<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>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 Winter Trek Event Sold Out!</title><link>http://www.scoutingvermont.org/Events/12WinterTreks</link><description>The Winter Trek Weekends 1,2,3,4,5 are already sold out, no spaces!</description><author>Laurie Sneed</author><pubDate>Thu, 08 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>New Winter Sport Safety Requirements</title><link>http://www.scoutingvermont.org/Events/WinterSafety</link><description>Planning to attend a Ski Weekend or take your unit skiing/boarding? Make sure you read this for updated information on safety in skiing/boarding.</description><author>Theresa Nelson</author><pubDate>Thu, 08 Dec 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>Save the date - 2012 Venturing Day</title><link>http://www.scoutingvermont.org/Events/2012VenturingDay</link><description>Join us for a gathering of Green Mountain Council Venturers, Scouts, and Scouters in support of Venturing in Vermont. A day of friendship, fellowship,and discussion on the future of Venturing in Vermont.</description><author>John Dyer Jr</author><pubDate>Mon, 16 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Spring Popcorn Sale - Sign Up by February 27th</title><link>http://www.scoutingvermont.org/News/Springpop12</link><description>What a great way to raise money for Summer Camp, Unit Programs, New Equipment, High Adventure Trips, Special Awards, all the things that make your unit special.  Spring popcorn is a no risk way to help your unit have the resources to provide that great Scouting Program...

</description><author>John Dyer Jr</author><pubDate>Wed, 01 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Scout Sunday Observance</title><link>http://www.scoutingvermont.org/Events/2012ScoutSunday</link><description>During the Scouting Anniversary Week in February, Scouts around the world honor this important point of the Scout Law by celebrating "Scout Sunday" or "Scout Sabath". Units throughout the Green Mountain Council will celebrate Scout Sunday on February 5, 2012.</description><author>John Dyer Jr</author><pubDate>Thu, 26 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Sign Up for 2013 Jamboree - 1st Payment Due Soon!</title><link>http://www.scoutingvermont.org/News/2013Jambo</link><description>The Jamboree is an unforgettable experience of Scouting at its finest, the opportunity to forge Scouting friendships that endure forever, in a virtually non-stop program of challenging and fun events.</description><author>John Dyer Jr</author><pubDate>Thu, 02 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>2013 National Jamboree Scoutmasters Wanted</title><link>http://www.scoutingvermont.org/News/jamboleaders</link><description>The GMC 2013 Jamboree Committee is now recruiting highly qualified candidates for service as Scoutmasters. Leadership interviews will be conducted at the Scout Service Center on Sunday, February 19.</description><author>John Dyer Jr</author><pubDate>Fri, 27 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Polar Bear Winter Camping for 2011/2012</title><link>http://www.scoutingvermont.org/News/11-12PolarBearCamp</link><description>Polar Bear camping has long been popular with Vermont Boy Scouts.  This year we hope that every Troop will TRAIN and TRY for a Polar Bear Experience, for Scouts who qualify...</description><author>Laurie Sneed</author><pubDate>Tue, 31 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Philmont Trek Opportunity for 2012</title><link>http://www.scoutingvermont.org/News/Philmont2012</link><description>Philmont Scout Ranch, the Boy Scouts of America's premier High Adventure™ base, challenges Scouts and Venturers with more than 214 square miles of rugged northern New Mexico wilderness. Join Crew 686 as they head to Philmont for an exciting adventure trek.</description><author>Peter Ashworth</author><pubDate>Tue, 31 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills</title><link>http://www.scoutingvermont.org/Events/IOLS2012</link><description>As part of the required training for Boy Scout leaders, the Green Mountain Council training team will be conduction Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills at Mt. Norris Scout Reservation May 18-20, 2012.  This is a great time to complete the training necessary to be considered “fully trained”. Don’t miss it.</description><author>John Dyer Jr</author><pubDate>Fri, 20 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Ski and Snowboard Madness 2012</title><link>http://www.scoutingvermont.org/Events/SkiMadness2012</link><description>The Green Mountain Council Scout Ski Madness program is designed to bring Scouts and Scouters to Vermont to ski our slopes. We've developed plans to suit all types of skiers from those who just want to ski and sleep, to those who are just beginning and want to learn how to ski or snowboard.  Multiple weekends and multiple resorts to choose from.  Check it out!</description><author>John Dyer Jr</author><pubDate>Sat, 07 Jan 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.</description><author>John Dyer Jr</author><pubDate>Wed, 18 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item></channel></rss>
