<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>2012, 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>National Outdoor Challenge/Achievement Awards</title><link>http://www.scoutingvermont.org/News/outdooraward</link><description>Read on for the new individual awards in camping and outdoor activities for First Class and above scouts.</description><author>John Dyer Jr</author><pubDate>Fri, 23 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Introduction</title><link>http://www.scoutingvermont.org/Council/ExecutivesCorner/Introletter</link><description>Welcome to the Scout Executive's Corner from your Green Mountain Council Scout Executive Edward McCollin</description><author>Ed McCollin</author><pubDate>Fri, 10 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>The Summit - Home of the National Scout Jamboree</title><link>http://www.scoutingvermont.org/News/thesummit</link><description>Registration for the 2013 National Scout Jamboree is NOW LIVE!!</description><author>John Dyer Jr</author><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Who To Contact For Information At the Service Center</title><link>http://www.scoutingvermont.org/Council/UnitService/ServiceCenterStaff</link><description>Please refer to the following list for specific support topics. Not sure? Call, fax, mail or email a message to our Council Service Center and we will route your request to the correct staff member.

</description><author>Arlene Matheson</author><pubDate>Tue, 15 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>New Leaders - Update your unit pages!</title><link>http://www.scoutingvermont.org/News/2012NewLeaders</link><description>A friendly reminder to all new unit leaders... Make sure you have created your MyCouncil account, and visited your unit home page to reactivate it for your unit.</description><author>Theresa Nelson</author><pubDate>Mon, 16 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>2011-2015 Friends of Scouting Patch Collection</title><link>http://www.scoutingvermont.org/News/patchcollectionfos</link><description>Make sure you order your center piece patch to go along with this Normal Rockwell themed patch collection!</description><author>John Dyer Jr</author><pubDate>Mon, 16 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Building a Solid Foundation with your Chartered Partner</title><link>http://www.scoutingvermont.org/Council/ExecutivesCorner/SEcorner201108</link><description>How well do you partner with your Charter Organization? Did you know they "own" your unit? Did you know the Charter Representative has a vote on the Council Executive Committee? Most people don't know how important the role of the Charter Organization really is! Read more &gt;&gt;&gt;</description><author>Theresa Nelson</author><pubDate>Sun, 21 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>2012 Friends Of Scouting Campaign</title><link>http://www.scoutingvermont.org/News/FOS2012</link><description>The 2012 Friends Of Scouting (FOS)Campaign has begun.  Please download and submit your unit sign up form.  Check out the new Unit Leaders Guide to FOS and the new Gold Star Unit awards including a Summer Camp Discount and more!</description><author>John Dyer Jr</author><pubDate>Fri, 13 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Welding Merit Badge</title><link>http://www.scoutingvermont.org/News/WeldingMB</link><description>The Boy Scouts of America collaborated with the American Welding Society, BSA Health and Safety Committee, and OSHA members to create the Welding merit badge.</description><author>John Dyer Jr</author><pubDate>Fri, 02 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>2011 State Of Scouting</title><link>http://www.scoutingvermont.org/News/StateOfScouting</link><description>An Eagle Scouts report on the State of Scouting and the Governors Response</description><author>John Dyer Jr</author><pubDate>Fri, 02 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Chainsaw Training 2012</title><link>http://www.scoutingvermont.org/Events/Chainsaw2012</link><description>Chainsaw Training will be conducted on Saturday June 16th, 2012 at Mount Norris Scout Reservation.  Class size is limited to 15 participants on a first come first served basis.</description><author>John Dyer Jr</author><pubDate>Wed, 16 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Camp Sunrise Site Assignments</title><link>http://www.scoutingvermont.org/News/SunriseReservations2012</link><description>The 2012 Camp Sunrise site assigments have been made and posted to the website.  Please remember site assignments were made taking into account several factors including payment dates, needs of the camp and preference.</description><author>John Dyer Jr</author><pubDate>Mon, 14 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>NYLT 2012 !  Register now for the 2012 National Youth Leadership Training course</title><link>http://www.scoutingvermont.org/News/NYLTPromo</link><description>This is not your Scoutmaster’s JLT!! Look at all the changes for 2012</description><author>Peter Ashworth</author><pubDate>Wed, 21 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Sunrise Family Camping</title><link>http://www.scoutingvermont.org/Events/FishFamilyCamp</link><description>Summer is fast approaching and Camp Sunrise is offering an excellent opportunity for families to come and sleep over and enjoy our beautiful camp.  Not only can you come and stay with friends and family but you can also partake in the activities the following day at our Annual Fish N Fun event.  Come one come all.</description><author>John Dyer Jr</author><pubDate>Sun, 22 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Dont Forget Those Webelos</title><link>http://www.scoutingvermont.org/News/DontForgetThoseWebelos</link><description>This is the time of the year if pack and troop leaders don’t regularly communicate, that Webelos who are transitioning or should be transitioning into Boy Scouts get lost in the process. To ensure that we all do our part in getting these boys into Scouting, here are some reminders and pitfalls to be aware of.</description><author>John Dyer Jr</author><pubDate>Sat, 21 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Another Gathering of Eagles</title><link>http://www.scoutingvermont.org/Events/AnotherGatheringofEagles</link><description>Last year a group of volunteers thought it would be a good idea to invite all of the Eagle Scout alumni to a gathering to share Scouting stories, renew old acquaintances and enjoy
the fellowship, food and fun with their peers of a very special group. It was all it was supposed to be and more, so it was decided to do it again.</description><author>John Dyer Jr</author><pubDate>Thu, 07 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>BSA Lead Climbing Instructor Training</title><link>http://www.scoutingvermont.org/Events/BSALeadClimbingInstructorTraining</link><description>Interested in becoming a BSA Lead Climbing Instructor? Join us for the Training on May 19th at Mount Norris Scout Reservation.</description><author>Peter Ashworth</author><pubDate>Mon, 09 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>2nd Annual Fish n Fun - Save the Date</title><link>http://www.scoutingvermont.org/Events/Fish-n-Fun2012</link><description>Save the date for our Second Annual Fish-n-Fun event scheduled for the weekend of June 8th.  Sleep over at Camp Sunrise on Friday June 8th and enjoy the activites on Saturday June 9th.  All Cub Scout welcome.  Bring your family and friends along for FREE!</description><author>John Dyer Jr</author><pubDate>Mon, 09 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Scouting's Journey to Excellence</title><link>http://www.scoutingvermont.org/News/jteannouncement</link><description>“Scouting’s Journey to Excellence” is the BSA’s new council performance recognition program designed to encourage and reward success and measure the performance of our units, districts, and councils. Has your unit started yet?</description><author>John Dyer Jr</author><pubDate>Wed, 18 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>2012 Scout Sleepover at the Ballpark!</title><link>http://www.scoutingvermont.org/News/2012LakeMonsterGameandSleepover</link><description>Boys, bring your tents! Catch the game and spend the night under the stars at Historic Centennial Field!  Register by May 20th</description><author>Peter Ashworth</author><pubDate>Thu, 16 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Camp Sunrise Alumni Association Founded</title><link>http://www.scoutingvermont.org/News/CSAAFounding</link><description>We are pleased to announce the founding of the Camp Sunrise Alumni Association (CSAA). The purpose of the association is to help sustain and improve Camp Sunrise through our supporters. Membership is open to youth and adults who are interested in supporting our purpose.</description><author>John Dyer Jr</author><pubDate>Tue, 21 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Aquatics Camp - Scuba and Lifeguarding - A few spots remaining!</title><link>http://www.scoutingvermont.org/Events/AquaticsCamp2012</link><description>Have you ever wanted to learn how to Scuba Dive or become a trained lifeguard?  If so, Camp Sunrise is offering just the event for you.  Come join us for our Second Annual Aquatics Camp in June.  Earn these certifications for you summer Jobs!  Direct questions to campsunrise@scoutingvermont.org</description><author>John Dyer Jr</author><pubDate>Sun, 04 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>MNSR Specialty Week</title><link>http://www.scoutingvermont.org/Events/MNSRSpecialityWeek</link><description>You have heard about it, and now it is finally here!  Announcing the all new Specialty Week of Camp at Mt. Norris Scout Reservation!  A team of Council camp leaders have been working hard to finalize the details of this special week and we are now prepared to roll it out</description><author>John Dyer Jr</author><pubDate>Fri, 10 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item></channel></rss>
