event – February 8, 2022.
Training Updates –
 
  • Scouting Now Scouting How – February 5th we will hold the Scouting Now Scouting How training, this is a great place to pick up some tips and tricks to help your unit.  We will cover questions about Scout book, Internet Advancement, Resources, and other topics/questions brought up throughout the session.  Registration will be live beginning of December!

Camp Host Program

Scouting volunteers are needed to help provide for an excellent weekend experience for Packs & Troops visiting Camp Decorah. The Camp Host is not expected to be knowledgeable in every area of camp. Being a friendly face, a good problem solver, and a passion for Scouting is all that is needed!   Find more information here:  www.gatewayscouting.org/camphost   We are looking for Camp Hosts to help out between January – March.

Camp Rentals
Reservations for Winter Camp 2022 are filling up at Camp Decorah! There are also unique opportunities for fun, family holiday get togethers!
Visit: www.gatewayscouting.org/rental for more information!
 
Remember, to keep us in mind this holiday season as your shop online, always start at smile.amazon.com
and Amazon will donate 0.5% of the price of your eligible AmazonSmile purchases. With everyone's support it adds up quickly!

We have raised over $1,000 so far through this program! 

Select Gateway Area Council or use this link: http://smile.amazon.com/ch/39-0806175
 
 
Council Recognition Event

Plans are still coming together but Save the Date of Tuesday February 8th for the annual Council Recognition Event!  Join together for Scouting fellowship and to recognize all the great things which have occurred in Scouting in the past year.
Save the Date Summer 2022 Programs!

We know that family calendars fill  up a long ways out so Save the Date for these exciting summer 2022 programs at Camp Decorah:
                NYLT: June 12-18
               Webelos Overnight Camp: July 5-7
              Mission Cub-Possible Spy Camp!
                Cub Scout Overnight Camp: July 7-9 Game On!
                Scouts BSA Camps (Sunday-Saturday: July 10-30
                Cub Scout 24HR Camp:  July 30-31
               Bits & Pieces – some of everything
                Week Long Day Camp: August 8-12 Lost in Space!

Council Wide Virtual Roundtable

Next Council Roundtable – Thursday December 9th, 7pm


Make plans to join us on September for the Council Roundtable, training, and updates!


Missed a roundtable or can't attend at that time, see all our past recorded Roundtables and resources here: https://www.gatewayscouting.org/Roundtables

 
Scout Executive Minute

November is a natural month to say THANK YOU.  I hope that you as a Scouting volunteer hear Thank You from the families in your Pack, Troop, or Crew.
If you don’t hear it – please know that many do thank you for all you do for their kids.
From my desk I am thankful for all of these persons:

  • The many parents who support their Scouting youth as volunteers
  • The many Scouting volunteers whose kids are grown and still giving back !
  • The many businesses and individuals who make financial contributions towards Scouting
  • The Charter Organizations who sponsor Scouting units throughout our area
  • The many volunteers who support council projects, serve on the board of directors, and help to impact units through their involvement on the Cub Scout & SBSA District Committee

Thank you for all you do to make Gateway Scouting a great place!
We want to hear from you and see your Scouts in the news! This could be photos in the newspaper of your Scout's Eagle Project, a tv interview about your Pack's pinewood derby, a magazine article about your Troop's winter campout, or a social media blog post about your virtual Merit Badge day. We also will share something your Scout has done outside of Scouting, maybe their team won a state championship, or they were named team captain, or maybe they got recognized for inventing something or solving a community issue.  Share your highlights through out the year HERE. 

We also are looking for Scouts who live in Greens Coulee to highlight in the Greens Coulee Life Magazine each month. Email: kevin.corkin@scouting.org 

 
Thank you Pack 91 in Holmen, and Pack 77 in West Salem for sharing photos of your school's Veteran's Day Programs. We appreciate your effort to honor our veterans and promote Scouting in your schools!  
     
     
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