The 38th Annual Corporate Classic Golf Tournament

The 38th Annual Corporate Classic Golf Tournament will be held at the AtlantaAthletic Club on September 26, 2011. This year we are excited to be at the Atlanta Athletic Club, which is also the home of the PGA Tour Championship.Click here for more information. Sponsorship opportunities begin at $3,000. If you are interested in sponsorships or other levels of participation, then contactWilliam Bryant at 770.956.3177.

Eagle Scout Recognition Ceremony

On August 21, 2011 the Atlanta Area Council will host the Annual Eagle Scout Recognition Ceremony at the Buckhead Theatre to recognize the accomplishments of this year's class of Eagles. The ceremony will feature keynote speaker Jerry Wilson, Senior VP and Chief Customer and Commericals Officer for The Coca-Cola Company. 

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for more information. Sponsorships start at $1,000. Contact Jenna Knight

at 770.956.3178 for more information. 

NYLT

National Youth Leadership Training will bring new skills and greater enthusiasm to your youth leadership. Scouting recognizes that Unit Leaders have the primary responsibility for training their youth leaders. The purpose of NYLT is not to assume that role, but rather to support it. This week-long course features instruction in skills that can be used at home, at school, on the job, and in particular, at the Scout unit level.

Two Course Dates:

June 5  - June 10 at Camp Jamison, BASR (COED option)

June 12  - June 17 at Camp Jamison, BASR (COED option)

Training Opportunity

Week Number 2 at Philmont Training Center is the Commissioners' Week. Go to the following link to see course descriptions and to enroll. No advance permission is required. This is a great opportunity to receive advanced training, visit Philmont and include your family members on this unique Scouting experience.

The Trainer's Egde

The Trainer's Egde replaces the Trainer Development Conference.  This new course provides and helps develop the platform skills of a trainer with a focus on the participant, while raising the level of a skill trainer brings to training courses.  This course "trains the trainer".

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CAAB Programs

Are you preparing to visit Northern Tier or need your Small Boat Sailing Merit Badge? If so, click here  to register for Camp Allatoona Aquatics Base Programs.

The Training Times

Did you know that the National Council, Boy Scouts of America publishes a quarterly newsletter with all of the new training information? Click here to check out the Spring edition of The Training Times.

  

Summer Camp Countdown

Bert Adams Summer Camp

Are you ready for summer camp at Bert Adams and Woodruff? Check out this video of our Scouts having fun at camp!

  

Staff Updates

Congratulations to the following staff members that just joined the Atlanta Area Council: Tab Brown, District Executive for the Soapstone Ridge District, and Chelsea Denson, District Executive for the Yellow River District.

Marketing Awards

At this past week's National Meeting, it was announced that the Atlanta Area Council won two National President's Awards for Marketing Excellence in the Friends of Scouting brochure and e-Newsletter categories! Please join us in congratulating Mark Phelan, who designed the 2010 Friends of Scouting brochure.

District Day Camp

Are you registered for your district day camp? Spots are filling up fast, so be sure to sign up today! Contact our Program Center at 770-989-8820 for information on how you can participate in your District's Day Camp.

Scout Day at the Georgia Renaissance Festival (Apr 16- Jun 5)

Order your discounted tickets today for Scout Days at the Georgia Renaissance Festival. Click here to order tickets.