The objective of this VARSITY VISION NEWSLETTER is to kindle your
“VISION”
of the Varsity Scouting program in our Utah National Parks Council.
I came to realize years ago that life lived to help others is the only one that matters.
Consider for a moment the number of young men in our council
who are standing at a crossroad in their life.
Many are contemplating choices that could have a dramatic impact upon the rest of their lives.
Their choice will not only impact their life
but also the lives within the circle of their influence, for good or for bad.
When you teach and lift a Varsity Scout boy you will also teach and lift his son, daughter and wife.
We do not know how long our opportunities to serve these young men will last.
What matters most is that we seize the opportunity that is ours right now
to make a meaningful difference.
Thanksgiving Point Triathlon
The council Varsity committee is working on a great High Adventure activity held in conjunction with the EXPO at Thanksgiving Point on May 5th 2007. “Tentative” plans are to have the Varsity boys meet at the Saratoga Springs pool with their bikes.
A 200 yard dash will start the Triathlon to their waiting bikes. The boys will then bike the Jordan River Parkway from Saratoga Springs to Thanksgiving Point (approximately 10 miles).
There the boys will do a cross country run of 1 mile depending on what we think they can do.
This will be a great course to run the Triathlon on. The boys that finish the race will receive a T shirt and the best times in various categories will receive medals.
Final details will appear in this Vision Newsletter next month.
- 1801….What does that represent?
- The number of jelly beans a Varsity Scout can put in his mouth at one time? NO!
- The number of pancakes eaten at the last cook off? NO!
- How about the year pink pajamas were invented? Wrong again!
I
t’s the number of boys in our council who received their Eagle Rank in 2006 through November. How many of them were Varsity Scouts? According to Debby at the Scout Shop it is 226 for 14 year old boys and 233 for 15 year old boys. That is a total of 459 of the 1801 or about 25 %.
President Ford, who recently passed away, was the first Eagle Scout President. He once said: “The three great principles which Scouting encourages (1) self discipline, (2) teamwork, and (3) moral and patriotic values – are the building blocks of character.”
The road to Eagle Scout is just a part of this, but a very important part. Don’t overlook it.
Website Resources
Utah National Parks Council
BSA National Council
Other Great Scouting Websites
Varsity “On Belay”
The greatest adventure is what lies ahead.
Today and tomorrow are yet to be said.
The chances, the changes are all yours to make,
The mold of your life is in your hands to shape.
Varsity “On Belay” is a week of fun filled, and exciting high adventure where adult leaders are encouraged to participate with their boys. Leadership skills are taught and applied in a setting of Varsity Scout. It’s the ultimate fun experience in the Varsity Scout program that can be enjoyed by the whole team.
The greatest adventure is here if you’re bold.
The skills are at hand for you to take hold.
To learn all their meanings, you must not delay.
To share them with others, for that is our pay.
V
arsity Jones (alias Dennis Gillie), announced that there will be four (4) different courses held this year.
Skyline in Maple Canyon, course No. 840 on July 16-21
Buck Hollow in Hobble Creek, course No. 841 on June 18-23
Beaver near Elk Meadows, course No. 842 on July 16-21
Southern Utah at Beaver High Adventure Base, course No. 843 on July 16-21
For questions about these courses, please contact the UNPC director Dennis Gillie at 801-372-6628 or send an e-mail to scoutsoccs@sfcn.org. Also, utahscouts.org for the Utah National Parks council can give you answers.
The one who’s a dreamer and never believes,
Who watches the world – won’t roll up his sleeves.
Will never know pleasure, will never know pain.
The joy of success is all ours to gain.
WOOD BADGE
This adult training is recommended for everyone in Scouting. It is an ultimate leadership training experience. Wood Badge focuses on leadership rather than out-of-door skills and provides you with key information and experience to be a true Leader.
There have been 9 courses scheduled for 2007. Check your calendars and set aside some time for an awesome experience. The dates are: two in April, two in May, three in June, one in August and one in September. Course fees range between $160 and $180.
You can register on-line at www.utahscout.org, Training/Recognition, Wood Badge.
Every boy deserves a well trained leader
CELEBRATE 100 YEARS OF SCOUTING
Start planning now to go to the big NATIONAL JAMBOREE at Fort A.P. Hill in Virginia in 2010.
We will tour the East Coast and inland areas
of historical significance such as:
New York City
Niagara Falls
Baltimore
Gettysburg
Philadelphia
Palmyra
Cleveland
Kirtland
& Washington D.C.
Our Jamboree tour will run through the end of July to the first part of August, 2010 (3 weeks). The cost will be between $2500 & $3000. This will undoubtedly be the greatest Scouting experience of your life. Youth need to be 12-18 in the year 2010. Adults are always needed to help at the Jamboree. Sign up now and start planning.
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