Jamboree on the Air (Oct 15)

The North Fulton Radio League invites you to "Jamboree on the Air". This year's theme is: Peace, Environment and Natural Disasters. An exciting activity that focuses on the strength of Scouting: to act and support in unforeseen circumstances. Scouts are prepared. Since 1958, the JOTA is an annual event in which Scouts and Guides all over the world speak to each other by means of amateur radio contacts. Scouting experiences are exchanged and ideas are shared, via the radio waves. When Scouts want to meet young people from another country they usually think of attending a World Jamboree or another international gathering. But few people realize that each year about half-a-million Scouts and Guides "get together" over the airwaves for the annual Jamboree-on-the--Air (JOTA). Boy Scouts who visit will be able to meet the requirements for the Radio Merit Badges. Click here for more information and to sign up.  

American Red Cross Wilderness First Aid Basic Training (Nov 10, Nov 15, Nov 19)

Planning a trip to the back country where a 911 call cannot get through? Or where rescue may be hours away? Going to Philmont, Northern Tier, or Sea Base? Hiking the Appalachian Trail with your Troop or Crew? You might find yourself in a situation requiring not only first aid, but also care until evacuation or rescue. Take your standard first aid skills to a higher level. The Atlanta Area Council Health and Safety Committee will sponsor several American Red Cross Wilderness First Aid Basic courses this fall. Click here for more information or visit the Council Calendar to register.

Basic Adult Leader Outdoor Orientation (Oct 15)

B.A.L.O.O. is a one-day training event that introduces Den Leaders, Cubmasters, other Pack leaders, and parents to the skills needed to plan and conduct safe and age appropriate Pack outdoor activities, particularly camping. Join us at Bert Adams to better understand the focus of the Cub Scout level of the BSA outdoor program. At least one BALOO certified adult is required at all Pack overnights. Click here to register.

Staff Updates

Please join us in extending a warm welcome to Andrew Gast as the Atlanta Area Council's new Program Director. Andrew is a native of Athens, Georgia, where he first joined Scouting in the 3rd grade as a Bear. He is an Eagle Scout, recipient of the Vigil Honor in the Order of the Arrow, and 12 year alumnus of the Camp Rainey Mountain staff. He began his professional service to Scouting in 2005 as a District Executive in Orlando, Florida, and was promoted to Senior District Executive in Daytona Beach, Florida.  Andrew was selected as Director of Camping and Properties for the Flint River Council headquartered in Griffin, Georgia in 2009.  Andrew holds a BSEd in Administration of Recreation & Leisure Services from the University of Georgia and a MBA in Hospitality and Tourism from Columbia Southern University.

Don't Miss Out on Scout Days this Fall

Be sure to join us at Scout Day with the Atlanta Falcons on November 20th as they play the Tennessee Titans. Click here to purchase your discounted tickets starting at $40! Join us November 5th for Scout Day with Georgia State Football, or on December 4th for Scout Day with the Atlanta Hawks! Click here for more information.

Silver Beaver Nominations Due

The Silver Beaver Award is a national award presented by the local council. The award is given for noteworthy service of exceptional character to youth over a sustained period by registered adult volunteers within the territory under the jurisdiction of a local council. The award is limited to adults 21 years of age or older. The deadline to submit a nomination is October 31. Please make your nomnations today! Click here for a nomination form. If you have questions or need more information, contact Glenda Shivers.

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2013 National Scout Jamboree

The time is now to be part of the 2013 National Scout Jamboree. This is your opportunity to gather with over 40,000 other Scouts and Scouters from across the Nation to celebrate the 19th National Scout Jamboree. The Jamboree will be held in the new Scout property at The Summit - Bechtel Reserve in West Virginia. The dates of the Jamboree will be July 15 - 24, 2013. The Atlanta Area Council will be taking 6 Troops of Boy Scouts (a total of 216 Scouts) and 2 Patrols of Venturers (a total of 16 Venture Scouts) to represent the Council at the 2013 Jamboree. We will need 28 Adult Volunteers to be part of the leadership team of the Council Jamboree Contingent.National will need many more Youth and Adults to be part of the National Staff for the Jamboree. Read more

Learn to Swim (Oct 29)

Beginners and Non-Swimmers, join us at Learn to Swim at the Washington Park Natatorium in Atlanta to start swimming! Instruction will be geared toward building confidence in the water, learning basic skills, passing the Boy Scout beginner or swimmer test, and having fun! Click here to register or for more information.

Duty to God Encampment (Oct 28-30)

Come out and experience the beauty of Bert Adams Scout Reservation while learning about the Religious Emblems Program, Leave No Trace, and more! Activities include orienteering, crafts, cracker barrel, campfire, and worship of your choice! Click here to register or for more information.

Project COPE (Oct 7-9)

Troops and Crews come out and enjoy a weekend of Challenging Outdoor Personal Experience at the Project COPE Course. Project COPE is a national program of the Boy Scouts of America composed of group initiative games, trust events, low-course events, and high-course events. Click here for more information.

Don't Miss Out on Scout Days this Fall

Be sure to join us at Scout Day with the Atlanta Braves on September 18th.  Click here to purchase tickets!  Click here for a listing of other Scout Days. 

Popcorn Fundraiser

Do you know the benefits of selling popcorn online? First off, no deliveries! Trail's End ships the product directly to your consumers. It's easy! Scouts create their own accounts on www.scouts.trails-end.com to sell online. All online sales August 1 through October 14 count toward Scout Rewards from our Council and bonus rewards from Trail's End ($100 Military Club, $600 Club, $1,500 Club, College Scholarship). You can also sell nation-wide.  Send an email through your scout account to Aunt Kathy in Oregon! Lastly you will find on the website a diverse national product line, different from our paper order form. Visit Trail's End today!

CPR Saturday (Dec 10)

"Be Prepared" is more than just the Boy Scout Motto. Atlanta Area Council Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts are getting ready to participate in and volunteer to help run Scout CPR Saturday in coordination with the American Red Cross on December 10th. CPR Saturday is open to the community. Classes will be held at the Volunteer Service Center. Registration will be available shortly through the Council Calendar

SOLO Wilderness First Aid Training (Oct 22)

Do you ever hike or sail where a call to 911 is impossible? Are you ever out of cell range or more than 2 hours from help? If so, you need to know more than what is taught in standard first aid classes designed for places where 911 brings emergency assistance. How good are your first aid skills? A well-trained Scout with the first aid skills taught at this course will be an asset. Read more

Wood Badge (Oct 17-23)

Wood Badge training was begun by Baden Powell in 1919 as a way to assure that the leaders of Scout Troops were properly trained. Over the past 92 years, Wood Badge has been held worldwide providing advanced leader training to thousands of Scout Leaders. Wood Badge for the 21st Century is available to registered leaders of all levels of the Scouting program. It concentrates on providing training on modern leadership skills needed in today's world for Scout leaders. Wood Badge will not only make you a better Scout Leader, it will also assist you in improving your personal and professional life as well. Read more

Project COPE (Oct 8-9)

Troops and Crews come out and enjoy a weekend of Challenging Outdoor Personal Experience at the Project COPE Course. Project COPE is a national program of the Boy Scouts of America composed of group initiative games, trust events, low-course events, and high-course events. Click here for more inform

Staff Updates

Please join us in extending a warm welcome to three new Atlanta Area Council Staff Members. Adrienne Vinson will be serving as District Executive in the Hightower Trail District. Adrienne graduated from Emory University with a degree in Sociology. She was a Venture Scout and worked at Bert Adams for 4 years as a shooting sports and climbing instructor. Eagle Scout Mathias Jackson will be serving the Button Gwinnett District. Mathias graduated from Webster University in St. Louis with a B.A. and M.B.A. in International Relations. On September 19th, Jason Volz will join the Council as the Director of Field Service. Jason has been a Field Director in the San Houston Council. He is a graduate of the University of Missouri. Field Director Ben Buckelew has joined the Development Department as a Senior Development Director. Ben will oversee the Sporting Clays Auction, the Metro Classic Golf Tournament, Eagle Scout Alumni Relations, among other responsibilities.       

Scout Memorabilia Show & Trade-O-Ree (Sept 23-24)

Join us at the Volunteer Service Center! Purchase hard to find Scouting gifts from some of the nation's top memorabilia dealers, have your old Scouting items appraised for free, purchase items for your collection at the silent auctions - all for a good cause! Proceeds go to the Campership Fund! Click here for more information.

Don't Miss Out on Scout Days this Fall

Be sure to join us at Scout Day with the Atlanta Braves on September 18th as they play the New York Mets. Scouts that come early can participate in the Scout Parade around the field. Click here to purchase your discounted tickets online starting at $8! Join us on September 24th for Scout Day with the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets, on November 5th for Scout Day with Georgia State Football, or on November 20th for Scout Day with the Atlanta Falcons! Click here for more information.