The River Trails District is located in Jefferson County. It consists of the following school districts: Fox, Festus, Jefferson R-7, Crystal City, Dunklin, Windsor, Northwest, Hillsboro, Grandview, DeSoto and Sunrise.
River Trails District Contact Information
| District Director | |||
| Peter Dreifuss | District Executive | 314-256-3046 | Peter.dreifuss@scouting.org |
| Jim Palmer |
District Commissioner | 314-640-5578 | jimmiep1237@sbcglobal.net |
| Bob Francis | District Chairman | 314-808-0669 | rwfrancis1066@gmail.com |
| Dave Crump | District Vice-Chairman | 636-937-8016 | davecrumponline@gmail.com |
| Donna Guiffrida | Training Chairman | 314-570-0419 | ianguiffrida@sbcglobal.net |
| Bill Newburger | Camping Chairman | 314-707-4356 | billnewburger@hotmail.com |
| Aaron Bishop |
Advancement Chairman | 636 674-9606 | aaron.bishop7@icloud.com |
| Sarah Wolff | Activities Chairman | 314-971-5963 | sarahwolff11@gmail.com |
| Joe Kestermont | Scouting for Food Chairman | 314-478-8560 | joseph.kestermont@gmail.com |
| Membership Chairman | |||
| Eric Stewart | Family Friends of Scouting Chairman | 425-577-4891 | stewart_em@yahoo.com |
| Keith Mueller | Order of the Arrow Advisor | 314-941-8061 | kmueller@rgreene.com |
| Gil Pfaff | Public Relations Chairman | 314-540-2840 | gilpfaff@gmail.com |
| Melissa Trost | STEM Chairman | 314-221-1726 | mtrost209@aol.com |
| Stacy Owens |
Product Sales Chairman | 314-686-9445 | stacyowens7944@gmail.com |
| Barb Machalek | Cub Scout Roundtable Commissioner | 314-803-6920 | barbmachalek@gmail.com |
| Felicia Haynes | Scouts BSA Roundtable Commissioner | 314-602-4317 | felicia.haynes.fh@gmail.com |
| Felicia Haynes | Special Needs
Commissioner |
314-602-4317 | felicia.haynes.fh@gmail.com |
| Gil Pfaff | Social Media and Website Manager | 314-540-2840 | gilpfaff@gmail.com |
River Trails District Advancement
Eagle Scout Candidates: If you are looking for Eagle Board dates, Life to Eagle Seminar dates or documents for your Eagle Scout Project, Please click on Eagle Board of Review from the menu on the left side of the page.
Internet Advancement: To save time, increase the accuracy of records and real-time update of advancement we would like to work towards 100% of the units using approved Pack/Troop advancement reporting. Packmaster, Troopmaster and ScoutSoft advancement records can be easily uploaded. Online advancement provided by council, has all registered youth with all historic advancement available for review and current advancement can easily be added to create the advancement report.
The (original) Internet Advancement platform was closed June 10, 2019 for use by Packs, Troops, Crews, and Ships. This platform is still available for use by Explorer Posts. When a unit tries to login or create an account, they will be redirected to a landing page with additional explanation on the changes.
The new Internet Advancement platform is a completely updated experience, while retaining many features used with original Internet Advancement. Unit Key 3, Key 3 Delegates, and unit Advancement Chairs will be able to link from Scoutbook or from my.Scouting. The Single-Sign On (SSO) uses my.Scouting credentials for ease of access. Packs, Troops, Crews and Ships will use the new platform. The direct URL for Internet Advancement is http://scoutbook.scouting.org. The Frequently Asked Questions page is at help.scoutbook.com .
Contact for Issues
Please contact Member Care at 972-580-2489 if you have any questions
Award Purchases
A paper copy of the advancement report must be presented to the Scout Shops when purchasing Rank Awards and Merit Badges as these are restricted items. The advancement report should have the wording “SCOUTBOOK Advancement Sync with BSA national database at the end”.
COVID19 Advancement Update – click here
Guide to Advancement 2019 (current edition) – click here
On Increasing Advancement Guide – click here
Boy Scout Advancement Information:
River Trails District Roundtable
What is Roundtable? Roundtable is a meeting of leaders and parents to provide ongoing training, announce upcoming activities and news, share program ideas, and network. Roundtable typically takes place at 7 p.m. on the first Thursday of each month at Windsor Intermediate Center located at 6208 US-61, Imperial, MO 63052, in the Cafeteria at the rear of the building.
Cub Scout Roundtable Chairman: Kenny Wolff | kwolff803@gmail.com
Scouts BSA Roundtable Chairman: Felicia Haynes | felicia.haynes.fh@gmail.com
River Trails District Training
There is a new training email set up for broadcast training emails to be sent from, if you would like to be added to the email list please send an email with your name, unit number and which list you would like to be added to (Boy Scouts, Cub Scouts, Venturers) to rivertrailstraining312@gmail.com and you will be added. If you have ideas, suggestions or any training questions please feel free to email them in and I will return your email as soon as possible. I look forward to continue working with all the volunteers in River Trails in providing training opportunities to help make your role as easy and fun as can be.
River Trails Training Chair:
Donna Guiffrida
314-570-0419 |ianguiffrida@sbcglobal.net
Cub Scout Training Chair:
Ollie Tilghman
636-349-9929 | owlie3@sbcglobal.net
Boy Scout Training Chair
Rich Meyers
314-503-9677 | rfmyers44444@sbcglobal.net
Roundtable
Roundtable is a meeting of leaders and parents to provide ongoing training, announce upcoming activities and news, share program ideas, and network. Roundtable typically takes place at 7 p.m. on the first Thursday of each month.
Cub Scout Roundtable is held at Windsor Intermediate Cafeteria (in the rear of the building).
Cub Scout Roundtable Chairman: Kenny Wolff | kwolff803@gmail.com
Scouts BSA Roundtable is held in the Windsor Intermediate PDC Foyer (6208 US Hwy 61-67, Imperial, MO).
Scouts BSA Roundtable Chairman: Felicia Haynes | felicia.haynes.fh@gmail.com
LOE/Baloo
Spring 2022
Pine Ridge Course April 22 - 24, 2022
Beaumont Course May 6 - 8, 2022
Fall 2022
Warren Levis Course October 7 - 8 , 2022
Beaumont Course October 21 - 23, 2022
Scout BSA Adult Leader training – April 19th
The Spring 2022 Scout BSA leadership training program starts on Tuesday, April 19th with three evenings of training and a weekend of experiencing the patrol method in a scout ran program. All troops have a need for good adult leadership and this program will give them the knowledge and confidence to become an asset to your troop. The training committee would like the Scoutmasters and Committee chairs to print the attached flyer and discuss the value of the program with each of your new leaders that just crossed over as well as those lacking direction in your program.
Any Questions please call Rich Myers at 314.503.9677 or e-mail at rich.myers444@gmail.com.
(3 Sessions and a weekend — You must attend ALL sessions.)
- Tuesday April 19th – 6:00pm to 9:15pm (Windsor Middle School PDC Foyer Room)
- Tuesday April 26th – 6:30pm to 9:15pm (Windsor Middle School PDC Foyer Room)
- Tuesday May 3rd – 6:30pm to 9:15pm (Windsor Middle School PDC Foyer Room)
- Friday Mayr 13th – 15th - Beaumont Scout Camp by the Emerson Building
Cub Scout Leader Training
If your unit would like to schedule a training session for unit leaders please contact Ollie Tilghman
2022 Spring Session LOE/Baloo Training will be at Beaumont on May 07, 2022
You can also complete position training online at my.scouting.org
Contact Ollie Tilghman at owlie3@sbcglobal.net for more information regarding Cub Scout Leader Training.
Scoutbook
https://help.scoutbook.scouting.org/
Check the above first for Scoutbook questions. The forums probably have the solution to your question.
Wood Badge
Wood Badge is an advanced training course for adult leaders in Scouting. Wood Badge is so much more then “just another training course”. Wood Badge is available to all levels of scout leader volunteers to include Cub Scout Leaders, Boy Scout Leaders, Venture Advisors. It is required that you be a registered adult leader and have completed Basic Leader Training for your position. You can find more information about Wood Badge by clicking here or I would be more than happy to personally discuss with you, feel free to drop me a line at the district training email.
Okpik Cold Weather Camping Training
The purpose of the nationally acclaimed OKPIK program, made famous at Northern Tier, is to teach Scouts and Scout leaders how to be comfortable and safe while camping in cold weather. This training enables Scout units to extend their camping season to a full 12-months. These unique skills are delivered in a safe environment and culminates in a 24-hour outdoor overnight session that tests your new-found skills while enjoying some Scout fellowship and competition. This is NOT a survival skills session – it is an opportunity to learn about how winter camping can be fun and exciting, and still be enjoyable! Program is delivered in a troop setting, where each participant is assigned to a unique cold weather patrol. There are three troop meetings that are mandatory for graduation. The fourth final meeting is our outdoor overnight adventure!
All troop meetings are held at the Beaumont Scout Reservation.
Program areas include: first aid, cooking, nutrition, travel planning, shelters, clothing systems, sleeping systems, mental aspects of winter camping, nature, games, and FUN!
Youth Participant Requirements
Youth must be 14 years old and at least First Class as of December 9, 2018, have long-term camping experience, and have their Scoutmaster’s and Parental/Guardian approvals. Venturers may participate with the same restrictions less the First Class rank.
Learn more by clicking here .
Online Learning Center
Do you need to take Youth Protection Training (YPT)? Do you need to take your Cub Scout Leader Training? All of this and more can be done while visiting the BSA’s Online Learning Center.
Use your membership number on your ID card to sign in. If you are new to Scouting and do not have a membership number, create a new user name and password. Every time you complete a training session, print out the certificate provided and turn in to your Unit Leader, Committee Chairman or council service center.
Youth Protection Training
Youth protection training is mandatory for ALL registered adults and must be taken prior to any other training courses. It is available online and must be re-taken every two years. Youth safety is the No. 1 concern of the Boy Scouts of America (BSA).
Introduction to Leadership Skills for Troops
The purpose of the Introduction to Leadership Skills for Troops course is to teach Scouts with leadership positions about their new roles and how to most effectively reach success in that role. It is intended to help Boy Scouts in leadership positions within their troop understand their responsibilities and to equip them with organizational and leadership skills to fulfill those responsibilities. Introduction to Leadership Skills for Troops is the first course in the series of leadership training offered to Boy Scouts and is a replacement for Troop Leadership Training. Completion of Introduction to Leadership Skills for Troops is a prerequisite for Boy Scouts to participate in the more advanced leadership courses National Youth Leadership Training (NYLT) and the National Advanced Youth Leadership Experience (NAYLE). It is also required to participate in a Kodiak Challenge Trek.
This course is designed to be presented within the Boy Scout Troop. Materials for presenting this course to your troop may be found at Introduction to Leadership Skills for Troop Manual – the scout shop does not carry a printed copy of this manual, they do offer a packet of cards to supplement the course that can be given to the boys as a commitment card and to remind them of what their responsibilities are in their role.
River Trails Cub Scout Info / Events
District Pinewood Derby
March 5, 2022 @ Fox Service Center
- Race Day
March 5th from 12:30 to 7PM at the Fox Service Center
- Registration/Check-In
March 4th 4-8PM at the Fox Service Center
- Need Pack commitments for an attendance count by Feb 2022 Roundtable
- Standardized rules for all District Derby Racers
- Lots of publicity! Scout recruitment!
- Still time to help!
Next meeting:
–1-25-22 and 2-22-22 at 6:30 at Chris's house.
–Klima residence 334 Heritage Hills Dr, Arnold, Mo 63010
Our Registration portal is now open for our 2022 River Trails District Pinewood Derby. You can access it by going to:
https://scoutingevent.com/312-54645
Greater St. Louis Area Council Zoom Event: The Twelfth Point
March 8, 2022 at 7:00 pm
This 30-minute seminar will get Scouts kick-started toward the religious emblem for their faith. This council event includes a breakout into faith groups to better understand and begin your journey.
Register at https://tinyurl.com/yef27uhb
This patch will be awarded with every emblem in 2022. In addition, one Cub and one Scout will receive a free campership to a any GSLAC camp of their choice in 2022-2023.
The complete brochure is at http://stlbsa.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Twelfth-Point-Zoom-event-with-QR.docx
2022 Fall Webeloree Event
Fall Cub Launch
2022 Day Camps
Arnold Day Camp
- at Meramec Arnold Elks Lodge
- Register here:
Festus/Crystal City
- at Festus Elks Lodge ----
- Register here:
Click here for more camps in your area.
Grizzly Day Camp at Beaumont Scout Reservation:
Overnight Cub Scout Camp, & Cub Scout Family Camp
Cub Scout overnight camps – Webelos Camp, Arrow of light Camp, and Cub Adventure Camp are great opportunities for your Scouts to start out the year with a few Adventures/Advancements well underway and completed, while having a super fun time at camp!
Family Camps are opportunities for Scouts to spend a day and a night, over a weekend, at one of our properties, sharing the fun of the outdoors with mom, dad, and Cub Scout-aged siblings! In addition to Family Camp, we have Dad and Lad Camp in April, and Mom and Me camp in September.
Summer Camps are in June and July, at Camp May (Beaumont), Warren Levis, Pine Ridge, and Lewallen.
LOE/Baloo
Spring 2022
Pine Ridge Course April 22 - 24, 2022
Beaumont Course May 6 - 8, 2022
Fall 2022
Warren Levis Course October 7 - 8 , 2022
Beaumont Course October 21 - 23, 2022
River Trails Scouts BSA Info / Events
Scout Ran Troop Award
INTRODUCTION
To further encourage all troops to be led by youth leadership, one of the members of River Trails Scout BSA Training Committee is offering $100 to each of the troops that confirm their program is Scout led for the 12 months ending August 31st, 2022. This is limited to the first 20 troops that submit this form by August 31st of next year. The attached form provides the limited guidelines to justify the award. The committee would like the unit leader to print this form and present it to their PLC for consideration. As you implement this program we ask that you evaluate your program and make any changes necessary to limit adult leadership to more of an advisory role to guide youth leadership. We have a self evaluation form available to anyone that would like to evaluate how much of their program is Scout Ran. If you have any questions please feel free to contact Donna Guiffrida or Rich Myers.
The River Trails Training Committee click here for link to form
District Klondike
Spring Camporee
April 22-24 2022
2022 RT Spring Camporee Manual
Register here
STEM Scouts BSA Summer Camp at Beaumont- July 17 - 23;
–Register at: https://scoutingevent.com/312-51562
River Trails District Fundraising / Activities
Memorial Day Good Turn
Sunday May 29th 8:30Am registration
Online Registration Sign up your unit today.
Swifts Big Kickoff-
June 4-6 @ S-F Scout Ranch
We'll spend part of the day working at Swift to setup and improve camp
The rest of the day we'll try out some of the programs we just setup including the waterfront.
Camp for the weekend at Swift or come down for the day Cost: Free https://scoutingevent.com/312-swiftko2022 (registration not yet open)
District Dinner
District Hike
Popcorn Sales
Fundraising is an extremely important part of a first-rate Scouting program. Money from fundraising activities can be used to cover the cost of activities and events, equipment, badges and advancement and summer camp.
Every fall, the Greater St. Louis Area Council conducts its annual Popcorn Fundraiser across the St. Louis area. Revenue from popcorn sales help the council provide better services, more volunteer resources, the improvement of facilities and in many cases, support entire annual programs for many Scout units.
This annual event offers Scouting groups a simple, safe, effective way to raise money that, in turn, teaches boys speaking skills, confidence and salesmanship. Scouts have the opportunity to earn prizes, trips, even a college scholarship account based on their total sales.
Benefits of the Popcorn Fundraiser:
- Raises additional funds for Scouting activities
- Reduces out-of-pocket expenses for Scout parents
- Teaches Scouts the value of earning their own way
- Develops a Scout’s communication and selling skills
There are three ways Scouts can participate in the Popcorn Fundraiser:
- Selling Door-To-Door —Scouts ask friends, family and neighbors to purchase popcorn products
- Show ‘n’ Sell—A Scout unit receives permission to display popcorn products at a local retailer then approach customers as they pass
- Online Sales—Scouts create their own online store on the website
Camp Cards
Our NEW Product Sale Website is up and running! Visit https://bsastlouiscouncil.membershiptoolkit.com/ to see and order your products this year. On our NEW site, you can see upcoming calendar events, order more products, see your invoice, and track inventory. Here's what you need to do:
- Click on the login button or the Registration button.
- If you already have an account with another organization that uses Membership Toolkit you can use the same email and password to log in. You can then proceed to the numbered steps below.
- Select "Create Account" and fill in the name, email, and password information.
- Click "verify my email" and then check your email for a link to complete the process. The link expires in 2 hours. If you do not receive the email, check your spam or junk folders.
- Once you have verified your email address, log back in and finish the registration process.
- Complete the Leader Information forms.
- Once this form is complete you will have the opportunity to place your camp card or coffee orders. All your product sales needs are in one convenient place!
Scouting for Food
- Did you know? Last year we collected over 1.5 million pounds of food collected.
- Maps
Scouting for Her Collection Drive
Nick Ferrario at yourlastchance2011@gmail.com
River Trails District / Area Commissioners
District Commissioner - George Kunkel - georgekunkel@sbcglobal.net
| River Trails Roundtable Commissioners | |||
| Name | Title / Area | Phone | |
| Felicia Haynes | Roundtable Commissioner - Scouts BSA | 314-602-4317 | felicia.haynes.fh@gmail.com |
| Kenny Wolff | Roundtable Commissioner - Cub Scouts | 314-971-5963 | kwolff803@gmail.com |
| Assistant Roundtable Commissioner - Cub Scouts | xxx-xxx-xxxx | sample@email.com | |
| OPEN | Roundtable Commissioner - Venturing |
Arnold Area 1 – Area District Commissioner Kevin Kohne, 314-937-8016 petfixerupper@aol.com
| Arnold Area 1 Commissioners | |||
| Name | Area | Phone | |
| Kim Rowden | P372 | xxx-xxx-xxxx | sample@email.com |
| Kim Rowden | T372 | xxx-xxx-xxxx | sample@email.com |
| David Dacus | P419 | xxx-xxx-xxxx | sample@email.com |
| Kevin Kohne | T419 | xxx-xxx-xxxx | sample@email.com |
| Kim Rowden | P430 | xxx-xxx-xxxx | sample@email.com |
| Kevin Kohne | T430 | xxx-xxx-xxxx | sample@email.com |
| Bryan Wucher | P450 | xxx-xxx-xxxx | sample@email.com |
| Bryan Wucher | T450 | xxx-xxx-xxxx | sample@email.com |
| Rich Harper | P458 | xxx-xxx-xxxx | sample@email.com |
| Larry Michaels | T501 | xxx-xxx-xxxx | sample@email.com |
Arnold Area 2 – Area District Commissioner Open
| Arnold Area 2 Commissioners | |||
| Name | Area | Phone | |
| Open | P451 | xxx-xxx-xxxx | sample@email.com |
| Joe LaPlant | P461 | xxx-xxx-xxxx | sample@email.com |
| Open | T469 | xxx-xxx-xxxx | sample@email.com |
| Kim Rowden | P474 | xxx-xxx-xxxx | sample@email.com |
| Kim Rowden | T474 | xxx-xxx-xxxx | sample@email.com |
| Kim Rowden | T474G | xxx-xxx-xxxx | sample@email.com |
| Open | P557 | xxx-xxx-xxxx | sample@email.com |
| Open | T557 | xxx-xxx-xxxx | sample@email.com |
| Open | P830 | xxx-xxx-xxxx | sample@email.com |
| Open | P892 | xxx-xxx-xxxx | sample@email.com |
| Larry Michaels | T892 | xxx-xxx-xxxx | sample@email.com |
Imperial/Windsor – Area District Commissioner – Rich Myers., 314-503-9677
| Imperial / Windsor Commissioners | |||
| Name | Area | Phone | |
| Bob Stephan | P401 | xxx-xxx-xxxx | sample@email.com |
| Rich Myers | P412 | xxx-xxx-xxxx | sample@email.com |
| Rich Myers | T412 | xxx-xxx-xxxx | sample@email.com |
| Bob Stephan | P413 | xxx-xxx-xxxx | sample@email.com |
| Bob Stephan | T413 | xxx-xxx-xxxx | sample@email.com |
| Jim Palmer | P416 | xxx-xxx-xxxx | sample@email.com |
| Bob Stephan | T416 | xxx-xxx-xxxx | sample@email.com |
Hillsboro – Area District Commissioner – Open
| Hillsboro Commissioners | |||
| Name | Area | Phone | |
| Mike Stephens | P406 | xxx-xxx-xxxx | sample@email.com |
| Mike Stephens | T406 | xxx-xxx-xxxx | sample@email.com |
| Mike Stephens | P547 | xxx-xxx-xxxx | sample@email.com |
| Mike Stephens | T547 | xxx-xxx-xxxx | sample@email.com |
DeSoto – Area District Commissioner – Open
| DeSoto Commissioners | |||
| Name | Area | Phone | |
| Open | P561 | xxx-xxx-xxxx | sample@email.com |
| Open | T561 | xxx-xxx-xxxx | sample@email.com |
| Open | P890 | xxx-xxx-xxxx | sample@email.com |
| Open | P891 | xxx-xxx-xxxx | sample@email.com |
| Open | T891 | xxx-xxx-xxxx | sample@email.com |
Fenton/High Ridge – Area District Commissioner – Roy Brooks, 314-583-8627
| Fenton / High Ridge Commissioners | |||
| Name | Area | Phone | |
| Open | P29 | xxx-xxx-xxxx | sample@email.com |
| Open | P460 | xxx-xxx-xxxx | sample@email.com |
| Felicia Haynes | P535 | xxx-xxx-xxxx | sample@email.com |
| Felicia Haynes | T535 | xxx-xxx-xxxx | sample@email.com |
| Donna Guiffrida | P720 | xxx-xxx-xxxx | sample@email.com |
| Bill Roberts | P722 | xxx-xxx-xxxx | sample@email.com |
| Felicia Haynes | T722G | xxx-xxx-xxxx | sample@email.com |
| Donna Guiffrida | T722 | xxx-xxx-xxxx | sample@email.com |
House Springs/Dittmer – Area District Commissioner – Steve Herberts, 314-608-3733
| House Springs / Dittmer Commissioners | |||
| Name | Area | Phone | |
| Steve Herberts | P553 | xxx-xxx-xxxx | sample@email.com |
| Steve Herberts | T553 | xxx-xxx-xxxx | sample@email.com |
| Bob Sandmeir | P552 | xxx-xxx-xxxx | sample@email.com |
| Steve Herberts | P559 | xxx-xxx-xxxx | sample@email.com |
| Bob Sandmeir | T894 | xxx-xxx-xxxx | sample@email.com |
| Bob Sandmeir | T894G | xxx-xxx-xxxx | sample@email.com |
Festus/Pevely – Area District Commissioner – Dave Crump, 636-937-8016
| Festus / Pevely Commissioners | |||
| Name | Area | Phone | |
| Open | P467 | xxx-xxx-xxxx | sample@email.com |
| David Kennedy | T484 | xxx-xxx-xxxx | sample@email.com |
| Kevin Bergman | P405 | xxx-xxx-xxxx | sample@email.com |
| Kevin Bergman | T405 | xxx-xxx-xxxx | sample@email.com |
| Mike Cords | P407 | xxx-xxx-xxxx | sample@email.com |
| Mike Cords | T407 | xxx-xxx-xxxx | sample@email.com |
| Open | P425 | xxx-xxx-xxxx | sample@email.com |
| Open | T426 | xxx-xxx-xxxx | sample@email.com |
Helpful Links
Resources / Downloads
- 2021-22 Program Guides
- 2022-23 Program Guides
- Youth Application | Adult Application (for adult volunteers and new Venturing and Sea Scouting participants who are 18 but not yet 21)
- Criminal Background Check Form
- Scoutreach Assistance Request Form
- Missouri Care - Healthy Blue Assistance Form
- Annual Health and Medical Form- Parts A & B only (less than 72 hours)
- Annual Health and Medical Form- Parts A, B & C (physical required)
- New Cub Scout Leader Guide
- New Parent Orientation Guide
- Unit money-earning application
- Certificate of Insurance – Online Request Form
- Fiscal Policies: Unit Finances & Tax Exemption Status
- Sample Pack Operating Budget
- Incident Report Form / Near Miss Incident Form
- How to Print Membership Cards
- How to Print Charter Certificates
- Awards and Nomination Forms
Links
- Boy Scouts of America
- Cub Scouts
- Internet Advancement
- ScoutingWire.org
- Scouting Uniforms
- Merit Badge Counselor Directory
Internet Rechartering
Click here to visit the Rechartering website.
Click here for a brief tutorial (requires Flash Player)
Click here for an overview.
To renew your unit charter on-line:
- Sixty days before your unit’s expiration date, select a renewal processor. This should be someone in your unit who is familiar with the members and leaders of your unit to ensure all information provided through the process is correct.
- Your unit charter renewal packet is distributed to the unit leadership and includes an access code specifically assigned to your unit.
- Thirty to forty-five days before your unit’s expiration date, the renewal processor clicks Recharter Now on this webpage and begins the process.
- When the on-line process is completed, the renewal processor prints the completed charter renewal application.
- The Unit Leader and the Executive Officer sign the charter renewal application. The signed application along with any individual applications for new youth members or adult leaders, and materials received in the charter renewal packet and all appropriate fees, should then be brought to the Council Service Center, or your district’s charter turn-in meeting.
River Trails District Eagle Board Review
The River Trails Eagle Board meets every last Thursday of the month. The board is always looking for new volunteers to serve on Eagle Board. If you are interested serving, please contact Aaron Bishop at (636) 674-9606.
Location for Eagle Board and Life to Eagle Seminars:
Zion Lutheran Church, 310 Central Ave., Pevely, MO 63070
All scouts and coaches should direct themselves to the bottom of this page for all downloadable forms for the Eagle Scout process. There are multiple downloads; The first (4)are required for scheduling purposes.
Life-to-Eagle Seminar
5/10/22 6:30pm – 7:30pm Scout, Parents, Scout Master and or Coaches
7/12/22 6:30pm – 7:30pm Scout, Parents, Scout Master and or Coaches
10/11/22 6:30pm – 7:30pm Scout, Parents, Scout Master and or Coaches
Please bring, pen and paper and water to drink. Parents and coach are highly encouraged as well.
Life Scouts, coaches, Scoutmasters, and Troop Committee members are strongly encouraged to attend one of these seminars in order to better understand the process of going from Life to Eagle. The seminar is a combined session for adults and future Eagle candidates followed by a break-out session. The 60- to 90-minute seminar includes handouts and a display of past projects. Training is held at Zion Lutheran Church, 310 Central Ave., Pevely, MO 63070. The dates for Life to Eagle
Eagle Board Meetings
Please note that each Eagle Scouts candidate needs to schedule appointments with the Eagle Board by calling Mr. Bishop at (636) 674-9606. Also to note that the Scout needs to leave his name, return phone number and what Troop they are with. Scouts are encouraged to store the contact number (for Mr. Bishop) in their phones so they know when the call is being returned. It can take up to three days for a return phone call. Currently we are taking up to 9 Scouts per month and that is on a first come first serve basis. All calls must be placed 7 days prior to the Board of Review. To be considered locked into one of the spots the Scout will need to have all of the necessary paperwork and signatures needed for the type of visit they are seeking. All calls and activity are logged to insure the order of eligibility.
Appointments start at 7 p.m. (Be early for your appointment to get checked in)
5/26/22 7:00pm – 9:30pm Scout and Coaches
6/30/22 7:00pm – 9:30pm Scout and Coaches
7/21/22 7:00pm – 9:30pm Scout and Coaches
8/25/22 7:00pm – 9:30pm Scout and Coaches
9/29/22 7:00pm – 9:30pm Scout and Coaches
10/27/22 7:00pm – 9:30pm Scout and Coaches
11/17/22 7:00pm – 9:30pm Scout and Coaches
12/15/22 7:00pm – 9:30pm Scout and Coaches
Parents are welcome to wait in the gym during the review process. Scouts and coaches will be escorted by a board member for their review.
Eagle Materials
Path from Life to Eagle checklist
The Benefiting Organizations Guide to an Eagle Scout Leadership Service Project
Eagle Scout Service Project Workbook – Fillable
Eagle Scout Rank Application – Fillable
Guide to Advancement Eagle Scout Section Only
Age Guidelines for Tool Use and Work at Elevations
Letter of Reference Request Form Letter
Additional Downloads
Electronic Eagle Scout Application Procedures
Navigating the Eagle Scout Service Project, Information for Project Beneficiaries
The Sweet Sixteen of BSA Safety
Scholarships For Eagle Scouts
A Parents Guide in the Life to Eagle Process
River Trails District Order Of The Arrow
Click here to be taken to our Order Of The Arrow website.
Lodge Updates
If you want to be an active member in the lodge this year, make sure you pay your dues!
Only $10!
$40 for a Season Pass
Includes: dues, passcodes for the Spring Conclave, Fall reunion, Brotherhood bash, and Winter Fellowship Dinner!
More info: https://shawneelodge.org/register/
Spring Conclave
April 8-10, 2022 @ Beaumont
http://conclave.shawneelodge.org/registration/
NOAC
July 25-30, 2022 @ University of Tennessee
http://noac.shawneelodge.org
River Trails District STEM
STEM University at SIU-Carbondale- Feb 26th
Cub Scouts - https://scoutingevent.com/312-CUBSIUCSTEMU2022
ScoutsBSA - https://www.scoutingevent.com/312-StemUSIUC22SBSA
STEM Scouts BSA Summer Camp at Beaumont- July 17 - 23;
Register at: https://scoutingevent.com/312-51562
CAMP NOVA Cub Scouts at Beaumont- July 18th-21st, 6:15-8:45 p.m.
Register: https://scoutingevent.com/312-Campnova2022
We hope to see you there!
River Trails District Venturing
Climb the Night Away
- Rescheduled to Saturday Night February 26, 2022 8pm – 12am
- Upper Limits Maryland Heights Gym
–1874 Lackland Hill Parkway St. Louis, MO, 63146
- A great opportunity to see what Venturing is all about!
- Cost is $30 per climber or $5 if not climbing.
- Register at the following link:
–https://scoutingevent.com/312-climb2022
Dear Crew Adviser,
Did you know that the Greater St. Louis Area Councils runs one of the few Venturing Summer Camp programs in the country? This regionally-renown program happens at Swift High Adventure Base (aka “Swift”). Swift is located in Knob Lick, Missouri at S-F Scout Ranch on the 270-acre Nim’s Lake. This truly unique camp brings venturers from all over the Midwest to enjoy the program put on by the great staff.
In 2020, we have two weeks to choose from for your crew. The first is June 14-20, and the second is July 12-18. Learn more here.
Want to see the fun up close? Click on this link below to view a short video that highlights the activities at Swift – https://youtu.be/0aGrD29hf6U
If I can answer any questions or share more information, please do not hesitate to ask. I hope your crew is planning on attending summer camp next year, and we would love for the choice of your youth to be Swift High Adventure Base.
VENTURING IN THE RIVER TRAILS DISTRICT
Venturing is a youth development program of the Boy Scouts of America for young men and women ages 14 through 20, or 13 years old and have completed the eighth grade.
Venturing’s purpose is to provide positive experiences to help young people mature and to prepare them to become responsible and caring adults.
Venturing is based on a unique and dynamic relationship between youth, adult leaders, and organizations in their communities. Local community organizations establish a Venturing crew by matching their people and program resources to the interests of young people in the community. The result is a program of exciting and meaningful activities that helps youth pursue their special interests, grow, develop leadership skills, and become good citizens.
Venturing crews can specialize in a variety of avocation or hobby interests.
ETHICS IN ACTION
An important goal of Venturing is to help young adults be responsible and caring persons, both now and in the future. Venturing uses “ethical controversies” to help young adults develop the ability to make responsible choices that reflect their concern for what is a risk and how it will affect others involved. Because an ethical controversy is a problem-solving situation, leaders expect young adults to employ empathy, invention, and selection when they think through their position and work toward a solution.
CONTACT:
If you are interested in joining an existing Venturing crew or you would like to know how to start your own crew, contact
Joseph Blasko
816-225-6201
River Trails District Past Recipients of the Key Three Award
2000
- David Crump
- Renee Grobe
- Frank Huighe*
- Lorraine Huighe*
2001
- George Garver*
- John Glick
- Gary Hartmann
- Jean Stephens
2002
- Joseph Corio
- Julia Nicholas
- Tricia Saputo
- Larry Yates
2003
- David Westhoff
- Doris Garver
- Thomas Dunn
- Marty Portell
2004
- Bill Alexander
- David Kennedy
- Robert Larson
- Bill Polley
2005
- Susan Alexander
- Rhonda Burger
- Angie Sutton
- Jared White
2006
- Ollie Tilghman
- Scott Battles
- Missy Rudolph
- Tom Furrer
2007
- Jerry Smith*
- Rich Meyers
- Gene Terry*
- Brenda Linville
2008
- Dean Garner*
- Mike Spink
- Steve Herberts
- Christy Hufford
2009
- Cheryl Ecker
- John Costello
- Fr. Ed Nemeth
- Ray Schmidt
2010
- Patricia Griffy
- Dana Blumm
- Mike Canepari
- Thomas Woodland
2011
- Joe Gentile
- Larry Michaels
- Barb Machalek
- Kim Rowden
2012
- Stephen Henson
- Jennifer Laiben
- Mike Mouser
- Rev. Mart Thompson
2013
- Suan Hartmann
- Randy Hetz
- Fred Kohut
- Lou Slinkard
2014
- Jason Alden
- Patrick Howe
- Tim Rowden
- Tammy Valencia
2015
- Fred Helferstay
- Sandy Helferstay
- Paul Laiben
- Keith Mueller
2016
- Rick Bopp
- Jim Chellew
- Bob Francis
- George Kunkel
2017
- Meghan Hurst
- Julie King
- Kevin Kohne
- Jim Palmer
2018
- Donna Guiffrida
- Felicia Haynes
- Wally Lionberger
- Bob Sandmeier
2019
- Don Eplin
- Kim Eplin
- Melissa Trost
2020 (Covid)
2021
- Sarah Wolff
- Eric Stewart
- Chris Klima
- Joe McKee
* Deceased
River Trails District Past Recipients of the Award of Merit
1970
- Ed Clauson, Sr.
- Ervin R. Falcetto*
- Robert Franken
- Darrell Girardier
- Joseph M. Murphy
1971
- R. Dean Garner*
- John Sansoucie*
- Gene D. Terry*
- John Tucker
- Elvin J. Wideman
1972
- Bruce C. Clark*
- Homer Haefner
- Frank Huighe*
- Lorraine Huighe*
- William Rutledge*
1973
- Jim Sponik*
- Frank Steininger
- George Wadew
- Jerry Womble*
- Rich Wynn
1974
- Paul Darron*
- Ed Hase*
- Elmer L. Jones
- Henry May*
- Jerry Watson, Sr.
1975
- Francis Braun*
- Elmer H. Held, Sr.*
- Kurt L. Koenig*
- Mary Patrick
- James Rhoden
1976
- Gene Blase
- Bob Davis, Sr.
- Bill Finley
- Ted Vessell
- Gerald Vogelsang
1977
- Paul Backer*
- Milton Cook
- George Garver*
- Joyce Vessell
- Bob Western*
1978
- Charles A. Davis
- Doris Garver
- Dorothy May*
- Charles Schremp
- Jerry E. Shelby
1979
- Marvin Alexander
- Ruth Houser
- Ferd B. Lang*
- Walter Marquart*
- James Waters*
1980
- Mae Blase*
- C. Robert Edwards*
- John Fields
- Joseph Miller
- Lewis Samm Tidd*
1981
- Edward Brosch*
- Larry Deaton
- Bonnie Gates
- S. Jerry Howe*
1982
- Stephen A. Douglas*
- Robert Tevlin, Jr.
- Robert Trenholm
- Sharon Wade
- William Zavadil
1983
- Mary Bequette
- James Clark*
- Robert Dearduff
- Vonnie L. Goodwin*
- John Gibson*
1984
- Frank Bischoff*
- Gerald Gearhart*
- Robert Oberle
- Janice Zavadil
1985
- John Glick
- Warren Hageman*
- Bob Tevlin, Sr.*
- Doris Weseman*
1986
- Sheryl Bartch
- Lanny Charleville
- Leonard Endicott
- Jane Gartner
1987
- Charles Jones
- Louis Slinkard
- David Stringer, Sr.
- William Weiss
1988
- Reginald Flecke, Sr.*
- Joan Morvack
- Janice Sides
- David Tannehill
1989
- Donald Barker*
- Randy Habel, Sr.
- Marie Prives*
- G.A. Schaefer*
1990
- Gerald Alt*
- Richard Clouser*
- James Glick*
- Mary Sue Schaefer
1991
- Margaret Habel
- Martin Prtell
- Pamela Steinkamp
- Joe Wisdom
1992
- J. Mike Callahan
- Bobby Griffy
- Michael Pleimann, Sr.
- Joan Smith
1993
- Randall Hetz
- Cheri Riggle
- Gary Stephens*
- Michael Whitener
1994
- Gary Bartch
- Jerry Smith*
- Jean Stephens
- Jerry Tubbs
1995
- Gene Nequette
- George Brand
- David Crump
- Virginia Stringer*
1996
- Sue Denney*
- Debra Dierkes
- Michael Rose
- Sherrill Strayhorn
1997
- John Costello
- S. Russ Hoefgen
- Barbara Ungerer
1998
- Londa Crump*
- Tom Doyle*
- Leonard Hodges
- Elaine Kock*
1999
- Charles Crull
- Douglas Inman
- Raymond Rider
- David Westoff
2000
- Cheryl Ecker
- Elmer Held Jr.
- David Kennedy
- Larry Yates
2001
- Shelby Callahan
- Carl Rice
- David Rohlfing
- Kay Strayhorn
2002
- Roy Brooks
- James Chellew
- James Ecker
- John Stephens
2003
- Greg Ferguson
- Nick Michales
- Julia Nicholas
- William R. Polley
2004
- Rhonda Burger
- Robert Sandmeier
- Michael Spink
- Linda Whitener
2005
- Ed Biermann
- Steve Herberts
- Ken Pennington
- Tricia Saputo
2006
- Rick Bopp
- Kathy Bryant
- Mike Canepari
- Kathy Lomax
2007
- Scott Battles
- Judy Hayes
- Kevin Kohne
- Mike Mouser
2008
- Mark Akins
- Dale Bruning
- Daniel Davis
- Robert Stephen
2009
- Christopher Davis
- Theresa A. Roe
2010
- Christy Hufford
- Tom Furrer
- Bob Larson
- Rich Myers
2011
- Patricia Griffy
- Gary Hartman
- Susan Hartmann
- Bill Ryan
2012
- Fred Kohut
- Barb Machalek
- Jennifer Laiben
- Kim Rowden
2013
- Brad Bryant
- Stephen M. Henson
- Keith Mueller
- Rev. Mart Thompson
2014
- Dr. Bob Borman
- Mark Ferrell
- Paul Laiben
- Larry Michaels
2015
- Carlois D. Arriaga
- Gergory Mercer
- Bill Newburger
- Tim Rowden
2016
- Steve Fling
- Patrick Howe
- Julie King
- James L. Sander
2017
- Richard Harper
- Steve Meinburg
- Matthew Nollman
- Jim Palmer
2018
- Joseph Hook
- Donna Guifffrida
- Tammy Valencia
- John Machalek
2019
- Reggie Flecke
- Kenny Wolff
- Betty Bopp
2020 (Covid)
2021
- Felicia Haynes
- Charlie Blair
- Gilbert Pfaff Sr.
From Other Councils or Districts
- Linda Bequette
- Joe Gentile
- Fred Helferstay
- Sandy Helferstay
- George Kunkel
- Donald Sudholt
- Ollie Tiighman
- Michelle Vickery
- Mike Vickery
* Deceased
Events Calendar
Our Events
River Trails Fall Recruitment Campaign
August 30th, 2022
Crystal City
Dunklin
Jefferson R-7
September 8th, 2022
Northwest
September 13th 2022
Windsor
September 6th, 2022
Festus
De Soto
Grandview
Hillsboro
September 22nd 2022
Fox C-6
*These dates subject to change
Lonedell Elementary
Our scouts in action!
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River Trails District, Greater St. Louis Area Council
The River Trails District serves approximately 3,000 youth in Jefferson County, thanks to the efforts of over 1,000 volunteers.
So it’s official. A new word was inducted into the GSLAC dictionary!
STEMtastic - noun
stem·tas·tic | \ stem-ˈta-stik , stem- \
variants: or less commonly STEMtastical \ stem-ˈta-sti-kəl \
Definitions of STEMtastic:
1a: based on a STEM fantasy - something so good it’s unimaginable, b: conceived or seemingly conceived by the wonders of science, technology, engineering, and math, c: so extreme as to challenge your mind and beliefs.
Multi-day STEMtastic on-college-campus experiences happening June 8 to 11 can be found here:
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Volunteers deliver Scouting’s promise. Ellen Mercante, a recipient of the Silver Beaver Award, discusses the pleasures of serving as an adult leader and enabling our youth. Learn more about volunteering by visiting stlbsa.org/get-involved/volunteer/
STEM on CAMPus UMSL – June 8-11
Where else can you experience college CAMPUS and DORM life for 3 nights, a weekend immersed in STEM related hands-on experiences PLUS pool time at the dorm, rec center with rock climbing, courts and water zipline, star gazing, and movie night!
STEM on CAMPus UMSL is back with 6 badge work sessions and plenty of badges to choose from during this 3-night camp
Come with your Troop or as an individual Scout
Experience the hospitality of University of Missouri – St Louis (UMSL)
Enrollment ends Memorial Day.
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They remembered; they will never forget……… did you??
Be sure to register to help place flags at the graves of our fallen war heroes!
Show them you DID NOT FORGET........
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This year, the Greater St. Louis Area Council will offer five National Youth Leadership Training (NYLT) courses. At NYLT, your Scouts will become better leaders and build self-confidence—just take it from Michael. Learn more by visiting stlbsa.org/training/nylt/
