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.

   2010-11 COUNCIL & DISTRICT PROGRAM CALENDARS available as PDFs.  Council Calendar   District Calendar

2010-2011 PROGRAM KICKOFF - August 5th @ Brainerd United Methodist Church
Dinner and information booths open from 5:15-6:30 PM and the program will begin at 6:45 PM.  The new Cub Scout delivery method will be highlighted.
     Arrive early to qualify for numerous door prizes.  Units registering for the Popcorn Sale will receive a “Popcorn Sale in a Box” with over $150 worth of materials.  THe program kickoff and unit fundraiser training will help your Unit be successful this year.
     Reservations are a must. This is an event for adult volunteers only. Register for the Program KickofF

JOIN THE SCOUTS More about joining Scouts for all ages

VIDEO FROM ADVENTURE BASE 100 VISIT TO CHATTANOOGA

6th Annual Eagle Classic Sporting Clays September 25, 2010, 10 AM - 4 PM at Benton Sporting Clays A full round of sporting clays, lunch and an awards dinner and auction.  Auction items include tickets to Disney World, TN Titans game tickets, jewelry, and more.  A NEW Scout Youth division is included in this year's event.   Click for more info and registration flyer.      This is a fundraiser for local BSA character-building and shooting sports programs.

CUB SCOUT LEADER & PACK RESOURCES
Numerous resources for new leaders, Den Leader kits, Pack planning resources, and more.  Follow the "Leaders" link on the left and look under "Online Resources".

SCOUTING E-NEWSLETTERS
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- 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. 

4 VINTAGE MERIT BADGES OFFERED FOR 2010 Only for the 100th Anniversary Celebration, four vintage merit badges - Carpentry, Pathfinding, Signaling, and Tracking - are being released giving Boy Scouts the hands-on opportunity to experience the exciting past of Scouting while learning how our world has changed in that 100 years.   Historic Merit Badge Program

SEEKING TRADEBANK DONATIONS We are seeking donations of Tradebank dollars to use for program expenses.  If you or your business are a member of Tradebank and would like to make a donation of some of your Tradebank dollars, please complete a Tradebank donation form today.  No adminstrative fee is deducted by Tradebank for donated trade dollars.

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 

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...

PROVIDE SCOUTING TO YOUTH IN YOUR COMMUNITY Our purpose is:       to provide an educational program for boys and young adults to build character,       to train in the responsibilities of participating citizenship, and        to develop personal fitness. You can help make this possible with 89% of your gift directly supporting local Scout programs, camps and services to thousands of youth and volunteers each year.   Your gift of $250 will support one youth for an entire year of programs and services.  Gifts of any amount are appreciated.  DONATE NOW and become a Friends of Scouting supporter today