Twin Valley Council
Center for Scouting

810 Madison Avenue
Mankato, MN  56001
507-387-3123 - Phone
800-944-1886 - Toll Free
507-387-3053 - Fax
tradingpost @ twinvalleybsa.org

New Uniforms Now Available!

Available August 15, 2008, the new Boy Scout uniform marks its first redesign since the early 1980s, when Oscar de la Renta was commissioned to provide the existing look. There have been five major revisions and some minor tweaks of the uniform since the organization began in 1910. This new “centennial uniform” is part of many planned activities to celebrate the coming 100th anniversary of the Boy Scouts of America.

The Boy Scouts of America turned to its members for inspiration for the design of the centennial uniform. The new look is a representation of thoughts, ideas, and opinions from a committee of Scouts and their parents. “It is important to us that our members feel pride when wearing their uniform and contribute to the evolution of our organization,” said Twin Valley Scout Executive Paul Wilkinson. “We are extremely pleased with the end result.”

The uniform is available in cotton-rich canvas or in Supplex nylon, a cotton-soft, yet highly durable, moisture-control fabric that wicks away moisture in the hottest of conditions, dries quickly, and offers SPF 50+ sun protection. Elements of the new design include a new uniform cap, bellows pockets, shoulder loops, an updated uniform belt, and convertible pants. The durable, high-performance fabrics are in toned-down khaki and forest green and feature multifunction pockets, zippers, and gadget loops suitable for today’s outdoor explorer.

“We try to teach Scouts to always be prepared, and the updates to the uniform reflect that mission,” said Greg Hasse, Scoutmaster, Troop 12, Mankato. “We anticipate positive reactions to the new ‘gear-inspired’ uniform and look forward to what lies ahead for our troop here in Twin Valley Council.”

Scouts are not required to buy the new centennial uniform, and all Scouts may continue to wear their old ones until new ones are needed. New Scout uniforms and merchandise can be bought online at www.scoutstuff.org and www.bsauniforms.org. They can also be found at the Twin Valley Council Scout Shop in Mankato.

Scout Awards Order Forms
for Leaders

Right click on either of the following links to download an Excel File of the Twin Valley Council Advancement Supplies Order Forms.  Once you right click, choose "Save Target As..." and save the file to your hard drive.  You can then open the file you just saved, fill in the information, save it, and attach it to an e-mail to tradingpost @ twinvalleybsa.org. You can also print it out and mail or bring it in to the Center for Scouting to have your order filled.

• Cub Scout Supplies Order Form
  

• Boy Scout Supplies Order Form
  

Free shipping on all mail orders from
the Scout Shop!

Standard Shipping fees of $4.00 minimum.  Please allow a 7 business day delivery time.  To receive free shipping you must spend a minimum of $60.

Expedited Shipping fee of $10 will be applied to orders needing to be received in 7 days or less. Free shipping does not apply to expedited shipping orders.

New Scout Uniform Information

Are you a new Cub Scout or Boy Scout?  Are you looking for Scout uniform information?  You've come to the right place!  Click on the symbol below to get details on your uniform requirements.

Webelos Scouts (4th & 5th grades)		Boy Scouts (6th grade & up or 11 years old)

 

Camp Norseland and
Cedar Point Reservations

Council calendars have been received at the Center for Scouting. Dates for events have been entered into the reservation book for Norseland and Cedar Point.

Units currently can reserve Norseland and Cedar Point lodges/sites through May 31, 2008.

All reservations must have an application (available below) and a payment within 10 days of reserving or dates will be removed from reservation book and opened up to others.

If anyone has questions please call me at 387-3124 ext 34.
Thanks. Shelley

Scout Shop Account Signature Sheet

Trading Post signature sheets are a safety feature designed to protect the Unit's money. By having and using these signature sheets, it prevents anyone from saying it's okay for them to use the Units account.

If your name does not appear on the signature sheet, you will NOT be allowed to use the Unit account.

Also, we do not extend credit to units. If units have no money in their account, they can not make a purchase. We will not go ahead and give/mail them their purchases in time for their meetings, while we wait for "the check in the mail". We will however, accept their personal Visa/MasterCard, check, or CASH! The Unit would then need to reimburse them.

Click here for this Scout Shop Account Signature Sheet.

If you should have any questions, please feel free to contact Shelley in the Scout Shop.

Thank you for your support!

We would like to take this opportunity to thank all the volunteers and parents for their support of the Twin Valley Scout Shop.

When purchasing advancements, don't forget to fill out the advancement form. We are happy to provide them free to the units. Also, for merit badges you must have the completed blue merit badge card along with the advancement form to be able to purchase the merit badges.

Thanks again for your support!  See you in the Scout Shop!