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Quality Program Updates Scheduled!
Scout Leaders and interested parents in both districts mark your calendars for Thursday, March 18 beginning at 6:30 PM for our Spring QPU!
This event will be packed full of information important to the effective delivery of a memorable scout program for all of our youth. Some of the program highlights include:
Cub Scout Fast Track Transition
Operation First Class and Cub Scout Day Camp
Northern Tier Promotion
Adventure Base 100
Eagle Scout Reunion
National Scout Jamboree
The recognition of the 2009 Centennial Quality Units, 100% Boys Life Units
The presentation of the District Award of Merit
And a whole lot more!
For those scouters in the Circle 7 District-QPU will be held at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints Church in Valdosta
For those scouters in the Yellow Pines District-QPU will be held at the St. John's Steak & Seafood
The cost for either QPU is $12 and can be paid at the Council Service Center.
Bring any and all adults! Make your reservation today!
MAJOR CHANGES ANNOUNCED FOR VENTURING
The National Executive Board recently approved a resolution to change the eligibility requirements for Venturing to ensure consistency among Venturing, high-adventure bases, and other core programs.
The current age and grade eligibility requirement for participation in the Venturing program is 14 years of age and completion of the eighth grade.
Effective May 1, 2010, the minimum age requirement will be changed to 14 years of age, or 13 years of age and completion of the eighth grade. The maximum age for participation remains under 21 years of age.
CIRCLE 7 DISTRICT BALOO DATE CHANGE
Due to the Adventure Base 100 event in Jacksonville, the Circle 7 District has moved its BALOO Training to April 17. The District encourages all scouts and leaders to make visiting the AB100 a "not to be missed" event.
CUBMOBILE 2010!
It is that time of year! Let's get ready to race! For all the information and registration forms for the March 6th Cubmobile and Cub Fun Day, click here.
PROGRESS BEING MADE ON NEW TRAINING CENTER!
Construction is in high gear at Camp Patten on our new Training Center!
This week the slab has been completed and on Friday the front porch was poured. Beginning on Monday, the walls start going up!
Stay tuned to the website as photos are added along the way and pardon our mess!
The center's debut will be the Program Kickoff in July! Hope to see you there!
Click here to see for progress as of Monday, March 1st.
DO YOU WANT A CHANCE TO OWN A PIECE OF HISTORY?
The Alapaha Area Council will be raffeling off a Henry Golden Boy Boy Scouts of America Centennial Edition .22 LR Lever Action Repeater. Tickets are $2.00 each or 3 for $5.00. Drawing to be held July 20, 2010, at the Program Kick Off. You do not need to be present to win. Tickets can be purchased from the Council office, any staff member, George Burke, or Jim Halter.
INTERESTED IN VISITING THE NATIONAL JAMBOREE?
The council is currently considering arranging a special one day trip to Fort A.P. Hill to visit the National Jamboree. The trip would depart on the evening of Friday July 30 and travel overnight to arrive at the Jamboree on Saturday morning. Guest would be at the Jamboree through the Arena Show and then depart for home. Preliminary cost are $125 per person and the council needs at least 38 interested before the trip is confirmed.
If you are interested, please contact Allison Flory, Jamboree Staff Advisor at the Council Service Center.
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PHILMONT TRAINING CENTER! What better place to spent part of the 100th Anniversary of the Boy Scouts of America than at the Phillmont Training Center. Great volunteers have guided this organization for one hundred years and are central to the success of the next 100 years. The Philmont Training Center is the place where outstanding volunteers are shaped. Are you interested in attending? Take some time to review the attached listing of courses offered and sign up today! It is also a great way to spend great family time in the beautiful country that is Philmont. Click here for the Philmont Training Center Information.
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SPECIAL FAMILY FOS RECOGNITION PROGRAM Our council recently announced a special recognition program for units that surpass their Family Friends of Scouting Goal! In appreciation for those units whose families support the annual campaign and surpass their goal, all rank advancement for that unit will be provided at no cost for the unit. Rank advancement includes for Packs the Tiger, Wolf, Bear, Webelos, and Arrow of Light awards. For a Troop, all badges of rank from Scout to Eagle are included. This can save units money they can in turn use for other important activities that support their scouts. If your unit has not scheduled its Family Friends of Scouting Presentation for 2010, please make contact with your staff member today at the Council Service Center. |
HIGH ADVENTURE OPPORTUNITY Plans are confirmed for the 2011 Northern Tier High Adventure Base Contingent. The contingent will be at the Charles L. Sommers Canoe Base from July 3-July 12, 2011. We will be able to send only 16 youth and 8 adults on this incredible trip and applications are now being accepted. To download the application and for additional information, please click here. |