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Merit Badge College at the Lake of the Ozarks Scout Reservation

Registrations for the Merit Badge College at the Lake of the Ozarks Scout Reservation will open on Monday, August 31st @ 5:30pm.

Camping will be available for the evenings of Friday, October 3rd & Saturday, October 4th. Badges will be offered all day Saturday and Sunday morning.

Contact Thomas Yang at thomas.yang@scouting.org or Dennis Kerns at dennis.kerns@scouting.org with any questions.


Fall Recruitment

What's the best way to get potential members to join your unit? Through BeAScout.org! BeAScout.org allows potential members to search nearby units based on zip code. Need help setting up a pin or want to update your BeAScout.org pin? Then click here

In addition, if you add or update your pin by September 30th, your unit will be entered into a drawing for a chance to win a $500 Scout Shop Gift Card or one of five $100 Scout Shop Gift Cards. Click here for more details.

Contact David Harris at david.harris@scouting.org with any questions.

Council Fireside Chat

Join us for our Council Fireside Chat on Wednesday, September 2nd from 7-8pm. It will be broadcasted on Facebook Live. Wendy Shaw, the National Vice President on Council Services, will join us to discuss new National Cub Scout Recruitment tools & Den Leader resources. Other topics to be discussed will include: fall recruitment, new virtual programming, product sales, national advancement updates, & Merit Badge College @ LOTOSR.

A friendly reminder that future Council Fireside Chats will be on the first Wednesday of the month, August through May.
Program & Activity Dates
The following lists out important program & activity dates for the upcoming month for both Scouts BSA, Cub Scouts, & Adults as well as important dates for the next 90 days. A full list of program & activity dates for the 2020-2021 program year can be accessed through our 2020-2021 Program Planning Calendar here. Please note that dates are subject to change due to extenuating circumstances. Please refer to dates below as final dates.
September 2020
Virtual Merit Badges
Virtual merit badge sessions are resuming! Sign up for one of our classes. Space is limited, so register as soon as possible! All merit badges will be taught through Zoom.

When: Multiple Dates
Where: Virtual through Zoom
Nampa-Tsi Lodge Fall Conclave
Calling all Nampa-Tsi Lodge Arrowmen! Fall Conclave is on at LOTOSR. The theme is Hoedown. Join us for some service, brotherhood, & fun! Last day to register is September 9th. Late fee of $10 will apply to all registrations after September 5th.

When: Friday, September 11th, 2020 - Sunday, September 13th, 2020
Where: Lake of the Ozarks Scout Reservation Gravois Mills, MO 65037
Volunteer Opportunity (Kinderhook Scout-o-Rama)
Kinderhook Scout-o-Rama is in need of Scouts BSA members to help! Contact Event Coordinators Marla Humphrey or Janelle Stocksill at greatrivers.lotosr@scouting.org or janelle.stockstill@gmail.com if you are interested!

When: Friday, September 18th, 2020 - Sunday, September 20th, 2020
Where: Lake of the Ozarks Scout Reservation Gravois Mills, MO 65037
Looking Ahead Scouts BSA
  • More Virtual Merit Badges - October
  • LOTOSR Summer Camp Registrations Open - October 1st
  • Merit Badge College @ the Lake of the Ozarks Scout Reservation - October 3rd - 4th (Registrations Open August 31st @ 5:30 pm)
  • OA LEC & LLD - October 3rd
  • Welding Merit Badge Workshop @ the Sinquefield Metalworking Building - October 24th (Registrations Open)
  • Scout Jubilee @ Camp Cedars, NE - October 16th - 18th (Registration Open)
  • Scout Service Day @ Lake Ozark State Park & Ha Ha Tonka State Park - October 17th
  • Life to Eagle Seminar (Mexico, MO) - October 22nd
  • OA LEC & LLD - November 6th - 7th
  • LOTOSR Summer Camp Preview - November 14th
Cub Adventure Video Resources

National office has just released new Cub Scout adventure resources. These videos are great for creating a fun den meeting in a virtual setting.

Click here to learn more about these great resources!
September 2020
Adventure Boxes
Order your own Adventure Box! These limited boxes will have a variety of adventures that your Cub Scout can complete from home. Pre-orders will begin September 8th.

When: Pre-orders begin September 8th
Family Fun Fest Part 2
Join Cub Scouts across the country for the 2nd edition of Family Fun Fest. This event will be broadcasted on Facebook Live. Virtual activities start at 10 am CT. The main event will be the Pinewood Derby 500 at the Texas Motor Speedway. Click here to see how you can register your car at the Pinewood Derby 500.

When: Saturday, September 12th, 2020
Where: Facebook Live
Cub Scout Target Sports Day
Come out to the Scout property behind Stephen's Lake Park for our Cub Scout Target Sports Day! All Cubs, Siblings, & Friends invited! BBs, Archery, & Slingshots! The event will be from 4-7pm. Space is limited, so register asap!

When: Thursday, September 17th, 2020
Where: Scout Property - Stephens Lake Park (2506 E Walnut St) Columbia, MO 65201
Kinderhook Scout-o-Rama
Get ready for a full day of fun activities. Come camp and cook with you pack! All Cubs, Siblings, & Parents are invited!

When: Friday, September 18th, 2020 - Sunday, September 20th, 2020
Where: Lake of the Ozarks Scout Reservation Gravois Mills, MO 65037
La Plata Day Camp
Day Camp is one of the best ways to prepare your young Cub Scouts for overnight camping. Scouts will get to participate in traditional camping activities such as archery, bb guns, fishing, and more!

When: Saturday, September 19th, 2020
Where: La Plata Lake La Plata, MO 63549
Looking Ahead Cub Scouts
  • LOTOSR Summer Camp Registrations Open - October 1st
  • Scout Jubilee @ Camp Cedars, NE - October 16th-18th (Registration Open)
  • Cubmobile in Jefferson City - October 17th
  • Fall Cub Rally @ Bass Pro Shops (Columbia, MO) - October 24th
  • Osage Trails Fall Cub Scout Event & Pinewood Derby (Sedalia, MO) - October 24th
  • LOTOSR Summer Camp Preview - November 14th
September 2020
Roundtable
Roundtable is the best way to stay informed about your district! Districts meet on either the 2nd Tuesday or Thursday of the month. Check below to see your Roundtable. Contact your local District Executive for more information about meeting times, locations, etc.

2nd Tuesday, September 8th:
  • Black Diamond District (Putnam, Schuyler, Scotland, Sullivan, Adair, Knox, Linn, Macon, & Shelby Counties) - justin.wiles@scouting.org
  • Five Rivers District (Cole, Osage, Gasconade, Moniteau, & Maries Counties) - david.harris@scouting.org
  • Kinderhook District (Morgan, Miller, & Camden Counties) - chris.harper@scouting.org

2nd Thursday, September 10th:
  • Boonslick District (Boone, Cooper, Howard Counties) - aaro.froese@scouting.org
  • Grand Prairie District (Randolph, West Monroe, Audrain, Callaway, & Montgomery Counties) - rob.townsend@scouting.org
  • Mark Twain District (Lewis, Marion, East Monroe, Ralls, & Pike Counties) - justin.wiles@scouting.org
  • Osage Trails District (Chariton, Saline, Pettis, & Benton Counties) - chris.harper@scouting.org
Wood Badge
Wood Badge is Scouting's premier Adult Leader training program. Wood Badge aims to make Scouters better leaders by teaching advanced leadership skills, and by creating a bond and commitment to the Scout movement.

When: Friday, September 25th, 2020 - Sunday, September 27th, 2020 & Saturday, October 10th, 2020 - Sunday, October 11th, 2020
Where: Lake of the Ozarks Scout Reservation Gravois Mills, MO
Looking Ahead Adult Leaders
  • New Parent Orientation - Beginning October 1st
  • LOTOSR Summer Camp Registrations Open - October 1st
  • Scout Leader Outdoor Orientation (SLOO) - October 24th
  • LOTOSR Summer Camp Preview - November 14th
Support Scouting Events
September 2020
Barrels & Beats
Take off the uniform for a night and come support Scouting at the Barrels & Beats event! Enjoy flights of premium whiskey, wine, chocolate, & cigars. Live music will be playing all evening. Thank you to Diamond Pet Foods, Newville Consulting, Joe Machens Capital City Ford, Independent Stave Company, & BarVino for sponsoring this event.

When: Wednesday, September 16th, 2020
Where: The Millbottom, Jefferson City, MO 65101
Looking Ahead Support Scouting Events
  • Golf Tournament @ the Sinquefield Reserve - October 2nd
Boy Scouts of America, Great Rivers Council
1203 Fay Street | Columbia, MO 65201
P 573.449.2561 | F 573.874.6846
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