http://www.cornhuskercouncil.org/rssHeadlines from the Cornhusker Council2012, Cornhusker Council BSA60http://www.cornhuskercouncil.org/SaltValley/News/SVwintercampingawardThe Salt Valley District Winter Camping Award is an incentive for Boy Scout Troops to promote winter camping.Becky RistowMon, 10 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.cornhuskercouncil.org/News/Tour-Plan-ExplainedLast year, the BSA replaced the Tour Permit with the Tour Plan. As a reminder, the Tour Plan will only be required in a few specific instances, unlike the Tour Permit. According to the BSA, “Units complete this form when planning for local, national, or international adventure.Jerad ReimersWed, 11 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.cornhuskercouncil.org/News/JTE-Service-Hours-2012Does your unit do Service? Chances are, the answer to this question is, Yes, our unit does many types of service projects throughout the year. Every unit does service whether they realize it or not, many of the awards and advancements the boys can earn have service built into them from the Wolf and Bear ranks all the way up to Life and Eagle...Jason AndersonFri, 03 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.cornhuskercouncil.org/Camping/News/BoyScoutCamp2012Beginning on May 1st, 2011, the Cornhusker Council is accepting unit registrations for Boy Scout Camp 2012 at Camp Cornhusker. The 2012 Boy Scout Camp theme is "Blazing Trails to Adventure" and it is sure to be Your Troop's Best Camping Season Yet!John IrwinSun, 15 May 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.cornhuskercouncil.org/PrairieWinds/News/What-is-Roundtable-July-2011This letter is to let you know about an opportunity you have to help the Prairie Winds District become the best in the Council. Each month scouters from the district meet together for the District Roundtable.Jerad ReimersTue, 05 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.cornhuskercouncil.org/News/HenryDoorlyZoo-2012The Henry Doorly Zoo in Omaha offers some Scout Classes that might be perfect for your Pack or Troop. Here is a sampling of what they have to offer... Jason AndersonFri, 03 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.cornhuskercouncil.org/News/free-unit-web-sitesDo you want to improve communication between your unit's leaders, parents and scouts? Have you been thinking about creating a web site for your unit but have been daunted by the task, the cost, or the resources required? Well, look no further because Unit Home Pages are here to help address your needs. Jerad ReimersWed, 03 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.cornhuskercouncil.org/News/GuideToSafeScouting-2012The purpose of the Guide to Safe Scouting is to prepare members of the Boy Scouts of America to conduct Scouting activities in a safe and prudent manner. The policies and guidelines have been established because of the real need to protect members from known hazards that have been identified through 100 years of experience...Jason AndersonFri, 03 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.cornhuskercouncil.org/SaltValley/News/SV-Coventry-Free-MembershipEffective September 1 2011, Coventry Nebraska Medicaid has partnered with the Boy Scouts of America Cornhusker Council to provide memberships for youth ages 5-16 as a benefit of the Coventry Nebraska Doc Bear Club. Coventry Nebraska will cover the cost for a Boy Scout annual membership (Boy Scouts, Cub Scouts, and Ventures) and Boys' Life magazine for one year.Jerad ReimersThu, 06 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.cornhuskercouncil.org/SevenFeathers/News/7F-Coventry-Free-MembershipEffective September 1 2011, Coventry Nebraska Medicaid has partnered with the Boy Scouts of America Cornhusker Council to provide memberships for youth ages 5-16 as a benefit of the Coventry Nebraska Doc Bear Club. Coventry Nebraska will cover the cost for a Boy Scout annual membership (Boy Scouts, Cub Scouts, and Ventures) and Boys' Life magazine for one year.Jerad ReimersThu, 06 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.cornhuskercouncil.org/PrairieWinds/News/PW-Coventry-Free-MembershipEffective September 1 2011, Coventry Nebraska Medicaid has partnered with the Boy Scouts of America Cornhusker Council to provide memberships for youth ages 5-16 as a benefit of the Coventry Nebraska Doc Bear Club. Coventry Nebraska will cover the cost for a Boy Scout annual membership (Boy Scouts, Cub Scouts, and Ventures) and Boys' Life magazine for one year.Jerad ReimersThu, 06 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.cornhuskercouncil.org/SevenFeathers/News/2011PresentingATrooporCubScoutProgramFeatureThemeatRoundtableJust like a troop or cub scout outing requires planning, so does Roundtable. Planning makes all the difference in developing a quality program experience to Scouts and Scouters. Here are a few helpful tips to help you make your presentation a huge SUCCESS! 'Peggy' Margaret L. NietfeldSat, 08 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.cornhuskercouncil.org/News/New-Advancment-GuidelinesOn October 31st 2011, the National BSA will release a new edition of the Guide to Adavancement. These changes will take effect January 1st 2012. This guide has several significant changes that merit review and consideration by unit, district, and council volunteers alike; Jerad ReimersTue, 18 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.cornhuskercouncil.org/News/NESA-Scholarships-2011This year the National Eagle Scout Association will award 153 scholarships to Eagle Scouts through various Eagle Scout scholarship funds. These scholarships vary in size from $1,000 to $50,000.Jerad ReimersSat, 12 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.cornhuskercouncil.org/SevenFeathers/News/2011TheImportanceofWearingaUniformWhenever you see a person in a uniform, you get a quick sense of who they are and what they do. The members of a sports team wear their uniforms to say "I belong to this group." Police officers and firefighters wear their uniforms to say "I provide a service to my community." Even superheroes wear uniforms to say "I'm one of the good guys, and I stand for what's right."'Peggy' Margaret L. NietfeldSat, 12 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.cornhuskercouncil.org/Camping/News/Summer-Camp-Staff-Applications-2012The Cornhusker Council has officially kicked off its camp staff recruiting season. We are currently accepting applications for enthusiastic staff who like to have fun in the outdoors. Jerad ReimersTue, 15 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.cornhuskercouncil.org/News/OA-Cross-Over-2012The Golden Sun Lodge, Order of the Arrow is once again providing service to the units of Cornhusker Council this coming winter and spring. The OA will be available to conduct one Webelos to Boy Scout crossover ceremony per pack as they have for the last several years.Jerad ReimersMon, 28 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.cornhuskercouncil.org/News/Child-Abuse-Reporting-RequirementsThe subject of child abuse has been prevalent in the media lately. The Cornhusker Council would like to remind you of the policy regarding mandatory reporting for the Boy Scouts of America. Jerad ReimersMon, 28 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.cornhuskercouncil.org/PrairieWinds/News/Announcing-Prairie-Winds-District-DirectoryComing in early 2012, the District will release a District Directory. The purpose of the directory will be to improve communication between unit, communities, commissioners, parents, scouts, and the district operating committee.Jerad ReimersThu, 01 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.cornhuskercouncil.org/SaltValley/News/SV-Scheduling-FOS-2012Congratulations on a great 2011 Friends of Scouting Season…Schedule your 2012 Presentations NOW !Michael RicheyThu, 01 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.cornhuskercouncil.org/SaltValley/News/Salt-Shaker-Award-Nomination-2012The Salt Shaker Award is meant to recognize those adult leaders and committee members who go above and beyond to promote scouting in their everyday lives.Becky RistowThu, 01 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.cornhuskercouncil.org/PrairieWinds/News/New-PW-PWD-RulesBeginning with this year's Pinewood Derby, we will be using a brand new set of rules. These rules are based on rules used in the past but written with the following concepts in mind;Jerad ReimersMon, 19 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.cornhuskercouncil.org/SaltValley/News/Salt-Valley-District-Award-of-Merit-2012The highest award that is given to a Scouter at the District level and also the only "non-square knot" in the knot award group.Becky RistowThu, 05 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.cornhuskercouncil.org/News/Council-Calendar-2012A year ago, we went away from publishing a Council Calendar and started to have everything available on-line. We heard from several people that they really liked having a paper copy of the calendar ..Jason AndersonThu, 05 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.cornhuskercouncil.org/News/1911Early in the year in New York City, a fire at the Triangle Shirtwaist factory left 146 people dead. But that tragedy was the spark that raised social and legislative action for workers' safety in this country.Jerad ReimersMon, 09 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.cornhuskercouncil.org/News/WSMBC-2012Help scouts earn their Snow Sports Merit Badge! Bring your troop out to the ski area take part in one of these 2 workshops: Jerad ReimersTue, 10 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.cornhuskercouncil.org/News/children-dental-month-2012Did you know that fifty percent of children show evidence of tooth decay by the time they start kindergarten? Children affected by untreated tooth decay and gum disease can be distracted from learning, miss days of school, and suffer from more serious problems as they grow up.Jerad ReimersTue, 17 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.cornhuskercouncil.org/News/assistance-2012The Cornhusker Council is proud to continue delivering on the promise of Scouting and ensuring that no Scout will be denied access to a Camping experince because of their personal financial situation.Jerad ReimersFri, 20 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.cornhuskercouncil.org/News/ScoutsPoliticsPolicySince we are in a presidential election year, it is a good time to reveiw and restate the BSA's long standing policy regarding the participation of Scouts in political rallies and other political events. Below are some words from Chief Scout Executive Bob Mazzuca...Jason AndersonWed, 01 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.cornhuskercouncil.org/News/Silver-Beaver-Nominations-2012The Silver Beaver Award is the Highest Council Recognition awarded to registered adults for distinguished service to youth, upon nomination by the Local Council to the National Court of Honor of the Boy Scouts of America. Jerad ReimersThu, 05 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.cornhuskercouncil.org/News/D-A-M-2012The opportunity to nominate your fellow Scouters for the most prestigious award a district can bestow is now available. The following is some General Information and Requirements from the National Organization about the District Award of Merit: Jerad ReimersFri, 20 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.cornhuskercouncil.org/News/Marketing-Award-2012Submissions for the Council President's Award for Marketing Excllence are technically due 10 business days prior to your respective district's dinner date. Salt Valley applications will be due 2 business days prior to your event. Jerad ReimersThu, 02 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.cornhuskercouncil.org/News/voice-of-scout-2012As part of a national Boy Scout of America program, the Cornhusker Council is excited to announce their participation in the Voice of the Scout. With over four million members, this program is being adopted as a key way to collect experiences and deliver upon the expectation of members as they participate in Scouting. Jerad ReimersTue, 31 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.cornhuskercouncil.org/News/E-News-Changes-2012In celebration of one year of activity at the new www.CornhuskerCouncil.org, the Council is excited to announce a new way you can receive up-to-date and relevant news that matters to you and your involvement in the Boy Scouts of America.Jerad ReimersSun, 11 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT