<rss version="2.0"><channel><title>Sioux Council News</title><link>http://www.siouxbsa.org/News/rss</link><description>The latest news from the Sioux Council, BSA</description><copyright>2008, Sioux Council BSA</copyright><ttl>60</ttl><item><title>New Hobie Cats at Lewis</title><link>http://www.siouxbsa.org/News/HobieCats08</link><description>Lewis &amp; Clark Scout Camp is the proud recipients of two new Hobie Cat 16 sail boats.  Read about it here.</description><author>Corey Davis</author><pubDate>Fri, 13 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Pierre Daycamp Relocated</title><link>http://www.siouxbsa.org/News/Pierredaycamp6608</link><description>Pierre Daycamp relocated to City Auditorium</description><author>Glenda  Kautz</author><pubDate>Fri, 06 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Nature Staff Needed</title><link>http://www.siouxbsa.org/News/nature08</link><description>We are in need of a couple more staff members to work in the Nature Program area at Lewis &amp; Clark Scout Camp.  Apply today!

</description><author>Corey Davis</author><pubDate>Sun, 01 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Welcome Brenda Poppens</title><link>http://www.siouxbsa.org/News/BPoppensWelcom</link><description>The Sioux Council would like to extend warm welcome to the newest member of the Sioux Council professional staff.</description><author>Brian  Sutilla</author><pubDate>Mon, 19 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Order of the Arrow Web Page</title><link>http://www.siouxbsa.org/News/OAInfo</link><description>The Tetonwana Lodge of the Order of the Arrow has a web page of its own.  To access this page simpley click on the Lodge flap to the left.

</description><author>Corey Davis</author><pubDate>Mon, 12 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Chartered Organization Representative Training</title><link>http://www.siouxbsa.org/News/ChrtrdOrgRep0508</link><description>Gain an overview of BSA and Charter Concept, The Whole Scouting Family, Local Council Responsibilities and more from video sites across the Sioux Council.</description><author>Kristina Livermont</author><pubDate>Thu, 01 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Prairie Hills Roundtable and OA Cancelled</title><link>http://www.siouxbsa.org/News/PrHRndtble041008</link><description>Roundtable for Prairie Hills has been cancelled for April 10th.  See Program Planning article for make up opportunities.
</description><author>Corey Davis</author><pubDate>Thu, 10 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Prairie Hills Program Planning Make Up</title><link>http://www.siouxbsa.org/News/PrHPlanningMakeUp</link><description>Click here for Program Planning make up opportunities.</description><author>Corey Davis</author><pubDate>Thu, 10 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Lewis and Clark Trail Roundtable Posponed to April 17</title><link>http://www.siouxbsa.org/News/LCTRndtblPosponed0408</link><description>The Roundtable meeting for Lewis &amp; Clark Trail District has been posponed until Thursday, April 17th.  For questions contact Derek Lee at 605-321-9819.
</description><author>Corey Davis</author><pubDate>Thu, 10 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Program Planning</title><link>http://www.siouxbsa.org/News/PlanningRT08</link><description>Come to April Roundtable and learn the ins and outs of program planning.  Get your unit off to a good start for 2008-2009.  Required attendence for additional popcorn commission.</description><author>Corey Davis</author><pubDate>Fri, 04 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Welcome Brian Sutilla</title><link>http://www.siouxbsa.org/News/BrianSutilla1</link><description>The Sioux Council would like to extend warm welcome to the newest member of the Sioux Council professional staff.</description><author>Corey Davis</author><pubDate>Wed, 02 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Operation Popcorn Results</title><link>http://www.siouxbsa.org/News/MilitaryPopcorn0308</link><description>Trails End Popcorn Company is proud of the generous support of the "Support Our Troops Operation Popcorn" program that was launched in conjunction with this past falls popcorn sale.  

</description><author>Corey Davis</author><pubDate>Fri, 28 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Policy on Scout Participation in Political Events</title><link>http://www.siouxbsa.org/News/PoliticalEvents0308</link><description>Read the BSA's policy on participation in political events.</description><author>Corey Davis</author><pubDate>Thu, 20 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Harlem Globetrotters Special Pricing</title><link>http://www.siouxbsa.org/News/Globetrotters08</link><description>The Harlem Globetrotters are coming to Sioux Falls.  They have extended a special price for Scouts.</description><author>Corey Davis</author><pubDate>Thu, 20 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Lewis and Clark Scout Camp 1/2 Payment Due</title><link>http://www.siouxbsa.org/News/LCPaymentDue21708</link><description>Just a friendly reminder that your half payment is due for all youth attending Lewis &amp; Clark Scout Camp this summer.</description><author>Corey Davis</author><pubDate>Sun, 17 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Stampede Grant Money Available for Service Projects</title><link>http://www.siouxbsa.org/News/StampedeMoney08</link><description>This year they are encouraging youths to write up and submit community service projects for possible funding up to $1,000 by the Sioux Falls Stampede Hockey Club.</description><author>Corey Davis</author><pubDate>Fri, 15 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Optimist International Oratorical Contest</title><link>http://www.siouxbsa.org/News/optimistcontest0308</link><description>Give a speech and you could win $1,000 in scholarship money...</description><author>Kristina Livermont</author><pubDate>Thu, 14 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Buffalo Ridge Klondike Rescheduled</title><link>http://www.siouxbsa.org/News/BRKLondike0208</link><description>Buffalo Ridge District Klondike Derby has been cancelled for this Saturday and rescheduled for March 1st.</description><author>Kristina Livermont</author><pubDate>Fri, 08 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>North Star Polar Day Rescheduled</title><link>http://www.siouxbsa.org/News/NSpolarday0208</link><description>Due to a forecast for Saturday, NS Cub Scout Polar Day has been rescheduled for next Saturday, February 16th.</description><author>Kristina Livermont</author><pubDate>Fri, 08 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>North Star Polar Day Rescheduled</title><link>http://www.siouxbsa.org/News/NSpolarday020802</link><description>Due to a forecast for Saturday, NS Cub Scout Polar Day has been rescheduled for next Saturday, February 16th.</description><author>Kristina Livermont</author><pubDate>Fri, 08 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>District 10 Polar Days at CENTER FOR SCOUNTING -- Update as of 7:00 AM on Feb. 9th</title><link>http://www.siouxbsa.org/News/D10Polardays</link><description>The D10 Polar Days is still on.  With the high chance of negative temps with strong winds we moved all activities indoors for the safety of the boys and those working the event.</description><author>Verlyn Haahr</author><pubDate>Thu, 07 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Eagle Rank Advancement Policies</title><link>http://www.siouxbsa.org/News/EAgleadvan0108</link><description>The Sioux Council now has Advancement Policies and Procedures in place for Eagle Scout Rank.</description><author>Kristina Livermont</author><pubDate>Thu, 07 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>2010 National Scout Jamboree</title><link>http://www.siouxbsa.org/News/NationalJamboree0710</link><description>This event only happens every four years. Sign up early to save your spot!</description><author>Kristina Livermont</author><pubDate>Thu, 07 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Silver Beaver Nominations for 2008</title><link>http://www.siouxbsa.org/News/SilverBeaverNom2008</link><description>Know an outstanding volunteer Scouter who should be recongized on a Council level?  Nominate them for the Silver Beaver Award.  Learn about the award and get the nomination form here.</description><author>Corey Davis</author><pubDate>Sat, 26 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Eagle Scout Luncheon</title><link>http://www.siouxbsa.org/News/eagledin0108</link><description>We are pleased to announce that this year’s keynote speaker is Lieutenant Governor Dennis Daugaard.</description><author>Kristina Livermont</author><pubDate>Tue, 22 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>2008 Wish List - Help Keep Camp Fees Low!</title><link>http://www.siouxbsa.org/News/GIKHeadline</link><description>Each year Scouting benefits from generous Gift-In-Kind support.  Gifts-In-Kind are goods given to the council that would otherwise have to be purchased.  See the new list.</description><author>Joel Hathaway</author><pubDate>Tue, 22 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Scout Week Award and Patch</title><link>http://www.siouxbsa.org/News/ScoutWeek08</link><description>Celebrate the 98 anniversary of the Boy Scout movement.  Scout week begins with Scout Sunday (Feb. 3rd) and ends with Scout Sabbath (Feb. 9th).</description><author>Corey Davis</author><pubDate>Sat, 19 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>American Legion Eagle Scout of the Year</title><link>http://www.siouxbsa.org/News/AmericanLegionEagle0108</link><description>The winner of the American Legion Eagle Scout of the Year receives a $10,000 scholarship and the three runners-up are each awarded a $2,500 scholarship.</description><author>Kristina Livermont</author><pubDate>Mon, 14 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>New Pack Budget Worksheet</title><link>http://www.siouxbsa.org/News/PackBudgetWorksheet</link><description>Many of you have attended Basic Leader Training recently and were taught about using the Pack Budget Worksheet to plan your Cub Scout program.  You can now get an electronic version here.</description><author>Corey Davis</author><pubDate>Thu, 10 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>2007 Biodiesel Essay Contest (South Dakota  )</title><link>http://www.siouxbsa.org/News/BiodeiselScholarship08</link><description>Scholarship opportunity for high school seniors.  Click here for information.</description><author>Corey Davis</author><pubDate>Mon, 17 Dec 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Eagle Scout Scholarships Available</title><link>http://www.siouxbsa.org/News/EagleScholarships08</link><description>Are you an Eagle Scout?  Are you a graduating senior?  Read about scholarship possibilities for you.</description><author>Corey Davis</author><pubDate>Wed, 05 Dec 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>&amp;quot;Fill the Sheet&amp;quot; Challenge Drawing Results</title><link>http://www.siouxbsa.org/News/PopcornDrawing06</link><description>Austin P. from Pack 77 in Pheasant District won the Super Grand Prize drawing for the Dell Home Computer System in the "Fill the Sheet" Challenge. Matthew H. of Troop 539 in Pheasant District won the Gand Prize Drawing for the Magellan Explorist 210 Handheld GPS . Here are the results of the drawing...</description><author>Sioux Council Webmaster</author><pubDate>Tue, 04 Dec 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Retired Ranger George Peterka Passes Away</title><link>http://www.siouxbsa.org/News/GPeterka1107</link><description>Friend of Scouting, George W. Peterka, 88 of Yankton, South Dakota passed away Monday, November 19, 2007.  George will most be remembered as the first and long-time Ranger at Lewis and Clark Scout Camp.</description><author>Kristina Livermont</author><pubDate>Wed, 21 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Ready, Set, Go...</title><link>http://www.siouxbsa.org/News/sctshp1107</link><description>Pinewood Derby Begins!  Find everything you need at the Scout Shop!</description><author>Kristina Livermont</author><pubDate>Wed, 14 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Scouting for Food Patch Order Form</title><link>http://www.siouxbsa.org/News/SFForderform1007</link><description>The Scouting For Food Patch is now available. Enter your volunteer time into Good Turn for America and receive $.25 off the price of each patch.</description><author>Kristina Livermont</author><pubDate>Wed, 31 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Scout Popcorn Is Diacetyl Free!</title><link>http://www.siouxbsa.org/News/DiacetylFree</link><description>The popcorn sold by Boy Scouts this fall is free of Diacetyl flavoring.</description><author>Corey Davis</author><pubDate>Mon, 01 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Giving Real Estate</title><link>http://www.siouxbsa.org/News/GivingRealEstate0907</link><description>Land ownership has always been part of the American Dream.</description><author>Kristina Livermont</author><pubDate>Thu, 20 Sep 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Teen Court Law Post Firstnighter</title><link>http://www.siouxbsa.org/News/TC1stnighter0907</link><description>Exploring can be a fun way to help you prepare for your future career including field trips, speakers, and hand-on skills.</description><author>Kristina Livermont</author><pubDate>Fri, 07 Sep 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Sioux Trails Sept-Oct Online</title><link>http://www.siouxbsa.org/News/STSeptOct07</link><description>The September-October issue of the Sioux Trails is now avialable online.</description><author>Corey Davis</author><pubDate>Thu, 06 Sep 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Last Chance to get Jubilee Apparel</title><link>http://www.siouxbsa.org/News/jubileeapparell</link><description>If you would like to order a t-shirt or hat, there is still time! Deadline extended to September 28, 2007.</description><author>Kristina Livermont</author><pubDate>Fri, 31 Aug 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Scouting For Food Patch Contest</title><link>http://www.siouxbsa.org/News/SFFpatchcontest0907</link><description>Sioux Council BSA Announces 2007 Scouting for Food Patch Design Contest</description><author>Kristina Livermont</author><pubDate>Fri, 31 Aug 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Philmont Training Center 2008 Conference Schedule Available!</title><link>http://www.siouxbsa.org/News/Philmonttraining08</link><description>The 2008 Summer Philmont conference schedule is now available.  Philmont Training Center is located in teh foothills of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains of northeastern New Mexico.</description><author>Kristina Livermont</author><pubDate>Tue, 21 Aug 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Cub Camping Advancement Available</title><link>http://www.siouxbsa.org/News/CubAdvancement</link><description>Cub Scout Advancement for summer camping programs are now available.  Check the site of the camp(s) you attended.</description><author>Corey Davis</author><pubDate>Sat, 04 Aug 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>New Scout Parents Resource and Information Site</title><link>http://www.siouxbsa.org/News/ScoutParents0707</link><description>You will want to take advantage of the many information resources available at your fingertips.</description><author>Kristina Livermont</author><pubDate>Wed, 11 Jul 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Program Refund Policy of the Sioux Council</title><link>http://www.siouxbsa.org/News/ProgramRefund</link><description>Please see the PDF for details on the Sioux Council Refund Policy.</description><author>Kristina Livermont</author><pubDate>Fri, 29 Jun 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>2008 Summer Camp Payment Deadlines Approaching</title><link>http://www.siouxbsa.org/News/CampDeadline307</link><description>All Summer Camp registration and payments are due May 1st.  The due date applies to 2008 Boy Scout and Cub Scout camping.</description><author>Corey Davis</author><pubDate>Tue, 27 Mar 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Wolf Creek Adventure Camp - Ground Breaking</title><link>http://www.siouxbsa.org/News/wolfcreekgroundbreak</link><description>September 20,2006  Wolf Creek Adventure Camp is on it's way.  Construction has began!</description><author>Corey Davis</author><pubDate>Thu, 21 Sep 2006 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Day Camp &amp;amp; Akela Camp Achievements are Available</title><link>http://www.siouxbsa.org/News/cubcampachievements06</link><description>Click here to go to links or check the Camp tab under Day Camp or Akela Camp.</description><author>Corey Davis</author><pubDate>Thu, 31 Aug 2006 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Go To Training At Philmont In 2007</title><link>http://www.siouxbsa.org/News/PhilmontTraining07</link><description>The Philmont Training Center, the National Volunteer Training Center of the Boy Scouts of America, provides a unique environment for Scouting Conferences each summer and fall...</description><author>Corey Davis</author><pubDate>Thu, 17 Aug 2006 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>August 2006 Roundtables</title><link>http://www.siouxbsa.org/News/AugRtbl06</link><description>Are ready for fall recruitment?  Attend your August Roundtable and get ready to RACE.  Roundtables will provide valuable information for your unit.</description><author>Corey Davis</author><pubDate>Tue, 25 Jul 2006 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>The Premier Scout Shop is Now Open</title><link>http://www.siouxbsa.org/News/scoutshopopen</link><description>Come see the new Premier Scout Shop.</description><author>Corey Davis</author><pubDate>Tue, 16 May 2006 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>SIOUX COUNCIL MOVE UPDATE</title><link>http://www.siouxbsa.org/News/MoveUpdate421</link><description>Important Moving Information.  Office Closings, Phone Service Interupted, Scout Shop Closing.</description><author>Corey Davis</author><pubDate>Fri, 21 Apr 2006 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Boy Scouts Offer Youth Protection Training to Community Organizations</title><link>http://www.siouxbsa.org/News/CommYP</link><description>The Sioux Council Boy Scouts of America will be offering Youth Protection training to community organizations in the month of March.</description><author>Corey Davis</author><pubDate>Thu, 20 Apr 2006 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Internet Advancement is Here</title><link>http://www.siouxbsa.org/News/InternetAdvancement</link><description>Internet Advancement is here.  Use this tool to fill out Advancement Reports, Print Rosters, and track your youths advancments and awards.</description><author>Corey Davis</author><pubDate>Mon, 17 Apr 2006 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>April Is Youth Protection Month</title><link>http://www.siouxbsa.org/News/YouthProtection</link><description>April is Youth Protection Month.  Get information, meeting guides, and sample parent letters.</description><author>Corey Davis</author><pubDate>Fri, 10 Mar 2006 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Sioux Trails March/April 2006 Published</title><link>http://www.siouxbsa.org/News/SiouxTrails342006</link><description>The March/April 2006 edition of Sioux Trails has been published.</description><author>Corey Davis</author><pubDate>Fri, 03 Mar 2006 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>2007 World Scout Jamboree - Update (Bulletin #2 available)</title><link>http://www.siouxbsa.org/News/WorldJambo2007B</link><description>Planning is rapidly progressing for the 2007 World Jamboree to be held in England in conjunction with the 100th Anniversary of Scouting...</description><author>Corey Davis</author><pubDate>Mon, 20 Feb 2006 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Unit Finder and Search Tool - NEW!</title><link>http://www.siouxbsa.org/News/unitfind0206</link><description>Check out the NEW Sioux Council Unit Search tool...</description><author>Sioux Council Webmaster</author><pubDate>Wed, 08 Feb 2006 21:53:32 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Sioux Council's New Website</title><link>http://www.siouxbsa.org/News/newwebsite</link><description>The Sioux Council is dedicated to serving all of our members and charter partners.  This new Website is being designed to give you the most...</description><author>Sioux Council Webmaster</author><pubDate>Wed, 09 Nov 2005 10:57:22 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Hurricane Katrina Disaster</title><link>http://www.siouxbsa.org/News/cnclkatrina</link><description>The Sioux Council is encouraging everyone to keep the people of the Katrina Disaster in everyones thoughts and prayers...</description><author>Sioux Council Webmaster</author><pubDate>Tue, 13 Sep 2005 22:24:16 GMT</pubDate></item></channel></rss>