http://www.coronadoscout.org/News/rssThe latest news from the Coronado Area Council, BSA2012, Coronado Area Council60http://www.coronadoscout.org/News/DillonsProgramThe purchases you already make can help the Scouts in our community. You simply purchase a gift card from us and reload it prior to making purchases at Dillons or Kwik Shop and 5% of what you spend will come back to the Coronado Area Council, BSA quarterly.Donald SheppardWed, 04 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.coronadoscout.org/News/2012SilverBeaverAnnouncementThe Silver Beaver Selection Committee Is Pleased to Announce the 2012 Honorees Donald SheppardWed, 21 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.coronadoscout.org/News/FallIntoScoutingwinners2011The winners of the 2011 Fall Into Scouting contest have been selected.Ross MuntTue, 20 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.coronadoscout.org/News/Hawkins-DE-AnnouncementThe Coronado Area Council would like to welcome Glen Hawkins to the team as our new Konza District Executive. Please read on for an introductory letter from Glen...Ross MuntWed, 14 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.coronadoscout.org/News/YearRoundCampReservationSystemWe are excited to provide our Scout units and the community the opportunity to reserve our camp facilities online. Camp Brown and Camp Hansen are available for unit camputs, meetings, and a variety of other uses to assist you in delivering the outdoor program.Donald SheppardWed, 23 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.coronadoscout.org/News/BringaFriendContestScouting is the most fun when a young person participates with their friends. We also know that young people stay in Scouting longer when they are in a unit with their friends. To encourage more friend recruiting, the Coronado Area Council is running the 1st Fall Into Scouting Bring a Friend Contest, from November 14th until December 16th. Donald SheppardWed, 23 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.coronadoscout.org/News/2011TopSellersListThe wait is over. The 2011 Popcorn Top 10 List has been determined. We had some record setting totals from our top sellers this year (more)Council WebmasterWed, 23 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.coronadoscout.org/News/pinewoodderbysaleIt's that time of year again, and the Scout Shop is having a special on pinewood derby cars (more)Council WebmasterTue, 15 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.coronadoscout.org/News/TrainedvsTrainedWe get asked the question all the time by Scouters "Am I fully trained?" or "What do I have to do to be able to wear the Trained patch on my uniform?" (more)Council WebmasterThu, 10 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.coronadoscout.org/News/2011Re-CharteringNovember begins the process of rechartering your Scouting unit. It is a great opportunity to verify the contact information of your Scouts and leaders and follow up on your unit's Journey to Excellence for 2011 https://scoutnet.scouting.org/ucrs/UI/home/default.aspxDonald SheppardTue, 08 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.coronadoscout.org/News/TopSellersIPad2DrawingThis article announces the winner of the IPad 2 from the names of those who attended the Top Popcorn Sellers event at The City.Donald SheppardWed, 05 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.coronadoscout.org/News/campressoftwareWe would like to invite our troops and packs to rent Camp Brown and Camp Hansen for your campouts (more)Council WebmasterWed, 14 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.coronadoscout.org/News/2013JamboleadersneededAre you interested in lending your skill sets to take a group of 72 boys to West Virginia for the 1st ever National Jamboree to be held at the Summit Bechtel Reserve? (more)Council WebmasterThu, 08 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.coronadoscout.org/News/welcomecamprangerThe Coronado Area Council is excited to announce that Donald Lowe will be the new Camp Brown Operations Director (more)Council WebmasterTue, 23 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.coronadoscout.org/News/welcomesaragThe Coronado Area Council is pleased to welcome Sara Gorszczyk to our staff as the new Scout Shop Coordinator (more)Council WebmasterTue, 23 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.coronadoscout.org/News/CouncilCommissionerUpdatePlease click the following link to view an important video update from Tom Roberts, our Council CommissionerDonald SheppardMon, 25 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.coronadoscout.org/News/gracehiredThe Coronado Area Council would like to welcome Grace Speicher to our staff as our new Registrar. (more)Council WebmasterSat, 23 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.coronadoscout.org/News/AvailablePositionsArticleGreat Team Members Wanted for a Profession with a Purpose! We are hiring for several positions if you or someone you know would make a great addition to our team. Donald SheppardTue, 28 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.coronadoscout.org/News/voiceofthescoutThe Voice of the Scout Surveys have been e-mailed out. Please help us get better by responding!Donald SheppardTue, 28 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.coronadoscout.org/News/scoutshoparticlejuneThe Scout Shop has a couple items available for pre-ordering. Get your orders in by June 13 to potentially receive discounts and have them for your Scouts this summer . (read more)Wayne PancoastThu, 26 May 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.coronadoscout.org/News/NESADueaThe National Eagle Scout Association Committee has voted to increase NESA membership fees effective July 1, 2011. This is the first increase in nearly 20 years. The current fees are only... (read on for detail about dues and other NESA activities)Wayne PancoastMon, 23 May 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.coronadoscout.org/News/OASpringConclaveWrapupThe Kidi Kidish Lodge of the Order of the Arrow had their annual Spring Conclave and Brown Memorial Camp May 20-22. Close to 200 Arrowman cleared trails, spread mulch, cleaned the pool, painted and much more to make camp ready for the summer activities. (read more about the Order of the Arrow)Wayne PancoastMon, 23 May 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.coronadoscout.org/News/PancoastPromoThe Coronado Area Council wishes to congratulate Assistant Scout Executive, Wayne Pancoast on becoming the Scout Executive for the Jayhawk Area Council in Topeka, Kansas. Pancoast was selected...(read more)Wayne PancoastMon, 23 May 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.coronadoscout.org/News/TomahawkDEThe Coronado Area Council is pleased to announce the hiring of Matthew Jacquier to serve as the District Executive for the Tomahawk District effective May 16, 2011. Matthew is an Eagle Scout...(more) Wayne PancoastTue, 10 May 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.coronadoscout.org/News/LorensonNatureShelterScouts and leaders visiting Camp Brown this summer will notice a new addition to the historic camp. (more)Donald SheppardTue, 10 May 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.coronadoscout.org/News/ScoutShopFlyer5-2-11Just in time for summer camp, the Coronado Area Scout Shop is having a clearance sale on all Centennial Camp apparel. You can get great deals and, in some cases, free shipping...(more)Wayne PancoastTue, 03 May 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.coronadoscout.org/News/getconnectedDoes everyone in your unit receive the council eNews! monthly? Are you a friend of the Coronado Area Council Facebook page? Do you get the council Twitter posts? Do you visit the council Web site or view the YouTube videos? (see more)Wayne PancoastTue, 26 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.coronadoscout.org/News/TrngIDWith the new council training poIicy requiring top leaders and direct contact leaders to be fully trained and all leaders to receive Youth Protection Training, many of you have gone online to get your training completed. We thank everyone for making that a priority. Now there is one more step to bring it all together. (read more to find out how) Wayne PancoastTue, 26 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.coronadoscout.org/News/GuidetoSafeSctng-RevisedAfter a thorough review and an extensive revision, the latest version of the Guide to Safe Scouting is now available online. The changes include revisions of some sections and elimination of others due to a lack of relevance. The printed Guide to Safe Scouting will be available for purchase but do not delay! Get your Guide to Safe Scouting now. Wayne PancoastTue, 26 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.coronadoscout.org/News/AudioVisCheckoutIn order to better serve our Scouters and to keep a firmer handle on the Council's inventory of training videos; we have updated the policies for Auido Visual Equipment and DVD video checkout. Attached to this article...(more)Gary ShoemakerTue, 12 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.coronadoscout.org/News/EisenhowerDeclarationThe Eisenhower Presidential Library and Museum announces an original copy of the Declaration of Independence will be on display April 26 and 27. To maximize the short window of opportunity, museum hours will be extended in an effort to allow as many visitors as possible to take advantage of this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to view our Nation's birth certificate. (read more)Wayne PancoastTue, 29 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.coronadoscout.org/News/TourPlanOn March 1, 2011, local and national tour permits were replaced with, "The Tour Plan." This update was the accumulation of work by a cross-functional team of volunteers and staff including the Health and Safety Support Committee, Council Solutions, Outdoor Program Group, and Risk Management Advisory Panels. The new format allowed local councils to develop some checkpoints that (read more)Wayne PancoastFri, 25 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.coronadoscout.org/News/onlineadvancementannounceIn an effort to streamline the advancement process, the Boy Scouts of America has developed a paperless-digital advancement system. The Coronado Area Council Advancement Committee along with the endorsement of the Council Commissioner Cabinet and the Council Executive Board set a goal to have 100% of our advancements recorded and processed through the Online Advancement system by 2012. (more)Wayne PancoastSun, 27 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.coronadoscout.org/News/FOSRptArt0121Communities across the Coronado Area Council have kicked off their Friends of Scouting campaigns. Many packs, troops, teams and crews have held their Family presentations. To date, we are at 31.8% of our goal of $265,000. Your district has a great team of volunteers...(more)Wayne PancoastTue, 22 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.coronadoscout.org/News/PreparedforLifeA new century of Scouting brings a new theme. The National Council has unveiled the new theme for the Boy Scouts of America – Prepared. For Life.TM The new theme builds on the foundation of the 100th Anniversary and relies heavily on research that was conducted in 2010. The new identity design was approved in May. Transition to the new theme started in November. (more)Wayne PancoastMon, 21 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.coronadoscout.org/News/PhilmontfieldguideIf you’re planning a trip to Philmont, now you can have a personal guide to the natural and cultural history of the high-adventure base and the surrounding area. The Philmont Field Guide contains 11 chapters,...Wayne PancoastMon, 21 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.coronadoscout.org/News/SummitWorldJamboThe Summit Bechtel Family National Scout Reserve has been chosen as the site of the 24th World Scout Jamboree in 2019. The event will be hosted by the Boy Scouts of America, Scouts Canada, and the Scout Association of Mexico, and will be the first world Scout jamboree held in the United States since...Wayne PancoastMon, 21 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.coronadoscout.org/News/JTEServiceHoursYou can now enter your service hours at www.scouting.org/awards/journeytoexcellence. Scroll down the page to see the link on the right hand side. Users of www.goodturnforamerica will be redirected to the Journey to Excellence page. Entering your unit’s service hours is an essential component of your Journey to Excellence recognition. Do not let your unit miss out.Wayne PancoastMon, 21 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.coronadoscout.org/News/BechtelWebsiteThe Boy Scouts of America (BSA) has announced the appointment of entertainment destination veteran Mike Patrick as the Chief Operating Officer of The Summit and launched the Web site for the high-adventure base, summitbechtelreserve.org. Located in the New River Gorge region of West Virginia, The Summit sits on 10,600 acres of forested mountains that will provide...(more)Wayne PancoastMon, 21 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.coronadoscout.org/News/2013jamboThe 2013 National Jamboree will be the first to be held at the Summit Bechtel Reserve, and it will be here before we know it. We've had Scouts and Scouters ask how they can sign up for it. (read more)Council WebmasterMon, 14 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.coronadoscout.org/News/FacebookpromorThe Coronado Area Council has just created a new Facebook Fan Page. You can now join us on our new page by selecting the link on the top right of the council's home page. We have recently closed our old page and...(more)Wayne PancoastThu, 10 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.coronadoscout.org/News/twojobs2011The Coronado Area Council announces it is seeking applicants for two professional Scouter positions. The first position is a full-time position...(more)Wayne PancoastThu, 10 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.coronadoscout.org/News/HIstoricMBThe deadline for Scouts to earn the historic merit badges was December 31, 2010 as a part of the 100th Anniversary of Scouting. Troops, teams, and crews have until March 31, 2011 to order these merit badges so they can be presented to the Scouts that earned them. After that date, we will not be able to...(more)Wayne PancoastThu, 13 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.coronadoscout.org/News/VentureTrngThe long-awaited Introduction to Leadership Skills for Crews syllabus is now available online. You can download your own Adult Leader or Youth Leader copy. The purpose of the Introduction to Leadership Skills for Crews course is to teach crew members...(more)Wayne PancoastThu, 13 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.coronadoscout.org/News/JTEAnnounceScouting’s Journey to Excellence is the exciting NEW 2011 performance based recognition program that will replace the Centennial Quality recognition program. The Journey to Excellence program provides...(more)Wayne PancoastThu, 13 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.coronadoscout.org/News/FamFOS2011Over 50% of all units have scheduled their Family Friends of Scouting (FOS) Presentation for 2011. Family FOS is not just about asking for support. A main purpose is to tell every family in Scouting the “Scouting story.” It also lets our parents know more about Scouting and what the...(read more)Wayne PancoastThu, 13 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.coronadoscout.org/News/TrndldersTwo big developments in training over the past year has been mandating Youth Protection Training for all leaders and having every top leader fully trained. You may be wondering, “Why now?” and “Why me?” As one of the largest youth serving organizations in the country, protecting our youth has always been paramount. (read more) Wayne PancoastThu, 13 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.coronadoscout.org/News/SEBlogFollow the latest communication from our Scout Executive by clicking on the quick link to his blog on the left side of our webpage. (read more)Wayne PancoastThu, 13 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.coronadoscout.org/News/KSMasonEagleScholarThe Kansas Masonic Foundation is seeking Eagle Scouts that wish to appliy for the Mason Foundation Scholarship. To see if you qualify, check out the application. (more)Wayne PancoastThu, 13 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.coronadoscout.org/News/WntrHandSWhen cold weather approaches, people usually move indoors. That is not the case with Scouting! Over the next few months many troops will be attending Klondike Derbies, packs will have outdoor activities, and crews will conduct winter camping programs. The "outing" in "Scouting" applies year round. The Coronado Area Council wants to remind all units, leaders, and Scouts...(more)Wayne PancoastMon, 13 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.coronadoscout.org/News/scoutshopThe Coronado Area Council Scout Shop is pleased to offer some holiday deals for units and individuals. Various deals will be available throughout November and December with more coming next year. All these are designed to assist units to save money while providing more for the Scouts you serve. (more)Wayne PancoastSun, 31 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.coronadoscout.org/News/onlinedrivingThe BSA and the National Safety Council have joined together to offer two great benefits for Scouters AND the organization. You can take an online defensive driving course...(more)Wayne PancoastTue, 26 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.coronadoscout.org/News/geocachepwcarThousands of pinewood derby cars began the race to the National Jamboree. With 30 minutes to spare, the car from Troop 160 in Tomahawk checked in at the National Jamboree site and ended up being recognized as the best overall design. (read article)Wayne PancoastMon, 18 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.coronadoscout.org/News/PTC2011Every summer, Philmont Scout Ranch serves host to numerous training courses. Held at the Philmont Training Center (PTC), these courses range from youth leadership to unit, council and district leadership opportunities. Registration for Conferences is available to ... (read more)Wayne PancoastFri, 15 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.coronadoscout.org/News/JourneytoExcellenceAs 2010 comes to a close, so does the Centennial Quality Unit Award. This award served as a mechanism to recognize top achieving units during the build-up to our Centennial Celebration year. The Boy Scouts of America is now introducing its successor called “Scouting’s Journey to Excellence.” As with any new... (more)Wayne PancoastThu, 14 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.coronadoscout.org/News/NESAapplicationsThe applications for the 2011 NESA Eagle Scout scholarships are now available at www.nesa.org. The homepage features a blue, clickable banner that leads directly to the forms. Please help us spread the word to Eagle Scouts in your council. (read more)Wayne PancoastThu, 14 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.coronadoscout.org/News/BoysLIfe100thWith the creation of the Boy Scouts of America in 1910, it was just one year later the Boys' Life came into existence. Since 1911, this magazine has been at the forefront of providing great information about Scouting and encouraging reading by youth across America. Now you can celebrate its 100th Anniversary by...(more)Wayne PancoastTue, 12 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.coronadoscout.org/News/YPTPolicyYouth safety is the No. 1 concern of the BSA. To increase awareness of this societal problem and to create even greater barriers to abuse than already exist today in Scouting, the Boy Scouts of America is implementing several important changes to further enhance its Youth Protection policies. (read more about Youth Protection Training) Wayne PancoastFri, 01 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.coronadoscout.org/News/REdRibbonWeekThe Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) invites Scouts everywhere to join DEA in celebrating Red Ribbon Week. Held October 23-31, this week is in honor of one of their agents who was killed in the line of duty investigating a major drug trafficking organization. (read more)Wayne PancoastTue, 28 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.coronadoscout.org/News/AdvancementPolicyAdvancements for Scouts is a very important component of the Scouting program. These awards become a record of that Scout's achievements and also serve as motivation to earn more as they see their friends be recognized. Immediate recognition is essential especially in Cub Scouts. Whenever you purchase certain advancements, it is the policy of the ...(more)Wayne PancoastTue, 21 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.coronadoscout.org/News/trngonlineCub Scout Leader Position-Specific Training is now available online. You can now get all the required training you need as a Cub Scout Leader from the comfort of your own home. Districts will still conduct this training locally for those that prefer face to face training. You can find this training atWayne PancoastFri, 03 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.coronadoscout.org/News/SESelectionThe Coronado Area Council of the Boy Scouts of America is proud to announce the selection of Donald R. Sheppard as the new Scout Executive and CEO to serve the volunteers and young people over 32 counties of North Central and Northwest Kansas. Sheppard will assume the position on September 16, 2010...(read more about new Scout Executive) Wayne PancoastFri, 20 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.coronadoscout.org/News/HistsocThe Dickinson County Historical Society is pleased to announce a new display celebrating the 100th anniversary of the Boy Scouts of America. This display will be available to view from now until October 6 at the Heritage Center. Wayne PancoastThu, 22 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.coronadoscout.org/News/NTierRVSPWith over 9,750 miles already paddled and portaged this summer in the North Woods of Minnesota and Canada, we are already looking forward to the summer of 2011. Go to...(read more)Wayne PancoastTue, 20 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.coronadoscout.org/News/rexloweinjuredSix Kirwin firefighters were injured Tuesday, July 13th, in an explosion. Three of the firefighters are Scouters in the Coronado Area Council, including Camp Hansen Ranger Rex Lowe. (read more)Council WebmasterWed, 14 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.coronadoscout.org/News/ScoutShoArt1The has just received the books for the two newest merit badges: Inventing and Scouting Heritage. Also on hand are the merit badges themselves ready to be presented to Scouts earning these two new badges. (see more) Wayne PancoastFri, 09 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.coronadoscout.org/News/BeAScout4BeAScout will be officially launched to the public on July 23, 2010. That is when parents can start using the Google map tool at www.beascout.org to find Scouting units in their neighborhoods. Wayne PancoastTue, 06 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.coronadoscout.org/News/InventingMBYesterday in Cambridge, MA the Boy Scouts of America, in partnership with the Massachusetts Institute of Technology formally launched the Inventing Merit Badge. This new, exciting merit badge is now available (read more) Wayne PancoastTue, 29 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.coronadoscout.org/News/BeAScoutLaunchThat's right! The BSA is putting Scouting on the map all across the nation! In time for Join Scouting 2010, the Boy Scouts of America will have its own joining Web page with information on Scouting, plus an actual Google map application that will help potential Scouts and their parents find packs, troops, and crews in their communities. It's real and it's coming! (read more)Wayne PancoastTue, 29 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.coronadoscout.org/News/BeAScout2The new BeAScout campaign is ready for unit leaders to put their units on the map! BeAScout helps parents and volunteers locate the packs, troops, and crews nearest them and request information about Scouting opportunities in their area.Wayne PancoastTue, 29 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.coronadoscout.org/News/BeAScout3Recruiting campaigns depend on personal contact for success. It's important to not only make the contact but to also follow up on all your leads. Contact people are the glue to keep the campaign cohesive and efficient!Wayne PancoastTue, 29 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.coronadoscout.org/News/sctexecpromoThe Coronado Area Council Executive Board is pleased to announce that Coronado Area Council Scout Executive Stacy Huff has been promoted to the position of Director of Development for the National Boy Scouts of America Foundation effective July 1, 2010. (cont.) Wayne PancoastFri, 25 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.coronadoscout.org/News/CubScout2010SaleThe Coronado Area Scout Shop has just received a shipment of the new Den and Pack Meeting Resource Guides. This guide is a must-have for all den leaders. The Den and Pack Meeting Resource Guide is a book your den leader can use for all five years of the Cub Scout program. (read more)Wayne PancoastWed, 02 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.coronadoscout.org/News/CubScout2010The National BSA is rolling out a new Cub Scout program delivery method beginning this Fall. Cub Scouts 2010 is similar to what many den leaders have been already doing. Instead of monthly program themes, den and pack meetings are designed around the advancement programs of Tiger, Wolf, Bear, and Webelos handbooks. (read more to learn about Cub Scouts 2010) Wayne PancoastTue, 01 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.coronadoscout.org/News/CounTrngCommWhat is one of the greatest contributors to a Scout's experience? Trained leaders. What is one of the main reasons a leader quits? The do not feel they had enough training. What is the most common reason a leader does not get trained? It is optional. Studies have proven that Scouts with trained leaders...(more) Wayne PancoastFri, 21 May 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.coronadoscout.org/News/FoundersRecogIn celebration of the 100th Anniversary of the Boy Scouts of America, the National Council has released the new Founder's Bar recognition. The Founder's Bar is worn by all youth and adults whose names are on a new-unit charter or who officially join the new unit in its first year. Not only does this apply to new units but... (more) Wayne PancoastFri, 21 May 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.coronadoscout.org/News/OnlineRegistrationThe Growth and Marketing Committee is pleased to announce the addition of online registration for Council and District events and activities. This newest feature will allow individuals or units to register online instead of requiring a mail-in form. Along with this feature is the ability to pay for the event using the unit's checking account, debit card, or credit card. Wayne PancoastThu, 20 May 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.coronadoscout.org/News/GeoCashMBAnnounceWe are excited to introduce the Geocaching Merit Badge! Geocaching is fast becoming one of the most popular hobbies in the world not only for youth but adults, too. (read more)Wayne PancoastWed, 21 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.coronadoscout.org/News/FOSRpt2010The 2010 Friends of Scouting Campaign is entering its fourth month. Numerous family presentations have been conducted and most communities are entering the cleanup phase of the campaign. As of April 9, the Wheatland District is the first district to reach 100% of their goal... Wayne PancoastMon, 12 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.coronadoscout.org/News/CenturymeritbadgesIt is hard to believe that just one hundred years ago, when a Scout earned the Signaling merit badge, that Scout most likely lived in a home with no telephone and probably no electricity. (read more)Wayne PancoastSun, 11 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.coronadoscout.org/News/TourPermitThe Coronado Area Council would like to remind all units as they plan their summer unit trips that you MUST fill out a Tour Permit.Wayne PancoastSun, 11 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.coronadoscout.org/News/100thAnnCoinSince the law was signed in the fall of 2008 authorizing the minting of 350,000 silver dollar coins in recognition of the BSA’s 100th Anniversary, there has been almost nonstop interest in when the coins would be available, and how to order one. Now, the time is here! (read more)Wayne PancoastThu, 18 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.coronadoscout.org/News/CabellaAs recognition of Scouting's 100th Anniversary, Cabela's is offering 25% discounts on their merchandise through 2010. This provides a great opportunity to maximize your pack, troop, team, or crew funds when purchasing supplies. For complete details, review the letter and ordering form.Wayne PancoastSun, 28 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.coronadoscout.org/News/FOSKO2010A lot of work has already gone into our Friends of Scouting campaigns. A large number of packs, troops, team, and crews have conducted presentations with the rest to occur in March. In this, our anniversary month, the community campaigns are beginning to kick off as well. (read more)Wayne PancoastFri, 26 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.coronadoscout.org/News/JeopardyThe Boy Scouts of America is proud to announce that we will be a featured category on the February 25 episode of Jeopardy!. This is a tremendous opportunity to extend our brand footprint to a nationally televised audience during our 100-year celebration.Wayne PancoastFri, 12 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.coronadoscout.org/News/ygmcarticleYouth GrantMakers Council, a project of the Greater Salina Community Foundation is comprised of twenty-three high school students that meet every other Monday during the school year. (more)Wayne PancoastThu, 11 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.coronadoscout.org/News/WorldJamboPast Council President and Eagle Scout, Jim Waters has been selected to serve as the Coronado Area Council’s 2011 World Jamboree representative. The 2011 World Jamboree will be held in Sweden. (read more about Jamboree)Wayne PancoastTue, 02 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.coronadoscout.org/News/ScoutShopHireThe Coronado Area Council is pleased to announce the hiring of BJ Splichal as the Scout Shop Coordinator effective February 1. BJ brings with her vast experiences in Scouting (read more). Wayne PancoastTue, 02 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.coronadoscout.org/News/IndyCarCorporate Alliances and the BSA Marketing Group are excited to announce the launch of BSA Motorsports. This program will begin its national inaugural season in March 2010 with the unveiling of the Boy Scouts of America’s No. 19 entry into the IZOD IndyCar® Series. The open-wheel series features ...(read more)Wayne PancoastWed, 13 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.coronadoscout.org/News/NationalHallofLeadershipLeaders are those who see possibilities and inspire others to see them too. Over the past century, Scouting leaders have inspired millions of Americans to dream more, do more, and become more. They have shaped our nation’s youth by modeling Scouting virtues. And now we have a way to thank them.Wayne PancoastWed, 13 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.coronadoscout.org/News/ScoutShopemailThe Coronado Area Council Scout Shop now has a new email address. You can now send all your Scout Shop requests to: ScoutShop@coronadoscout.org. Please add this email to your address books and remove any previous email address associated with the Coronado Area Council Scout Shop. (read more) Wayne PancoastThu, 07 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.coronadoscout.org/News/EagleSearchThe National Eagle Scout Association is again conducting a nationwide Eagle Scout search to give each Eagle Scout the opportunity to submit their favorite story and photo for a book. This will be a follow up to the last search when we found roughly half of the living Eagle Scouts. (read more) Wayne PancoastTue, 29 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.coronadoscout.org/News/100thAnnivArticleFor two years now,the Boy Scouts of America have been talking about the significance of our 100th Anniversary Celebration and the fact that we simply cannot miss the opportunity to reflect on our great past and lay the foundation for the next 100 years. Now, on the cusp of our centennial year, all of the pieces are in place ...(read more) Wayne PancoastTue, 29 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.coronadoscout.org/News/PilotProgThe Boy Scouts of America is considering introducing a Boy Scout shirt made by Under Armour. Boy Scouts would wear the shirt while doing activities such as service projects, hiking, camping, and other troop activities. (read more) Wayne PancoastThu, 10 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.coronadoscout.org/News/100thAnnKOThe Boy Scouts of America will kick off the 100th Anniversary Celebrations with an audiocast rally this Thursday, December 10 at 7:00 p.m. Central. Tens-of-thousands have signed-up already. The goal is to make this the largest virtual gathering in BSA history. We hope you will join us to...(read more) Wayne PancoastWed, 09 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.coronadoscout.org/News/CubAcademicsThe Boy Scouts of America is pleased to announce the introduction of 13 new belt loops and pins as part of the Cub Scouts Academics and Sports program. It has been more than ten years since new topics have been added to the program,(See article for more)Wayne PancoastWed, 09 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.coronadoscout.org/News/ScoutShopClosedDue to the weather situation, the Scout Shop in Salina, Kansas will be closed on Wednesday December 9. It is scheduled to re-open on Thursday. Wayne PancoastTue, 08 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.coronadoscout.org/News/SCUBAarticleThe Boy Scouts of America is pleased to announce the release of the Scuba Diving merit badge. The official earn date of this merit badge is December 1, 2009. The first new merit badge in over three years, Scuba Diving reflects...(read more) Wayne PancoastMon, 16 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.coronadoscout.org/News/PopdrawCrestwoodOver 300 families qualified for the Crestwood $5,000 Kitchen or Bath Remodeling Prize resulting in over 18,000 entries based on their total sales! Mike Junk, President of Crestwood Manufacturing and Council Popcorn Kernel and Stacy Huff, Scout Executive drew the winning family today at the showroom of Crestwood Manufacturing. (read more)Wayne PancoastWed, 11 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.coronadoscout.org/News/2010StampIn 2010, the Boy Scouts of America will receive an incredible honor from the United States Postal Service (USPS), the “Celebrate Scouting” stamp. Offering a tribute to the impact of a century of Scouting (read more)...Wayne PancoastMon, 09 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.coronadoscout.org/News/DaylightSavingsTimeAs you all know, October is Fire Prevention Month. The Coronado Area Council would like to take this time when we "fall back" with our clocks to change the batteries in your smoke detectors at the same time. Kimberley BartonFri, 30 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.coronadoscout.org/News/UofScouting092University of Scouting 2009 has been rescheduled for a new date due to lack of sign ups. University of Scouting is a supplemental training course offered by the Coronado Area Council.Gary ShoemakerTue, 27 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.coronadoscout.org/News/Woodbadge101The Coronado Area Council Training Committee has set the dates and leadership for the 2010 Woodbadge Course. Gary ShoemakerTue, 20 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.coronadoscout.org/News/NationalMuseumArtThe National Scout Museum invites you to share your Scouting memories and stories. You can be a part of Scouting's 100th Anniversary. (read more details) Wayne PancoastMon, 19 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.coronadoscout.org/News/GeoCachersAs a part of the 100th Anniversary of Scouting, the Coronado Area Council is looking for a few volunteers to participate in developing its Get in the Game! with Geocaching program. The Boy Scouts of America with the assistance of geocaching.com have developed (read more) Wayne PancoastMon, 19 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.coronadoscout.org/News/NewJamboSiteOn October 14, 2009, our National Executive Board took another significant step toward establishing a permanent home for future national jamborees and creating another premier outdoor adventure Scouting site. (read on for more details)Wayne PancoastFri, 16 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.coronadoscout.org/News/100thAnnMoranHonorary Chair for the Coronado Area Council's 100th Anniversary Committee, Congressman Jerry Moran recently attended a Gathering of Eagles event in Salina held at Rolling Hills Wildlife Adventure. (read more) Wayne PancoastThu, 15 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.coronadoscout.org/News/EagleScholarAppApplications for Eagle Scout scholarships for 2010 are now available at www.nesa.org. If you are an Eagle Scout or have an Eagle Scout in your troop that qualifies, this application must be used to apply for a college scholarship. Incorrect applications from prior years will not be accepted. (more) Wayne PancoastWed, 14 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.coronadoscout.org/News/ForeverFundsThe executive board of the Coronado Area Council passed at its last regular meeting the adoption of the Forever Funds as a vehicle to allocate endowment funds given to the council. Jim Waters, Vice President of Endowment, proposed that prospective donors will have the option of directing or designating their endowed gift into one of four categories ....(read more) Wayne PancoastMon, 28 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.coronadoscout.org/News/SctshopmgrScout Executive Stacy Huff is pleased to announce that Kimberley Barton has joined the Coronado Area Council effective September 10th as the Scout Shop Manager/Receptionist. (more) Wayne PancoastMon, 21 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.coronadoscout.org/News/ChainsawTwo weeks ago, a major storm went through Camp Brown. The 90+ mile an hour winds dropped many trees and broke even more tree limbs. Fortunately, none of the building were damaged, however due to the upcoming programs at the camp, we need to get the camp cleaned up. On August 29, 2009, from 9am to 5pm we would like to get as many volunteers ... (Read More) Gary ShoemakerMon, 24 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.coronadoscout.org/News/MbrshipTrueValueNow Packs have a valuable resource to give new parents of Scouts this fall. Parent Orientation Guides, made possible through a sponsorship by Waters True Value Hardware Stores, provides basic information about Cub Scouting for new parents that register their son in local packs. Packs have been given ...(more)Wayne PancoastSun, 23 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.coronadoscout.org/News/SafeGuideChangeWinterWhile it is the end of August and school is just beginning, the Boy Scouts of America would like to advise you of an upcoming change to the Winter Sports Safety section of the Guide to Safe Scouting. (read more) Wayne PancoastFri, 21 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.coronadoscout.org/News/JSNTShirtJoin Scouting Week is upon us. Over the next month, we will welcome almost 1,000 new young men into the ranks for Scouting - mostly Tigers, Wolves, and Bears. Packs and Troops are setting their Join Scouting Nights, boy talks and flyers are going out into the classrooms, and Scouts are asking their friends to join in on the fun. (read more)Wayne PancoastThu, 20 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.coronadoscout.org/News/BevRetireBeverly Zizumbo, Scout Shop Manager for the Coronado Area Council has announced her retirement effective August 31, 2009. Bev has served as the Scout shop manager and secretary for the Coronado Area Council since August 2005. (read more)Wayne PancoastTue, 18 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.coronadoscout.org/News/EagleScholarElias Robert Logan has been selected as one of the fifty-six Eagle Scouts from across the country to receive a $1,000 scholarship provided by the National Eagle Scout Association. Over 4,500 applications were submitted... Wayne PancoastMon, 17 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.coronadoscout.org/News/PersonellAnnounceScout Executive, Stacy Huff is pleased to announce the hiring of two new staff members: Mark Scheopner as Para-professional Scouter for the Buffalo Bill District and Tami Wilcox as Accounting Specialist. (read more) Wayne PancoastMon, 27 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.coronadoscout.org/News/100thAnnCampThe Centennial Encampment Committee Cabinet led by Robert Russell met to review twelve different locations for the 100th Anniversary event. Each site was researched as to...Wayne PancoastMon, 15 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.coronadoscout.org/News/100thAnnCampCabRobert Russell, Chair for the 100th Anniversary Centennial Camp is pleased to announce the formation of the Centennial Camp Cabinet. This Cabinet will oversee the entire planning and implementation of the council's 100th Anniversary Event to be held October 8-10, 2010. The following people have agreed to serve as Vice Chairs..... Wayne PancoastMon, 15 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.coronadoscout.org/News/PhoneTo provide more efficiency in handling your questions and needs, a new phone system has been installed at the Graves Service Center. This system will assist in directing you to the person or department that you need. With the new phone system has come new extensions. To bypass the automated system, use these extensions...(see more)Wayne PancoastThu, 14 May 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.coronadoscout.org/News/DDParadeThe Eisenhower Presidential Library and Museum is marking the 65th anniversary of D-Day with a parade and activities in Abilene June 5-7. Read more for information how your unit can participate.Wayne PancoastThu, 30 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.coronadoscout.org/News/SummerCamp09The Scout Camping and Activities Committee and Rex Lowe, Camp Director, thank all the troops that have let them know their revised numbers. These revisions have opened up a few spots in each session. If your troop would like to go to camp (read more)...Wayne PancoastFri, 24 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.coronadoscout.org/News/SumCmpStff09There are still some positions available for both Cub Resident Camp and Boy Scout Summer Camp open for the 2009 camping season. If you are interested in working at either Camp Brown or Camp Hansen...Wayne PancoastFri, 24 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.coronadoscout.org/News/100thAnniversaryCommThe Coronado Area Council is pleased to announce the formation of its 100th Anniversary Committee. Chaired by Eagle Scout and Salina Area Chamber of Commerce President, Dennis Lauver,...(read more)Wayne PancoastFri, 20 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.coronadoscout.org/News/TrainingAnnouncement"This is Scouting" was added to the BSA's on-line Learning Center. "This is Scouting" replaces New Leader Essentials as a required course for Cub Scout, Boy Scout, and Venturing volunteers to earn the "Trained" leader emblem. (more)Wayne PancoastTue, 17 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.coronadoscout.org/News/northerntierNorthern Tier is the BSA’s premiere wilderness canoe camping high adventure program. We feature canoe trips in the north woods of Minnesota, northwest Ontario, and northeast Manitoba. Opportunity for a wilderness canoeing trek is still available for the 2009 summer season. (read more) Wayne PancoastMon, 16 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.coronadoscout.org/News/InsCnclClaimsForm2009Updated forms for Insurance Claims are now online. Be sure to use the current forms when making claims.Wayne PancoastMon, 16 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.coronadoscout.org/News/NatlHallLdrshpOur communities are better places to live, work, and play because of leadership - expressed in extraordinary acts of service - by Scouts, Scouters, and Scouting volunteers over generations.That’s why the BSA has created the National Hall of Leadership (read more)Wayne PancoastThu, 29 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.coronadoscout.org/News/TrueValueCouponNewsAs a part of its sponsorship of our Join Scouting Night in August, True Value is offering a $5 coupon on paints for every Cub Scout family! Wayne PancoastTue, 13 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.coronadoscout.org/News/LindyLorensonDeathLindon "Lindy" Lorenson, 79, of Salina died Friday, January 9th. Lindy was a past council president and served on the executive board of the council up until his death. (read more)Council WebmasterMon, 12 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.coronadoscout.org/News/Silverbeaverwinners2009The Coronado Area Council is pleased to announce the selection of five outstanding volunteers to be recognized with the Silver Beaver Award at the Council Annual Recognition Dinner January 31, 2009. (read more)Council WebmasterMon, 12 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.coronadoscout.org/News/CubResCmp09The Coronado Area Council Camping Committee is pleased to announce the following changes to the 2009 Cub and Webelos Resident Camp Schedule...(more)Wayne PancoastWed, 07 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.coronadoscout.org/News/EagleScoutPhotoAttention All Eagle Scouts young and old! Be a part of the Coronado Area Council's Annual Report to the Community. The Salina Journal is putting together a photo album (read more)Wayne PancoastWed, 07 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.coronadoscout.org/News/PersonnelAnnounceThe Coronado Area Council is pleased to announce the two significant personnel changes. Gary Shoemaker has been promoted to the...Wayne PancoastWed, 19 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.coronadoscout.org/News/derbyshopWe have the cars in stock and all the great "accessories" that go with them. (read more)Council WebmasterMon, 10 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.coronadoscout.org/News/taxfreeiraThe Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008 (H.R. 1424) is now law. Effective immediately, in the specific circumstances listed below, qualified donors may now withdraw money from an IRA-free from federal taxes-and use those funds to make your charitable gifts! Read more specifics...Council WebmasterTue, 28 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.coronadoscout.org/News/AdvSBnominationsDueThe Silver Beaver award is a national award and the highest award a local council can bestow upon a volunteer leader. Nominations are due November 21 and are available on line or by contacting the Service Center. Nominate someone you know today. Awards will be presented at the Council Dinner on January 31, 2009.Bob BlaeuerTue, 07 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.coronadoscout.org/News/UofScouting08University of Scouting is scheduled for Saturday, November, 1, 2008 at Kansas Wesleyan University, 100 Claflin St, in Salina from 8:45 AM until 4:00 PM. We encourage all leaders to attend the interesting and informative courses that are being offered. Lunch will be served in the Kansas Wesleyan Dining Hall, and the Scout Shop will be open from 3-4 PM. (read more)Council WebmasterMon, 29 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.coronadoscout.org/News/PopcornFullFormPrizeAnnouncementScouts across the council are filling their first of many Take Order Forms. They and others are qualifying for a chance to win great prizes like a Nintendo DS Lite Game System, ITunes Cards, a DVD Player and more (read more). Wayne PancoastTue, 23 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.coronadoscout.org/News/councilenewsThe council e-Newsletter was published last week. If you are a member of MyCouncil, you already received this newsletter with upcoming events and current information. Follow this link to read the e-Newsletter. Register for MyCouncil and receive the e-Newsletter automatically next time.Council WebmasterMon, 22 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.coronadoscout.org/News/CSZooDay2008Rumble in the Jungle at Cub Scout Zoo Day. Activities include: animal ambassador programs, behind the scenes, wonder spots, monkey bridge & making rope, and a conservation project. Check out this popular activity on October 11th. The information packet for Zoo Day has been updated. (read more)Bob BlaeuerThu, 11 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.coronadoscout.org/News/ScoutShopHours08The Scout Shop in Salina has extended hours to better serve our customers. Mondays from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and Tuesday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Saturday, January 31, 2009 prior to the Council Recognition Dinner.Bob BlaeuerMon, 08 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.coronadoscout.org/News/GrizzlyHalloween08Get ready for another fun and scary time at Grizzly Halloween. Fun activities during the day and at night a costume contest, haunted house and spook trail. Last year over 300 attended. Pack an extra blanket and watch the Great Pumpkin rise at camp. Learn more...Bob BlaeuerThu, 04 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.coronadoscout.org/News/HansenFunDayOct08Cub Scout Fun Day at Camp Hansen has been rescheduled to October 4-5 to allow for more staff to participate, to avoide popcorn sales and to allow for more activities to be offered. Come out for a fun day and camp overnight if you want. Read more...Bob BlaeuerFri, 22 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.coronadoscout.org/News/popcornsalestartDo not be left out of the greatest fundraising opportunity around! New information now posted on the website. Read more....Wayne PancoastFri, 15 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.coronadoscout.org/News/OAFallFellowship2008Information & registrations now posted for Ordeal Candidates, those members wanting to take their Brotherhood membership and for members to attend. Lots of fun activities including: climbing & rappelling on our new climbing tower. Read more>>>Bob BlaeuerMon, 28 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.coronadoscout.org/News/UnitHomePagesDebutDo you want to improve communication between your unit's leaders, parents and scouts? Have you been thinking about creating a web site for your unit but have been daunted by the task, the cost, or the resources required? Well, look no further because Unit Home Pages are here to help address your needs...Council WebmasterMon, 21 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.coronadoscout.org/News/GEPowWow08The Tribe of Golden Eagle has postponed the Pow Wow that was scheduled on July 26 at Camp Hansen due to low registration. When a new date is selected, it will be posted on the web site and a mailing to all current members at least a month before the event.Bob BlaeuerTue, 15 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.coronadoscout.org/News/beoreared608In light of the recent tragedy at the Little Sioux Scout Camp in Iowa, the Coronado Area Council would like to offer it's scouting families the following information. Council WebmasterFri, 13 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.coronadoscout.org/News/severweather608The Coronado Area Council extends the deepest sympathy of its Scouting community to the families and friends of the Boy Scouts who were killed or injured recently at the Little Sioux Scout Ranch in Iowa by severe weather. Please keep these people in your thoughts and prayers. Council WebmasterThu, 12 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.coronadoscout.org/News/NameNewDistrictAs of January 1st, 2009 the Quivira and Pawnee Districts will be combined into one district. We want to create a name for our new district and you can help...Bob BlaeuerFri, 06 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.coronadoscout.org/News/CubCampingBeadProgRevisedLast year a Cub Scout Camping recogition program began and it has been very popular. Cub Scouts and leaders can earn different color beads, that hang on a belt totem, for different campouts and for types of weather. The recognition has been expanded to better reflect weather on campouts. Read more>>>Bob BlaeuerThu, 15 May 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.coronadoscout.org/News/CampBrownFiveNightsPatchScouts and leaders can earn a Camp Brown Five Nights of Camping patch for camping at least five nights at Camp Brown in a twleve month period. Use any combination of BSA campouts: your pack or troop, Order of the Arrow, district camporee, council camp to meet the five nights requirement during a 12 month period. Read more>>>Bob BlaeuerThu, 15 May 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.coronadoscout.org/News/OA2008SpringConclavethe Kidi Kidish Lodge Spring Conclave is May 30 - June 1 at Camp Brown. Information available on lodge web page. Read more>>>Bob BlaeuerThu, 15 May 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.coronadoscout.org/News/CubCamping2008Check out the many overnight camps this summer. There are one-night campouts called Fun with Son that the whole family can attend. Cub Resident Camps for new Wolf & Bear Scouts and Webelos Resident Camp for new fourth graders and second year Webelos. Webelos can earn four activity badges. Check out the promo video>>>Bob BlaeuerThu, 15 May 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.coronadoscout.org/News/CampBrownWorkday08Cub Scout packs and Boy Scout troops are encouraged to participate in the Camp Brown Workday on May 17 to help get the camp ready for this summer. Lunch is provided if registered. Work in the morning, afternoon activities. Read more...Bob BlaeuerSat, 03 May 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.coronadoscout.org/News/CampmasterTrng08Campmasters are volunteer leaders that stay at Camp Brown over the weekend and check groups in and out of camp. With more groups using Camp Brown, the Campmaster Corp is more important than ever. Stay in the remodeled Campmaster Cabin. Training on May 10 & 31.Bob BlaeuerWed, 23 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.coronadoscout.org/News/matherlyleavesusBrett Matherly has accepted the position as the Socout Executive for the Arbuckle Area Council in Ardmore, Ok.Council WebmasterFri, 11 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.coronadoscout.org/News/PrairieFireNewsletter08The 2008 Golden Eagle Prairie Newsletter is now available on line. A newsletter will be mailed to all members who attended Camp Hansen in 2007 and 2006 and were registered with the tribe. The Prairie Fire has Potlatch registration and a list of all who advanced and who were new members last summer.Bob BlaeuerMon, 07 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.coronadoscout.org/News/trpopenhouseplanThe key to Boy Scout recruiting is Scout to Scout Recruiting. Use your current Boy Scouts as Scouting Ambassadors to recruit their friends to come to your open house and activities Council WebmasterThu, 03 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.coronadoscout.org/News/FortRileyScoutDayFort Riley has "Scout Days" during the year that Cub Scout packs and Boy Scout troops can attend. The next event is March 29-30.Bob BlaeuerWed, 05 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.coronadoscout.org/News/BSAs100thAnniversaryWith the theme "One Hundred Years of Scouting, Celebrating the Adventure...Continuing the Journey" the BSA is preparing to celebrate our 100th Anniversary in 2010 and you can be a part of the celebration. There will be national, council and unit activities. Find out more by viewing a new video and checking out the BSA national web site.Bob BlaeuerFri, 22 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.coronadoscout.org/News/keiththompsonStacy Huff, Scout Executive, is pleased to announce the hiring of Keith Thompson as District Director of the Pawnee District, effective February 7, 2008.Council WebmasterWed, 13 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.coronadoscout.org/News/StrategicPlanThirty-seven volunteer leaders from across the council worked for six months to develop our Stategic Plan for 2008-2012. This five year plan began with a council-wide survey to leaders and parents. The Stategic Plan will give our council better focus and direction. Learn more about this plan.Wayne PancoastFri, 08 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.coronadoscout.org/News/3RSpring2008CamporeeThe event will be held at the Kansa View Campground located at Council Grove Lake which is a Federal Reservoir. The dates are April 4th, 5th, and 6th. Weblos are invited to come with their troops. The Scouts and Weblos will be able to hike into town and visit the historic sites available in Council Grove. The OA Tap Out will be Saturday Night at the Campfire. Tom ClamanThu, 07 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.coronadoscout.org/News/CatholicCommitteeThe Diocese of Salina Catholic Committee on Scouting will hold training for leaders wishing to instruct religious emblems of faith. The training will be held on Saturday, February 16 in Salina.Bob BlaeuerFri, 01 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.coronadoscout.org/News/BadenPowellDinnersLeaders are encouraged to attend their district's Baden-Powell Dinner coming up soon. The dinner is an opportunity to recognize new District Award of Merit recipients, leaders who will receive special district awards and to share fellowship. Sign up today.Bob BlaeuerWed, 30 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.coronadoscout.org/News/HunterEducationCourseA State of Kansas Hunter Education Course will be offered on February 16-17 at Camp Brown. This two-day course is required to get a hunting license. Live shooting will be done on the 17th. Registration is through the Abilene Parks & Recreation. Find out more...Bob BlaeuerFri, 18 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.coronadoscout.org/News/WatersObituaryRobert "Bob" Waters, 87, of Junction City, passed on Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2008 at the Geary County Community Hospital. The family provided some of the following information. Bob BlaeuerFri, 18 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.coronadoscout.org/News/HarlemGlobetrottersGameBoy Scout groups can purchase discounted tickets and patches to the Harlem Globetrotters game in Salina on March 28. Reserved seating tickets are discounted by $12. Scouts can attend a pre-game session of Globetrotter University from these world-class athletes.Bob BlaeuerWed, 16 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.coronadoscout.org/News/VerteranAwardsIf you are an adult Scout leader (at least 18 years of age) and have been in Scouting as a youth and/or adult for at least five years, you can apply for a Veteran Award. These are awarded in five year increments. You receive a card and lapel pins are available.Bob BlaeuerWed, 16 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.coronadoscout.org/News/AnniversaryMonthAwardPacks, troops, teams and crews can earn the Anniversary Month Award in February. The requirements are easy and they get the Scouts involved in some activities. Find out how your unit can earn this award. Remember Scout Sunday is February 3rd and bulletins and inserts are availalbe for your unit to use.Bob BlaeuerFri, 11 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.coronadoscout.org/News/KStateMeritBadgeConf2008Registration is from February 1 to March 14, or until the conference fills -and it will be a sellout. Thirty-four merit badges to choose from, including Target First Class program for new Scouts. Great opportunities for your Scouts & leaders.Bob BlaeuerTue, 08 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.coronadoscout.org/News/KidiKidishWinterBanquetReservations are still being taken for the Winter Banquet. Dinner begins at 6:00 pm and is catered from Brookville Chicken. Saturday activities include: bowling in Abilene, visiting the Greyhound Museum, OA Jeopardy, training sessions in the morning and we will award two Founder Awards at the banquet.Bob BlaeuerSun, 30 Dec 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.coronadoscout.org/News/OnLineRecharteringLast year, over 80% of our Scout units recharter on line, making the process much easier. Please read the following informaiton and find out how to recharter and exactly what steps need to be followed to complete the Rechartering of your unit.Bob BlaeuerFri, 28 Dec 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.coronadoscout.org/News/CentennialQualityUnitAwardUnits will begin qualifying for the 2009 Centennial Quality Unit Award in January. Learn how to apply for the award and how your unit will set goals for next year to work on specific items needed in your Scout unit.Bob BlaeuerFri, 28 Dec 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.coronadoscout.org/News/MasterCampPlanThe Coronado Area Council is surveying users of Camp Brown and Camp Hansen to learn which improvements to the camps are the highest priorities. Due to the recent ice storm, the deadline to take the survey has been extended to December 28 due to the ice storm and holidays. Find out more...Bob BlaeuerFri, 21 Dec 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.coronadoscout.org/News/Newsletter2008Have you heard about the electronic “E-News” version of the Coronado Scout Newsletter? If you have not yet signed up to receive the newsletter via e-mail you will want to visit our website soon and do just that, because the final paper version of the Coronado Scout has just been published...Bob BlaeuerWed, 19 Dec 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.coronadoscout.org/News/BoyScoutRequirementsThe National Youth Protection Committee recommended additions to Boy Scout rank requirements that were approved and will become effective January 1, 2008. These changes will help us advance the importance of Youth Protection training beyond the initial Boy Scout joining requirements, and keep youth informed and actively engaged in understanding the key elements...Bob BlaeuerWed, 19 Dec 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.coronadoscout.org/News/WebsiteOnlineOver the weekend, hardware problems caused a corruption in the databases that hold the information displayed on this website. Consquently, the website was taken down in order to re-build the data that was lost. We are now back online...Council WebmasterTue, 11 Dec 2007 00:00:00 GMT