<rss version="2.0"><channel><title>Sioux Council Press Room</title><link>http://www.siouxbsa.org/Press/rss</link><description>The latest news releases from the Sioux Council, BSA</description><copyright>2010, Sioux Council BSA</copyright><ttl>60</ttl><item><title>Philmont 2011</title><link>http://www.siouxbsa.org/Press/Philmont2011</link><description>Registration requests for the Sioux Council can be made on the internet beginning November 22-28th. Click to review for complete information and attendance requirements for Philmont.</description><author>Melissa  Reinfeld</author><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>BALOO Training Cancelled</title><link>http://www.siouxbsa.org/Press/BALOOCancelled</link><description>The BALOO Training being held at Lewis &amp; Clark Scout Camp on Saturday, October 10th is cancelled. Look for more information on the upcoming BALOO Trainings held in March/April 2010.</description><author>Melissa  Reinfeld</author><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Congratulations to the Eagle Scouts of 2008!</title><link>http://www.siouxbsa.org/Press/2008EagleScouts</link><description>In the March/April 2009 Sioux Trails there has been a misprint while recognizing the Eagle Scouts of 2008. After a formatting error that mistakingly left a few names off the list, we appologize to William Wilkes from Troop 152 and David Yarbrough from Troop 66.</description><author>Melissa  Reinfeld</author><pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>TRAIL’S END VOLUNTARILY RECALLS CARMEL CORN WITH PEANUTS PRODUCT</title><link>http://www.siouxbsa.org/Press/TrailsEndRecall</link><description>Weaver Popcorn Company, maker of Trail’s End brand popcorn, has announced the voluntary recall of the 9.5 oz. Carmel Corn with Peanuts product sold during our fall popcorn sale.</description><author>Melissa  Reinfeld</author><pubDate>Thu, 05 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Scout Week 2009</title><link>http://www.siouxbsa.org/Press/ScoutSunday2009</link><description>Sunday, February 1, 2009 is designated as Scout Sunday and the following Saturday is designated as Scout Sabbath. The Scout Sunday tradition was started to make people in church aware of Scouting, and to allow Scouts to live out parts of what is pledged each week. Click here for more information.
</description><author>Melissa  Reinfeld</author><pubDate>Tue, 03 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Opportunity to Attend Sea Base this Summer</title><link>http://www.siouxbsa.org/Press/T133SeaBaseOpportunity</link><description>Troop 133 in Yankton has an eight person crew spot for Florida Sea Base that they can not fill.  If your Troop or Crew is interested in attending the Sea Base this summer, click here for information.</description><author>Corey Davis</author><pubDate>Thu, 01 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Questions About the Do's and Don'ts of Unit Finance?</title><link>http://www.siouxbsa.org/Press/UnitFinanceQA</link><description>There have been several questions that have to do with unit finances lately.  If you have questions, click here for information.</description><author>Corey Davis</author><pubDate>Thu, 01 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Texas A and M Cadets - Aggie Eagles Program</title><link>http://www.siouxbsa.org/Press/TexasAMEaglesCorp</link><description>Great opportunity for Eagle Scouts to attend Texas A&amp;M University with scholarships.  Click to learn more about the Aggie Eagle Corps.</description><author>Corey Davis</author><pubDate>Wed, 19 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Polar Bear Award</title><link>http://www.siouxbsa.org/Press/PolarBearAward</link><description>The Polar Bear Award has been approved by the Sioux Council Camping Committee, to promote safe and fun winter camping . Click here for the requirements.</description><author>Corey Davis</author><pubDate>Wed, 19 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Rosebud Reservation in Need of Help !</title><link>http://www.siouxbsa.org/Press/RosebudHelp1109</link><description>The Rosebud Indian Reservation is need of our help!  Serveral communities have been with out power since the first of November and are not expected to have power restored for two or three weeks.  Click here to learn how your unit can help.


</description><author>Corey Davis</author><pubDate>Thu, 13 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>NESA Scholarship Forms for 2009</title><link>http://www.siouxbsa.org/Press/NESASchloarship2009</link><description>NESA Schloarship forms are now available for 2009.  Click here for information.</description><author>Corey Davis</author><pubDate>Wed, 12 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Philmont Trek Registration - 2010</title><link>http://www.siouxbsa.org/Press/Philmont2010Registration</link><description>Philmont registration for 2010 will begin on October 27th, 2008.  Get the information you need.</description><author>Corey Davis</author><pubDate>Wed, 22 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>2009 Philmont Training Center</title><link>http://www.siouxbsa.org/Press/PhilmontTraining2009</link><description>The 2009 Summer Philmont conference schedule will be available soon.  Philmont Training Center is located in the foothills of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains of northeastern New Mexico.  You and your family can attend.  Learn more here.</description><author>Corey Davis</author><pubDate>Mon, 06 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>New Leader Applications</title><link>http://www.siouxbsa.org/Press/NewLeaderApps</link><description>The National Boy Scouts of America have issued new Adult Leader Applications.  It is important that you use only the new leader applications from NOW on.</description><author>Corey Davis</author><pubDate>Mon, 18 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Criminal Background  Check</title><link>http://www.siouxbsa.org/Press/CriminalBackgroundInfo</link><description>Recently the Boy Scouts of America began a process to obtain authorization for criminal background checks from volunteers who have continuously served in the same volunteer positions. If you've recently received a letter, click here for more information.</description><author>Melissa  Reinfeld</author><pubDate>Tue, 22 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>2008 Wish List - Help Keep Camp Fees Low!</title><link>http://www.siouxbsa.org/Press/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>Cub Scout Immediate Recognition Recall Notice</title><link>http://www.siouxbsa.org/Press/KahootRecall1007</link><description>Please stop using the Cub Scout Immediate Recognition totam.  Get details here.  We will update as more information is available.</description><author>Corey Davis</author><pubDate>Mon, 31 Dec 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Scouting in the Sioux Falls Area becomes One District Again </title><link>http://www.siouxbsa.org/Press/SiouxFallsDistricts</link><description>Key volunteer members of the Sioux Council leadership team gathered this week at the Center for Scouting to consider an important question. How to enhance program delivery throughout the east-central portions of the council? The meeting included the District Chairs and Commissioners from the</description><author>Council Webmaster</author><pubDate>Fri, 20 Jul 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Brandon Wild Turkey Federations JAKES Program </title><link>http://www.siouxbsa.org/Press/WildTurkey</link><description>Recently Troop 248 were the guests of the Brandon wild Turkey Federations JAKES program</description><author>Council Webmaster</author><pubDate>Mon, 16 Jul 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Cronk's Club - Cub Scout Leader Training Challenge</title><link>http://www.siouxbsa.org/Press/CronksClub</link><description>Rick Cronk, National President of the Boy Scouts of America has declared "Open Season" on untrained Cub Scout Leaders.  Join Cronk's Challenge and together we can increase the number of trained leaders.</description><author>Corey Davis</author><pubDate>Fri, 29 Jun 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Boy Scout Troop 42 News</title><link>http://www.siouxbsa.org/Press/Troop42Salem</link><description>Troop 42 Community Service events.</description><author>Council Webmaster</author><pubDate>Fri, 29 Jun 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Indie Band to Headlinge Jubilee</title><link>http://www.siouxbsa.org/Press/Jubileepressrelease0607</link><description>"We All Have Hooks for Hands" will headline the Saturday evening show celebrating the 50th Anniversary of Lewis and Clark Boy Scout Camp near Yankton, SD.</description><author>Council Webmaster</author><pubDate>Tue, 26 Jun 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>2007 Council Awards Announced</title><link>http://www.siouxbsa.org/Press/SilverBeavers2007</link><description>The Sioux Council is pleased to announce our 2007 Silver Beaver awards, and Eagle Scholarships.</description><author>Corey Davis</author><pubDate>Tue, 24 Apr 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>MyCouncil...Get the Information You Want!</title><link>http://www.siouxbsa.org/Press/MyCouncilLanched</link><description>MyCouncil&amp;reg; is a new website feature that allows you to create a personal website profile.  You can also receive the council emails, announcements and periodic E-Newsletters and up to the minute information on events, etc. MyCouncil will create a personal homepage with information based on your interests and more...</description><author>Corey Davis</author><pubDate>Wed, 11 Apr 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Charles In Space</title><link>http://www.siouxbsa.org/Press/CharlesInSpace</link><description>This April, software pioneer Dr. Charles Simonyi will travel to the International Space Station as the next civilian in space.  You could earn the official Simonyi mission space patch.  Read more here.</description><author>Corey Davis</author><pubDate>Fri, 23 Mar 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Cookie Time</title><link>http://www.siouxbsa.org/Press/CookieTime</link><description>The Center for Scouting hosts the Girl Scouts cookie distribution.</description><author>Corey Davis</author><pubDate>Thu, 15 Mar 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>To Be Physically Fit BSA</title><link>http://www.siouxbsa.org/Press/ToBePhysicallyFitBSA</link><description>Two important challenges in preparing youth for the 2I st century-particularly in today's increasingly automated and sedentary culture-are physical fitness and good health. Every adult leader should set the example and contribute directly to the health and fitness of today's Scouts by completing requirements for the BSA Physical Fitness Award.</description><author>Corey Davis</author><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jan 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Salvation Army Partners with the Sioux Council</title><link>http://www.siouxbsa.org/Press/ToyLiftProject06</link><description>The Salvation Army teamed up with the Sioux Council for their annual Toy Lift Program.</description><author>Corey Davis</author><pubDate>Mon, 20 Nov 2006 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Invite Your Friends to Join Boy Scouts with an E-Card</title><link>http://www.siouxbsa.org/Press/scoutEcard</link><description>Scouts working on their First Class can use this new feature to help invite a friend to attend a Boy Scout troop meeting or activity.</description><author>Corey Davis</author><pubDate>Fri, 20 Oct 2006 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Eagle Scout Scholarships Available</title><link>http://www.siouxbsa.org/Press/EagleScholarship07</link><description>Are you an Eagle Scout?  Are you a graduating senior?  Read about scholarship possibilities for you.</description><author>Corey Davis</author><pubDate>Sun, 15 Oct 2006 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Explorer Posts 2006-07</title><link>http://www.siouxbsa.org/Press/ExplorerPosts0607</link><description>Printable list of 2006-07 Explorer Posts.  Includes contact information to Post Advisors.  Explore one or more of twenty careers across the Sioux Council!</description><author>Joel Hathaway</author><pubDate>Tue, 15 Aug 2006 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Report to the State</title><link>http://www.siouxbsa.org/Press/StateReport06</link><description>Ten youth from South Dakota’s two Boy Scout Councils visited the State Capital yesterday to deliver the 2005 Annual Report to Governor Rounds.</description><author>Corey Davis</author><pubDate>Wed, 05 Apr 2006 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item></channel></rss>