Cherokee/Pickens District
Atlanta Area Council, BSA

Scouting Photographs Needed

 

AroundAbout magazines including TowneLaker, Canton, Sixes Living, Acworth and Woodstock will be doing its annual Scouting feature in the March issues. AroundAbout magazines are monthly community magazines. Their mission is to build a sense of community and pride in local areas by providing its residents with positive stories and timely information. They are distributed each month free by mail and distributed at local business throughout our community.

Each magazine, TowneLaker, Canton, Sixes Living, Acworth and Woodstock is looking for pictures of Scouts, all ages and levels, to include in the feature from the respective areas. Please provide a short description and identifications with each submitted photo.

Please email the respective editors (listed below) with your photos and/or questions by the deadlines:

Scouting For Food
Bag Drop Off March 13th
Bag Pick Up March 20th

Scouters

It is time for Scouting for Food again in 2010. Since we did not have a Roundtable last week, I need to get IMPORTANT information to you as soon as possible. Download the 2010 Scouting for Food Instructions. It will show you what you need to do to get your units signed up to get bags for distribution. PLEASE SIGN-UP YOUR UNIT AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. When putting down how many people will be participating, make sure you include as many people as possible including the drivers and all adults. I will be picking up the bags and flyers on 1/28/10 so they will be available at the February Roundtable.

Please ensure that someone from your unit is at the February Roundtable to pick-up your bags, flyers, and maps.

Last year we had 580 people from the Cherokee-Pickens district helped out on the Scouting for Food drive and collected 13,900 cans. Lets’ make 2010 over 1,000 people and collect 27,000+ cans for MUST and CARES Ministries. I will be talking more about the Scouting for Food drive at the February Roundtable.

2010 Scouting for Food Instructions

AAC Scouting for Food website

Here's what the bags will look like

If you have any questions about the Scouting for Food drive, please contact me.

Yours in Scouting,
Steve Pfeifer
Cherokee-Pickens Scouting for Food Chairman
(314) 265-9976


We will again support our local Food Pantries MUST in Cherokee county and CARES in Pickens County.

 

Nominations for District Commissioner

To: Cherokee Pickens District Scouters and Charter Organization Representatives

Dear Scouters,
Each year the Cherokee / Pickens District has the responsibility of finding, nominating and electing new district leaders. A nominating committee is formed and charged with this responsibility. This year, the Nominating Committee Chairman is Dan Baird.

The committee is also responsible for recommending replacements for open District leadership positions that occur during the year. The District Commissioner position is now open. The committee will be recommending an individual to fill the District Commissioner position. Final approval for this position rests with the Atlanta Area Council.

The Committee will be accepting names for consideration until February 15th. Nominations cannot be accepted after this time. Nominations can be made to the committee through the Nominating Committee Chairman, Dan Baird. All nominations must be submitted in writing by either mail or email. You can reach Dan Baird at 1800 Circle 75 Parkway, SE, Atlanta, GA 30339, fax at 770.956.5984; attention Cherokee Pickens District Nominations or email at daniel.d.baird@gmail.com.

District Nominating Committee e-mail: nominatingcommittee@cpds.org

Voting members must be present at the February 18th monthly District Committee meeting to cast their vote. The meeting will be held at Canton First United Methodist Church at 7:30 pm.

Those eligible to vote:

    1. Charter organizational representatives registered and currently representing charter organizations within the district’s geographical boundaries?
    2. Registered district members at large duly elected at the last annual district committee meeting or during the interim at a regular, duly called district committee meeting.?
    3. Registered council members at large residing in the district

Any representative who is not registered may register before the business meeting to obtain voting rights. To register, you must fill out an adult application and pay the registration fee.

Thank you for your attention to this very important matter.

Yours in Scouting,
Dan Baird
Nominating Committee Chairman?
Cherokee / Pickens District

 

Atlanta Area Council Centennial Encampment

The Atlanta Area Council invites all Boy Scout Troops and Varsity Teams to celebrate Scouting’s Past, Present and Future on the occasions of the

    100th Anniversary of the Boy Scouts of America and the

    50th Anniversary of Bert Adams Scout Reservaion

The AAC Centennial Encampment will take place May 14-16, 2010 at the Bert Adams Scout Reservation near Covington, GA.

The Centennial Encampment will be a Jamboree Style outing with many Fun Activities and an Amazing Arena Show. This will be an event that no Scout or Scouter will want to miss.

Cost per participant will be $10.00 which will include fees for all activities and a commemorative patch. Pre-register you troop or crew now to ensure your spot!

AAC Centennial Encampment FAQ

BSA National Centennial Celebration

 

International Scouting Committee
World Friendship Fund Patch Design Contest

The Atlanta Area Council’s International Scouting Committee is holding a contest to design a World Friendship Fund Patch. This patch is designed to increase awareness of the Scouting movement in the other countries of the world at the council level. The World Friendship Fund picks a country or countries in another part of the world that have a Scouting program and attempts to assist them through donation of equipment or through monetary donations to their Scouting Program. The World Friendship Fund Patch is an easy way for the youth and leaders of the Atlanta Area Council to become involved in these efforts. For more information please Click Here.

Scout Day At The Races

March 6th
Atlanta Motor Speedway

All scout packs should enter through Gate 13 which is near the Display Lot on the front of Speedway property.

Admission

    FREE – All scouts in uniform

    FREE – Parent with every four scouts in uniform

    FREE – Parking in all speedway general parking areas (shuttles will be running)

    FREE – Additional brothers or sisters (ages 12 and under) with scouts

    $30 – Additional parents or adults with scouts

AMS recommends that you park in the blue parking lot (map attached).

Grandstand Seating

    All seats will be in the Champions grandstand on the frontstretch.

Pinewood Derby at Atlanta Motor Speedway

    Scouts are invited to bring along their ‘Pinewood Derby’ car and compete against other scouts. The derby will begin 1 hour after the conclusion of the Atlanta 200 Camping World Truck Series race. It will take place in the Raceway Ministries tent located just across from gate 13. All scouts participating in this special event will receive a commemorative certificate, suitable for framing, proclaiming they have ‘Raced at Atlanta Motor Speedway’.

Concessions

    Our award winning concession stands will be offering great race day specials and fun foods including cotton candy, funnel cakes, sno-cones, ice cream sandwiches and more.

On Track Activity

    9:00am Gates Open
    9:35am NASCAR Camping World Truck Series qualifying
    11:00am NASCAR Sprint Cup Series practice
    12:20pm NASCAR Sprint Cup Series final practice
    1:30pm NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Driver Introductions
    2:00pm Atlanta 200
    4:00pm Legends Car Racing (1/4 mile oval)
    5:00pm (approx.) Pinewood Derby

Boy Scouts of America
Atlanta Area Council
Good Turn for America

Make Service Your Centerpiece for 2010

Scout CPR Saturday –Saturday, March 6th 2010
58 days until Spring 2010 CPR Saturday

TIME TO CHECK YOUR CPR Certification for 2010....

Why??? it is required for BSA tour permits and summer camp adult leadership ...Please check your units certification.

Why??? this course will help scouts satisfy the numerous outdoor skills merit badges requirement to Demonstrate CPR knowledge... Save time at summer camp by learning CPR now...

How You can Help....

We need to get the word out......to say that sign-up for “Scout CPR Saturday” is open

Register on-line at www.goodturn.net .

Volunteer sign-up is needed too. so we need a troop to help with site set up to site on Friday night March 5th from 6PM to 10PM...

Note to instructors... I need you to let me know where you would like to be assigned... and 25 general volunteers for the day.... .

I need your help to get our district to sign-up for CPR training and volunteers. The Course takes about 3 ½ hours to complete.

Your thoughts and suggestions on how to get the district units to get their CPR training with the Council program would be most helpful.

I can be reached at wayne@donate.net or by phone 404-874-7421 x 202

We are Welcoming Girl Scout leaders, parents, friends and scouts to take the course and volunteer as well, so please pass this note on to any Girl Scout leaders.

Cost to take the......

    1. Adult Skills.course is $25.00
    2. Adult and Child Skills is $35.00
    3. C-Pro training course is $45.00
    All (includes manuals, skill cards and supplies).

Remember to SIGN-Up begins now … www.goodturn.net

We need 750 participants and 100 Volunteers….

Speaking of Volunteers - we need to train six (6) Audio/Visual technician volunteers to run the A/V systems. we need to have them familiar with our system. please have them contact me wayne@donate.net for more information....

Contact me with any question... wayne@donate.net

Yours in Scouting,
Wayne Miller
Good Turn for America – Chairman
Scout CPR Saturday Coordinator
wayne@donate.net
404.874.7421 x 202

Check this web site for up-to-date information on service opportunities
http://www.goodturn.net

 

Experience Adventure Base 100
Visiting Atlanta April 16th - 18th
Atlanta Dogwood Festival
Piedmont Park

The BSA 100th Anniversary tour will travel the country to rally people of all ages to join the BSA in “Celebrating the Adventure, Continuing the Journey.” Through interactive experiences, demonstrations, activities, and more, visitors will have an exciting and inspiring view of the history and future of the Boy Scouts of America.

Adventure Base 100 will enable the Boy Scouts of America to directly connect with millions of families across the country and invite them to join us in celebrating the adventure, and continuing our journey. The18-wheeler will travel from coast to coast, telling the story of Scouting at each stop. After passing through the dramatic entrance with its rustic archway, visitors to AB100 will be greeted by a sprawling campus of BSA-branded structures and activities:

Visit the Adventure Base 100 website for more information and tour schedule.

 

Celebrating the Adventure
Celebrating 100 Years - A Year of Celebration

For 100 years, the Boy Scouts of America has created a strong foundation of leadership, service, and community for millions of America’s youth. Through A Year of Celebration, A Century of Making a Difference, we will demonstrate the incredible impact of a century of living the Scout Law.

Program participants will earn recognition for making a difference in their communities due to their dedication to five of Scouting’s core values: Leadership, Character, Community Service, Achievement, and the Outdoors. Participants will be able to earn our 100th Anniversary commemorative patch.

A Year of Celebration will take place from September 1, 2009 through December 31, 2010. The program is open to all Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts, Venturers, and Scouting alumni. Read the patch requirements to learn more.

The award consists of a pocket patch and 5 specific ribbons that attach to the patch: Character, Leadership, Service, Outdoors, Achievement. You must complete 3 of the 5 requirements to earn each ribbon. The program begins Sept 1, 2009 and runs thru Dec 31, 2010, so you have 16 months to complete them.

Additionally, the BSA has also teamed up with some great organizations to offer unique 100th Anniversary service projects that can apply towards your Year of Celebration Service award. These national opportunities will truly show what Scouts can do when they band together towards a shared goal.

For 100 years, the Boy Scouts of America has created a strong foundation of leadership, service, and community for America’s youth. Through A Year of Celebration, we celebrate this legacy and commit ourselves to inspire and prepare future generations.

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