NYLT is a seven-day, six-night outdoor experience for youth leaders in support of the unit leader's responsibility for the training of youth leaders. The Bay Lakes Council, using nationally approved course syllabus and under the leadership of quality volunteers, conducts the Conference.

Eagle Scout rank requirement 5 has been reworded. To support that change, a new Eagle Scout Service Project Workbook has been created.

Through Dec. 31, 2011, Scouts have a choice to use either the new workbook or the one it is replacing. Scouts whose Eagle Scout service project has already been approved by the council or district under the former wording of requirement 5—and using the former workbook—should continue with the same workbook. If their project has not yet been approved by the council or district, they may elect to use the revised requirement 5 and the new workbook. Starting Jan. 1, 2012, Eagle Scout candidates—unless they have already submitted a plan for approval by the council or district under the former requirement—will be expected to fulfill the revised service project requirement 5 using the new workbook.

The next National Jamboree will be held on July 15-24 of 2013. It will take place at the high adventure Scout Camp in West Virginia called "The Summit". For more information, visit the Bay Lakes Council website, http://www.baylakesbsa.org/council/2013NationalJamboree.htm.

The 2012 NOAC will be held from July 30, 2012 - August 4, 2012. Located at Michigan State University, Arrowmen from around the country will converge for fellowship and fun. There are great training sessions on leadership, ceremonies, and dance teams too. You will get to experience some of the greatest shows with 8000 of your fellow brothers! Visit the website for more information, http://www.event.oa-bsa.org/events/n2012/

Discovery World museum is offering workshops where Scouts can earn merit badges throughout 2012. For more information, visit the Discovery World website, http://programs.discoveryworld.org/archives/2271.

There have been reports of Lyme Disease in the Kettle Country District. Please see the Wisconsin Division of Public Health website for details. http://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/communicable/tickborne/lymedisease/index.ht...