http://www.vac-bsa.org/News/rssThe latest news from the Voyageurs Area Council, BSA2008, Voyageurs Area Council60http://www.vac-bsa.org/News/MBChangeSeveral merit bagdges have major revisions...Donna HickokWed, 20 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.vac-bsa.org/News/OfficeHoursNew office hours will be in effect starting September 2...Donna HickokTue, 05 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.vac-bsa.org/News/2008PopcornAre you signed up for the Fall Popcorn Sale???Donna HickokMon, 04 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.vac-bsa.org/News/2008SummerVoyageurThe Summer edition of the Voyageurs is now available...Donna HickokFri, 01 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.vac-bsa.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...Scouttools SupportMon, 21 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.vac-bsa.org/News/IowaScoutsOur thoughts and prayers go out...Donna HickokThu, 12 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.vac-bsa.org/News/SpringWACUpdateCheck here for the lastest news and information about Spring WAC. Updated June 9, 2008.Matthew BisbeeSat, 07 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.vac-bsa.org/News/TrngEmblemThe training needed to wear the "trained" emblem has changed...Donna HickokThu, 05 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.vac-bsa.org/News/NewTourPermitThe National Office has revised the Local Tour Permit...Donna HickokThu, 01 May 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.vac-bsa.org/News/Spring2008The Spring edition of the Voyageurs is now available...Donna HickokMon, 31 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.vac-bsa.org/News/2009PhilmontThe Council has reserved a trek at Philmont for 2009....Donna HickokFri, 07 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.vac-bsa.org/News/Olympics2008Join the fun of learning about "Excellence in Sportsmanship" at Olympics 2008 Cub Scout Day Camp...Donna HickokMon, 03 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.vac-bsa.org/News/EagleScholarshipThe Voyageurs Area Council is pleased to again present a Scholarship to an Eagle Scout from our Council...Donna HickokMon, 25 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.vac-bsa.org/News/2008CampFeesNew camp rental fees have been set for Camp Barksdale, Camp Horace Johnson, Camp Newman and Camp Nushka...Donna HickokThu, 17 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.vac-bsa.org/News/TheVoyageurThe latest edition of the Council newsletter, The Voyageur, is now available on the Council website under Resources. At this time, the newsletter will no longer be mailed to out to our volunteers.Donna HickokMon, 31 Dec 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.vac-bsa.org/News/FinalDrawingThe following Scouts are winners...Donna HickokTue, 04 Dec 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.vac-bsa.org/News/councilcommissionermeetingThe Council Commissioner, scheduled for Tuesday, December 4th, has been canceled due to weather. The meeting will be rescheduled for a later date.Kevin NicholsTue, 04 Dec 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.vac-bsa.org/News/100thAnnLogocontestDo not miss this chance to be part of BSA history... Logo Contest deadline approaching...Kevin NicholsFri, 02 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.vac-bsa.org/News/SBNominationThe Silver Beaver Award is the highest commendation our Council can give to a volunteer Scouter...Donna HickokThu, 01 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.vac-bsa.org/News/SilverBeaverClubA new "club" was started during this past year...Donna HickokThu, 01 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.vac-bsa.org/News/2007FamilyFOSHonorRollThe Family Friends of Scouting campaign is conducted each year to give every Scouting family an opportunity to learn about and financially support the programs and services of the Voyageurs Area Council.Kevin NicholsWed, 31 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.vac-bsa.org/News/NewParentWelcomeWe are so happy you have chosen this fun, exciting and worthwhile youth program and hope you will have many happy and rewarding years participating in it. This letter of introduction is provided to reiterate some important information from your recruitment and to provide some more details on upcoming activities and events. Kevin NicholsSat, 27 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.vac-bsa.org/News/Week3DrawingThe following Scouts are winners...Donna HickokThu, 25 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.vac-bsa.org/News/PatchContestLet your artistic talent shine! Design the 2008 Cub Scout Day Camp patch...Donna HickokThu, 25 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.vac-bsa.org/News/NYLT2008The National Youth Leadership Course for 2008 is set for July 13-19th at Horace Johnson.Sue MeyerWed, 24 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.vac-bsa.org/News/Week2PrizesThe following Scouts are winners...Donna HickokWed, 17 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.vac-bsa.org/News/BlitzPrizesDrawings were held for the "Blitz Week" prizes...Donna HickokWed, 10 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.vac-bsa.org/News/FallVoyageurThe latest edition of the Council newsletter is now available online....Donna HickokFri, 28 Sep 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.vac-bsa.org/News/BlacktopProjectThe generous gifts of 60 individuals made the new asphalt parking lot at the Council Service Center possible in September...Kevin NicholsMon, 24 Sep 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.vac-bsa.org/News/ScoutPressCorpsThe Scout Press Corps encourages Scouts and Scouters to write and submit news worthy stories about their unit's activities...Donna HickokWed, 19 Sep 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.vac-bsa.org/News/CampNushkaOpenThe Council's newest camping facility, Camp Nushka, is now open and the Council is accepting reservations...Donna HickokFri, 20 Jul 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.vac-bsa.org/News/NYLTCanecelledThe 2007 National Youth Leader Training Course has been cancelled...Donna HickokMon, 18 Jun 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.vac-bsa.org/News/UnitldrspollUnit leaders, we would like your input ion our District activities Please take a few minutes and fill out our District Activities Poll. This will help us to see what you would like us to be doing in the near future. Allan BraffWed, 09 May 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.vac-bsa.org/News/TPhours07After May 12, 2007 until September of this year, the Scout Shop will be going to summer hours. Monday - Friday 8:30 - 5:00 Saturday (Closed until September) Council WebmasterMon, 07 May 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.vac-bsa.org/News/MyCouncilLanchedMyCouncil® is a new website feature that allows you to create a personal website profile. You can also receive the council emails, announcements and periodic E-Newsletters and up to the minute information on events, etc. MyCouncil will create a personal homepage with information based on your interests and more...Council WebmasterMon, 30 Apr 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.vac-bsa.org/News/BSOLSThnksThank you to the outstanding trainers and staff at the Scout Leaders Outdoor Skills Training Course...Barry SchullWed, 25 Apr 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.vac-bsa.org/News/VolOppAvailThe Council Service Center is looking for volunteers to help with mailings and other miscellaneous office work. If you are interested in working with a great staff while providing valuable time to the Boy Scouts of America.Donna HickokTue, 24 Apr 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.vac-bsa.org/News/DayCampDo you know what games Scouts in Japan play at their Scout meetings? What kind of snacks to the Scouts have their meetings? What other activities do Scout from other countries participate in? Cub Scout Day Camp will provide the answers to these questions and more...Donna HickokWed, 04 Apr 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.vac-bsa.org/News/NTourPrmtsA NATIONAL TOUR PERMIT is required for all groups traveling to areas 500 miles or more one way (1,000 or more miles total), or crossing national boundaries into territory of other nations (including going to Canada). Barry SchullFri, 30 Mar 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.vac-bsa.org/News/CouncilStripEvery boy should have an opportunity to participate in a camping experience. To that end, a new Council Strip is available as a fundraiser for our Campership fund.Donna HickokWed, 21 Mar 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.vac-bsa.org/News/VoicemailIn order to serve you better, the Scout Service Center now has voice mail for the Staff. Now, even after hours you will be able to call the Service Center and leave a message for any member of the Staff. Council WebmasterTue, 20 Feb 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.vac-bsa.org/News/EagleScholarApplications have been mailed out to all graduating Eagle Scouts for the 2007 "Jamar Golf Classic" Eagle Scout Scholarship. Eagle Scouts are encouraged to complete the application and submit it to the Council Service Center no later than March 16, 2007...Donna HickokFri, 12 Jan 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.vac-bsa.org/News/Rockwntr07What a terrific time of year for Scouts to do a Holiday Good Turn...Council WebmasterFri, 29 Dec 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.vac-bsa.org/News/LauriegoodbyMost of you have already heard by now that at the end of December.....Council WebmasterThu, 28 Dec 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.vac-bsa.org/News/Unitfinder07Check out a NEW tool on the website - the Unit Finder and Search Tool. This tool can be used to search for a Voyageur Area Council unit in your area or to look up a particular unit to get information about meeting locations and times, leadership and contact information and much more...Council WebmasterWed, 27 Dec 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.vac-bsa.org/News/Feb2007WBIf you have ever wondered about Wood Badge or wanted to attend it, now is your opportunity! The next course will be held February 26 - March 3, 2007, on the beautiful Northern Tier High Adventure Base near Ely, MN...Scouttools SupportThu, 07 Dec 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.vac-bsa.org/News/UniformClosetDonate your used uniforms to the Exchange Closet...Barry SchullThu, 30 Nov 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.vac-bsa.org/News/BSStaffKnow any Boy Scouts that want to serve on Day Camp Staff? We would like to have more Boy Scouts serve on the Day Camp staff this year as Activity Station assistants and Den GuidesBarry SchullThu, 30 Nov 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.vac-bsa.org/News/NorthernTierIt has come to our attention that several area schools have a Winter Break in mid-February. The Northern Tier staff can work with your membership to plan a successful winter outing during that time...Barry SchullThu, 30 Nov 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.vac-bsa.org/News/UnitFundraiserRemember to submit your fundraising paperwork...Barry SchullThu, 30 Nov 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.vac-bsa.org/News/HighAdventureThe Council is planning four high adventure treks for 2008 open to both units and/or individuals.Donna HickokWed, 29 Nov 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.vac-bsa.org/News/SilvrBeavrAwdThe deadline to submit nominations for the Silver Beaver Award is December 15.Donna HickokTue, 07 Nov 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.vac-bsa.org/News/Placmatfrm07Do not miss the chance to order the placemats that you will want to use for your Blue and Gold Banquet.... Council WebmasterMon, 30 Oct 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.vac-bsa.org/News/Rockfall2006Have you heard all the latest News?!? Voyageurs Area Council is preparing for the Centennial Year of Scouting!!......Council WebmasterFri, 20 Oct 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.vac-bsa.org/News/SgDistrictexec2006Adam Haglin has assumed the position of District Executive...Council WebmasterMon, 09 Oct 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.vac-bsa.org/News/YngAmerAwd2006First presented in 1968, The Young American Award is given to a young adult to highlight publicly the importance of their excellent achievements and service to their community, state and nation.Donna HickokThu, 05 Oct 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.vac-bsa.org/News/EXECComments1006In my first few days as the new Scout Executive for our council, I have traveled to several communities...Council WebmasterThu, 28 Sep 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.vac-bsa.org/News/ScoutingSpirit06Scouting Sprit is a project to connect the Scouts and Scouters of the ravaged areas on the Gulf Coast with Scouts and Scouters who see an opportunity to help and a willingness to demonstrate that the Spirit of Scouting is still strong....Council WebmasterThu, 14 Sep 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.vac-bsa.org/News/Councilwebnew806Voyageurs Area Council Launches NEW Website... 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