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The New Horizons district is under the leadership of . . .
DISTRICT CHAIRMAN: Mark Knoy
DISTRICT COMMISSIONER: Jim Anderson, JAAnderson@Ther-Rx.com
***NEW!!!***
Do you have a question that you just can't figure out? Call one of our wonderful volunteers! Check out our Who to Contact in New Horizons page! Just click on the link in the text and hopefully they will be able to help you out!
* Updated Aug. 19, 2008
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ON THE HORIZON
Want to know what's going on with our district? Read the current version of our monthly Roundtable publication! Click June "On the Horizon" newsletter to read the latest and greatest!
NEW! Click here --> 2008-2009 District Calendar to download the updated District Calendar.
For the most up-to-date information of what's going on in the district, as well as details concerning district events, use the Events Calendar in the menu at left.
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ROUNDTABLE
Next Roundtable meeting: Sept. 2
Roundtables take place on the first Tuesday of the month, 7:30 p.m., at Manchester United Methodist Church, Manchester Rd. and Hwy 141.
Scouts Contact: Mike Nowak, michael.j.nowak@boeing.com
Boy Scouts Contact: Becky Fist, beckyfisk@hotmail.com
VENTURING ROUNDTABLE
Where: Good Shephard Lutheran Church, 327 Woods Mill Rd.
Venturing Contact: Pat Winney, cswinney@mindspring.com
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MEMBERSHIP
School Night to Join Scouting
A night dedicated for all boys to join Scouting!
Rockwood School District-August 28
Parkway & Valley Park-September 4
Brentwood, Kirkwood & Webster Groves-September 11
Ways to have a successful School Night to Join Scouting:
• Fill out your Fyier Order Form (include information on fun pack activities to get boys and families interested).
• Place posters and yard signs at the school, church and neighborhood. (Get these items at the kickoff meeting.)
• Include School Night to Join Scouting information on a PTO/school newsletter or e-mail.
• Place your School Night to Join Scouting date on the marquee in front of the school.
• Help with the rally at your school a few days before the School Night to Join Scouting. (Bring fun items to show the boys, such as a Pinewood Derby car, etc.)
• Write a press release to your local paper and include information on fun pack activities and dates.
*NEW! Download the Flyer Order Form and we will hand deliver these to you or the school office to ensure distribution.
Our membership is what we are all here for! Without the youth, we would have no program. However, we will always have room for more youth in the program! You can help us with that. Follow the Beyond Membership link to find even more resources for our membership.
Please contact us for RECRUITING resources. We provide printed colored flyers, mail postcards to potential Scouts and hold rallies for new members.
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FRIENDS OF SCOUTING
Thanks for your help in making goal! Your gift ensures a quality Scouting program for all youth in the Greater St. Louis Area Council.
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ACTIVITIES
Thanks to all camp directors and volunteers for making our day camps a HUGE SUCCESS!
NEW! Need more Internet resourses? Click here: Cub Scout Leader Internet Resources
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ADVANCEMENT
Chairman: Bob Backer, 636-386-3006 or RCBacker@mindspring.com
Eagle Board of Review
Chairman: Paul Compton, 314-984-8708 or rpcompton@sbcglobal.net
*Note: Paul does not schedule Boards of Review. To schedule a review please contact the coordinator listed below for the week you wish to attend.
Eagle Boards of Review meet on the first, second and fourth Wednesday of each month, 7 to 9 p.m., at Parkway United Church of Christ, 2841 N. Ballas Rd., St. Louis, MO 63131 (just north of Clayton Road -- the new church on the west side of Ballas on the lower level).
Contact the coordinator below for the week you wish to attend.
LIFE-TO-EAGLE SEMINAR
This program helps parents and Scouts learn more about obtaining the Eagle Scout award.
Wednesday Sept. 17, at Parkway West Senior High School, 14653 Clayton Rd., Ballwin, MO 63011, 7 p.m. SHARP to 8:30 p.m. Please arrive 10-15 minutes early to allow for check in so that we can start and end on time.
We will gather in the theater -- enter the building through the set of double doors nearest Clayton Road.
All Star Scouts! Learn what you will need to do to become an Eagle Scout. Learn the rank requirements, Eagle Project requirements and district expectations. There is a separate breakout session for unit leaders.
EAGLE BOARD OF REVIEW TRAINING
This training is for volunteers willing to staff district Eagle Boards of Review.
Wednesday Sept. 17, at Parkway West Senior High School, 14653 Clayton Rd., Ballwin, MO 63011, 7 p.m. SHARP to 9:30 p.m.
Learn how to serve on the district's Eagle Board of Review. Learn what our expectations are and how to conduct an excellent review. This session is open to all Scouters!
Contact: Paul Compton, 314-984-8708 or rpcompton@sbcglobal.net
MERIT BADGE SKILL CENTERS
Information on other merit badge skill centers is available at Advancement / Merit Badge Skill Centers.
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CAMPING
Chairman: Jim Bullard, 636-230-9175, jbull478@hotmail.com
The camping program is a key to a successful troop and retaining their youth. Take advantage of all the council camping opportunities that you can. Keep your youth involved and excited. Scouts who are involved in planning your outdoor programs are Scouts who stay in the program. Help them become successful. The rewards in watching youth grow are tremendous. Keep up the good work!!!!!!!
FALL CAMPOREE-The Red Carpet
When: Oct. 10-12
Where: S bar F Scout Ranch
- Low Ropes, Indiana Jones
- Shooting 22’s, John Wayne
- Cooking, Ratatouille
- Games, Pirates of the Caribbean
- Knots/Lashings, Spiderman
- First Aid, Mash
The camporee manual will only be distributed ONLINE. Webelos are invited.
Staff Opportunity: We are looking for staff members from each Troop. We would like as many youth and adult staff members as possible. Remember, these are youth-led events. The more youth involvement we have on staff, the better our camporees can be. Interested persons should contact the campmaster. Staff development meetings will be announced. Fall Camporee Staff Application
GREAT CAMPING
There are endless resources available for all levels of camping. Click on New Horizons Camping Tips to find lots of great information to help you make that camping trip just right!
ORDER OF THE ARROW
Chapter Adviser: John Ottenad, jottenad@swbell.net
Chapter Chief: Ed Nahlik, 636-532-3725 or specialed83@hotmail.com
District O.A. page: www.newhorizonsoa.org
Have a question about Order of the Arrow in the district? Visit the district O.A. page or contact one of officers for the New Horizons O.A. Chapter!
Chapter Chief: Ed Nahlik, 636-532-3725 or specialed83@hotmail.com
First Vice Chief: Adam Bixler, 636-532-1806 or adambix@swbell.net
Second Vice Chief: Daniel Batten
Secretary: Philip Nahlik, 636-532-3725 or specialed83@hotmail.com
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TRAINING
Training Chairman: Roger Engelbart, roger.w.engelbart@boeing.com
Boy Scout Leader Training: Bruce Levitt, balevitt@gmail.com
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VENTURING
Venturing is a high-adventure program available for young men and women ages 14-20. For more information or to find a Venture crew, contact Ben Brennecke at bbrennecke@stlbsa.org.
District Officers:
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President |
George Mausshardt (2627), 636-256-2525, gmausshardt@sbcglobal.net |
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VP of
Administration |
Nathan Ward (2982), 636-394-8621, trainboy422321@swbell.net |
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VP of
Program |
Elizabeth Avery (2627), 636-537-3386, elizabethave@gmail.com |
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VP of
Communication |
Sarah Ward (2982), 636-394-8621, mustang_sar_19@swbell.net |
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Advisor |
Rick McIlvoy (2982), 636-394-5728 or 314-609-8001, rmcilvoy@sbcglobal.net |
Learn more about Venturing at http://www.scouting.org/venturing/.
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