<rss version="2.0"><channel><title>Voyageuers Area Council Headlines</title><link>http://www.vac-bsa.org/rss</link><description>The latest headlines from the Voyageurs Area Council, BSA</description><copyright>2012, Voyageurs Area Council</copyright><ttl>60</ttl><item><title>MyCouncil...Get the Information You Want!</title><link>http://www.vac-bsa.org/News/MyCouncilLanched</link><description>MyCouncil&amp;reg; 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...</description><author>Council Webmaster</author><pubDate>Mon, 30 Apr 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Where to go camping guide</title><link>http://www.vac-bsa.org/KaNissMaIngan/News/wheretogocamping</link><description>Are you willing to help with the Where......</description><author>Chuck Ensign</author><pubDate>Thu, 04 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>A little about becoming a Troop Rep as a leadership position.</title><link>http://www.vac-bsa.org/KaNissMaIngan/News/trooprep</link><description>Did you know that OA Troop Rep. is a leadership position for advancement.....</description><author>Chuck Ensign</author><pubDate>Sat, 19 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Scouting's Journey to Excellence</title><link>http://www.vac-bsa.org/News/JournExcel</link><description>"Scouting’s Journey to Excellence” is the exciting NEW 2011 performance based recognition program...</description><author>Donna Hickok</author><pubDate>Wed, 13 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Coming to the 2013 Jamboree - Venturers</title><link>http://www.vac-bsa.org/News/VenJambo</link><description>Beginning in 2013, Venturing members are eligible to participate in the jamboree</description><author>David Nolle</author><pubDate>Fri, 15 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Sign Up Now for the 2013 National Scout Jamboree</title><link>http://www.vac-bsa.org/Events/2013Jamb</link><description>The 2013 National Scout Jamboree will be held from July 15 – July 24, 2013 at the new Summit-Bechtel Reserve New River Gorge, West Virginia...</description><author>Donna Hickok</author><pubDate>Mon, 18 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Change happens. And make no mistake: Change is sweeping the ranks of the Boy Scouts of America.</title><link>http://www.vac-bsa.org/News/Change</link><description>A blocklong parade of BSA volunteer leaders and professional staff at May’s National Annual Meeting stated—repeatedly and often forcefully—that the status quo has got to go.</description><author>David Nolle</author><pubDate>Mon, 29 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>NOAC is just around the corner.</title><link>http://www.vac-bsa.org/KaNissMaIngan/News/noac2012</link><description>What are you doing next summer.....</description><author>Chuck Ensign</author><pubDate>Mon, 26 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Board Adopts Key Performance Indicators; Measures Success through end of 2012</title><link>http://www.vac-bsa.org/News/KPI</link><description>At its September meeting the executive board of the Voyageurs Area Council chose five "Main Things" from the current Strategic Plan to be of primary focus in the next 15 months.</description><author>David Nolle</author><pubDate>Mon, 17 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Recieve a copy of the hilarious DVD movie Down and Derby for your Pack</title><link>http://www.vac-bsa.org/ScoutShop/News/DownandDerbyDVDoffer</link><description>While supplies last, your pack can get a free copy of the DVD Down and Derby with the purchase of your packs Pinewood Derby cars.</description><author>Susan Meyer</author><pubDate>Tue, 15 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Philmont Trek 2012</title><link>http://www.vac-bsa.org/Events/2012Philmont</link><description>Experience an adventure like no other...</description><author>Donna Hickok</author><pubDate>Tue, 01 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Scouting Matters | Youth Protection Reporting</title><link>http://www.vac-bsa.org/Council/Leadership/SEComments/SEMattersYPT</link><description>Recent headlines have prompted questions regarding BSA's youth protection reporting procedures.</description><author>David Nolle</author><pubDate>Mon, 14 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Ultimate Snow Sculpture Contest!</title><link>http://www.vac-bsa.org/News/2011snowsculpture</link><description>Find a host location in the public eye (i.e. city library, public park, etc) and build an awesome snow sculpture showing the Scouting spirit.
</description><author>Brandon Town</author><pubDate>Mon, 12 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>NESA Announces New Book of Eagle Scout Stories in 2012</title><link>http://www.vac-bsa.org/News/NESABook2012</link><description>In celebration of the 100th anniversary of the Eagle Scout Award, the National Eagle Scout Association has partnered with Harris Connect for a special publication.</description><author>Donna Hickok</author><pubDate>Thu, 22 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>National Youth Leadership Training</title><link>http://www.vac-bsa.org/Events/2012NYLT</link><description>NYLT is an exciting, action-packed program designed to provide all 13- to 20-year old youth members of the Boy Scouts of America with leadership skills and experiences...</description><author>Donna Hickok</author><pubDate>Tue, 10 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Council Leads Area, perhaps Region in JTE Score</title><link>http://www.vac-bsa.org/News/JTEScore12</link><description>The Voyageurs Area Council Leads the area...</description><author>Donna Hickok</author><pubDate>Wed, 18 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>CSE Pathfinder’s Award to Focus on Attracting New Cub Scouts</title><link>http://www.vac-bsa.org/News/Pathfinder</link><description>In 2012, special emphasis will be placed upon building the foundation that makes councils move from “good to great.”</description><author>Donna Hickok</author><pubDate>Thu, 19 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Are You Tougher than a Boy Scout?</title><link>http://www.vac-bsa.org/News/NGChannel</link><description>Here’s the latest: the Are You Tougher Than a Boy Scout? series that has been in the works is scheduled to debut on the National Geographic Channel this coming fall.</description><author>Donna Hickok</author><pubDate>Thu, 19 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>BSA Teams Up With Major League Soccer</title><link>http://www.vac-bsa.org/News/MLSoccer</link><description>Major League Soccer and the BSA have teamed up to provide avenues for the league to support our youth-focused program of athleticism, character, and leadership.
</description><author>Donna Hickok</author><pubDate>Thu, 19 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Scouts Earn Religious Awards</title><link>http://www.vac-bsa.org/News/SprRelgAwd</link><description>Scouts have earned the religious award of their faith...</description><author>Donna Hickok</author><pubDate>Thu, 19 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>The Children in Nature Movement - Reserve Your Seat</title><link>http://www.vac-bsa.org/News/CNN</link><description>The Natural Leaders Network empowers a worldwide youth movement to strengthen the bond between children and nature.</description><author>David Nolle</author><pubDate>Fri, 20 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>An annual program plan is key to having a successful Scouting unit</title><link>http://www.vac-bsa.org/News/ProPlanBuzz</link><description>An annual program plan is key to having a successful Scouting unit. Marianne Elden shares information on new interactive tools to make unit program planning quick and easy.</description><author>David Nolle</author><pubDate>Mon, 30 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Get Your Scouts Signed Up for NAYLE</title><link>http://www.vac-bsa.org/News/NAYLE12</link><description>Send your Scouts to NAYLE, the National Advanced Youth Leadership Experience, and watch their leadership skills soar. Who’s eligible? Boy Scouts or Venturers (male or female) who are at least 14 but not yet 21, hold a unit leadership position,</description><author>David Nolle</author><pubDate>Mon, 30 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>High-Adventure Bases By the Numbers</title><link>http://www.vac-bsa.org/News/HAVbytn</link><description>Looking for more information on the BSA’s high-adventure bases? If so, we can help you out!</description><author>David Nolle</author><pubDate>Mon, 30 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Camp Barksdale  Facilities Updated</title><link>http://www.vac-bsa.org/News/BarksdaleUpdates</link><description>Cam Barksdale has had improvements with more to come.</description><author>David Nolle</author><pubDate>Fri, 03 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Scouting Conference Evaluation and Apology</title><link>http://www.vac-bsa.org/News/SCeval</link><description>If you attended the Scouting Conference this Saturday February 4, please take a moment to complete the evaluation</description><author>Brandon Town</author><pubDate>Sat, 04 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Bob’s Blog: Voting Spirit</title><link>http://www.vac-bsa.org/News/Bob112</link><description>Scouting is patriotic, not political.

You can’t escape hearing about the race for the White House, no matter how hard you try.</description><author>David Nolle</author><pubDate>Mon, 30 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Council set to collect the Voice of Scouts, Parents  in March</title><link>http://www.vac-bsa.org/News/VOS1</link><description>As part of a national Boy Scout of America program, the Voyageurs Area Council is excited to announce their participation in the Voice of the Scout.  With over four million members, this program is being adopted as a key way to collect experiences and deliver upon the expectation of members as they participate in Scouting.</description><author>David Nolle</author><pubDate>Thu, 19 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>BSA Eagle Scout Evening Reception</title><link>http://www.vac-bsa.org/Events/2012BEERS</link><description>Voyageurs Area Council is hosting the very popular Adult BSA Eagle Scout Evening Reception and Social</description><author>Donna Hickok</author><pubDate>Mon, 09 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Changes in Training Requirements</title><link>http://www.vac-bsa.org/News/TrngChange</link><description>Effective this month This is Scouting will no longer be necessary for unit-level leaders to be considered “trained”</description><author>Donna Hickok</author><pubDate>Fri, 20 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item></channel></rss>
