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NEWS FOR ALL
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Lets all welcome our new District
Executive James Waddey |
My name
is James Waddey, and I am the new District Executive for the Button Gwinnett
District. I am excited to be working for the Boy Scouts in this position, and I
truly look forward to giving back to an organization that has been such a large
part of my life.
Growing
up I participated in Scouting with Troop 370 in the North Atlanta District where
I earned my Arrow of Light and Eagle Scout Award. I am also a member of the
Order of the Arrow and have had the opportunity to be involved in Scouting
through trips to Philmont Scout Ranch and a number of Scout summer camps.
I look
forward to meeting everyone in the Button Gwinnett district and encourage anyone
to contact me with any questions.
Email:
jwaddey@atlantabsa.org |
Your Donations/Loaners Are Needed.
The Bert Adams Nature Center is
requesting donations or loans of the following items to support Summer Camp: an
earth globe, aquariums, heat lamps, plastic terrariums, insect pens and display
boxes, leaf collections, animal skins - skulls - bones - taxidermy, leaf
collections, mineral - rock - fossil collections, nests, hives, and any other
items/collections. If you are able to help us, please contact Jason Eiermann at
770-989-8821 ext. 2099 or e-mail
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CUB
SCOUTING EVENTS & NEWS |
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2008 Webelos and
Wolf/Bear Encampment
Webelos, Wolves and Bears can enjoy the
experience of Boy Scout Summer Camp at Bert Adams Scout
Reservation this summer with several sessions to choose
from. They will not only sleep in the same set up as the
older guys but they will enjoy many fun and exciting
activities including but certainly not limited to:
swimming, crafts, shooting sports and of course
advancements, advancements, advancements! Rally the boys
now and make your reservations for this grand adventure!
Leaders Guides can be accessed by going to
www.atlantabsa.org.
Session 6 (July 2-5) has been cancelled. Please select
from any one of the other opportunities to enjoy this
exciting camping experience!
Access registration forms to reserve your spot by going
to:
Webelos -
http://www.doubleknot.com/openrosters/DocDownload.asp?orgkey=1457&id=31052
Wolf/Bear -
http://www.doubleknot.com/openrosters/DocDownload.asp?orgkey=1457&id=31052
Please contact our Program Assistant at (770) 989-8820,
ext. 2004, or e‑mail:
ybattles@bsamail.org, or Jason Eiermann at
770-989-8820 ext. 2099.
 Cub
Family Camp
Council-organized Cub Family Camps are
overnight events involving more than one pack. Council
provides all elements of the outdoor experience, such as
staffing, food service, housing in summer camp tents,
and program. The program is generally centered around a
fun and exciting theme and consists of activities such
as but not limited to swimming, nature, BB gun shooting,
archery, and crafts.The program also features a rousing
campfire ceremony!
In most cases, the youth participants will be under the
supervision of a parent or guardian. In all cases, each
youth participant is responsible to a specific adult.
Council-organized family camps are conducted in
accordance with established National Standards. Summer
Camp Staff assisted by volunteer Leaders and Scouts
provide the program for these activities.
The Atlanta Area Council provides two opportunities to
attend Cub Family Camp each summer. The Cub Family Camp
at Bert Adams Scout Reservation will be June 21-22. The
Cub Family Camp at Woodruff Scout Reservation will be
July 12-13.
For a flyer for Woodruff Cub Family Camp:
http://www.doubleknot.com/openrosters/DocDownload.asp?orgkey=1457&id=35884
For a flyer for Bert Adams Family Camp:
http://www.doubleknot.com/openrosters/DocDownload.asp?orgkey=1457&id=38167
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BOY SCOUT
EVENTS & NEWS |
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Boy Scout Advancement
Boy Scout Roundtable
Find A Boy Scout Troop
District
Training Committee
District Eagle Scout
Honor Roll
2010 National
Scout Jamboree:
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The Atlanta Area Council
will be represented by 6 troops (216 youth and 24
adults) at the 2010 Jamboree. Many other youth and
Scouters will attend in staff positions. Formal
communication will be coming from the Council Jamboree
Committee in the next few months. Interviews for troop
leadership positions will be held in the early fall of
2008.
All Youth and adult leaders must complete an online
application. It is accessed through www.scouting.org for
non-BSA employees. Applicants will need to use their BSA
ID number or their Social Security number to access the
application Web site. The individual will be directed to
print a confirmation and send it to the council with a
$100 deposit. This application does not guarantee you a
position for the jamboree, but does get you started on
the process to be approved as a participant or staff
member.
The Web site will be activated in May 2008. We will
notify all AAC units when we know that this website is
active.
For further information contact: Bion Jones @
bjones@atlantabsa.org
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VENTURING EVENTS &
NEWS |
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We are currently registering units for the 2008 Venturing
Extreme to be held at the Whitewater Express Base Camp in
Ocoee, Tennessee June 29-July 4.
Venturing Extreme is a Woodruff sponsored off site high
adventure program geared toward male and female Venturers
aged 14 years to 20. Activities are conducted by either an
independent outfitter with experienced wilderness guides and
Woodruff staff members who are present for all activities.
All activities are challenging and are designed to be action
packed adventures.
Cost for Venturing Extreme is $175 per youth and $160 for
adults.
Don’t miss out on the opportunity to go Extreme! If you have
any questions, please contact Yvett Battles at 770-989-8821
Ext. 2004, Jason Eiermann at Ext. 2099 or Bion Jones at Ext.
3175 for paperwork or information.
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ORDER
OF THE ARROW: TELLA QUALLA BOUNDARY CHAPTER |
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The Order of the Arrow (OA) is a
national brotherhood of scout honored campers. Founded in
1915, the Order serves to promote Scouting ideals, the
camping program, and to recognize those Scouts and Scouters
who show leadership in cheerful service to others. Native
American traditions, customs, and ceremonies are an integral
part of the Order's program of service. Democratic in
nature, lodges are youth run by young men under 21 years of
age. As members are elected by their fellow scouts, the OA
is unique in that the majority of those who decide who may
join are non-members.
Click here for a detailed history of the Order of the
Arrow.
TQB FAMILY DAY AUGUST 23,
2008
Location: Simpsonwood Preserve in Norcross
Cost is $10.00 per family and includes all you can eat plus
drinks
Start Time: 1000 hours (10AM) PAY AT THE DOOR
We'll perform a service project for Simpsonwood either the
day of or prior to the event to offset site use fees.
You must RSVP, with the number in your party, to Chapter
Advisor Phil Holt via phone or e-mail by August 2nd.
WE'LL HAVE AN AWARDS PRESENTATION AND ALL
EARNED FEATHERS SHALL BE ISSUED.
PARENTS & FAMILY WELCOME!!! - THIS IS AN
OPPORTUNITY FOR THEM TO SEE THE GROUP WITH WHICH YOU
PARTICIPATE AND UNDERSTAND WHAT IT IS FULLY.
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