We are made up of six school districts that encompass mid-St. Louis County which include Pattonville, Ritenour, Maplewood-Richmond Heights, Clayton, Ladue and University City. Our neighborhoods include Overland, Maryland Heights, Olivette, Maplewood, St. Ann, Bridgeton, and surrounding communities.
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Here you can access the official Pathfinder OA Website. It contains dates, events and special awards.
For more information please contact the Chapter Adviser, Joel Schwartz, at joel.schwartz@shawneelodge.org
Do you need to take Youth Protection Training (YPT)? Do you need to take your Cub Scout Leader Training? All of this and more can be done while visiting one website! BSA Learn Center
Use your membership number on your ID card to sign in. If you are new to Scouting and do not have a membership number, create a new user name and password. Every time you complete a training session, print out the certificate provided and turn in to your Unit Leader, Committee Chairman or Council service center.
The council is offering several virtual trainings this summer to help keep volunteers Scouting safely and effectively. See the list below for the upcoming schedule.
Youth Protection Training
August 13: Register
More training options coming soon including another session for Scouts BSA and Hazardous Weather!
Many volunteers will show up as not trained and that is because this past April National made Hazardous Weather Training a requirement for direct contact leaders. They may take this training online at my.scouting.org or take one of the council training. More dates will be coming out for more opportunities to take this training.
75th Annual Memorial Day Good Turn
May 26, 2024, 10:30 AM – 3:00 PM
Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery, St. Louis MO 63125
Preregistration strongly encouraged however walk-ins are welcomed.
For more than seven decades, approximately 5,000 Scouts have gathered at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery before Memorial Day to decorate each of the approximately 280,000 graves with an American Flag. In its 75th year (2024), the tradition is one of the longest-running Memorial Day events within the BSA.
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Questions: Don't hesitate to get in touch with help@stlbsa.org
Announcing the release of "To This You Must Return-the History of the Beaumont Scout Reservation" - written to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the Greater St. Louis Area Council receiving clear title to the property and the 70th anniversary of the first Boy Scout summer camp at Camp May. (Morton May pictured here)
Contrary to popular belief, Council membership immediately following World War II did not grow, and Scouts attending summer camps experienced a decline. Only bold, forward-thinking leadership and determination led to the acquisition of the Beaumont Scout Reservation. Read about the challenges in the new book "To This You Must Return." Order this 140-page full-color book today.
Also, the SECOND edition of "And Hills to Roam-the Story of the S bar F Scout Ranch. This new edition includes eight additional update pages and is now 198 pages.
There are limited copies of each book, so place your order today at:
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Memorial Day Good Turn for Jewish War Veterans
LIONS | CUB SCOUTS | SCOUTS BSA | VENTURERS | ALL PARENTS/ADULTS
May 26, 2024, 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM
United Hebrew Congregation (to pick up flags for the day)
13788 Conway Road, St. Louis MO 63141
Preregistration required on or before May 24, 2024, for location assignment.
The Council Jewish Committee on Scouts is proud to assist Jewish War Veterans Post 644 by inviting everyone is to assist in flag placement at over 8,500 graves of Jewish War Veterans located at 8 Jewish cemeteries.
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For questions or comments, please contact help@stlbsa.org
Council Annual Volunteer Recognition Event
Special Guest: Roger A. Krone, President and CEO of the Boy Scouts of America
May 20, 2024, 6:00 PM
Preregistration Required
Touhill Performing Arts Center
UMSL Campus
St. Louis MO 63121
Registration Closes May 17, 2024
During the next few days, we will highlight the 2024 Silver Beaver recipients.
Today, we highlight:
Ted Slap, Craig Unruh, and Christy Walter
Come to celebrate the 2024 Class of Silver Beavers, Council Duty to God Award, Whitney M. Young, and Silver Antelope Award.
Roger A. Krone, president and CEO of the Boy Scouts of America, will be the evening's special Guest.
Visit our website for the complete list of honorees, event information, and shout-out information. Shouts can be purchased to recognize these volunteers!
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