LFC Venturing News

Venturing District Popcorn Kickoff – July 31st 6 PM Gaylord Scout Center (come to the Popcorn Kickoff and stick around for the District Committee Meeting at 7) August 18th–show and sell orders due. September 13-show and sell pick up & sale starts. October 2-Show-N-sell money due. October 20-take orders due. November 15-take order popcorn pick-up. [...]

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The District Committee of the LFC Venturing District meets on the last Thursday of each month at the Gaylord Scout Center.  The District Committee consists of the chairs of each of the district’s operational committees plus the District Committee Chairman, the District Commissioner and the District Scouting Professional.  All Venturers and Venturing adult leaders in [...]

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The Oklahoma Outdoor Expo is a terrific free exposition held annually at the Lazy E Ranch near Guthrie.  Activities and demonstrations include air rifle, backpacking, all sorts of hunting and fishing demonstrations, a big air dog leap contest and many outdoor challenges.  It’s all free! http://www.wildlifedepartment.com/wildlifeexpo.htm Probably the most popular demonstration is Kayaking.  A pond [...]

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Our neighbors in the Circle 10 council have invited Venturers to SpeedFest 2008 in Dallas Texas, Saturday, August 16, 2008. The Malibu Speed Zone hosts 300 HP top fuel NHRA dragsters that will pull you at 2.5 G’s to challenge your driving skills. Drift through corners on carts designed to run on a finely polished [...]

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The National Scout Jamboree is a function of the Boy Scouting program of the BSA.  Since it’s limited to Boy Scouts, Venturing Crews can’t attend as official contingent crews from a council.  Venturers can visit or better yet, get involved in a fun way as staffers. Jamboree staff positions are open to adult men and [...]

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 The council has a new website to keep you informed on the 2010 National Scout Jamboree:  http://lfcjambo.org/ Subscribe and have the latest council jamboree news sent to your email. The National BSA Jamboree website is online as well:  http://www.bsajamboree.org/  

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Challenging Outdoor Personal Experience COPE Facilitator Training November 7 – 8, 2008 Location: Camp Kickapoo, meeting at Eagle Lodge Cost: $15.00.  Cope manuals sold separately at the scout shop. Class Size: minimum of 6 to a maximum of 12 Purpose: To enable Boy Scouting and Venturing Leaders to implement a COPE course in their program.  Training [...]

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