Volunteer Spotlight
Scott Sorrels 
The Atlanta Area Council is pleased to share that Scott Sorrels will be presented with the Silver Buffalo Award by the National Council, Boy Scouts of America. This is the highest award the BSA bestows upon volunteers and community citizens. The presentation will be at the closing banquet of the National Annual Meeting on Friday, May 27, 2011, in San Diego, CA. The Silver Buffalo Award, for distinguished service to youth, was created in 1925 to be awarded to those persons who give noteworthy and extraordinary service to youth. This award is Scouting's highest commendation of the invaluable contributions that outstanding Americans make to youth. |
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National Tour
Plan Updates
The National BSA has announced that effective March 1, 2011, what are currently known as local and national tour permits will be superseded by what will be called the tour plan. The online tour permit system will be suspended. The Tour plan will be approved by the local council and will be used for all BSA tours regardless of the distance or length of the tour. Click here for more information.
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Spring is finally here and its sunny skies and warmer weather mark the perfect opportunity to visit the Zoo. This year the are special programs for Scout units to enjoy.
On April 16, the new Komodo Dragon Encounter is open to Scouts. This adventure will take you behind the scenes and get you up close and personal while you visit and feed the animals.
On April 30, Scouts can participate in the Scout Badge Workshop. Scouts can have a wild time exploring the Zoo, while you meet meet education animal ambassadors and work towards earning Belt Loops, Activity Badges or Merit Badges. Also, there are opportunities for Group Night Crawlers throughout the summer. Be sure to check out all the programs at the Zoo!
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News and Events for All
Scout Day at the Braves (Apr 10)
Kick off the 2011-2012 season with the Braves on April 10 as they take on the Philadelphia Phillies. All Scouts in uniform will have the opportunity to participate in a pre-game parade around the field. Tickets are available now in the Program Center!
Scout Day at the Gwinnett Braves (Apr 30)
Be sure to order your tickets today to watch the Gwinnett Braves take on the Scranton Wilkes-Barre Yankees! There will be a special on field opportunity for all Scouts that attend the game in uniform. Tickets can be purchased online or in the Program Center!
Scout Day at the Georgia Renaissance Festival (Apr 16 - Jun 5)
Order your tickets today for Scout Day at the Georgia Renaissance Festival. Click here to order your tickets. Be sure to enter the promo code: aacbsa! There will be merit badge classes everyday for all scouts in uniform!
Youth Protection Training
Click here to review the Boy Scouts of America Youth Protection Policies.The BSA places the greatest importance on creating the most secure environment possible for our youth members. Be sure to keep up to date on youth protection training and policies.
Internet Recharter
It's that time of year again! All units can renew their charter online. Click here for more information.
Scouting for Food
The 2011 Scouting for Food campaign was one of the most successful to date! Through the support of Publix Supermarkets and SunTrust, Scouts across Atlanta were able to help spread the word about the fight against hunger in our community. If you participated in Scouting for Food, be sure to sign up online to receive your patches. Read more...
Staff Updates
The AAC would like to congratulate Byron King on his promotion to Field Director for Service Area II.
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Camp
Campmaster Corps Looking for Scouters
If you're a veteran Scouter with outdoor training and skills, and not currently a unit leader, consider volunteering for the Council Campmaster Corps. Campmasters reside in the Campmaster cabins at Bert Adams and Woodruff on the weekends providing commissioner type service and program support to the new camping units. They also support and assist camp rangers.
Training for new Campmasters will be held soon at the Volunteer Service Center. If you're interested in joining this special group of Scouters, then contact Tim Aumann at 770-653-8199. Summer Camp Countdown
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Are you ready for summer camp? Be sure that you're ready for camp at Bert Adams and Woodruff. Check out this video of our Scouts having fun at camp!
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The Training Times
Did you know that the National Council, Boy Scouts of America publishes a quarterly newsletter with all of the new training information? Click here to check out the Spring edition of The Training Times.
The AAC invites all Boy Scout Troops, Varsity Scout Teams, Venture Crews, Ships, Explorer Posts and Learning for Life groups to come out and enjoy a weekend of Challenging Outdoor Personal Experience at the Project COPE Course at Woodruff Scout Reservation Click here for more information.
Trainer's Edge (Apr 8)
The Trainer's Edge replaces The Trainer Development Conference. This new course provides and helps develop the platform skills of a trainer with the focus on the participant, while raising the level of skill a trainer brings to the training courses.Click here to register.
Wilderness First Aid (Apr 21)
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? Take your standard first aid skills to a higher level. Click here to register and learn more.
Certification Saturday (Apr 30)
Come be trained to operate Council and/or District archery or BB ranges. You can choose between Archery and Air Rifles. Click here to register and learn more.
COPE Weekend (May 6)
The AAC invites all Boy Scout Troops, Varsity Scout Teams, Venture Crews, Ships, Explorer Posts and Learning for Life groups to come out and enjoy a weekend of Challenging Outdoor Personal Experience at the Project COPE Course at Woodruff Scout Reservation Click here for more information.
Climbing Instructor Training (May 20)
Climbing Instructor Training will be held Friday through Sunday, at the Woodruff Scout Reservation. Utilizing the cutting-edge climbing and rappelling facilities we will run from 7:00 p.m. Friday to 4:00 p.m. on Sunday. Click here for more information.
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CommissionersCollege of Commissioner Science (Apr 15)
The 36th College of Commissioner Science will be held April 15-17 at Bert Adams Scout Reservation. Registration is now open, so be sure to sign up and reserve your spot today. Click here to learn more and register.
Training Opportunity (Jun 12-18)
Week Number 2 at Philmont Training Center is the Commissioners' Week. Go to the following link to see course descriptions and to enroll. No advance permission required and a great opportunity to receive advanced training, visit Philmont and even enable family members to share a unique Scouting experience.
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Cub Scouts
Cub Resident Camp
Cub resident camp is one of the best ways to experience all the fun and the adventure that Cub Scout Camping has to offer. More than just a regular campout, Cub Scout Resident camp is a four day, three night camping experience at Bert Adams Scout Reservation in June and July. Click here to learn more and register.
Scout Days
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Boy Scouts 
NYLT
National Youth Leadership Training will bring new skills and greater enthusiasm to your youth leadership. Scouting recognizes that Unit Leaders have the primary responsibility for training their youth leaders. The purpose of NYLT is not to assume that role, but rather to support it. This week-long course features instruction in skills that can be used at home, at school, on the job, and in particular, at the Scout unit level.
Three Course Dates: May 29 - 11am - June 3, 9:30pm at Camp Jamison, BASR
June 5 -11am - June 10, 9:30pm at Camp Jamison, BASR (COED option)
Georgia State Parks & Historic Sites
Georgia State Parks & Historic Sites has joined efforts with the Boy Scouts of America to help Scouts continue to accomplish great things. The State Parks can help get Scouts started and on their way to a great service project! The parks offer a variety of projects - from trail maintenance to invasive plant removal to general cleanups and river cleanups and they need Scouting's help! Click here for more information or to register individually or as a group.
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Support Scouting
2011 Metro Classic Golf Tournament (May 5)
The 8th Annual Metro Classic, will be held on May 5, 2011 at Chateau Elan. Guests will enjoy a great day of golf, fellowship, and an auction, hosted by Keith Holmes, Vice President & General Manager of Mobility & Consumer Markets for AT&T's Georgia Market. The 19th Hole Reception & Auction will be held immediately following the round of golf. Sponsorship opportunities begin at $3,000. If you are interested in sponsorship opportunities, then please contact Jay Stoecker at 770-956-3176.
Endowment
Encouraging gifts to the endowment is one of Scouting's highest priorities. It is one of the best ways to ensure Scouting can continue to offer the outstanding programs it has, long into the future. Read more...
Capital Campaign - When Tradition Meets Tomorrow
The Atlanta Area Council is pleased to announce the completion of our $15 million When Tradition Meets Tomorrow Capital Campaign. Our gratitude goes out to our campaign chair Gary Fayard, Executive VP & CFO for The Coca-Cola Company, and his cabinet: Dennis Love of Printpack, Tim Bentsen of KPMG, Ken Ashley of Cushman & Wakefield, Ed Heys of Deloitte, and Randy Rizor of The Physician's Pain and Rehabilitation Specialists of Georgia.
Thanks to the leadership of the Council's Board of Directors, foundations, corporations and of course the numerous Scout parents and volunteers that contributed, we have made great progress to providing our Scouts with one of the best camping facilities in the nation. Click here to check out some of the great new facilities at Bert Adams.
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Scout Shop
Atlanta Scout Shop Collector's Patch Be sure to check out the NEW Atlanta Scout Shop Collector's Patch! The patch features the skyline of Atlanta during rush hour. This is a one-of-a-kind patch that is only available here in Atlanta. It will be available at the end of March for purchase for $4.99. |
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