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Updated information on Camp Director Allegations Just Mailed Today (7/22/10) to 900+ Leaders in our Council!!
Council response to Camp Director allegations July 9, 2010
IMPORTANT CHANGES TO THE BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA'S YOUTH PROTECTION TRAINING POLICIES
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Celebration Activities
100th Anniversary of Boy Scouts of America
Grand Rapids: Reflections on an American President
Scouting for Food
The Boy Scouts of America Centennial Silver Dollar -To Be Released March 23, 2010
Pictures of our New Centennial Dining Lodge
Jamboree 2010 - The Shining Light Broadcast of the Centennial Celebration Show from Ft. AP Hill, VA
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Own a New Piece of History
"A Legacy for the Future" Reminiscences of Scouting in West Michigan Boy Scouts of America, Gerald R. Ford Council
By Tim J. Todish
Cost is $29.95 plus tax ($1.80). The book can be shipped for an extra charge of $8.00. Contact Kris at 616-785-2662 x210 for further details.
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100 Things You Didn't Know About Scouting
July/August 2010 Scouter is now on the web site.
2009 Points of Pride
The National Scouting Museum is preserving personal stories of Scouting's First 100 years. They want to hear yours! For more information click here for flyer.

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Child Abuse Reporting Requirements
As Leaders, one of the questions you will receive is: "What do supplies cost?" Please click on this link, for a summary of the basic supplies needed for Scouts.
The Scout Salute - Spring 2009 Page 1 & 4, Page 2 & 3
Give to BSA - With your help, the Boy Scouts of America will continue to change the lives of young men and women across America.
Council Facts
"How come they never do any news stories abut our Pack/Troop/Crew?" Click here to find out how to market your unit in the media.
Internet Rechartering
Internet Advancement
Are you an Eagle Scout? Click here!
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The following companies are supporting our Scouts through a generous contribution as a 100th year Anniversary Sponsor:
Premier Corporate Sponsor
Meijer
Centennial Sponsor
Huntington Bank
Peter Wege
Dan & Pamella DeVos Foundation
Peter Cook
Chuck & Jan Stoddard
Frances & Michael Sulgrove
Presidential Sponsor
Warner Norcross & Judd LLP
Independent Bank
Fifth Third Bank
Gaylen Byker
Leadership Sponsor
Miller Johnson
Mercantile Bank
Cascade Fresh Cleaning Company
Bill Currie
If your company would like to join our celebration by being an Anniversary year sponsor contact Suzie Blake, Development Director at 616-785-2662 ext. 204 or email suzie.blake@scouting.org |