Cherokee/Pickens District
Atlanta Area Council, BSA

Dremel Pinewood Derby Days

The Dremel Pinewood Derby Days program is an annual collaborative effort amongst Dremel, Lowe’s and the Boy Scouts of America that aims to provide you, the pinewood derby enthusiast, with a single source for all of the materials and know-how you need to create a winning derby car you can be proud of – regardless of your skill level. Dremel, Lowe’s and the BSA are committed to make your Pinewood Derby a success.

Visit the Dremel Derby Days website for more details, information, car plans, and much more.

Dremel Pinewood Derby Days Schedule at Lowe's:

Saturday, Jan. 16th, 11 am - 1 pm
Saturday, Jan. 30th, 11 am - 1 pm
Saturday, Feb. 6th, 11 am - 1 pm
Saturday, Feb. 20th, 11 am - 1 pm

Check with your local Lowe's before the event.

 

 

Cherokee / Pickens
Cross Over

 

The Order of the Arrow will be doing Webelos to Boy Scouts Cross Over Ceremonies

February 20th Camp Allatoona Aquatics Base

Time slots will be:

    • 3:00 pm

    • 5:00 pm

    • 7:00 pm - FULL

We can only handle 50 Scouts at a time. Please email me with the time slot you want and number of Webelos. Slots will fill up fast. Don’t forget to invite the Troop they are going to.

FLIER

Charles A. Bufford
Indian Affairs Adviser
charlesbufford@aol.com



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.

 

 

Cherokee/Pickens District
Atlanta Area Council
Pinewood Derby Race

 

Date: Saturday, March 27, 2010

Where: Ball Ground Community Building, 250 Civic Drive, Ball Ground, GA 30107

$5 entry fee – You will get a patch and a certificate.
Everyone welcome, not just the pack winners!

Assigned Racing Times and Schedule:

 

TIGER

1:00 p.m. - Tiger Cub Registration Begins
1:15 p.m. - First Tiger Cub Race
1:45 p.m. - Tiger Cub Registration Cut-Off
2:00 p.m. - Last Race for Tiger Cubs
2:15 p.m. - Tiger Cub Awards

WOLF

2:30 p.m. - Wolf Cub Registration Begins
2:45 p.m. - First Wolf Cub Race
3:15 p.m. - Wolf Cub Registration Cut-Off
3:30 p.m. - Last Race for Wolf Cubs
3:45 p.m. - Wolf Cub Awards

   

BEAR

4:00 p.m. - Bear Cub Registration Begins
4:15 p.m. - First Bear Cub Race
4:45 p.m. - Bear Cub Registration Cut-Off
5:00 p.m. - Last Race for Bear Cubs
5:15 p.m. - Bear Cub Awards

WEBELOS

5:30 p.m. - Webelos Registration Begins
5:45 p.m. - First Webelos Race
6:15 p.m. - Webelos Registration Cut-Off
6:30 p.m. - Last Race for Webelos
6:45 p.m. - Webelos Awards

 

IMPORTANT: Please make sure you follow the Pinewood Derby Rules and Regulations. RULES TO BE POSTED VERY SOON

FLIER

 

Have questions or want to help? Call Mickey McGown at (678) 908-9678 or email mickeym@mindspring.com


 

 

 

Cub Scout Leader Position Specific Training
February 13, 2010
9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Ball Ground UMC
Cost $5.00

You must bring a copy of your Youth Protection Training Certificate

To Register: send an email to Cub Scout Leader Training Chairman, Todd Musgrave

This training provides the specialized knowledge a new leader needs to assume a leadership role. This training contains three segments that take approximately 4.5 hrs. Those three segments are "Introduction to Cub Scouting", "How We Have Fun" and position specific training.

The position specific courses are are as follows:

  • Tiger Den Leader Specific: for leaders and parents of Tiger dens

  • Cub Den Leader Specific: for den leaders, asst den leaders, and parents

  • Webelos Den Leader Specific: for den leaders, asst den leaders and parents

  • Cubmaster Specific: for cubmasters, asst cubmasters, and others interested

  • Pack Committee Specific: for committee chairs and members, and parents

Questions? Contact Cub Scout Leader Training Chairman, Todd Musgrave ,770-361-6966

 

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 Flyer

AAC Centennial Encampment FAQ

BSA National Centennial Celebration

 

 

6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Location TO BE DETERMINED
Look for more details coming soon!


Camp Director:
Deborah Gibson • deborah@catalystad.com • 678.386.4447


Program Director:
Donna Carr • dcarr@atlantabsa.org • 770.633.6587

 

Grab your Lab Coat and get ready to blow something up! We’re
going to do loads of science experiments and have lots of fun. We’ll have a tesla coil on site and on the last day of camp instead of a campfire we’ll be erupting a large volcano! There’ll be something for everyone and you don’t want to miss out!

 

FLIER

 

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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