<rss version="2.0"><channel><title>Sioux Council Headlines</title><link>http://siouxbsa.org/rss</link><description>The latest headlines from the Sioux Council, BSA</description><copyright>2010, Sioux Council BSA</copyright><ttl>60</ttl><item><title>Giving Real Estate</title><link>http://siouxbsa.org/News/GivingRealEstate0907</link><description>Land ownership has always been part of the American Dream.</description><author>Corey Davis</author><pubDate>Thu, 20 Sep 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Pack Budget Worksheet</title><link>http://siouxbsa.org/News/PackBudgetWorksheet</link><description>Many of you have attended Basic Leader Training recently and were taught about using the Pack Budget Worksheet to plan your Cub Scout program.  You can now get an electronic version here.</description><author>Corey Davis</author><pubDate>Thu, 01 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Online Tour Permits are Here!</title><link>http://siouxbsa.org/News/OnlineTourPermits</link><description>Starting January 5, 2009, unit leaders will be able to submit local and national tour permits electronically.  Get the info here.</description><author>Corey Davis</author><pubDate>Tue, 23 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Webelos Pin Workshops Opportunity - To Go</title><link>http://siouxbsa.org/News/WebelosWorkshopsToGo21209</link><description>Looking for a fun, simple way for your Webelos to earn their Scientist, Engineer, Geologist, or Communicator activity pin?  Have an experienced educator join your den at the location of your choice.</description><author>Melissa  Reinfeld</author><pubDate>Thu, 12 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Philmont Trek 2010 - Only 4 Slots Left</title><link>http://siouxbsa.org/Events/Philmont2010</link><description>Join us for an exciting trip to Philmont.  We are going June 15, 2010.  Get information here.</description><author>Corey Davis</author><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Registration Fee Increase Coming in 2010</title><link>http://siouxbsa.org/News/FeeIncrease2010</link><description>The National Council, BSA Executive Board unanimously passed a resolution at the business meeting on May 22 to increase the traditional membership registration fee for all youth and adults to $15 from its current $10, effective Jan. 1, 2010.</description><author>Melissa  Reinfeld</author><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Winter Sports Safety</title><link>http://siouxbsa.org/News/WinterSportsSafety809</link><description>While it is the end of August and school is just beginning, Sioux Council would like to advise you of an upcoming change to the Winter Sports Safety section of the Guide to Safe Scouting.

</description><author>Melissa  Reinfeld</author><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Wood Badge Course - RESCHEDULED</title><link>http://siouxbsa.org/Training/Events/WoodBadgeRescheduled</link><description>The Wood Badge Course has been rescheduled. Session #1 will be held March 12-14, 2010 and session #2 is March 26-28, 2010.</description><author>Melissa  Reinfeld</author><pubDate>Fri, 11 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Share Your Scouting Memories!</title><link>http://siouxbsa.org/News/ShareYourStoriesNatlScoutMusuem2009</link><description>the National Scouting Museum is preserving personal stories of Scouting's first 100 years. Share yours!</description><author>Melissa  Reinfeld</author><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>2010 Rank Requirement Changes</title><link>http://siouxbsa.org/News/2010RankRequirementsChanges</link><description>The centennial edition of the Boy Scout Handbook is available, and with the new handbook come several rank requirement changes that will be in effect as of January 1, 2010.

</description><author>Melissa  Reinfeld</author><pubDate>Tue, 10 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>100th Anniversary Float Wins Award</title><link>http://siouxbsa.org/News/2009RecapPOF</link><description>Recently the Sioux Council kicked off the holiday season and the celebration of Scouting’s 100th 
Anniversary with a float in the Sioux Falls Avera Parade of Lights on Frdiay, November 27th. The float was selected by the parade judges as the entry with the “Best Use of Lights!”</description><author>Melissa  Reinfeld</author><pubDate>Fri, 11 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Great Resource for Cub Scout Volunteers</title><link>http://siouxbsa.org/News/cubscoutwidget</link><description>Cubcast is a monthly online audio podcast for volunteers, providing terrific insights on ways to help deliver a quality Cub Scout program.
</description><author>Melissa  Reinfeld</author><pubDate>Wed, 24 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Age Change for Venturing</title><link>http://siouxbsa.org/News/VenturingAgeChange</link><description>Effective May 1, 2010, Venturing age is being lowered per the national Board resolution below. Effective May 1, 2010, the age requirement be changed to 13 years of age and completion of the eighth grade.

</description><author>Melissa  Reinfeld</author><pubDate>Wed, 24 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Wood Badge Banquet</title><link>http://siouxbsa.org/Events/WoodBadgeBanq2010</link><description>The 2010 Annual Wood Badge Banquet and Auction will be held Saturday, March 27th at the Royal Loon in Slayton, MN. A social gathering will begin at 6:30 pm with dinner at 7:00 pm. Cost is $15 per person. Pre-registration in required.</description><author>Melissa  Reinfeld</author><pubDate>Tue, 16 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>2010 NYLT</title><link>http://siouxbsa.org/Events/2010NYLT</link><description>National Youth Leadership Training is an exciting, action-packed program (six days, five nights) designed to provide youth members of the Boy Scouts of America with leadership skills and experience they can use in their home troops and in other situations demanding leadership of self and others. The 2010 NYLT course will be held July 5-11, 2010.</description><author>Melissa  Reinfeld</author><pubDate>Wed, 11 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Personal Watercraft Pilot Program</title><link>http://siouxbsa.org/News/PWCProgram</link><description>Lewis &amp; Clark Scout Camp is pleased to announce our new Personal Watercraft pilot program.  Get information here.</description><author>Corey Davis</author><pubDate>Mon, 01 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Washington Pavilion Campin - "Got Science"</title><link>http://siouxbsa.org/Events/WP42010</link><description>Get the information for the Spring 2010 Washington Pavilion Camp-in.</description><author>Brian Sutilla</author><pubDate>Wed, 17 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Wood Badge Application Deadline Moved to Friday, March 5th</title><link>http://siouxbsa.org/Events/WoodBadgeExtension</link><description>After final Regional approval, we are now accepting applications (including scholarship forms) for the upcoming Wood Badge course until Friday, March 5th.

</description><author>Melissa  Reinfeld</author><pubDate>Mon, 08 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Scouts Respond to Cry for Relief in Haiti</title><link>http://siouxbsa.org/News/Haiti222010</link><description>Agencies trained in disaster relief are already on the ground in Haiti. Additionally, the U.S. is sending military troops and supplies to further assist rescue and relief efforts. But there are still a number of ways members of the BSA can help in Haiti.</description><author>Melissa  Reinfeld</author><pubDate>Tue, 02 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Upcoming Training Opportunities</title><link>http://siouxbsa.org/Training/Events/UpcomingTraining2010</link><description>Attention: New Leaders, Interested Parents and Leaders who have not completed basic training.  The following dates and locations have been arranged to help you get the training you need to succeed as a Leader.  Please mark your calendar and plan on attending one of these sessions.
</description><author>Melissa  Reinfeld</author><pubDate>Tue, 02 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>2010 Silver Beaver Award Nomination</title><link>http://siouxbsa.org/News/2010SilverBeaver</link><description>The Silver Beaver Award is an award of the National Council, Boy Scouts of America, presented through the Sioux Council for noteworthy service of exceptional character to youth by registered adult Scout leaders in the territory under the jurisdiction of the Sioux Council.</description><author>Melissa  Reinfeld</author><pubDate>Mon, 01 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Sioux Council Launches Facebook Page</title><link>http://siouxbsa.org/News/findusonFB</link><description>The Sioux Council has launched a Facebook page. Click on the link at the top page to become a fan today!</description><author>Melissa  Reinfeld</author><pubDate>Wed, 27 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item></channel></rss>