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Serving 21,000 youth in 25 counties in north central Kentucky and southern Indiana, the Lincoln Heritage Council, Boy Scouts of America, works to foster the character development, worldwide citizenship, and the moral, mental and physical fitness of young people. Through traditional programs, such as Cub Scout packs, Boy Scout troops and Venture crews, and innovative outreach programs that serve youth with disabilities and urban youth, the council prepares young people to make lifelong ethical choices by instilling the values found in the Scout Oath and Law.

May / June Scouters News

The May / June 2008 issue of Scouter's News is now available!

Get the latest information about what’s new at Boy Scout Summer Camp, here at Camp Crooked Creek.
Get updated on the new Eagle Scout application.
Find out about Internet Advancement.
See the details about the upcoming Wood Badge course.
Cub Scout Day Camp and Cub/Webelos Resident information is available.
Find out about the Sporting Clays Classic.
Check out the Keystone Club.
See what Eagle Scout has been received an appointment to West Point.
Check out info on our 12th Annual Golf Tournament.

Sporting Clays Auction - May 9, 2008

You are invited to attend the Friday night reception and auction located at the new Lexus of Louisville Showroom. Over 150 Live and Silent items will be auctioned to raise funds for the Scouting Program. Complimentary reception catered by Juleps Catering/Sullivan University, the Kentucky Restaurant Association, john conti Coffee, Co and Buffalo Trace Distillery will add to the wonderful experience. View the current list of Live and Silent Items. If you would like to secure a bid on a particular Live Item or want more information about the event, call John Cary at 502-361-2624. [more]

2008 Sporting Clays Classic May 9 & 10

The 12th Annual Sporting Clays Classic is now just a few months away May 9 & 10. This annual fundraiser for the Lincoln Heritage Council raises money for the Lincoln Heritage Council, supporting programs like Scouting Unlimited, ScoutReach and the shooting sports programs at Camp Crooked Creek. Over 120 corporate teams are expected at this year’s event (a record crowd). We are very proud to have our returning Title Sponsors Lexus of Louisville and Steel Technologies as well as our new title Sponsor; The National Rifle Association. New this year the shoot will have two flights on Friday and Saturday. Volunteers are needed on Friday and Saturday to help keep score and act as hosts. If interested please contact Clint Scharff at cscharff@bsamail.org. [more]

Cub Scout Day Camp and Webelos Resident Camp

Cub Scout Day – Cub Scout Day Camp is just around the corner. Every district in the council is hosting a Day Camp. Go to one or two of them if that fits your schedule. Check out the details on the applications and the promotions book.

Cub Scout and Webelos Resident Camps - There is plenty of space available at Cub and Webelos Resident Camp, and it's not too late to sign up! Summer is the perfect time for packs to take their Scouts to Resident! This coming summer promises to be filled with options for Cub Scout Camping.

Cub Scout Resident Camp is a 3-day, 2-night opportunity for Tigers through Bear. Units attend Resident Camp as a pack and do age appropriate activities and advancement based on rank. In 2007 Cub Scout Resident Camp will be offered at Tunnel Mill Scout Reservation on August 1st - August 3rd.

First and Second Year Webelos Resident Camp is 4-day, 3-night opportunity for Webelos entering 4th and 5th grade at the end of the summer. At Webelos Camp Scouts will have the opportunity to get ready for the adventure of Boy Scout Camp by doing advancement and other activities geared just for them! In 2007 Webelos Resident Camp will be offered at Tunnel Mill Scout Reservation for 5 Sessions, Session 1, June 26-29; Session 2, July 6-9; Session 3, July 10-13; Session 4, July 17-20; and Session 5, July 24-27.

More information is available on the Forms Page.

Cub Scout Product Recall

Please see the attached information regarding defects in the Cub Scout Immediate Recognition kit (Item No. 01804). [PDF Attachment]

2007 - 2008 Council Calendar

The council calendar for 2007 - 2008 is here and can be downloaded online! This is a great tool for planing all of your scouting events. Get yours today.

Internet Advancement

Units can now submit advancement for youth members online. Use Internet advancement for the following:
* Add ranks, merit badges, and awards
* Update information on existing advancements
(except Eagle Scout rank)

TO USE INTERNET ADVANCEMENT:
1. Select a unit volunteer to be the Unit Advancement processor. This person must have Internet connection and Microsoft Internet Explorer.
2. Obtain a unit ID code from the Council. Your District Executive and Advancement Chair will have a complete list of ID codes for your District.
3. Gather information for advancement, including merit badge applications and advancement records with dates.
4. Click internet advancement on this page. Follow the instructions in Internet Adavncement to process advancements and print an advancement report.
5. Have the appropriate people sign the printed report and submit it to the council. Save a copy for your files.
Internet Advancement

Help

Aquatics Training Now Online

Safe Swim Defense and Safety Afloat training are now available online for BSA volunteers. Take this training now!

Good Turn for America

In 2004 over 12,000 hours of service by 50 different units were reported to the Good turn for America website. Service is a cornerstone of Scouting, every Pack, Troop and Crew should plan at least one meaningful service project each year. For more information about the Good turn for America initatve please visit www.goodturnforamerica.org

Internet Rechartering Now Available

Internet Rechartering is a web-based method for units to renew their charters online. [more]

Youth Protection Training Now Online. (Para el español, continúe por favor.)

The Boy Scouts of America is the leader in the field of youth protection. A youth protection training course, "Youth Protection Guidelines for Adult Leaders and Parents," is now available on the Internet for volunteers, parents, and other individuals within the Lincoln Heritage Council area. [more]

Sign-Up Now for the Scouting Adventure

What are you waiting for? Come join more than 21,000 youth involved locally in Scouting.

For fun, interactive computer games and more information about Scouting, including how and where to sign up, visit JoinCubScouting.org. Contact the Scout Service Center at (502) 361-2624 for more information.

Want to see more? Visit the web site for our popular summer camp, Camp Crooked Creek.