January - February Trailblazer

The January - February Trailblazer is online.




Pinewood Derby - Mall Shows

The district Pinewood Derbies and Mall Shows are scheduled as follows:

Redhawk District, Saturday Feb 11, Cross County Mall, Mattoon
Two Rivers District, Saturday Feb 25, Village Square Mall, Effingham
Railsplitter District, Saturday, March 10, Hickory Point Mall, Forsyth

The flier is available here.




Scoutmaster Training

The Redhawk District will be hosting Scoutmaster and Assistant Scoutmaster Leader Specific Training Saturday Feb 18 at the Wesley United Methodist Church in Charleston.

This training introduces Scoutmasters and Assistant Scoutmasters to the essentials needed to run a successful Boy Scout troop. This includes information on the role of the Scoutmaster, the outdoor program, the Patrol Leader’s Council, troop organization, the Patrol Method, recruitment, and much, much more! All Scouters are invited, including Committee members, Webelos leaders preparing to transition to a troop, and any other interested adult leader playing a supporting role in the success of the troop.
The registration form is available here.




Council Recognition Event

The Lincoln Trails Council request the honor of your presence at the Council Recognition Event and Annual Meeting on Sunday April 15th at the Thelma Keller Convention Center in Effingham. This event recognizes outstanding scouts and scouters on our council with a variety of awards. See the flier for more information.




Spring Rendezvous

The Lincoln Trails Council and Illinois Department of Natural Resources will again team up to hold the annual Spring Rendezvous at Wolf Creek State Park near Sullivan. This year's rendezvous will be held the weekend of May 18 - 20. New events and a new registration process will be used this year. Please see the following:
Flier
More Info
Registration Form
Shirt Order Form




NEW FEATURE: Ask the Registrar

Valerie Green, the Council Registrar, has put together a frequently ask question article. Questions asked and answered this time include:

  • What is a ScoutParent?
  • How do I become fully trained?
  • When does my registration expire?
  • Why does the office require so many adult applications from me?

    Check out the full article for the answers.

    This information is also being added to the F.A.Q. section of the Help & Support tab above.




    2012 Klondike Derby

    Its time to start building that new sled for the 2012 Klondike Derby. It will be held at Rhodes-France Scout Reservation on January 21st. There are several new events planned for this year. Practice those knots! Watch for more details here soon.




    RFSR Honor Walk

    Lincoln Trails Council will be constructing an “Honor Walk” around the flag poles at Rhodes France Scout Reservation. Individuals will be able to purchase engraved bricks to honor Scouting accomplishments. The order form is available here.




    Leader Training Schedule

    The Lincoln Trails Council has scheduled a wide variety of adult/leader training courses for the next two years. See the list here.




    Merit Badge Counselors

    The list of merit badge counselors for each district has been updated. It is now available by merit badge and by counselor. Click the Merit Badge Counselors tab above to view these lists.




    2013 Jamboree News

    GET READY! The 2013 National Scout Jamboree is coming and it ain’t your father’s jamboree. We’re talking seriously high adventure, people! Whitewater rafting, zip-lining, rappelling, mountain biking, hiking, and more - with 50,000 of your closest friends at the brand new Summit Bechtel Reserve in the wilds of West Virginia. Start planning now to be a part of history at the very first jamboree at the Summit.

    See the flier here!




    Youth Protection

    Recently, the Boy Scouts of America announced important changes to its Youth Protection policies. The purpose of these changes is to increase awareness of this societal problem and to create even greater barriers to abuse than already exist today in Scouting.

    Effective June 1, 2010:
  • Youth Protection training is required for all BSA registered volunteers, regardless of their position.
  • New leaders are required to take Youth Protection training before submitting an application for registration. The certificate of completion for this training must be submitted at the time the application is made and before volunteer service with youth begins.
  • Youth Protection training must be taken every two years. If a volunteer's Youth Protection training record is not current at the time of recharter, the volunteer will not be reregistered.
    To find out more about the Youth Protection policies of the Boy Scouts of America and how to help Scouting keep your family safe, see the Parent's Guide in any of the Cub Scouting or Boy Scouting handbooks, or go to
    www.scouting.org/Training/YouthProtection.aspx online.

    To take the training online go to https://myscouting.scouting.org




    Cub Scout Fast Start Online Training


    The Cub Scout Fast Start Online Training website mentions that you need the Fast Start Guide to take the training. A copy of this document is available here.

    Follow this link to the BSA Online Learning Center.



    New BSA Health Form

    The NEW REVISED BSA Health Form is to be used by all Scouts and Scouters. This ought to simplify matters being that we had 2-3 separate forms before.

    Annual Health and Medical Record [Prints on single 8.5 x 11 sheets]

    Annual Health and Medical Record [Prints on 11 x 17 sheets]

    This is the one health and medical record for your use. Replaces former Class 1, 2, and 3 forms, which will be phased out in 2009. The use of the new form, No. 34605, will be required effective January 1, 2010, as well as for the 2010 National Scout Jamboree.

    The form can be filled in on the computer and then printed.

    FAQs concerning the new Annual Health and Medical Record Form




    Eagle Application Change

    The new printing of the Eagle Scout Rank Application, No. 58-728, has a notable change. Now, under Requirement 5, the name of the candidate’s Eagle project is required, as well as the grand total of hours devoted to it (from page 10 of the Eagle Scout Leadership Project Workbook).

    The information about Eagle projects will be entered along with other information from Eagle Scout rank applications, and will be stored on our database and accessed through PAS. Councils will be able to run reports at the district or council level. This new database of Eagle projects will also be available at area, region, and national levels.

    Links to Eagle documents:

    Eagle Scout Online Workbook (Internet Explorer only)
    Eagle Scout Rank Application
    National Eagle Scout Association



    Internet Advancement

    Units can now submit advancement for unit youth members online. Use Internet Advancement for the following:

  • Add ranks, merit badges, and awards
  • Update information on existing advancements (excluding the Eagle Scout rank).
    There is a link in the Resources Menu above or click here to learn more.

    You must pick up your login name and password at the roundtables.





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