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UNITED WAY GIVES IMPACT GRANT TO CAMP DE SOTO When the United Way of Union County saw the condition of the tables at Camp De Soto, they sprang into action. They have awarded the De Soto Area Council an impact grant to purchase new chairs and tables for the dining hall. "We appreciate the continued support the United Way gives to our council," said Bobby Schultz, Scout Executive. "We are very lucky to have a United Way organization that supports not only the Boy Scouts, but dozens of other Union County organizations as well." The United Way has been a strong supporter of the De Soto Area Council, increasing allocations each of the past four years.
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Union County and Columbia County Community Foundations Present Grants For Summer Camp The shooting sports program area at Camp De Soto will boast a few surprises when Scouts arrive this summer. The Columbia County and Union County Community Foundations have each given grants for the purchase of new equipment. The grants will be used to purchase black powder rifles and .22 rifles for use by Boy Scouts and BB guns for the Cubs. 2008 will mark the first year muzzle loaders will be used at camp. "I think it's important to give boys the chance to try new things," said Bob Gundolf, the Shooting Sports Director. "We need to keep things interesting." The Community Foundations are dedicated to improving the lives of citizens in their counties. These grants will certainly help us carry out their wishes.
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The SHARE Foundation is a strong supporter of the De Soto Area Council. Through their generosity, we now have full ownership of the Boy Scout office, located at 118 West Peach in El Dorado. They have also contributed a significant amount for our COPE course improvements. SHARE also supports many worthy causes and organizations throughout Union County. THANK YOU SHARE FOUNDATION!
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Boy Scouts Team Up with SAU Tech for Camporee For the first time ever, SAU Tech in Camden played host to the BSA for our spring camporee. Dr. Corbet Lamkin, SAU Tech Chancellor, has long been a Scouting supporter, so when the opportunity presented itself, he was ready. Scouts from all over south Arkansas were treated to a weekend focusing on aviation programs. Among the activites were making a flying model planes and learning the inner workings of jets.
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OUACHITA AND ASHLEY COUNTY UNITED FUNDS CONTINUE SUPPORT The United Fund organizations in Ouachita and Ashley Counties continue to support the De Soto Area Council. We appreciate their dedication to help Scouting grow throughout south Arkansas. Please consider making a donation to their next campaign.
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