Muskingum Valley Council, BSA

 You know your scouts are active, but we need to tell the world!  We want to share your scouting experiences with other scouters and the community. Do you have good pictures of Scouts in Action?  If so, send them to jeff.wickerham@scouting.org.   Make sure to include Unit #, names, and ranks if applicable.

2012 MVSR Summer Camp Video is finally here.  Make sure to check it out!!!

 The Muskingum Valley Council Executive Board has entered into a lease agreement with Ohio Trophy Buck Outfitters, to conduct hunting at the Muskingum Valley Scout Reservation.  This agreement will provide financial resources to support the Camp and help in managing the deer population on the property.

 The lease allows for hunting on weekdays until February 5th, and on two weekends; December 17&18 and January 7&8.  The times hunting is being allowed, are times when there has historically been little to no use of the property by Scouts. 

  For safety reasons, the camp property will be closed at any time that hunting is taking place.  At all times, Units and individuals must notify the council service center or the camp ranger prior to entering the camp property.  No one will be allowed on the property while hunting is in progress.

 Units, families or individuals wishing to use the camp property are to complete a Facility Use Request Form and submit it to the Council Service Center at least two weeks in advance of your planned visit.  Earlier is better.  Once the visit is approved, the Facility Use Request Form will be returned to the unit and should be brought with the group when you visit.  The Facility Use Request Form is available for download under the forms tab.  (click here)

 On your arrival at camp, you must sign your group in at the Ranger’s Office.  There is a clip board on the wall of the ranger’s house, if he is not available when you arrive.  At no time, should you proceed into the camp property if the “Closed for Hunting” sign is on the main gate.

 The lease has been designed to minimize the impact on Scouting use of Camp, while allowing for sound wildlife conservation, and generation of revenue for the Scouting program.  Persons interested in hunting on the property should contact Ohio Trophy Buck Outfitters at (567) 203-7048.  Any other questions may be referred to the Scout Executive at the Council Service Center; 740-453-0571.

Here is a great chance to nominate a volunteer for all of the hard work and effort they have done this year.  Click Zane Tract District Recognition Event for more details.

Make sure that your unit uses Internet Rechartering!  It is the easiest way for your unit to recharter!  You need your internet recharter ID, which is on your recharter packet that is handed out at Roundtable.

Archeology…Gold Panning…Tree and Compass…Nature Trail…Edible Plants…Geology

What do all these things have in common?  They are the six new programs that will be available on weekends at MVSR beginning next Spring.  Complete all six to earn the 6 parts of the special pie patch created by Ranger Ron. 

Ranger Ron will be your guide through each experience.  Plan 2-3 hours for each segment.  If your Troop camps for the weekend you could complete up to three segments.  But you don’t have to camp.  Just come out on a Saturday morning or afternoon to complete a segment that interests you.  All you have to do is call Ranger Ron to schedule your session.  There will be a small charge to cover the cost of the patch and any materials used.

Call Ranger Ron today to make arrangements for your Pack or Troop to earn a piece of the patch, or plan now to be among the first to earn the whole patch!

Ranger Ron:  740-398-1230

Attention Cub Scout and Boy Scout leaders:

Our Handicraft Building is ready for your unit.  The building comfortably sleeps 15, with a wood-burning stove to keep the place warm and toasty!  Picnic tables in the building provide a warm place for meals, activities and games.

We’ve reduced the price to $50 per night or $75 for a weekend.  That’s less than $4.00 per person, per night.   Don’t let a little winter slow down your outdoor adventure, rent the Handicraft Lodge at MVSR!

And, Don’t forget to call Ranger Ron before your stay.  He has a variety of programs he can offer to keep your Scouts engaged and energized.  Everything from an informative nature hike, to  survival skills to geocaching to service projects.

Click here to access a “Facility Use Request Form”

Click here for all the registration information for the Zane Trace Nordic Adventure!

The Muskingum Valley Council is a proud partner of the United Way!

Your support of the United Way, is support for many worthy organizations including Scouting.  The Muskingum Valley Council is a partner agency with the United Way and we encourage your support of their annual campaign.

You want to do the best job possible for the youth you serve.  Wood Badge is the premier advanced Scout leader training course.  We are pleased to offer this opportunity to prepare yourself to do your very best as a Scout leader.

The course will take place over two weekends:

August 25-27, 2012   (Saturday through Monday)

September 29 – October 1st   (Saturday through Monday)

If you are not already registered, contact the Council and submit a $100 deposit  as soon as possible.

If you have already registered, remember that your 2nd payment of $50 is due by November 4th.