Staff Updates

Congratulations are in order for several Atlanta Area Council staff members. Director of Field Services Jason Pierce has been selected as Scout Executive for the Del-Mar-Va Council in Wilmington, Delaware. Jason, who has been with the Council for 18 years, will report to his new post on September 1. Jay Stoecker, Director of Annual Campaigns, has been promoted to serve as the Director of Development for the Daniel Webster Council in Manchester, New Hampshire.  Jay has been a valued member of the Atlanta Area Council team since 1999. Jason Eiermann, Activities Director, will serve as a Field Director for the Black Warrior Council in Tuscaloosa.  Jason began his career in Baton Rouge, Louisiana and joined the Atlanta Area Council in 2004. These three will be dearly missed, but we wish them all the best in their new positions!  

United Way Funds Atlanta Scouting

On July 19, United Way of Metropolitan Atlanta approved allocations for the Atlanta community from the $80 million United Way campaign. This distribution is through the Community Impact Fund. The fund represents discretionary dollars disbursed by the United Way, through their process of identifying community needs and directing dollars to address those needs. This year, grants totaling $15.2 million went to 124 community agencies including the Atlanta Area Council, Boy Scouts of America. For the 2011/2012 grant cycle, United Way is funding local BSA programs through a grant of $404,019 from the Community Impact Fund; this is a 30% decrease from the previous year, and a 55% decrease over the past three funding cycles. In addition to these funds, the Council will receive $295,082 through the United Way Specific Care program, where donors direct their gifts to a specific nonprofit organization of their choosing. These funds have been stable on a relative basis. The total United Way investment in the Atlanta Area Council for the 2011/2012 cycle is $713,545. Thank you for your support of the United Way of Metropolitan Atlanta. This funding is a crucial component of financing the Scouting program. We encourage you to contribute to the United Way and to be fully informed of United Way priorities, decisions and funding patterns. Click here to find out more about the United Way.

School Night for Scouting

August 1st marks the first day of school for youth in the Atlanta Area Council so School Night for Scouting has officially begun! BeAScout.org is a great site to share with parents that want more information about Scouting. Make sure to check with your District School Night for Scouting Chair for your school's recruitment dates. Let's make sure to ask all boys to "Be One With the Wild" and join Scouting this fall. Read more

Journey to Excellence

Get on board...Scouting is a journey and the route is to Excellence! Every unit has the opportunity to strut their stuff by completing the requirements for the new Journey to Excellence program that has replaced the Quality Unit and Centennial Quality Unit awards. There are three levels that your unit should strive for: Gold, Silver and Bronze. Each focuses on items that your unit can achieve such as 100% trained leaders, summer time activities and camps for Cub Scouts, high adventure for Boy Scouts, and community service for all. Don't get left behind! Start now on this fabulous Journey to Excellence in Scouting! Read more  

Journey to Excellence

Get on board...Scouting is a journey and the route is to Excellence! Every unit has the opportunity to strut their stuff by completing the requirements for the new Journey to Excellence program that has replaced the Quality Unit and Centennial Quality Unit awards. There are three levels that your unit should strive for: Gold, Silver and Bronze. Each focuses on items that your unit can achieve such as 100% trained leaders, summer time activities and camps for Cub Scouts, high adventure for Boy Scouts, and community service for all. Don't get left behind! Start now on this fabulous Journey to Excellence in Scouting! Read more  

New Scout Days Scheduled

New Scout Days for the fall have been announced. Cheer on the Braves, Yellow Jackets, Falcons, and Silverbacks or attend Scout Day at Cirque du Soleil or Uncle Shuck's! Ticket prices have been reduced just for Scouts and their families! Click here for more information.  

Friends of Scouting Campaign

Friends of Scouting is the Council's annual campaign that secures funds needed to provide services and support to unit programs, such as training, insurance, program materials, advancement materials, camping facilities and programs. Out of a $2,350,000 campaign for 2011, we are just $75,000 away from reaching our goal. If you haven't made an investment in Scouting for 2011, you can make a gift today that truly makes a difference! Click here to support your Scouts! 

Council Strategic Plan

Implementation of the Council Strategic Plan is well underway. The plan has been communicated to Scout Families, Volunteers, Board Members and community stakeholders. Leaders have been recruited to spear-head each of the plans 16 planks that will ensure that Scouting is the Premier Choice in Atlanta for youth and families, volunteers and staff, and for community stakeholders. We are on track for timely implementation of the plan which has generated quite a bit of excitement and enthusiasm for the Scouting program in Atlanta. Click here to view the Strategic Plan.

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. 

Click here

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".

Click here to register

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.