http://www.coronadoscout.org/News/rssThe latest news from the Coronado Area Council, BSA2010, Coronado Area Council60http://www.coronadoscout.org/News/CabellaAs recognition of Scouting's 100th Anniversary, Cabella'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/PopcornDraw4The count for Scouts that have filled up popcorn forms has grown to over 250! Fifty more were selected for prizes during the drawing on October 23rd. To qualify for the next drawing be sure to send your filled forms to the Council Service Center (read more)Wayne PancoastFri, 23 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/popdraw3The number of Scouts that have filled up popcorn forms keeps growing. So does the number of prizes that are given out. This week 50 prizes were drawn. Many of the winners were those that had multiple forms filled out. To qualify for the next drawing be sure to send your filled forms to the Council Service Center (read more)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/popcorndrawing10909Over 200 scouts filled up popcorn forms, and 40 were selected for the drawing on October 9th. To qualify for the next drawing be sure to send your filled forms to the Council Service Center (read more)Council WebmasterTue, 13 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/PopArt1Fall is just around the corner and that means POPCORN SEASON!! Join the close to 150 packs, troops, teams, and crews that well popcorn in the Coronado Area Council. Last year, over $750,000 of popcorn was sold by your Scouts. This year looks to be even bigger! (more) Wayne PancoastTue, 11 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/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/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/summercamppymts2009The deadline for the early bird payment for all summer camps is May 1st. In order to qualify for the early bird rate, payments must be received in the Council Service Center in Salina by May 1st. (read more)Council WebmasterThu, 09 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/PopcornSales2008Scouts across the Coronado Area Council have set an all-time record in the Annual Popcorn Sale. One hundred and fifteen packs, troop, and crews combined to sell $775,049 in popcorn...Wayne PancoastTue, 18 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/PopcornFillFormOver 460 filled forms were in the final week of drawings for the Fill It Up Popcorn Challenge. Forty-one prizes were given out ...Wayne PancoastFri, 31 Oct 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