First Council Shoulder Patch from Three Harbors Council

Posted on December 18, 2011 by Dan

We told you about Milwaukee County Council and Southeast Wisconsin Council talking about merging back in July of 2011.  Well, on September 7th, 2011 both councils voted to consolidate.

Now, we see the first CSP from Three Harbors Council.

The CSP was issued for Woodbadge course C3-634-11-1 that took place in September and October of 2011.  It is believed that 200 were made.  It’s designation should be SA-1.  It is rumored that two of these CSPs will be auctioned off at the Three Harbors Council Woodbadge Dinner on 1/29/2012.

You can learn more about this patch at http://www.cspcorner.org/dir/patch/154/

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Milwaukee County Council and Southeast Wisconsin Council Death CSPs

Posted on December 18, 2011 by Dan

Three Harbors Council has authorized two special collector council shoulder patches to commemorate the end of the Milwaukee County Council and Southeast Wisconsin Council. Any proceeds from this sale will be used for new camp signs and other camp improvements.

Not Actual size. Colors may vary.

There are 629 of the Milwaukee County Council shoulder patches and 634 of the Southeast Wisconsin Council shoulder patch. There is a limit of 10 of each patch per person. First come first filled orders. There will be no reorders!

All orders must be made using the order form posted on their website (pdf) and must be prepaid in full. Orders placed without this form will not be accepted.

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Milwaukee County and Southeast Wisconsin Council Boards Set to Vote on Council Consolidation

Posted on June 14, 2011 by Dan

The executive committees of the boards for Milwaukee County Council and the Southeast Wisconsin Council have recommended a merger of the two Boy Scout councils at separate executive committee meetings earlier this month.

The issue moves forward toward a vote by the full board of each council. Those votes — June 29 for the Southeast Wisconsin Council (Racine and Kenosha Counties) and June 30 for the Milwaukee County Council, are the next major steps in the process. This process began earlier this year when the two groups agreed to study consolidation as a way to enhance Scouting in southeastern Wisconsin.

That study revealed several advantages to consolidation. Those include:

  • Expanded Scouting program opportunities — More merit badge counselors, more merit badge clinics and other training for Scouts
  • Expanded access to camp and events — Twice the number of council camps: Indian Mound Scout Reservation in Oconomowoc, LeFeber Northwoods Camps in Forest County, Camp OhDaKoTa in Burlington, and Robert S. Lyle Scout Reservation in Elcho
  • Enhanced support for leaders — Stronger training programs and enhanced support and resources for adult leaders

Overall, the consolidation study committee determined that a unified council would create a better, stronger Scouting program for all of southeastern Wisconsin.

The consolidation committee will continue its discussions on June 14 and finalize documents for the respective executive boards to consider at their June 29 and 30 meetings.

If the executive boards recommend consolidation, a series of seven meetings will be scheduled throughout the area, offering charter organization representatives and Scouters an opportunity to learn more about the benefits of a unified council. Voting members of each council would then meet on September 7th for a council consolidation vote.

If the consolidation is approved at those September 7th Milwaukee County and Southeast Wisconsin Council meetings, and then by the National Office, a new council name would be selected, following National BSA guidelines.

Complete information about the consolidation proposal will soon be available at www.BetterStrongerScouting.info.

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Keystone Area and York-Adams Area Councils Studying Possible Consolidation

Posted on October 23, 2009 by admin

In July 2009, the executive boards of the Keystone Area Council and the York-Adams Area Council unanimously authorized a study process to investigate and consider the possibility of consolidating the two councils.

Follow the progress on the Consolidation Study Website

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2010 South Carolina Winter Trade-O-Ree

Posted on October 15, 2009 by Dan

I just received word about Streamwood’s South Carolina Winter Trade-O-Ree for 2010. Unfortunately I will still be in Iraq so I won’t be able to make it. Chris puts on wonderful events so check it out if you can!

The 20th Annual S.C. Winter Trade-o-Ree is almost here!

JANUARY 15-16, 2010
FRIDAY 4PM – MIDNIGHT
SATURDAY 8AM – 3PM

SMART STORAGE
115 Saco Lowell Road
Easley, SC 29640

Registration:
Adults $3
Scouts 17 & UNDER FREE
Tables $25/$30

FREE PIZZA PARTY FRIDAY 6PM!!
100+ SILENT AUCTIONS FRIDAY & SATURDAY!!
Buy / Sell / Trade ALL types of Boy Scout stuff!!

Your Trade-O-Ree has moved, but this time we own the building! We now own a 32,000 square foot building. In this building we have located all of our Boy Scout stuff and collecting supply inventory with the offices of Streamwood. In the same building we have also built 84 climate controlled self storage units that we rent to locals needing a place to store their good stuff. And, behind this …… drum roll please……. Is one big ole’ Trade-O-Ree room of 13,900 square feet. This space is nearly twice the size that we have ever had for a South Carolina TOR.

The Easley Comfort Inn is located just a short jaunt away and has given us some special rates. Just ask for the Boy Scout Trade-O-Ree rates of $58.49 (+ tax) per night (double occupancy). This rate includes FREE Hot Country Breakfasts.

DON’T FORGET THE FRIDAY NIGHT FREE PIZZA PARTY FOR EVERY PRE-REGISTERED ATTENDEE! Immediately after everyone has eaten the free pizza, our famous 1000+ Silent auctions will begin. These silent auctions have become a big part of our TOR’s. We will be auctioning until late Friday night, and then begin again with more neat stuff on Saturday morning. So, please join us to see some old friends, and do some trading – buying – selling.

TRADE-O-REE HOTEL:
Easley Comfort Inn
5539 Calhoun Memorial Hwy (Hwy 123)
Easley, SC 29640
Phone (864) 859-7520
Fax (864) 644-2002

FOR MORE INFORMATION:
Streamwood Company
Chris Jensen
PO Box 1841
Easley, SC 29641
Phone 864-859-2915
E-Mail CJENSEN@STREAMWOOD.NET
Web WWW.STREAMWOOD.NET

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