There are a lot of changes to the upcoming Renewal Season (formerly called “Recharter”)! All leaders with a unit (Cubmasters, Scoutmasters, Committee Chairs, and Chartered Organization Representatives) are encouraged to attend our upcoming UNIT RENEWAL WEBINAR on October 3rd from 7pm – 8pm, hosted by our fearless Council Registrar Pam Legried! How Can I Attend this Awesome Event? Thanks for asking! Some districts have in-person options for watching the webinar. If you cannot make it in-person, we also have online viewing options:

In recognition of Independence Day, the Gamehaven Council Service Center and Scout Shop will be closed all day Thursday, July 4th. We will resume summer hours Friday.

Willow Creek Golf Course- August 15th Looking for 18 scouts and some adult leaders to volunteer at this event.  This year we have arranged an opportunity to earn service hours for Citizenship in the Community merit badge.   This organization can be researched as part of the requirements for the merit badge. Please bring a cooler and some food for the day and wear your uniform. This group is looking for help with unloading and setup starting at 7:00 am and then working then event from 12:00pm until 5:30pm – 6:00 pm.  This will be a day of work and fun. You will be part of the opening ceremony, see Navy Seals parachute in and thank veterans for their service! Please contact John Lechner at nesoloii@gmail.com if you are willing to volunteer.

From now until June 29th we will be discounting Eagle Scout plates and napkins at 40% off on select styles, which include dinner & luncheon plates, and dinner & luncheon napkins. Also, program covers (item#619694) are 40% off. If you have a Eagle celebration in the future, now would be a great time to pick these items up- while supplies last.

We’re clearing out our Scout Shop to be ready for new items! Check out our sales table which includes old uniforms, pinewood derby medals, crafts, books, and other items. All discounted items will have a green dot on them, and discounts taken at the register. The Summer Scout Shop hours are 9am – 5pm Monday – Thursday (closed from 1pm – 2pm for lunch), and 9am – 1pm Fridays.

“The Staff was Great!” “My boys loved it” “Archery was taught well for first-timers” “5/5” The reviews are in, and families loved our first Summer Cub Adventure at Gamehaven Scout Camp! From swimming to hiking, stargazing to slingshots, your family will have an experience you won’t forget this summer. You can still sign up for our July and August sessions – don’t miss out!

The EDGE method has been a staple of Scouting for many years, but did you know it was developed to connect to a team development model developed in 1965? Bruce Tuckman developed the forming-storming-norming-performing model of Team Development in 1965, describing how teams start, and the steps it takes to get them to achieve a goal. You can apply the Leading EDGE to these stages to best serve whatever group you’re in! NYLT teaches this – and much more – this summer. Sign your youth up today!

The veteran award is an adult recognition. Tenure earned as a youth may be included in the total number of years registered. After five years of registered service in the Boy Scouts of America an adult may, upon application, receive the designation of “Veteran”, provided the person agrees to live up to the Scouting obligations; to keep local Scouting authorities in which residing informed as to availability for service; and further to be active in the promotion of the cause of Scouting as circumstances and conditions permit. Please use the attached form to register for a Veteran award. Deadline to turn your Veteran’s Award into Pamela Legried at Gamehaven Council is Wednesday, July 17,2024 and the Council Awards Dinner is Thursday, August 8th. Please turn in your veteran applications by June 30th

Once again, we will be having a Scout Night at one of the Honkers’ games this summer! Offering the same price of $12, which includes your ticket, a hot dog and beverage. Date: Friday, July 26th @6:35 PM Rival: Honkers will be taking on the Waterloo Bucks Where: Rochester Honkers Stadium- 403 E Center St, Rochester Sign up: To attend you need to register online at Honkers Scout Night. Go to Promotions, and enter promo code: scouts2.