http://www.siouxbsa.org/Press/rssThe latest news releases from the Sioux Council, BSA2012, Sioux Council BSA60http://www.siouxbsa.org/Press/RecruitmentGiveawayIn the month of October, any Scout who uses the Peer to Peer recruitment method by inviting a friend to a Scouting function and his friend joins and registers for Scouts can be entered in the drawing.Melissa ReinfeldThu, 29 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.siouxbsa.org/Press/2011SiouxRendezvousThe Sioux Council will be holding it's annual Sioux Training Rendezvous on November 12th from 9am-5pm at Mitchell Technical Institute South Campus.Melissa ReinfeldFri, 02 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.siouxbsa.org/Press/2010EagleScoutsThe Eagle Scout Banquet held on January 29th recognized the 92 boys who completed their Eagle Scout rank in 2010. We at the Sioux Council would like to congratulate the 2010 Eagle Scouts.Melissa ReinfeldTue, 08 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.siouxbsa.org/Press/PinewoodPattern2011Download this document to help you design the pinewood derby car of your dreams.Corey DavisMon, 31 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.siouxbsa.org/Press/2011ScoutSundayPatches are available at the Center for Scouting. Please click to complete an order form.Melissa ReinfeldMon, 24 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.siouxbsa.org/Press/2010SFFPatchOrderFormDownload the Scouting for Food patch order form here.Melissa ReinfeldWed, 27 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.siouxbsa.org/Press/PhilmontTraining2011The 2011 Summer Philmont conference schedule is now available. The 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.Corey DavisWed, 13 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.siouxbsa.org/Press/2010CommemorativeStampThe U.S. Postal Service gave Scouting ‘a stamp of approval’ to honor 100 years of the U.S. scouting movement. The Celebrate Scouting stamp, which is on sale now, coincides with the Boy Scouts of America’s 100th anniversary. Melissa ReinfeldWed, 18 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.siouxbsa.org/Press/LCStaffHousingUpdateClick here to view photos of the L&C Scout Camp staff housing/storm shelter construction progress.Melissa ReinfeldMon, 19 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.siouxbsa.org/Press/HistoricalMBAs the Boy Scouts of America celebrates 100 years of Scouting in the United States, today’s youths will have the opportunity to experience a piece of the past.Melissa ReinfeldMon, 05 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.siouxbsa.org/Press/2011NorthernTierHighAdventureOpen registration for individual units begins on April 1, 2010. Councils may register for Council Contingents prior to April 1, 2010. Melissa ReinfeldThu, 25 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.siouxbsa.org/Press/Haiti222010Agencies trained in disaster relief are already on the ground in Haiti. Additionally, the U.S. is sending military troops and supplies to further assist rescue and relief efforts. But there are still a number of ways members of the BSA can help in Haiti.Melissa ReinfeldTue, 02 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.siouxbsa.org/Press/findusonFBThe Sioux Council has launched a Facebook page. Click on the link at the top page to become a fan today!Melissa ReinfeldWed, 27 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.siouxbsa.org/Press/2009RecapPOFRecently the Sioux Council kicked off the holiday season and the celebration of Scouting’s 100th Anniversary with a float in the Sioux Falls Avera Parade of Lights on Frdiay, November 27th. The float was selected by the parade judges as the entry with the “Best Use of Lights!”Melissa ReinfeldFri, 11 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.siouxbsa.org/Press/2010RankRequirementsChangesThe centennial edition of the Boy Scout Handbook is available, and with the new handbook come several rank requirement changes that will be in effect as of January 1, 2010. Melissa ReinfeldTue, 10 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.siouxbsa.org/Press/Philmont2011Registration 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.Melissa ReinfeldWed, 21 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.siouxbsa.org/Press/BALOOCancelledThe BALOO Training being held at Lewis & Clark Scout Camp on Saturday, October 10th is cancelled. Look for more information on the upcoming BALOO Trainings held in March/April 2010.Melissa ReinfeldFri, 09 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.siouxbsa.org/Press/FeeIncrease2010The National Council, BSA Executive Board unanimously passed a resolution at the business meeting on May 22 to increase the traditional membership registration fee for all youth and adults to $15 from its current $10, effective Jan. 1, 2010.Melissa ReinfeldTue, 09 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.siouxbsa.org/Press/2008EagleScoutsIn 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.Melissa ReinfeldMon, 02 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.siouxbsa.org/Press/TrailsEndRecallWeaver 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.Melissa ReinfeldThu, 05 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.siouxbsa.org/Press/ScoutSunday2009Sunday, 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. Melissa ReinfeldTue, 03 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.siouxbsa.org/Press/T133SeaBaseOpportunityTroop 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.Corey DavisThu, 01 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.siouxbsa.org/Press/UnitFinanceQAThere have been several questions that have to do with unit finances lately. If you have questions, click here for information.Corey DavisThu, 01 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.siouxbsa.org/Press/TexasAMEaglesCorpGreat opportunity for Eagle Scouts to attend Texas A&M University with scholarships. Click to learn more about the Aggie Eagle Corps.Corey DavisWed, 19 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.siouxbsa.org/Press/PolarBearAwardThe Polar Bear Award has been approved by the Sioux Council Camping Committee, to promote safe and fun winter camping . Click here for the requirements.Corey DavisWed, 19 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.siouxbsa.org/Press/RosebudHelp1109The 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. Corey DavisThu, 13 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.siouxbsa.org/Press/NESASchloarship2009NESA Schloarship forms are now available for 2009. Click here for information.Corey DavisWed, 12 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.siouxbsa.org/Press/Philmont2010RegistrationPhilmont registration for 2010 will begin on October 27th, 2008. Get the information you need.Corey DavisWed, 22 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.siouxbsa.org/Press/PhilmontTraining2009The 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.Corey DavisMon, 06 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.siouxbsa.org/Press/NewLeaderAppsThe 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.Corey DavisMon, 18 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.siouxbsa.org/Press/CriminalBackgroundInfoRecently 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.Melissa ReinfeldTue, 22 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.siouxbsa.org/Press/GIKHeadlineEach 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.Corey DavisTue, 22 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.siouxbsa.org/Press/KahootRecall1007Please stop using the Cub Scout Immediate Recognition totam. Get details here. We will update as more information is available.Corey DavisMon, 31 Dec 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.siouxbsa.org/Press/SiouxFallsDistrictsKey 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 theCouncil WebmasterFri, 20 Jul 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.siouxbsa.org/Press/WildTurkeyRecently Troop 248 were the guests of the Brandon wild Turkey Federations JAKES programCouncil WebmasterMon, 16 Jul 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.siouxbsa.org/Press/CronksClubRick 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.Corey DavisFri, 29 Jun 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.siouxbsa.org/Press/Troop42SalemTroop 42 Community Service events.Council WebmasterFri, 29 Jun 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.siouxbsa.org/Press/Jubileepressrelease0607"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.Council WebmasterTue, 26 Jun 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.siouxbsa.org/Press/SilverBeavers2007The Sioux Council is pleased to announce our 2007 Silver Beaver awards, and Eagle Scholarships.Corey DavisTue, 24 Apr 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.siouxbsa.org/Press/MyCouncilLanchedMyCouncil® 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...Corey DavisWed, 11 Apr 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.siouxbsa.org/Press/CharlesInSpaceThis 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.Corey DavisFri, 23 Mar 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.siouxbsa.org/Press/CookieTimeThe Center for Scouting hosts the Girl Scouts cookie distribution.Corey DavisThu, 15 Mar 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.siouxbsa.org/Press/ToBePhysicallyFitBSATwo 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.Corey DavisMon, 29 Jan 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.siouxbsa.org/Press/ToyLiftProject06The Salvation Army teamed up with the Sioux Council for their annual Toy Lift Program.Corey DavisMon, 20 Nov 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.siouxbsa.org/Press/scoutEcardScouts working on their First Class can use this new feature to help invite a friend to attend a Boy Scout troop meeting or activity.Corey DavisFri, 20 Oct 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.siouxbsa.org/Press/EagleScholarship07Are you an Eagle Scout? Are you a graduating senior? Read about scholarship possibilities for you.Corey DavisSun, 15 Oct 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.siouxbsa.org/Press/StateReport06Ten youth from South Dakota’s two Boy Scout Councils visited the State Capital yesterday to deliver the 2005 Annual Report to Governor Rounds.Corey DavisWed, 05 Apr 2006 00:00:00 GMT