Dear Friend in Scouting,
My name is Ken Fanska. My coworker, Alan Henry, and myself are the Customer Relations Associates for the Youth and Outdoor Program Development for The Coleman Company, Inc.
We would like to make you aware of a program we have in place to benefit non-profit organizations such as yours. We have developed a website, www.coleman.com/nonprofit , specifically for Non-Profit organizations and their members to purchase Coleman products at special pricing. This site allows Councils and Troops to register and receive a password that allows them to view our electronic catalog. This includes product specifications, camping tips, pricing discounts and the ability to place your order on line.
Please feel free to check out the website and share the information with others that you feel would benefit from this opportunity. Please contact me if you have any questions. You may email us at youthprg@coleman.com, fax us at 316-219-2093 or call us direct.
Sincerely Yours,
Alan Henry Ken Fanska
Youth and Outdoor Youth and Outdoor
Program Development Program Development
3600 N. Hydraulic 3600 N. Hydraulic
Wichita, KS 67219 Wichita, KS 37219
(316)-832-6189 (316) 832-8757
Information about programs for scouts to learn about astronomy both at SPAR Planetarium and in outdoor programs.
"The ArkLaTex Astronomer" runs the planetarium in Shreveport, The brand new "Blue Moon Traveling Observatory", and offers several programs targeted for Scouting.
1. Scouting for Stars is a one hour planetarium show which teaches
the boys several constellation and principals of beginning astronomy.
2. Camp Star*light lockinns at the planetarium provide an all night experience
which many units take advantage of each year.
3.Outdoor stargazing with GIANT telescopes and or live "Starrytelling"
indoors or out.
We also talked about a new stargazing project in the area parks we will begin in April, with volunteer help provided by Scout units in trade for some instruction / training in astronomy.
Below is a link to the website, and another directly to the program pages I think might interest both adult and youth leaders of the council. The web page for Blue Moon is not quite ready for human consumption so I will send more on it later.
River Town Campground is the newest campground in Vicksburg, MS. They are located on 17 beautiful acres and can handle 40+ tents and lots of Boy Scouts. Along with the price you have a big bath house and a pavilion and fully stocked kitchen at no extra charge. Go to their website and check them out www.rivertowncampground.com .
On Natchez Trace - Rocky
Springs Campground (free) is a good place to camp. Info at
Open All Year Natchez Trace Parkway provides campgrounds to help
make your visit more enjoyable. We ask your cooperation in following
these rules that are established in your interest, for your enjoyment,
and for your safety. 1. Campsites are first-come, first-served. 2.
No fees are charged. 3. Camp and park only at sites. 4. Hours of
quiet are from 10:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. 5. No disturbing of the ground.
6. Please leave a clean campsite. 7. Build fires only in fireplaces;
burn only dead or downed wood; observe campfire restrictions. 8.
Pets must be leashed at all times (physically restrained). 10. Fireworks
or firearms are prohibited. 11. Organized groups should contact the
Superintendent. Meriwether Lewis Campground, located at milepost
(mp) 385.9 in Tennessee has 32 campsites. Camping/picnicking supplies
and gas are available four miles west of the Parkway on Tennessee Highway
20 toward Hohenwald. Jeff Busby Campground, located at mp 193.1 has
18 campsites. Rocky Springs Campground, located at mp 54.8, has 22
campsites. Individual sites have tables, grills, and a level tent
site. Restrooms and drinking water are provided. No hot water, showers,
electrical/sanitary hookups or dumping sites are available. Camp
sites cannot be reserved. Stays are maximum 15 days during periods
of heavy visitation. Peak seasons are Spring and Fall. For
More Information on this campground please call 1-800-305-7417