repair scout camps down mississippi river

[eagledad1]

contact rock gillson:rocknlee@cpinternet.com

he works at a resort up in cook,minnesota.the plan is to leave mn up by lake itasca with trucks to be put on barges and repair scout camps affected along the mississippi river by storm katrina.he gave me scouting spirit.com link,but i can't find spot he specified.

dave gustafson

[CubScoutJo]

http://www.scoutingspirit.com/

 

ALL Scouts & Scouters!!

To Join the Journey down the Mississippi River

The Fall Hurricanes that hit the 8 Southern councils have done more damage than we could imagine. The National Council $ Campaign is helping, but MORE HELP is Needed! This is where each Scout and Adult Volunteer is Essential---the Project at hand, is to help get scouts and camps back on their Feet----MATERIALS, Equipment, Uniforms, Supplies, are just a few of the needed items.

 

Having the Headwater of the Mississippi in our council, what better way to get the Goods there, than Down the Mississippi River! We plan to start at the head waters with a canoe of essentials, then the trucks will roll! Trucks will make their way to the Scout Spirit Barge. Here precious, needed cargo will be loaded for the journey with stops at the Quad Cities, St. Louis, Memphis, and a Hearty Welcome in New Orleans! Councils along the river bend will be asked to participate in this Historic Event, by organizing relief items from their communities. The collected items will be added to the Scout Spirit at specific locations.

 

This is an opportunity for Midwest Scouts to help in a direct manner. It is a chance to show the True Meaning of Scout Spirit and the power it has when many hands come together in an Overwhelming Support of those in need.

 

Remembering that the Task is never ending or easy when done alone; but together the Midwest can make a difference. Voyageur Area Council will be ready to start the Scout Spirit moving and your support is needed to bring the equipment loaded Barge to New Orleans; where the Need is Real, the Hope has not faded, and the Dream is ready to be built!

Please join fellow Scouts as we rally communities to support scouting with the needed materials. Dont forget to include Youth in the endeavors, as they will be sending items to other boys--like them. This is an Unbelievable Good Turn for each Scout--young or old--to participate in.

 

The Adventure is HUGE, but each helpful participant will make Immeasurable Impact on the lives of so many others--Keeping the Spirit of Scouting burning in the hearts of ALL scouters throughout the Midwest.

 

Dont miss the Scout Spirit, as it makes the Journey to New Orleans.

 

Contact Rock Gilson for more information.

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