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Welcome to the Rocky Mountain Council!
March Issue >>===>
RMC Newsletter
The
Scouting Spirit <===<< March Issue
Summer Camps Filling Fast -
Reserve Your Spot Now!
For More Information Click the Camp Logo
Council Proudly
Recognizes Volunteers
The annual Rocky Mountain
Council Volunteer Banquet recognized many of people who make the Scouting
program work for the thousands of kids in our council. To see read about our
latest Silver Beaver recipients, click here.
Jamboree Troop Filling -
Sign up NOW!
"A once in a life time opportunity" is how
the Jamboree Troop Scoutmaster, Kevin Kelly described the 100th Anniversary
National Jamboree. The RMC Troop is going to be a part of history and you
can be there. This is the 100th anniversary of Scouting in the United States
and the last time a National Jamboree will be at Ft. A.P. Hill. The Troop
will be on tour in our Nation's capital and many of the other historic
sites. If you want to see the Lincoln statue up close, touch "The Wall",
stand next to the refection pool of the Washington monument, or see what the
"eternal flame" is, then do not waste another second. Click the image below
to find out how to be a part of the excitement and make history with over
15,000 other scouts.
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Council Camps
Offer Family Camping
Grab the kids, pack the
car, load up the camera - Family Camping has arrived at both Council
Camps! Enjoy, aquatics, shooting sports, hiking, biking and much
more.* This opportunity is open to both Scouting and
non-Scouting individuals and groups. Check out the
San Isabel Scout Ranch Page
and the Rock Mountain
High Adventure Base Page for more details.
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Coffee Sale Helps Send Scouts to 2010 Jamboree
GET IT
NOW!
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We are now offering our own Private Label Coffee that we are
selling to raise money for the National Jamboree Troop. All of the proceeds
go to the Jamboree Troop. It
is solar roasted here in Pueblo, CO by
Solar Roast Coffee. We
have ground and whole bean USDA Certified Organic coffee in three different
favors. Scoutmaster's
Blend, San Isabel Morning, and High Adventure Blend Coffees are available at the Scout Shop
or call the office at 719-561-1220. All roasts are available in ground or whole bean. Price is
just $10
per bag. Help support our youth as they participate in this historic trip to
our Nations Capital and Scouting's 100th year celebration!
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GOOD
TURN WEEK
March 7-13, 2010
"Do a Good Turn Daily" - a slogan of the Boy Scouts
and a principle adopted by community groups across the nation. It is
cry which calls citizen to action. March 7-13 will be the week
communities will focus on returning to their communities. Groups
will planning projects, both short term and long term, which will
benefit their communities. Now is the time for your group to start
planning their project. For more information on this worthy event
get the
Good Turn Brochure and the
Good Turn Project Participant Roster. |
Fun, excitement and adventure! - What
is the Boy Scouts?
On February 25th the Boy Scouts of America will be featured
category on the famed gamed show Jeopardy. Jeopardy has been a top-rated
television game show for several year. This will be an exciting opportunity
to promote Scouting and its programs. Be sure to stay tuned for the entire
show, including the commercial breaks, as the Boy Scouts will be spotlighted
during the first and and second commercial breaks. Check your local listings
for the stations and times in your area.
Celebrating 100 Years of
Service to Youth!
This year marks a great milestone for Scouting in
the United States - 100 years of service! Activities are planned throughout
the year that you will not want to miss. Of course the National Jamboree in
Virginia in July will be a tremendous celebration that you will not want to
miss. Here are just a few of the opportunities to join in this historic
celebration:
BSA COLORADO LICENSE PLATE
2010 Boy Scouts of America Centennial Silver Dollar
| Scout Oath |
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Scout Law |
On my honor I will do my best
To do my duty to God and my country
and to obey the Scout Law;
To help other people at all times;
To keep myself physically strong,
mentally awake, and morally straight.
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A Scout is:
Trustworthy
Loyal
Helpful
Friendly
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Courteous
Kind
Obedient
Cheerful |
Thrifty
Brave
Clean
Reverent |
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The Mission of the Rocky Mountain
Council
To prepare young people to make ethical and moral choices
over their lifetimes by instilling in them the values of the Scout Oath and Law.
The Vision of the
Rocky Mountain Council
The Boy Scouts of America is the nation's foremost
youth program of character development and values-based leadership training.
In the future Scouting will continue to
- Offer young people responsible fun and adventure;
- Instill in young people lifetime values and
develop in them ethical character as expressed in the Scout Oath and Law;
- Train young people in citizenship, service, and
leadership;
- Serve America's communities and families with its
quality, values-based program
Rocky Mountain Council - The
Future
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From the
vast expanses of the windswept high plains to the highest peaks in Colorado, the
Rocky Mountain Council of the Boy Scouts of America provides program services to
30,233 square miles of southern Colorado. The council partners with
over 100 chartered partner organizations, delivering the Scouting program to
more than 5,000 youth through 167 Scouting units in 19 counties of Southern
Colorado, including: Alamosa, Baca, Bent, Chaffee, Conejos, Costilla,
Crowley, Custer, Fremont, Huerfano, Kiowa, Lake, Las Animas, Mineral, Otero,
Prowers, Pueblo, Rio Grande, and Saguache Counties. |
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The Significance and use of the 2009 - 2013 Strategic Plan
This Strategic Plan will guide the Council Executive Board, all volunteer
Scouters with the Council and all active supporters of the Scouting movement in
the Council for the next five years. The plan provides the monthly reporting
base for the Executive Board Vice-Presidents and should serve to measure our
success in achieving these goals.
Strategic Plan Acknowledgements
This plan was developed by the Rocky Mountain Council Board
Vice-Presidents and many District and Council volunteers. We wish to acknowledge
their efforts for which the Council owes a debt of gratitude. Thanks to you all!
Rocky
Mountain Council - Boy Scouts of America
411 South Pueblo Boulevard - Pueblo, Colorado 81005
O: (719) 561-1220 / F: (719)561-3891 / EMail:
rmcbsa@comcast.net
The council maintains the Estes Scout Service Center at 411 S. Pueblo Boulevard,
Pueblo, CO 81005, which is open to the public from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday
through Friday, and may be reached by calling (719) 561-1220.
In addition to
the Service Center, the council maintains and operates two camps;
San Isabel Scout Ranch located in Rye, CO., and
Rocky Mountain High Adventure Base near Salida, CO. The
camps offer seasonal programs to youth from throughout Colorado and surrounding
states, and are an important part of our Cub Camping
program.
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