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BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA programs serving the youth and families of Southeast TN and Northwest GA.
OUR MISSION: To serve others by helping to instill values in young people and, in other ways, to prepare them to make ethical choices during their lifetime in achieving their full potential. These values are based on those found in the Scout Oath and Law.
2009-2010 CALENDARS AVAILABLE
Council and District calendars are now available as PDFs to download from our website. Included are special events, a Centennial Scout Show, camps, leader training, and much more. COUNCIL CALENDARDISTRICT CALENDARS
PROGRAM KICKOFF - July 30, 2009 The Annual Council-Wide Program Kickoff will be a special event this year as we prepare to celebrate 100 Years of Scouting! It will take place July 30, 2009 at Concord Baptist Church. Dinner (reservations required) and information booths will be available from 5:30 – 6:30pm. Come early to get your Unit's "Passport to Adventure" stamped at various program tables and qualify for door prizes, including (3) $100 gift cards to Wal-Mart. Reservations are needed to order the proper amount of food. This is an event for adult volunteers only. Register Now
PROGRAM PROMOTION UNIT FUNDRAISER TRAINING As part of the Council’s Program Kickoff on July 30th, information and materials will be available for units to participate in this year’s Program Promotion Unit Fundraiser. The emphasis on Unit programming as the priority will continue and will be expanded even further. The sale of Trail’s End popcorn and Time, Inc. magazine gift vouchers are both a part of this effort. This training will help you get your Unit’s program off to a great start this year and earn up to 40% in Unit Commissions. You will receive all of your Unit’s sales materials that night. All Units that attend and register to participate in the 2009 Program Promotion will receive a free “Kickoff Kit” to assist you with your Unit’s fundraiser. COMPLETE YOUR UNIT COMMITMENT FORM NOW
SCOUT VALUES SURVEY RESULTS The results of our 2009 Boy Scout Values Survey are in and again demonstrate the effectiveness of our Scouting programs on our youth members. View Summary Report
- LEADER TRAINING "MyScouting" will be the portal for our members that will provide access to the following resources: E-Learning - which includes Youth Protection Training; Fast Start for Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts, and Venturers; Health Safety Training including Safe Swim Defense and Safety Afloat, Staffing the District Committee, and Boy Scout Committee Challenge. Additional trainings will be added in the future.
Internet Advancement will be accessed through MyScouting with additional resources added at a later date. More information about "MyScouting" and to set up your account
SCOUTING E-NEWSLETTERS Subscribe to the monthly E-newsletter or one of our quarterly newsletters so you don't miss any key dates or program/camp information. Create a secure profile and select your options - it takes just a few seconds
LOCAL TOUR PERMIT REVISED National BSA has released a new Tour Permit Application (2008 Printing). Please discard any previous versions as they will no longer be valid. Information can now be completed online and even saved for subsequent uses. DOWNLOAD LOCAL TOUR PERMIT
2010 NATIONAL JAMBOREE - CELEBRATING 100 YEARS! MORE INFORMATION
EAGLE SCOUT SEARCH
Help us find the Eagle Scouts that are "flying" around our area. Complete 1-minute Survey
UNUM, TVA, WAL-MART, & SCHERING-PLOUGH VOLUNTEER SERVICE GRANTS & MATCHING GIFTS
Free money to support Scouting! Unum, TVA, Wal-Mart/Sam's Club, Schering-Plough & Whirlpool will honor employee volunteer efforts with a grant to support Scouting. Other companies in our area offer to match employee gifts. MORE...
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