<rss version="2.0"><channel><title>Council Headlines</title><link>http://www.scoutingvermont.org/rss</link><description>The latest headlines from the Green Mountain Council, BSA</description><copyright>2010, Green Mountain Council</copyright><ttl>60</ttl><item><title>MyCouncil Feature Launched on Council Web Site</title><link>http://www.scoutingvermont.org/News/MyCouncilNews</link><description>MyCouncil is a membership system where you can create a member account on the Green Mountain Council web site. Your member account will allow...</description><author>Richard Stockton</author><pubDate>Wed, 10 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Special Mt Norris Patch - The Cloud Removed</title><link>http://www.scoutingvermont.org/News/NorrisPatchOver</link><description>Get your Special Commemorative Mt. Norris Scout Reservation Patch.  In celebration of all the work being finished by the EPA...

</description><author>Richard Stockton</author><pubDate>Thu, 10 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Scout Night with the New England Revolution</title><link>http://www.scoutingvermont.org/Events/20010RevsSctNight</link><description>Special Scout Night package at Gillettee Stadium.</description><author>Richard Stockton</author><pubDate>Thu, 04 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Camp Sunrise Boathouse Update - Project Finished</title><link>http://www.scoutingvermont.org/News/BoathouseUpdate</link><description>New Pictures - Uploaded (11/16/09)</description><author>Richard Stockton</author><pubDate>Mon, 09 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Philmont Contingent 2011</title><link>http://www.scoutingvermont.org/Events/Philmont2011</link><description>Philmont is the Boy Scouts of America’s Ultimate High Adventure Base. Located in the Sangre de Cristo Mountains of Northeastern New Mexico, Philmont offers over 136,000 acres of pure excitement and fun...</description><author>Richard Stockton</author><pubDate>Thu, 25 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Historical Merit Badges</title><link>http://www.scoutingvermont.org/News/2010histmb</link><description>April 1st marks the first day boys can begin earning Signaling, Tracking, Pathfinding, and Carpentry: four merit badges brought back for the Centennial year.</description><author>Aaron Strong</author><pubDate>Thu, 01 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Scouting for Adventure on TV</title><link>http://www.scoutingvermont.org/News/BLTVshow</link><description>Scouting for Adventure:  Must watch TV!!</description><author>Barbara Wysk Lord</author><pubDate>Fri, 02 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>New Waterfront Project at Mt Norris (We need your help)</title><link>http://www.scoutingvermont.org/News/NorrisWaterfront</link><description>The first area that we are going to focus on will be the Waterfront.  Our plan includes:  totally replacing and extending the current dock system, adding a boat dock for the sailing program, updating the Boat House and cleaning the entire area...

</description><author>Richard Stockton</author><pubDate>Tue, 18 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>“Cub Scout 2010” has arrived for the fall.</title><link>http://www.scoutingvermont.org/News/CS2010</link><description>“Cub Scout 2010” is a new method of delivering the Cub Scout program.</description><author>Erik Tanney</author><pubDate>Thu, 20 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Get in the Game! with Geocaching</title><link>http://www.scoutingvermont.org/News/getinthegame</link><description>For our 100th Anniversary Celebration, the BSA is tapping into the outdoor fun and excitement of geocaching and inviting you along for the adventure!</description><author>Aaron Strong</author><pubDate>Mon, 24 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Cabela's Celebrates 100 Years of Scouting</title><link>http://www.scoutingvermont.org/News/2010Cabelas</link><description>Cabela's, the world's formost outfitter for hunting, fishing and outdoor gear is celebrating 100 years of scouting by extending super savings to all Boy Scout Troops and Councils through 2010.</description><author>Theresa Nelson</author><pubDate>Sat, 05 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Ajapeu Lodge's Loren Murphy Elected NE-2A Section Chief!</title><link>http://www.scoutingvermont.org/News/SecitonChief2010</link><description>For the first time, an Ajapeu Lodge member has been elected Section Chief.</description><author>Richard Stockton</author><pubDate>Mon, 14 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>We're Here!!! Jamboree Updates...</title><link>http://www.scoutingvermont.org/Events/JamboDay1</link><description>The Green Mountain Council Contingent has arrived at the National Scout Jamboree, and are all set to have fun!</description><author>Theresa Nelson</author><pubDate>Mon, 26 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Sign Up Now For 2010 Fall Popcorn Sale For +1% Commission</title><link>http://www.scoutingvermont.org/Events/PopcornFall2010</link><description>It is  time to get excited about Popcorn again!  It is TIME FOR A CHANGE…... 
and Kernals can earn an additional $50 for their unit!</description><author>Theresa Nelson</author><pubDate>Tue, 27 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>New Scout Executive in the Green Mountain Council</title><link>http://www.scoutingvermont.org/News/ScoutExecutive0171710</link><description>The GMC Scout Executive, Rich Stockton has recently relocated to the Twin Rivers Council in Albany NY where he will serve as their Scout Executive. We wish to thank Rich for his contributions to our Council and wish him all the best in his new position.


</description><author>Erik Tanney</author><pubDate>Sat, 17 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>VPT Share Your Baseball Story</title><link>http://www.scoutingvermont.org/Events/VPTShare</link><description>When you submit your baseball-related story to the Tenth Inning national story share, you'll automatically be entered into a drawing for some awesome baseball prizes!
</description><author>Aaron Strong</author><pubDate>Wed, 21 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Lake Monsters Scout Sleepover</title><link>http://www.scoutingvermont.org/Events/vtlakemonsters2010</link><description>Join the Lake Monsters for a late-summer ball game at Centennial Field!</description><author>Aaron Strong</author><pubDate>Mon, 21 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>European Camp Staff Program</title><link>http://www.scoutingvermont.org/News/europrogram</link><description>Hinesburg Scout working at a Swedish Scout Camp this summer.</description><author>Aaron Strong</author><pubDate>Fri, 23 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Scout Shop Closed for Inventory</title><link>http://www.scoutingvermont.org/Events/SctShopClosed0710</link><description>In a plan to help with end of the year service, the Council Scout Shop will be closed on July 28 to 30 to do yearly inventory...</description><author>Richard Stockton</author><pubDate>Fri, 11 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>National Outdoor Challenge/Achievement Award</title><link>http://www.scoutingvermont.org/News/outdooraward</link><description>Read on for the new unit/individual awards in camping and outdoor activities.</description><author>Aaron Strong</author><pubDate>Fri, 23 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>VTrans Summer Transportation Institute</title><link>http://www.scoutingvermont.org/Events/vtranssummer</link><description>This free residential camp combines academic work, an introduction to the transportation system, "green" alternatives, field trips, career options, and more.</description><author>Aaron Strong</author><pubDate>Fri, 02 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Important Changes to the Boy Scouts of America’s Youth Protection Training Policies</title><link>http://www.scoutingvermont.org/News/2010YPChanges</link><description>To increase awareness of this societal problem and to create even greater barriers to abuse than already exist today in Scouting, the Boy Scouts of America is implementing several important changes to further enhance its Youth Protection policies: 

</description><author>Richard Stockton</author><pubDate>Tue, 01 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Founder’s Bar recognition</title><link>http://www.scoutingvermont.org/News/TheFoundersBar</link><description>In celebration of the 100th Anniversary of the Boy Scouts of America, the New-Unit
Task Force announces the new Founder’s Bar recognition.
</description><author>Erik Tanney</author><pubDate>Wed, 26 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>New 100th Anniversary Council Strip Set</title><link>http://www.scoutingvermont.org/News/100CouncilStrip</link><description>In celebration on the 100th Anniversary of Scouting, the Green Mountain Council has produced a Special Council Strip Set...</description><author>Richard Stockton</author><pubDate>Wed, 05 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Congratulations to the 2010 Gold Star Units</title><link>http://www.scoutingvermont.org/News/GoldStar2010</link><description>The Green Mountain Council introduced a NEW program in 2008 called the Gold Star Unit Program.  This successful program is being continued in 2010.  It is a partnership between the Council and the Units.  Here is the list of Units that have Achieved this Award ...</description><author>Richard Stockton</author><pubDate>Fri, 01 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item></channel></rss>