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posted 07/24/2008
 
Uniform Sale !! Due to the new Boy Scout Uniforms(which can be integrated to mix and match with the current uniform) coming in this Fall, we are having a SPECIAL SALE on existing inventory of Boy Scout Uniform items.   It includes youth and adult t-shirts, trousers (not switchback pants), shorts, hats, and Scout belts.  From now until this inventory is sold, we are offering a 15% discount on the above items.  Please stop by Gamehaven Council today and get what you need while supplies last. 

posted 07/11/2008
 
GSR Special Youth Deer Hunts-Shotgun Only Hunting dates are Saturday and Sunday, October 25th & 26th and Saturday and Sunday November 1st & 2nd of 2008 with MANDATORY Oreintation on Saturday, October 11, 2008.  See flyer for additional information and important details and contact names and email addresses.  Guide Applications are due August 15th.  Youth Applications are due August 1st.  Registration deadline is August 1, 2008. 

posted 06/27/2008
 
Eagle Scout Roll of Honor Are you an Eagle Scout?  Congratulations!  The National Eagle Scout Association is conducting a nationwide Eagle Scout Search.  Eagle Scouts, please call 1-866-753-3506.   See flyer.

posted 06/24/2008
 
Summer Camp Schedules are here !!  Big Island Encampment ScheduleDay Camp Schedule.   Overnight Treasure Expedition Schedule.

posted 06/13/2008
 
Severe Weather Situations In light of the recent tragedy in Iowa, we at Gamehaven Scouting would like to reassure our campers and their families that we are prepared to handle severe weather situations.

Gamehaven Scout Reservation is equipped with weather alert radios, alert systems and in-camp communication devices.  All camp staff members are trained in severe weather response procedures.  National BSA policies require that all councils prepare procedures for various emergencies, including severe weather situations.  These policies are posted in each campsite, and emergency drills are held within camp.

The Central Region of the BSA is currently working on a plan to assist the families affected by this tragedy.  We will post updates on our website as new information is received.  If you have further questions or concerns, please contact Tom Berry, Camping Director, at 507.456.2121

posted 06/12/2008
 
Background Checks To ensure Youth Protection, the BSA has conducted background checks on all new volunteers since April 2003.  Because some volunteers have been continually registered in the program before April 2003, a background check was not completed.   If you received a letter, a background check is needed.  Please follow the instructions in the letter you receive.  If you have additional questions, please call the scout office.  More Information

posted 05/20/2008
 
Canoe Silent Auction The Gamehaven Council presents a Silent Bid Auction for a canoe donated by Wenonah Canoe located in Winona, Minnesota. The canoe type is a White Escapade 16’6” Canoe/ Kelvar Ultra-Light Core {39 LBS} Tandem Canoe. The proceeds from the canoe sale go to support the Gamehaven Scout Reservation Canoe Program. For more information about the canoe, please click on the highlighted area.  Bid Form.

posted 05/04/2008
 
HELP CURE CANCER; As a part of a cooperative effort load a small program on your computer that works with computers around the world to solve complex problems.  Go to www.worldcommunitygrid.org  Click on the "download now" button.  As you enter your profile information join the Gamehaven Council team.  See the Gamehaven team score here.

posted 04/29/2008
 
100th Anniversary Celebration Committee 2010 will mark the 100th anniversary of Scouting in America.  In preperation for this celebration, the Gamehaven Council is forming a committee to plan for our participation in this event.  If you are interested in serving on this committee, please contact staff adviser, John F DeStazio at 507.287.1410 Ext . 104 or jdestazi@bsamail.org.

posted 04/03/2008
 
Scout Days with the Minnesota Twins Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts, Venturers, volunteers, families, and friends are invited out to the ball park for Scout Days with the Twins!  Be a part of the 2008 Scout Parades down on the field!  More information available here.

posted 03/18/2008
 
2007 SELECTED ACHIEVEMENTS FOR GAMEHAVEN SCOUTING

posted 02/20/2008
 
2008 Cub Scout Summer Camp Information Treasure Island is the theme for the 2008 Cub Scout and Webelos summer camp program at Gamehaven Scout Reservation….Ahoy Maties!  Welcome to Treasure Island!  Summer Camp Calendar.   Leader's GuideRegistration Form.

posted 01/30/2008
 
Wood Badge Training; Northern Star Council is offering three opportunities for Wood Badge for the 21st Century. Wood Badge is the highest level of training a Scouting volunteer can receive and is open to all Scouting volunteers. Courses will be; in 2008, spring Apr 25-27 & May 16-18, fall Aug 15-17 & Sep 5-7, and a 2009 winter course Feb 6-8 & Mar 6-8.  For information and registration go to training.nsbsa.org

posted 02/03/2006
 
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