Welcome!

Serving 21,000 youth in 25 counties in north central Kentucky and southern Indiana, the Lincoln Heritage Council, Boy Scouts of America, works to foster the character development, worldwide citizenship, and the moral, mental and physical fitness of young people. Through traditional programs, such as Cub Scout packs, Boy Scout troops and Venture crews, and innovative outreach programs that serve youth with disabilities and urban youth, the council prepares young people to make lifelong ethical choices by instilling the values found in the Scout Oath and Law.

January / February Scouter's News Online

The January / February 2008 issue of Scouter's News is now available!

Get the latest information on University of Scouting coming up January 26, 2008.
Find out what the Camp Card is and what it can do for your unit.
Scout-O-Rama information is available.

Read the full issue online!

Silver Beaver Dinner - February 16, 2008

To All Silver Beavers

Kentucky and Indiana are full of men and woman who have received the Silver Beaver. If you are a Silver Beaver, please join us at a ceremony honoring the Class of 2007 Silver Beavers. This ceremony brings together the past and present Silver Beavers for an evening of fellowship and recognition. [Registration] [more]

Eagle Scout Recognition Ceremony - March 9, 2008

Are you an Eagle Scout?

Kentucky and Indiana are full of men that wear the coveted badge of Eagle Scout, the highest rank a boy can achieve in Boy Scouting. If you are an adult Eagle Scout, please join us at a ceremony honoring the Eagle Scout Class of 2007. The Annual Eagle Scout Recognition Ceremony will be held on Sunday, March 9, 2008 at 1:00PM in the Bomhard Theater at the Kentucky Center for the Arts, 501 W. Main Street, Louisville, KY. [Registration] [more]

2008 University of Scouting

Top 6 Reasons to Attend University of Scouting IV

#6 – Meet 500 other leaders just like you to share and bounce ideas off of about your program.
#5 – You can ‘Deliver the Promise’ of Scouting better to your unit.
#4 – Networking opportunity for you with other Scouting leaders.
#3 – Tried and true program helps will be available.
#2 – Finally a training you can customize to what you need right now.
#1 – The food is good and the fellowship is great!

See you all there on Saturday, January 26, 2008!!!

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Cub Scout Product Recall

Please see the attached information regarding defects in the Cub Scout Immediate Recognition kit (Item No. 01804). [PDF Attachment]

2007 - 2008 Council Calendar

The council calendar for 2007 - 2008 is here and can be downloaded online! This is a great tool for planing all of your scouting events. Get yours today.

Internet Advancement

Units can now submit advancement for youth members online. Use Internet advancement for the following:
* Add ranks, merit badges, and awards
* Update information on existing advancements
(except Eagle Scout rank)

TO USE INTERNET ADVANCEMENT:
1. Select a unit volunteer to be the Unit Advancement processor. This person must have Internet connection and Microsoft Internet Explorer.
2. Obtain a unit ID code from the Council. Your District Executive and Advancement Chair will have a complete list of ID codes for your District.
3. Gather information for advancement, including merit badge applications and advancement records with dates.
4. Click internet advancement on this page. Follow the instructions in Internet Adavncement to process advancements and print an advancement report.
5. Have the appropriate people sign the printed report and submit it to the council. Save a copy for your files.
Internet Advancement

Help

Aquatics Training Now Online

Safe Swim Defense and Safety Afloat training are now available online for BSA volunteers. Take this training now!

Send us Your E-Mail Address!

The Lincoln Heritage Council is currently collecting e-mail addresses for volunteers and parents of current members.

To receive correspondence from the council office via e-mail, please submit your e-mail address along with your name and unit number to the council office, at info@lhcbsa.org. E-mail correspondence as a primary method of communication will begin in January, 2008.

Good Turn for America

In 2004 over 12,000 hours of service by 50 different units were reported to the Good turn for America website. Service is a cornerstone of Scouting, every Pack, Troop and Crew should plan at least one meaningful service project each year. For more information about the Good turn for America initatve please visit www.goodturnforamerica.org

Internet Rechartering Now Available

Internet Rechartering is a web-based method for units to renew their charters online. [more]

Youth Protection Training Now Online. (Para el español, continúe por favor.)

The Boy Scouts of America is the leader in the field of youth protection. A youth protection training course, "Youth Protection Guidelines for Adult Leaders and Parents," is now available on the Internet for volunteers, parents, and other individuals within the Lincoln Heritage Council area. [more]

Sign-Up Now for the Scouting Adventure

What are you waiting for? Come join more than 21,000 youth involved locally in Scouting.

For fun, interactive computer games and more information about Scouting, including how and where to sign up, visit JoinCubScouting.org. Contact the Scout Service Center at (502) 361-2624 for more information.

Want to see more? Visit the web site for our popular summer camp, Camp Crooked Creek.