August 2013 2^nd Edition | August 18, 2013

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District Vision

To Blaze the Trail for all Dan Beard Council districts, achieving at the highest level in its effort to create real impact for all eligible youth and families throughout Northern Kentucky.   

Key District Volunteer Leadership

District Chair: Steve Harper

District Commissioner: Jim Clinkenbeard

District Vice Chair-Program: Jeff Hoppe

District Friends of Scouting Chair: David Shuley

District Communications: April Cremeans  

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Top News & Notes

School Night for Scouting 2013

The purpose of the School Night for Scouting enrollment is to create designated opportunities for prospective Cub Scouts and their families to join a new or existing local pack. The goal is to increase the number of youth and parent volunteers served through the Cub Scout program in a particular community. CLICK HERE to read more and learn about upcoming sign-up opportunities!

Scout Day @ Cincinnati Reds

The Dan Beard Council and the Cincinnati Reds are proud to present the 7^th Annual Scout Day at Great American Ballpark on September 7, 2013. To purchase tickets now or to learn about additional event details, visit www.reds.com/scouts. If you have any questions, or would like to reserve tickets over the phone, please call 513-765-7975. 

Popcorn Sale is Underway!

The Popcorn Sale supports three levels of Scouting!  First, individual scouts and their families reduce out-of-pocket expenses. Second, the sale provides funding for packs, troops, crews and posts to carry out their activities. Finally, no other fundraiser supports the Dan Beard Council that in turn provides resources, equipment and programing for more than 34,000 youth and 4,100 in Trailblazer District. Selling popcorn helps to pay for camp improvements, leader training, and camp scholarships. CLICK HERE to learn more and for any additional questions, please contact District Popcorn Kernel, Sean Sweeney at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. . Now let’s get out and sell some corn!

Fall Activity Registration Now Open

As Packs, Troops, and Crews begin to plan the calendar for the next program year, there are several opportunities to simply plug in District or Council sponsored events. Highlighted below are four annual events that are sure to be a hit with your Scouts. Don’t forget to add these dates to your calendar now so you don’t miss out on the fun and exciting activities coming up this fall! Click on each activity link below to register now!

September 21, 2013         

2013 BB Gun & Archery Academy

September 28/29, 2013    

2013 Fall Cub-O-Ree

October 18/20, 2013        

2013 Fall Boy Scout Camporee

October 19 or 26, 2013    

2013 Spook-O-Ree    

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Adam Blanchard, District Director, (513) 577-7724

Jessie Bowen, District Executive (513) 577-7734

The Dan Beard Council prepares more than 35,000 young people to make ethical and moral choices over their lifetimes by instilling in them the values of the Scout Oath and Scout Law. Scouting is funded by Friends of Scouting, the Popcorn Sale and the United Way.

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