INVITE BOYS - AND GIRLS - TO JOIN SCOUTING, VENTURING | SHOW & SELL YOUR POPCORN THIS YEAR |
|   You know Scouting is fun, and how people learn valuable lessons in our programs. Share those experiences with the next generation of young people by inviting them to join during School Night to Join Scouting, our fall recruitment. You'll find many resources for conducting your recruiting on the School Night to Join Scouting Page.  Visit beascout.org to see a Google map system that helps prospective parents and members find your unit. Learn how to customize your unit's information by viewing the Be A Scout Unit Guide (1.6Mb) (PowerPoint)... |  Customers can purchase and receive their popcorn immediately through the Show & Sell feature of our yearly popcorn sale. Orders for Show & Sell are due August 20. Orders can be placed now. Click here for details and the full timeline... Did you know... Popcorn helped send 200+ Scouts to camp this summer. |
UPCOMING EVENTS | 2013 JAMBOREE AND TREKS |
|  What do astronauts James Lovell and Neil Armstrong; filmmaker Steven Spielberg; Tuskegee Airman Col. Charles McGee; former President Gerald Ford; and ExxonMobil CEO Rex Tillerson have in common? That's right, they are all Eagle Scouts. The second annual Gathering of Eagles will take place October 11 and will bring together youth and adult Eagle Scouts for networking and mentoring. Save the date and check back for more information to come. |  The Last Frontier Council will be sending 4 Troops of 36 Scouts each and a Co-ed Venturing Crew to the 2013 National Jamboree. This will be the first Jamboree held at the new BSA owned Bechtel Scout Reservation in West Virginia. If you are interested in attending or would like more information, click here. |
 John Nichols Scout Ranch - Water Day In order to take advantage of our new pool at John Nichols, our council will host two Water Days at John Nichols. The last date is Saturday, August 11th. The cost is $10 per person. Units are welcome to camp on their own over the weekend and participate in the program that will be provided by our council all day on Saturday. For more information call 405-840-1114 |  2013 Philmont Crew Application Crews depart Oklahoma City in June and July 2013. Get your applications in soon. Individuals and entire crews are invited to apply. |
 John Nichols Scout Ranch Cub Family Overnighters Families may camp Friday night, Saturday night, or both. Meals included in your Overnighter camper's fee include breakfast and dinner on Saturday. Bring a sack supper for the Friday evening meal or eat before you arrive, and bring a sack lunch for Saturday. Also included in the camper fee are all Saturday program supplies and a patch for each paid participant. Plan to attend the great campfire on Saturday evening! | Click here to check out a video packed full of fast-action information about some of the things that will be happening at the 2013 Jamboree |
 Scout Day at Frontier City! Frontier City presents Scout Day, Saturday, September 8, 2012. Tickets available online only! Click here for more details. | ADULT TRAINING |
 Camp George Thomas Fall Family Adventures October 5-7 or October 12-14 or October 19-21 or October 26-28 An evening Campfire program on Saturday provides fun for all. Meals included in your Fall Family Adventure camper's fee include Saturday breakfast, lunch and dinner and Sunday breakfast. Bring a sack supper for the Friday evening meal or eat before you arrive. Also included in the camper fee are all program supplies and a patch for each paid participant. |  Its not to late to sign up for Fall Wood Badge Training The primary purpose of the Wood Badge experience is to strengthen Scouting in our units, districts, and council by training Adult leaders. Click here |
| The Silver Beaver Award was introduced in 1931 and is a council‐level distinguished service award of the Boy Scouts of America. Recipients of this award are registered Scouters who have made an impact on the lives of youth through service given to the council. To prevent embarrassment, the candidate should not be notified of this nomination. Nominations must be returned by November 1, 2012 |   Many Training events will be held in September and October for Cub Leader Basic Training. For troop leaders, Scoutmaster / Asst. SM Training will be held in three locations on different dates in September. For the dates of upcoming courses check out the council calendar or click here. |
YOUTH TRAININGS AND CLINICS | Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills (IOLS) / Webelos Leader Outdoor Training The next course will be held August 17th-19th at Camp George Thomas. There will also be a Friday and Saturday only course held on October 19th and 20th. |
| NYLT is an intense, 6 day, outpost adventure outdoor leadership training experience for youth troop leaders age 13 or older and at least 1st Class. |  University of Scouting November 3rd is the date for University of Scouting, a supplemental training for adult leaders. Several different training classes will be available for all levels of adult Scouters. Click here for additional information. |
 New Merit Badges! The National Council has introduced two new merit badges. Kayaking is already available and was offered at this years summer camp at Slippery Falls. The other is Search and Rescue which will be available this fall. | OTHER INFORMATION |
| Click on the link above for more info, and special thanks to Oklahoma N-Rail for sponsoring the Railroad Merit Badge clinic. |  See What We are Planning For information on the strategic plan of the Last Frontier Council through 2016, click here. |
GREAT EAGLE PROJECT! | Your new destination for your camping gear and outdoor equipment as well as all of your Scouting needs. All your purchases will directly help the Last Frontier Council. |
| Most Eagle Scouts achieve their rank at ages 17 or 18, but 14-year-old Life Scout Evan Hensley expects his promotion in September. Click here to read more and see video. | This event is a premier event to promote our state and all of the people and businesses that make us great! Scouts get an opportunity to do one of the things we do best - cheerfully serve others. If you'd like more information click the link above or picture to the right or you can also email Kenna Green. |
COUNCIL INFORMATION |  Council Calendar If you are looking for more activities for your Scouts or training for adult leaders please see the council calendar. Click here. |
| Gaylord Oklahoma City Scout Service Center 3031 NW 64th Street Oklahoma City, OK 73116 405-840-1114 - 888-841-1114 | Scouting's Journey to Excellence" is the BSA is the BSA's performance recognition program designed to encourage and reward success and measure the performance of our units. It replaces the Quality Unit program as a means of encouraging excellence in providing a quality program. |
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2013 Jamboree Will Be Full of "First-Evers"
National Youth Leadership Training
Railroad Merit Badge
Journey to Excellence