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Order Your School Night Fliers
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Scout Surge 911
This initiative is working to bring Scouts and non-Scouts together at 8:46 A.M. on 9/11 to show respect for those involved with the events of September 11, 2001. Ideas are available for planning a recognition observance.
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Position-Specific Training for Cub Scout leaders now on MyScouting.org
Just in time for the start of the program year, Position-Specific Training is now available for Cub Scout leaders. The training courses have been updated to reflect the new Cub Scout delivery method (Cub Scouts 2010), which Scouting magazine introduced to you in the May-June issue. Remember, this training is required to be considered fully trained as a Cub Leader.
To take the course, just go to MyScouting.org, log in, and click on "E-Learning" on the left navigation bar. From there, under the Cub Scout tab you'll find these new courses:

• Tiger Cub position-specific
• Wolf Cub position-specific
• Bear Cub position-specific
• Webelos position-specific
• Cubmaster position-specific
• Pack Trainer position-specific
• Pack Committee position-specific

Take the online courses soon to make sure you're fully prepared to lead your den or pack this fall.

2010 University of Scouting
Registrations are now open for the 2010 University of Scouting. There are a large number of new and revised courses this year, so be sure to look over the course lists and be ready when registration begins. Many classes will fill early, so be ready!
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2011 Credential Hike Registrations Go Online
The Chief Pontiac Program Committee has taken the process for signing up for a trek online. You can not only see what weekends have treks available in real time, but you can also register for a trek at the same time.
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Scouting for Food
Information is starting to come out for this year's Scouting for Food. CLICK HERE for the SFF flier.
Also, Get your entry in for the 2010 Scouting for Food Patch Design Contest.

NRA Instructor and Range Safety Officer Training
Training for certification as a Rifle, Muzzleloading Rifle, or Shotgun Instructor, as well as a Range Safety Officer is available at D-bar-A in October. Registration deadline is 15 September.
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Chippewa Lodge Fall Conclaves
There will be two conclaves this fall for the Chippewa Lodge of the Order of the Arrow. Registration is open for both online. September 10-12 at Camp Agawam, and October 1-3 at Lost Lake.

Eagle Scout Pictures
All Great Lakes Council Eagle Scouts are invited to have their picture taken for the Eagle Scout Picture Wall located in the Dauch Scout Center Lobby. Our next session will take place on Monday, October 4 (Detroit) and Wednesday, October 6 (Waterford).
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Sporting Clays Invitational
On Tuesday, September 21 the Detroit Gun Club will be the site of this year's "Shooting Stars" Sporting Clays Invitational. Online registration is open and more information is available.
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Building Connections Scheduled for 23 September
The annual Building Connections event is the largest annual gathering of the construction community in southeast Michigan. The event provides an unique opportunity for informal business and social interaction while supporting the Scouting program.
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