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The Jayhawk Area Council serves 11 counties in Northeast Kansas including the state capital, Topeka. The mission of the Boy Scouts of America is to prepare young people to make ethical and moral choices over their lifetimes by instilling in them the values of the Scout Oath and Law.  Our Vision: The Boy Scouts of America will prepare every eligible youth in America to become a responsible, participating citizen and leader who is guided by the Scout Oath and Law.


 

Internet Charter Renewal

2012 Cub Scout Summer Camp PDF Print

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2012 Klondike PDF Print

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Klondike Derby 2012

“The Coolest Event in Jayhawk Area Council”

January 27 – 29, 2012

 

Eisenhower State Park, Melvern Lake

29810 S Fairlawn Rd., Osage City, KS 66523

GPS: N38 31.72 W95 44.70

The easiest way to Klondike.

30 miles south of Topeka on US 75 (5 miles south of Lyndon)

and West on K-278 for 3 miles.

 

Click Here to Register

Click Here for Infomation Packet 

 
THE HARLEM GLOBETROTTERS PDF Print

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2012 WORLD TOUR

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 5TH, 2012 @ 1 PM!

Don’t miss out on high‐flying action and non‐stop excitement. With blazing

ball‐handling wizardry, mesmerizing gravity‐defying dunks, side‐splitting comedy

and crowd interaction, the Globetrotters captivate both the young and the young at

heart. Treat your group to a wholesome family entertainment experience that will

create lifelong memories and always leaves

 
WASHBURN MERIT BADGE CHALLENGE PDF Print

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Registration for the Washburn Merit Badge Challange is now open!

 

Click Here for Leader Guide

Click Here to Register Online

 

 
2013 National Jamboree Medical Staff PDF Print

The Medical Services Leadership for the 2013 National Jamboree is now recruiting health care professionals and medical support staff. In order to recruit the most qualified professionals to provide care for our Scouts, we are asking for your help. The Jamboree will run from July 15-July 24, 2013 and will be held at the Summit Bechtel Reserve in West Virginia.

 To register, please visit the Summit Bechtel Reserve 2013 Jamboree website. There you will find more information and may register for a staff position online. When you register, please make sure you check "Medical Services" as your preferred staff position. For this Jamboree you may elect to serve for the entire Jamboree term, or only a half term, depending on your availability.

 

 

 

 

 

 
Rules Announced for 2012 Council Alumni Contest PDF Print

To help increase membership in the Scouting Alumni Association, the BSA is holding a contest among councils to promote this new group. By doing so, we hope to reach our goals of membership and engagement with the more than 100 million Scouting alumni.

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Leave No Trace Trainer Course PDF Print

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 Leave No Trace Trainer

Celebrating 101 Years of Scouting

This is your personal invitation to become a Leave No Trace Trainer 

                                                                                         

The Boy Scouts of America and the Leave No Trace Center for Outdoor Ethics invites you to become a Leave No Trace Trainer.

 

The Leave No Trace Trainer Course will take place at Falley Scout Reservation, on April 27-29, 2012. This course will begin on Friday evening, 6:30 PM and run through Sunday until approximately 4:00 PM.  As a participant you must complete all 16 hours of training to graduate from this course. Must be at least 14 years old to take this course. The fee for this course is $60.00. This covers all course materials and food.

 

Registration is limited to 20 participants on a first come, first serve basis. To take advantage of this invitation your registration must be received no later than April 15, 2012. After that date the course will be open to all interested individuals. Course fee after April 15 will be $70.00.

 

Fill out the Registration form and return it along with your registration fee of $60.00. You may also register on-line by clicking here

 

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2013 JAMBOREE TROOP NEARLY FULL – REGISTER NOW PDF Print

 

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According to Contingent Scoutmaster John Spain. “We’ve now reached 32 registered participants and have room for only 4 more Boy Scouts. You should register now since we’ve begun making plans for our tour to the Summit.”  Spain is leading the Jayhawk Area Council’s Contingent Troop to the 2013 National Jamboree at the Summit Bechtel Reserve in West Virginia.

 

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Sojadi District Dinner PDF Print

In honor of our dedicated volunteers and Scouts, our annual District Recognition Dinner will be held Thursday, February 2nd at Flint Hills Technical College, 3301 W 18th Ave, Emporia. We will be honoring 2011 Eagle Scouts, leaders, units, and District Award of Merit recipients. Our attendance at this night of fellowship is an important way to demonstrate to our volunteers, leaders, and Scouts the significance and importance of their involvement and achievements in life.

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Voice of the Scout PDF Print

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In 2012,the Boy Scouts of America will launch its first nation-wide program to directly engage our members, parents and volunteers with a program called the Voice of the Scout (VOS).

This will ensure we are delivering what you expect out of our programs. We can’t do that without listening to you about your experiences in Scouting. When you receive the survey take a few minutes and please tell us what you think and encourage parents and Scouts over 14 to do the same!

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Congratulations Phoenix Patrol of Troop 249! PDF Print

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Phoenix Patrol of Troop 249 Prince of Peace Lutheran Church of Topeka, KS has earned their 4th National Honor Patrol Award.  The Phoenix Patrol has worked very hard to receive this special recognition.  The award is designed to recognize Patrols that exceed the normal Troop expectations.  The Phoenix Patrol has received this designation 4 times in the 2 years since they have crossed-over into Boy Scouts. Some of their extra activities include setting flags on Civil War Veterans’ Headstones in celebration of Memorial Day, setting 100 flags out on the church grounds in celebration of Veteran’s Day and setting up a Pioneering station at the Webelos Woods Campout.

 

 
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NESA Announces new book of Eagle Scout stories in 2012 PDF Print

Exciting news! In celebration of the 100th Anniversary of the Eagle Scout Award, the National Eagle Scout Association (NESA) has partnered with Harris Connect for a very special Anniversary publication. This new project will kickoff January 30th, 2012.

 

 

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Texting and Driving: It Can Wait PDF Print

When you take just a minute to look at the last text message on your wireless device, consider whether it would be worth causing a serious accident, possibly one that could take a life … or several lives. When you look at it this way, there’s no text that can’t wait.

To drive this point home, the BSA and AT&T have teamed up to offer Scouts and leaders the opportunity to take the “It Can Wait” pledge to not text and drive. And, by encouraging at least 10 friends to do the same, they can earn a limited-edition “Txting & Drivng” patch (while supplies last).

To participate, have your Scouts go to the main BSA Facebook page and click the “It Can Wait” app in the left column.

Learn more about this initiative (and watch an “It Can Wait” video) on Scouting magazine’s Bryan on Scouting blog.

 
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Council Events

Fri 01/27 -
Klondike Derby

Wed 02/01 -
Cub Scout Camping Committee

Sat 02/04 -
Washburn Merit Badge University

Sun 02/05 -
Scout Sunday

Wed 02/08 -
Annual Business Meeting

Council Training

Fri 01/27 - 8:00pm
Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills Training

Sat 03/03 - 10:00am
Life to Eagle

Fri 04/27 -
Leave No Trace Training

Fri 08/31 -
Wood Badge Course C5-197-12

Sat 10/20 -
Wood Badge Course C5-197-12

Shawnee

Thu 02/02 - 7:00pm
Roundtable

Thu 02/23 - 5:30pm
District Committee

Thu 02/23 - 6:30pm
Commissioners

Thu 02/23 - 6:30pm
Commissioners

Thu 03/01 - 6:30pm
Merit Badge Counselor Training

Oregon Trail

Thu 02/02 - 7:00pm
Roundtable

Thu 03/01 - 7:00pm
Roundtable

Fri 03/23 -
Spring Camporee

Sat 03/24 -
Scoutmaster & Asst. Scoutmaster Specific Training

Thu 04/05 - 7:00pm
Roundtable

Sojadi

Thu 02/02 - 6:30pm
Sojadi District Dinner

Thu 02/09 - 7:00pm
Roundtable

Thu 03/01 - 6:30pm
Commissioners/ District Committee

Sat 03/03 - 10:00am
Kansas Hunting & Fishing Expo - Scout Show

Thu 03/08 - 7:00pm
Roundtable

Other Events

Sun 02/05 - 1:00pm
Harlem Globetrotters

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