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Welcome to the Pony Express Council

Welcome to the official website of the Pony Express Council, Boy Scouts of America. We are pleased to offer this site as a resource for all individuals involved in the Scouting program.

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ON LINE DONATIONS!

You can now make FOS and James E West payments on line by clicking on the "DONATE" button at the top of this page.

ATTENTION

Anyone retaking Youth Protection on line please hit the retake button not the review button so it will register and record the right date.

Did You Know You Could Order Trading Post Items By E-mail?

The Trading Post carries all your scouting supplies. Orders can be placed online by e-mailing lois.high@scouting.org or calling 816-233-1351 to place a phone order. Postage and a nominal handling fee will be added to the order cost. Credit card payments accepted.

2011 Eagle Dinner – February 25, 2012

Sponsorship of a 2011 Eagle Scout helps to cover the cost of their meal at the Eagle Dinner, helps to pay for a small gift that is given to the 2011 Eagle Scouts, and provides overall financial support to the Eagle Recognition Dinner. As is tradition, all 2011 Eagle Scouts will not be charged to attend.

Scout Sunday/Sabbath

“Oh Lord, build me a Scout whose heart will be clear, whose goals will be high. A Scout who will master himself before he seeks to master others, one who will march into the future, yet never forget the past…”

Merit Badge College 2012

Merit Bade College registration time is here. Don't miss this opportunity to get more Merit Badges.

Venture Quest 2012

Planning has progressed and it is time to get registered for Venture Quest 2012. This program for Venturers is sure to make for a memorable summer experience.

Troop Registration for 2012 Summer Camp

The 2011 Summer Camping season has drawn to a close. We hope you had a fantastic summer camp experience. Can't wait to get back? You may now register your troop to attend 2012 Summer Camp...

Relationships "Duty to God" Fall Newsletter

10 Commandment Hike, Chaplain Aid Training, Reports from Units to Chartering Partners, Coming in April, 2012-Good Turn Month, "Scouting for Food", "Adopt A Highway", "Volunteering"

Philmont Scout Ranch - 2013 Web-Based Reg Info

Philmont Backpacking Expedition Reservations for the year 2013 will be accepted in two ways: Council contingent reservation and individual unit reservations.

Eagle Scout Packets are now found on this web site

The Pony Express Council is no longer sending out Eagle Packets to all new Life Scouts. The packets are found on this web site under the resources tab.

Venture Quest

Don't miss out on the adventure of a lifetime!!To sign up click on the Venture sign on your left.

Needed District Religious Emblems Coordinators

This is an update on the new Religious Emblems Coordinator position in the Council. The Purpose of this position is to encourage all youth to earn the Religious Emblem of their faith.

A Growing Camp Program to Support Growing Camp Attendance

In support of our growing Camp Geiger attendance and keeping with the priority of new and exciting program for our Scouts first, an ad-hoc committee of Council Executive Board has begun looking at the needs of Camp Geiger and our Council and ways to support those needs in the future. This document is a “draft” of current, mid range, and long term ideas to support our growing Camp Geiger usage.

New BSA Shooting Sports Manual

The Shooting Sports Task Force has just completed production on the new Boy Scouts of America National Shooting Sports Manual for Cub Scouting, Boy Scouting, and Venturing.

THE SUMMIT BECHTEL FAMILY NATIONAL SCOUT RESERVE

Moves Continue Progress in the Development of Newest Scouting Base; Web Site Reveals Bold Plans, Allows Young People to Help Define the Epicenter of Adventure

Where will the 2019 World Scout Jamboree be held?

The World Scout Jamboree will be held in the United States in 2019 at The Summit Bechtel Family National Scout Reserve! If you want to go to The Summit before then, your first chance will be during the National Scout Jamboree in 2013, and you can register now to attend 2013 Jamboree