Guide Articles

Given the ever-changing health circumstances and the differences between the regions of the Bay-Lakes Council, events listed here may be cancelled, postponed or moved to a virtual opportunity if [...]

New Lodge Chief Installed Welcome to Thomas Crow who was installed as the new Kon Wapos Lodge Chief during the Lodge Executive Committee meeting on October 4. He succeeded Nate [...]

For more than a century, the BSA has encouraged and honored conservation work with an award that recognizes youth, adults and organizations who have demonstrated tremendous effort and commitment [...]

The Charter renewal process has officially begun! Please visit the Internet Charter Renewal resource page for detailed instructions and helpful resources about the best methods for completing your unit’s renewal. [...]

I’m Asking for Your HelpThe impact of COVID on scouting and the cloud of the BSA bankruptcy have taken a toll on unit morale in the Bay-Lakes Council.  Leaders are [...]

EAGLE SCOUT by Ralph Voelker Authors note:  I originally wrote this story a few years ago. Today I had to make some changes. I was excited to do so. I look forward to attending [...]

Fall Popcorn Sales Sunday: Oct. 4 – Mid-sale Reorders are due.  Oct. 16 - Early Take Order/Mid Sale Reorders Distribution. Nov. 1 – Take Orders Due. Nov. 17 – Popcorn Distribution. [...]

Ruggles Elected as Section Chief Congratulations to the current Lodge Chief, Nate Ruggles, who was elected Chief for Section C1B in the Central Region.  Nate will lead the five OA [...]

We are half way through our 2021 popcorn sale, and WOW has it been different! But, I am so excited to hear of the overwhelming positive responses we have [...]

Unit leaders and parents who are taking charge of your unit's annual renewal process - join us next Wednesday, Oct. 7, via Zoom, for unit charter renewal training. Assistant Council Commissioner, [...]