Scores of volunteers are working to develop the Greater St. Louis Area Council's strategic plan for 2013 to 2017. The plan will guide the council's strategic decisions on several areas, including outdoor programs, marketing, fundraising, leadership and membership. All volunteers are welcome to attend a Fireside Chat in their geographic region to learn more about the next Strategic Plan and provide feedback on the plan.

Egyptian, Kaskaskia Districts: 7 p.m. on Dec. 3 at John A. Logan College, 700 Logan College Rd., Caterville, IL 62918

Grand Towers, North Star, Pathfinder, Thunderbird Districts: 7 p.m. on Dec. 11 at the MacArthur Service Center, 4568 W. Pine Blvd., St. Louis, MO 63108

Boone Trails, Gravois Trail, New Horizons, Osage, River Trails Districts: 7 p.m. on Dec. 12 at the Emerson Center, Beaumont Scout Reservation.

Cherokee, Ozark Trailblazers, Shawnee, Sioux: 7 p.m. on Dec. 13 at the Fellowship General Baptist Church, 3581 N. Westwood Blvd., Poplar Bluff, MO 63901