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Updated Dec. 16, 2008
These programs are open to all young people 14-20 years old.
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Downhill Ski Night 2009
Jan. 10-11
Back by popular demand, Ski Night at Hidden Valley Ski Resort in Wildwood, Mo. Learn to ski, have some fun on the slopes and socialize at one of the best events we offer!
Click Ski Night 2009 to download the registration and flyer!
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VENTURING SKILLS DAY
Saturday, Feb. 28
Location: Parkway United Church of Christ, corner of Ballas and Clayton Roads, just south of I-64
Cost: $5 per person includes a lunch. First Aid is an additional $20 for materials.
Time: Check-in 8:30 a.m. Sessions begin at 9 a.m. and end between 3 and 4 p.m.
Purpose: The program is for any Venturer or Venturing adult who wants to learn new skills. You do not have to be working on the Bronze Award to attend.
For more information, contact Chris Ford (cmfordy@aol.com) or Jeff Abernathy (abernajb@mac.com).
Registration closes Feb. 6, 2009. Additional registration is possible after this date, but tracks may not be available.
Download the Venturing Skills Day flier and registration.
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2008-09 VENTURING EVENTS
Downhill Ski Night -- Jan. 10-11
Venturing Leadership Skills Course -- Jan. 24
Held at University of Scouting, Seckman High School, Imperial Mo. This youth leadership course introduces, explains and provides practice exercises for leadership skills such as vision, communication, organization and synergism using a wide range of activities and reflections.
Dance Cruise -- March 21
Location to be determined.
Come to a night filled with games, food and fun at a local gymnasium or other cool place!
Recognition Night -- June 6
Location to be determined.
Don’t miss this great evening that honors Venturers and adult volunteers for their outstanding achievements.
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NRA SHOOTING SPORTS CERTIFICATION
Under the directives of the Guide to Safe Scouting, all shooting sports activities now mandate that “shooting activities must be supervised by a currently NRA Certified Instructor in the specific discipline being utilized and when on the range, must be supervised by a currently NRA Certified Range Safety Officer.”
E-mail FirearmSafety@AdvantagePSE.com and registration materials will be sent upon request. No e-mail? Call 636-394-1681. Be sure to give unit affiliation. The course is discounted for Scout volunteers.
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VENTURING LEADERSHIP SKILLS COURSE
The VLSC is a program for youth (usually run by youth), teaching leadership in a fun and exciting way -- usually on a crew outing. Every crew should consider running this leadership course within their members and watching the fun that develops. The VLSC is required for the Silver Award.
This is a free program offered by the council. Please contact Ben Brennecke at 314-256-3072 to reserve the VLSC box.
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QUICK LINK TO POWDER HORN (High Adventure!) Training information for Venturing Leaders: www.powderhorn-bsa.org
VENTURING BASIC LEADER TRAINING: Please go to your district's web page to find out when the next Venturing Basic Training is available. You can also check the neighboring district's schedule if your district's dates are inconvenient.
QUICK LINK TO CENTRAL REGION VENTURING NEWS: http://www.crventuring.org
News on Venturing around the 13-state area.
COUNCIL VENTURING OFFICER ASSOCIATION (VOA) OFFICERS 2008-09*
DISTRICT PRESIDENTS
*To contact any of the above youth officers, please contact Ben Brennecke at 314-256-3072 or bbrennecke@stlbsa.org.
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YOUTH AND ADULT RECOGNITION
Crew members and adults are recognized for their achivements and advancement in the Venturing and Sea Scouting programs.
 
Forms are downloadable at www.stlbsa.org under FORMS, or go to www.scouting.org to download applications.
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KODIAK
The Kodiak course combines the elements of leadership and service to others as the two key tenants of Venturing. Servant leadership is a philosophy that teaches the leader to work with and through a team to accomplish the mission.
Kodiak's methods are the following: Challenging outdoor treks to use nature as a classroom (no indoor sessions). Five leadership skills, called "commissions," are taught. They can be offered over a week, or over two weekends. It uses a hands-on teaching approach with very short presentations.
For more information on Kodiak, contact Rick McIlvoy, rmcilvoy@sbcglobal.net, 636-394-5728 (home), 314-609-8001 (cell)
KODIAK X
This supplementary addition to the Kodiak course adds an additional two leadership commissions and completes the final leadership skills training.
Kodiak can be combined with any high-adventure outing.
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VENTURING BASIC LEADER TRAINING: Please go to your district's web page to find out when the next Venturing Basic Training is available. You can also check the neighboring district's schedule if your district's dates are inconvenient.
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UPCOMING VENTURING EVENTS
Other activities available year-round:
Rock Climbing
Camping areas / Cabins
Sailing & Canoeing
Horseback Riding
Rappelling Tower
High Ropes & Challenge Courses
Summer Camp at Swift Base
Other support items:
Liability and accident insurance
Awards and Scholarships
Adult and youth officer training
Youth Leadership Skills training
Ethical controversies modules
Guide to Safe Activities
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EXPLORING POST OPPORTUNITES
There are more than 50 Exploring posts in the St. Louis area and a multitude of others throughout our council. Our posts range in career areas from aviation to paramedic fields. The most popular posts we have involve police and fire departments, and hospital sponsorship.
If you would like a current post directory, please contact Tom at tkroenung@stlbsa.org.
We also have needs to create law, engineering, computer technology, culinary and Veterinary science Exploring posts. There are many teenagers from our area interested in these fields, and we really want to offer them a career awareness program.
Exploring is a great investment to the young people and our future. If you or your company would be interested in starting a post or get more information, please contact Tom at tkroenung@stlbsa.org. You can visit www.learningforlife.org/exploring to learn the latest.
Thanks for your interest in Exploring and helping us grow!
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OPEN HOUSE -- (it's always open...)
Yes, it is that time of year to welcome new recruits/new freshman to your crew. As older members move on or graduate out, replenish those you lost with new enthusiastic young adults.
Contact Ben Brennecke at 314-256-3072 to schedule your open house date and to receive support materials.
Open House Guide booklets can be downloaded from the FORMS page.
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SCHOLARSHIPS
PADI Diving, VFW, William Koch Sea Scout, Regional President, William Minto Memorial, Marine Technology Club, National Eagle Scout Association, Lindenwood University.
Contact Ben Brennecke at 314-256-3072 for more information
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SEA SCOUTING -- SQUADRON NEWS
Sea Scouting has been around for more than 50 years. Sea ships have been formed around the council with the purpose of teaching sailing to young adults. There is an advancement program where Sea Scouts can earn the Quartermaster Award that recognizes proficiency in sailing. For more information on developing a Sea Ship in your area, contact Jack Pierson at 314-645-4699
QUICK LINK TO EXPLORING INFO: www.learningforlife.org or www.stllfl.org
QUICK LINK TO VENTURING INFO: www.scouting.org/venturing/index.html
QUICK LINK TO VENTURING FAST START TRAINING: www.scouting.org/venturing/faststart/
QUICK LINK TO POWDER HORN (High Adventure!) -- Training information for Venturing Leaders: www.powderhorn-bsa.org
QUICK LINK TO CENTRAL REGION VENTURING NEWS -- Venturing around the 13-state area: www.crventuring.org
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