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Upcoming Events

Tri-Council Varsity Challenge: Calling all Varsity Scouts! Come join in the largest gathering of the "Orange" in BSA history.

The 2008 Tri-Council Varsity Challenge, held on September 12 & 13, 2008, will include Varsity Teams from the Great Salt Lake, Trapper Trails, and Utah National Parks Councils.

The challenge will be full of activities, games and fun, including live entertainment and fireworks. Go to http://www.gslc-bsa.org/varsity/ for more information, as well as to access the Leader's Guide with more details.

Leave No Trace Trainer Course: Become a trainer in helping others become more aware of Leave No Trace principles. Running October 17-18 at Maple Dell Scout Camp, this $10 course is a great way to move us all forward on our Environmental Stewardship responsibilities. Click the picture to register.

Silver Beaver Recognition Banquet

The Silver Beaver Annual Recognition Banquet will be held on Saturday, September 6, 2008 at 1:00 p.m. in Provo.  Our Council will present 90 Silver Beaver awards to exceptional volunteers. Help us celebrate by clicking above for more information and to register to attend the banquet!

Karen Frost, District Executive for Palymra District,was honored with the President's Volunteer Service Award-Life time for more than 6000 hours of volunteer service. The President's Council on Service and Civic Participation created this award program as a way to thank and honor Americans who, by their demonstrated commitment and example, inspire others to engage in volunteer service.

BYU-UVU Merit Badge Pow Wow Set

The 2008 BYU-UVU Merit Badge PowWow will be held on November 1 and 15, 2008.

On-line registration will begin Tuesday, August 26 at 9:00 a.m. for Scouts and leaders registered with the Utah National Parks Council. Non-council Scouts will be able to register on-line Tuesday, September 9. Register early since many of the merit badge classes fill up quickly.

Commissioner College Scheduled

Commissioners of all levels are invited to the annual Commisioner College. Held in August, this is the place for all commissioners to get the latest available training and to share best practices with others. Click the picture above to find out more about this opportunity and to register online!