- • Join Venture Crew 508-A hunting and shooting crew (September 3)
On Sunday, September 19th at 5pm, come out to the Outdoor Education Center and check out Venture Crew 508. The crew is currently the only one of its kind here in the Cornhusker Council, and has a focus on teaching youth to safely Hunt and Shoot. The crew will have numerous opportunities...
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- • Cub Scout Position Specific Training is now Online (September 1)
Cub Scout Leaders can now take the following courses on line at myscouting.org
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- • Wood Badge Reunion Banquet to be held (August 26)
Calling all Wood Badge alumni! On Friday, October 22nd, 2010, the Cornhusker Council will be holding a Wood Badge Reunion Banquet to honor all those Scouters who have completed Wood Badge in Scouting's first 100 years and raising some funds for Wood Badge participants of the future.
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- • Archery and BB Training September 11th (August 23)
Registration is now open for Archery and BB gun instructor training
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- • The Unit Leader's Role in BeAScout (August 20)
The new BeAScout campaign is ready for unit leaders to put their units on the map. Unit leaders have a very important task. We want them to populate their unit pin so that useful information shows up on the Google map...
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- • Volunteers needed for Joining Event on September 18th (August 19)
We need everyone who has a love of Cub Scouting to participate in the September 18th Joining Event at the Outdoor Education Center. The event is scheduled to go from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm, and we are asking for you to come out for their first family experience in Cub Scouting...
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- • Win Prizes from Cabela's for Scouts got Talent at the Adventure Base 100 (August 16)
we are looking for story tellers, reenactors, musicians, unit adventure stories, campfire performances, Scouting demonstrations, any other talents you want to showcase!!!
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- • Volunteer for Adventure Base 100...be entered to win Cabelas Gear! (August 16)
Don't miss your chance to participate in a unique Scouting opportunity and win quality Cabelas gear!
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- • Lincoln Municipal Band presents Celebrate the Adventure: Boy Scouts of Americas 100th Birthday (August 13)
Join the Lincoln Municipal Band as they continue their 2010 Summer Concert Series on Sunday, August 15, 2010 at 7:00 p.m., with a concert entitled "Celebrate the Adventure."
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- • School Night for Scouting is almost here (August 11)
Dear Cub Scout Leader, The kick-off meeting for the fall 2010 Cornhusker Council Race to Cub Scouting (RTCS) campaign was held on July 20, 2010 and the First Roundtable of the season was August 5th, before you know it School Night for Scouting will be upon us...
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- • Watch the Closing Show of the National Jamboree from the comfort of your own home! (August 6)
Don't miss CITY TV's rebroadcast of this 2 1/2 hour show about Scouting
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- • New Trading Post Manager for the Outdoor Education Center (August 4)
The Cornhusker Council would like to welcome Paula Rezek to the staff!!
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- • DIRECTTV and the BSA - Scouting into the future (August 3)
DIRECTTV is proud to support the next 100 years of Scouting.
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- • Interested in Watching the Shining Light Telecast? (July 28)
Missed the Saltdogs Signup deadline...but still want to watch the Shining Light Telecast? Heres how!
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- • Outdoor Achievement Award (July 22)
The National Outdoor Achievement Award (No. 430-509) recognizes Boy Scouts/Varsity Scouts that excel in outdoor participation.
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- • Outdoor Challenge Award (July 22)
The National Outdoor Challenge (No. 430-016) is a unit award that recognizes troops/teams that maintain or increase the amount of outdoor activity when compared to the previous year.
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- • BeAScout Launch to the Public on July 23 (July 21)
BeAScout will be officially launched to the public on July 23, 2010. That is when parents can start using the Google map tool at www.beascout.org to find Scouting units in their neighborhoods...
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- • The BSA is Putting Scouting on the Map! (July 21)
That's right! The BSA is putting Scouting on the map all across the nation! In time for Join Scouting 2010, the Boy Scouts of America will have its own joining Web page with information on Scouting, plus an actual Google map...
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- • "When does my training certification expire?" (July 14)
A very common question I hear from leaders that I had to take to my expert: Gaylene Stowe, Council Training Chair. National BSA now requires that all leaders, regardless of their registered position,
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- • Majority of Schools will host Safe Walks (July 13)
Before Lincoln Public Schools officially opens the doors for the new school year on August 18th, many elementary schools will host family open houses and Safe Walk to School Nights.
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- • Scout Executive Speaks to Scoutmasters at Camp (July 12)
René Monarez, Scout Executive discusses the importance of quality customer service, new programs, upgraded facilities, and marketing Camp Cornhusker and the Outdoor Education Center...
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- • Cornhusker Council Hosts Migrant Family Program for an Outdoor Recreation Program (July 9)
The Cornhusker Council in Lincoln and the Migrant Family Education Program of Lincoln is hosting a day of outdoor education, recreation & experiences for the youth and families of the program.
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- • Decrease in Funding from the United Way of Lancaster County (July 8)
The Cornhusker Councils allocation has been reduced by $30,000 over the next two years.
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- • Volunteer for the Adventure Base at the Nebraska State Fair (July 7)
August 27, 28, 29 2010 at the new Nebraska State Fair site, the Adventure Base 100 will make one of it's 40 stops across the nation. Don't miss your chance to volunteer for this unique national Scouting experience!
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- • Trading Post - Help Wanted (July 6)
We are looking for a part-time Trading Post Manager!! Highly organized, friendly, computer literate, and retail experience preferred...
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- • Boy Scouts of America 2010 Celebrate Scouting Stamp (July 1)
Celebrate Scouting with the Boy Scouts of America and the United States Postal Service!
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- • Cub Scouts New Delivery Method (June 30)
Welcome to the most recent evolution of Cub Scouts!
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- • National Introduces Inventing Merit Badge (June 30)
The inventive spirit of young people burst onto the scene on June 10, 2010 in Cambridge, Mass., as hundreds gathered to see the first awarding of the Boy Scouts of America's new Inventing merit badge....
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- • Founder's Bar Recognizes Unit Founders (June 30)
In celebration of the 100th Year Anniversary of the Boy Scouts of America, the New Unit Task Force announces the new Founder's Bar Recognition...
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- • Scouts Make Environmental Impact by Recycling 65,000 Pounds of Directories (June 30)
For the second year in a row, the Berry Company and the Boy Scouts have come together to build a greener community...
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- • Welcome the newest member of the Cornhusker Council Team! (June 28)
I am pleased to announce that Matt Wilkinson will join the Cornhusker Council Staff as a District Executive in the Salt Valley District...
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- • Day Camp Update - Tuesday 's Day Camp Update (June 22)
The OEC Cub Scout Day Camp is happening this morning, Tuesday, June 22nd. There is some weather expected around the check-in time. Please use the south parking lot....
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- • Soles for Souls Shoe Drive (June 7)
During this week of June 7 – 12, bring all your used and worn-out shoes to the Outdoor Education Center – 600 South 120th St. in Walton...
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- • OEC Day Camp Orientation for Parents and Den Leaders (June 4)
Parents, Den Leaders and Unit Leaders of Cub Scouts attending the Cub Scout Day Camps at the Outdoor Education Center June 21-25 are invited to an orientation on Tuesday, June 15th at 7:00 PM at the Outdoor Education Center – 600 S. 120th St. – Walton...
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- • Updated Youth Protection Policy Effective June 1, 2010 (June 1)
Effective June 1, 2010: Youth Protection Training is required for all registered volunteers...
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- • Volunteer to help celebrate the Juneteenth Event! (May 31)
A community celebration at the Malone Center
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- • Volunteers are Needed for TWO Separate Weeks of Day Camps! (May 31)
The Council is hosting 2 weeks of Day Camps this summer. One week in conjunction with the Center for People in Need's Arbor program as well as our traditional Day Camps.
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- • Bass Pro Shops Celebrating 100th Anniversary of Scouting (May 25)
Bass Pro Shops has selected the Boy Scouts of America as their organization of choice for their family summer Camp promotion which runs in all Bass Pro Shops locations across the country during the month of June
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- • School Night for Scouting Training (May 24)
Ready, Set... Race to Cub Scouting Training Be part of a winning team! On Tuesday, July 20th , there will be an important training event for this fall's Race to Cub Scouting Membership Drive. The training will start at 7:00 pm at the Outdoor Education Center
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- • Prairie Winds District announces new District Professional (May 20)
It is with great pleasure that Rene Monarez, Scout Executive, announces the promotion of Jerad Reimers as the Prairie Winds District Executive effective June 1, 2010.
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- • Start Planning Now for Fall Popcorn Sales (May 10)
The Council has begun the planning stages for the 2010 Fall Popcorn Sale. If you haven't heard yet, there are many changes coming to the Fall Sale...
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- • Congratulations to our newest Silver Beavers (April 24)
The Advancement and Recognition Committee of the Cornhusker Council is extremely pleased to announce the recipients of the 2010 Silver Beaver Awards...
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- • Ushering at 2010 Nebraska Football Games (April 12)
If you are wanting to Usher at the Home football games, all you have to do is get signed up by calling or emailing the Outdoor Education Center with your information.
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- • Historic Merit Badge Program Unveiled (April 1)
Scouts can now earn any of the four retired merit badges offered by national beginning April 1st until December 31st 2010
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- • Cornhusker Council Puts the Outing in Cub Scouting (March 18)
The Cornhusker Council Camping Committee is pleased to announce the 2010 "Centennial Celebration" camping opportunities for your son and your entire family this summer...
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- • Race to 2010: Fun with Geocaching (March 8)
Discover the exciting world of Geocaching by participating in Geocaching programs provided by the Cornhusker Counci
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- • Centennial Saltdogs Camporee & Special Jamboree Event (March 8)
Don't miss this special Camporee. The movie this year will be the Jamboree Closing Ceremonies...that happen earlier that day...in Fort A.P.Hill Virginia
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- • Think Yellow...Go Green.... 2nd annual recyclying effort (March 2)
Thank you for your interest in the Think Yellow, Go Green Recycling program. Help us keep outdated directories from ending up in the landfill by dropping them off at locations below. For more information on recycling efforts in Lincoln, please see our list of frequently asked questions.
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- • Passing of Two Dear Scouters (March 2)
In the last couple of weeks we have lost two dear friends in Scouting from the Prairie Winds District...
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- • The Boy Scouts of America Centennial Silver Dollar (February 25)
Beginning March 23, the United States Mint will make available for sale 350,000 high quality, modern issue, commemorative silver dollar coins...
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- • Cub Scouts, Night at the Museum 2 (February 25)
Come and join us for an evening of fun and adventure as the Cub Scouts spend a "Night at the Museum 2" If you attended the first one and had a good time, the second one will be even more adventure On Saturday, May 8th, the Cornhusker Council will be hosting...
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- • Scouts Needed as Volunteers for the 2010 Special Olympics USA National Games (February 18)
Participate in the nation's largest sporting event of its kind in 2010 and make your community stronger and aware of athletes with intellectual disabilities by volunteering...
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- • Wilderness First Aid Training Offered This Spring (February 5)
The Cornhusker Council will be offering 2 courses of Wilderness First Aid Training this spring. Wilderness First Aid Training is required for any High Adventure Activity planned by troops and crews...
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- • Marty J. Earhart Scholarship (February 4)
Troop 8 is proud to announce a scholarship opportunity for Boy scouts who plan to attend Boy Scout Camp at Camp Cornhusker during the summer of 2010...
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- • Bright Lights Classroom Assistant Opportunity (February 3)
How will you impact someone's life this summer? Bright Lights has summer classroom assistant volunteer opportunities available...
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- • Charter Partner Good Turn - Centennial Tree Planting (February 2)
The Cornhusker Council Conservation Committee challenges each unit to work with their Charter Partner to plant a tree in honor of 100 years of Scouting in America...
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- • Time to sign up your Unit for Scouting for Food!! (January 26)
Scouting for Food is about to hit southeast Nebraska like a March Snowstorm. Boy Scouts and Cub Scouts from the Cornhusker Council will "do a good turn" and take to the streets within our Council on Saturday the 13th of March, and be back to collect food donations on Saturday the 20th of March.
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- • Scoutquest 2010, Celebrating 100 years of Scouting! (January 25)
Come out on October 8-9-10, 2010 to Mahoney State Park in Ashland, Nebraska and celebrate Scouting's 100th Anniversary at the largest Scouting event in the Midwest!
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- • Celebrate Scouting's Centennial at the Nebraska History Museum (January 21)
visit the Scouting Centennial Exhibit at the Nebraska State Historical Society
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- • Free Blue and Gold Placemats for Cub Scout Packs (January 20)
The Cornhusker Council is again offering free placemats for all Cub Scout Packs to use with their upcoming 2010 Blue and Gold celebrations...
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- • Top Popcorn Sellers Experience UNL (January 16)
The 2nd Annual UNL Experience was held on Saturday, December 19th. The collaboration of all three Nebraska Councils, and the University of Nebraska makes it a great treat for the top sellers of each Council...
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- • What a Night at the Museum (January 14)
On Saturday evening, November 14th, as the Morrill Hall Museum closed to the public it was over taken by more than 887 eager Cub Scouts and family members for a fantastic Night at the Museum! The night consisted of touring stations set up and managed by individual volunteer groups...
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- • Another Successful Season of Scout Ushering Service (January 14)
More than 160 different Scouts and Scouters helped provide more than 4,326 Hours of Service to the Fans of Nebraska Football in 2009...
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- • Celebrate 100 years of Scouting by Skating! (January 14)
Roll on in and Celebrate 100 years of Scouting at the Council Skate Party. The Party starts, Saturday February 6th at 4:30pm at Skate Zone, 300 North 48th, in Lincoln. This Scouting, family, event is open to ALL Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts, Varsity Scouts, Venturers and their Families.
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- • Cabela's 100 Year Anniversary Discount (January 11)
Cabela's is offering all Scout Units a 25% discount on all merchandise in 2010 to commemorate the 100 year Anniversary of the Boy Scouts of America.
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- • Wood Badge Training Offered This Spring (January 8)
Can't wait until 2011 to attend the next Cornhusker Council sponsored Wood Badge Training Course? Overland Trails Council out of Grand Island, Ne. is offering Wood Badge Training this spring...
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- • Scuba Diving Merit Badge (January 8)
New Merit Badge as of December 1, 2009
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- • Klondike Derby Postponed Due to Mother Nature (January 7)
Due to Mother Nature and the winter weather, the Klondike Derby has been postponed and will now take place Friday, January 29 - Sunday, January 31....
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- • Winter Weather Postpones District Roundtables (January 6)
Due to the winter weather, all three districts have postponed Roundtable and Order of the Arrow Chapter meetings that we scheduled for Thursday, January 7, 2010...
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