Category Archives: Volunteers

2012 Tour Plan Changes

No longer are signatures or approvals required for the online process. Instead, as someone fills out a plan online, the required prerequisites for that type of trip or activity will be displayed. For any prerequisites that have not been met (for example, not having someone on a trip who has Hazardous Weather training where this training is required), and before being allowed to submit the form, the person completing the form will have to certify that all prerequisites will be met prior to conducting the trip or activity. Continue reading

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Indian Trails District Dinner

Indian Trails District invites you to join us for the 2012 District Dinner. Recognition of 2011 Eagle Scout recipients, special awards & recognition for unit leaders. Plan to join us for a night of great food and fellowship as we recognize our youth and our fellow leaders.
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State of Wisconsin – Office of the Governor issues Proclamation

2/1/2012 MADISON, WI – Eagle Scouts from Potawatomi Area Council, Chippewa Valley Council, Gateway Area Council, Glacier’s Edge Council, Samoset Council, Three Harbors Council, Blackhawk Area Council, and Bay-Lakes Council helped restart the tradition of an Eagle Scout from Wisconsin … Continue reading

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BSA Swimming & Water Rescue training

NEXT COURSE ON FEB 18 AND 25 AT THE BARABOO MIDDLE SCHOOL FROM 9:00AM TO 1:00PM Course fee $10 and purchase your manual before the course Register with Don Derengowski at 608 798 4773 or deren@tds.net Training for BSA Swimming & … Continue reading

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Wilderness First Aid

WILDERNESS FIRST AID By GLACIERS EDGE COUNCIL 620 This course is being offered to scout leaders that are taking units on a Philmont High Adventure Trek, Northern Tier Canoe Base or Sea Base in 2012 or 2013. Priority will be … Continue reading

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Silver Beaver Nominations

The Silver Beaver Award is the council-level distinguished service award of the Boy Scouts of America. Recipients of this award are registered adult leaders who have made an impact on the lives of youth through service given to the council.The … Continue reading

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Five Star University Jan. 28, 2012

2012 Five Star Packet – PDF            Online registration is closed. SCHEDULE: 7:30AM – Registration Opens 8:30AM – Opening Ceremony 9:00AM – 4:45PM Classes 4:55PM – Graduation Ceremony This outstanding training event is organized and staffed through the combined efforts of the … Continue reading

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2013 National Scout Jamboree

Scouting’s flagship event is one-of-a-kind. It’s a gathering of approximately 45,000 Scouts, leaders, and staff that showcases everything that is great about the BSA and its members. Over the course of 10 summer days, once every four years, the Boy … Continue reading

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Glacier`s Edge Council Tour Plan FAQs

The tour and activity plan is a planning tool for best practices to be prepared for safe and fun adventure. Completing the plan may not address all possible challenges, but it can help ensure that appropriate planning has been conducted, that qualified and trained leadership is in place, and that the right equipment is available for the adventure.
In addition, the plan helps to organize safe and appropriate transportation to and from an event, and defines driver qualifications and minimum limits of insurance coverage for drivers and vehicles used to transport participants.
Please complete and submit this plan at least 21 days in advance to ensure your council has enough time to review the plan and assist as necessary. Continue reading

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Awards Central

Looking for information on awards for youth? and adult volunteers? Check out Awards Central from BSA National for a handy reference  – a single page with awards for all programs from the 50 Miler Award to the Wood Services Award. … Continue reading

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