ATLANTA SCOUTING

Your Guide to the Best Activities, Events, & Training for Your Scouts

Over the past few months, you've seen a multitude of new technological tools from the Atlanta Area Council that hopefully have made your Scouting experience easier, more convenient, and more fun. But did you know National BSA also has great tools to help you on your Scouting journey?

One of the most important is My.Scouting.org.

Through My.Scouting.org, every registered member has the ability to:

Update his or her own profile so you can keep up to date with all of Scouting's announcements and activities
View completed training information and print training certificates
Print membership cards

But that's not all. If you are a registered volunteer, My.Scouting.org is an incredibly useful and powerful tool.

Key 3 and their designees can view and export certain information from their membership roster. They can manage trainings for their Districts, assign Commissioners to Units, plan Roundtable, and much more.

No matter what position you hold, from registered member to Council leadership, My.Scouting.org has something for you.

Visit My.Scouting.org today, or click here for an overview of many of the tools you can find through the site.

PHOTO OF THE MONTH

Photo Courtesy of Gary Holcombe

Sea Scouts from Atlanta Squadron 100 compete in the recent Commodore's Cup Invitational Regatta.

We Want Your Pictures

You and your Scouts are doing amazing things. Let the rest of the Council see them. Every month we'll choose one photo that best represents Scouting in Atlanta. To submit a photo of your Scouts, click here.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Special Holiday Hours

The Volunteer Service Center and Scout Shop will be closed on December 24-25 and 31. Please enjoy this special holiday time with your families.

Winter Camp is Coming

Join us at Bert Adams Scout Camp for the most unique resident camp for Atlanta's Boy Scouts and Venturers. Winter Camp includes more than 30 Merit Badges, cold weather camping activities, and specialty programs like the Polar Bear Club Swim, Chugach Challenge for second year Winter Campers, and the Ookpick Overnight.

Click here for more information and to reserve your spot.

Scout Day at Marvel Universe Live!

Watch your favorite Marvel Super Heroes including Spider-Man, The Avengers, and threatening villains come to life in an action packed arena show. You'll definitely feel the energy with the cutting-edge special effects, pyrotechnics, aerials stunts, martial arts, motorcycles, and more. And best of all, your discounted Scout Day tickets are only $20.

Click here for more information about the Philips Arena show on December 20.

Click here for more information about the Arena at Gwinnett Center show on December 27.

Scout Day at the Georgia State Capitol

Scouting prepares youth to be good citizens. Join us on February 25 from 9:00AM - 2:00PM for Scout Day at the Georgia State Capitol. Take on the Capitol Scavenger Hunt. Watch your legislators recognize your Scouts from the House Gallery. And have a chance to ask actual representatives your most pressing questions. Space is extremely limited for this event, so register today.

Click here to register for the 2015 Scout Day at the Georgia State Capitol.

Scout Day with the Atlanta Hawks

Join us on December 7 as we cheer on our Atlanta Hawks as they take on the Denver Nuggets. Your discounted ticket not only gives you access to an exciting NBA game, but also gives you access to an exclusive basketball clinic on the Hawks Court. The first 60 Cub Scouts to register will be able to participate and earn their Basketball Belt Loop and Pin.

Click here for more information and to get your tickets today.

Click here for information about the January 11 Scout Day with the Hawks.

Scout Day with Georgia State Basketball

Join your fellow Scouts for a day of collegiate basketball. You can be part of the fan tunnel before both the men's and women's games. Your $8 ticket includes admission for both games, an exclusive autograph signing after the men's game, free parking, and a food item and Coca-Cola product at the game. One lucky Unit will also be selected to host the flag ceremony before the game.

Click here for more information and to get your tickets today.

Be Prepared for Scout Sunday and Scout Sabbath

Scout Sunday and Scout Sabbath offer worshipers the opportunity to honor Scouting, and learn more about the value Scouting provides to the young people of their congregation. Now is the time to talk with the leader of your place of worship about holding a Scout Sunday on February 1, 2015 or a Scout Sabbath on February 7, 2015.

Click here for resources to help you plan your event.

Join the NYLT Staff

NYLT Staff applications are now being accepted for the 2015 season. Please go to aacnylt.org to apply for a staff position. Interviews will be conducted on Dec. 7, 2014 starting at 12 Noon at the volunteer service center. Makeup interview date will be Dec. 10, 2014 starting at 6PM.

Click here for more information and to apply.

Camp Card Kick-Off

Scout leaders join us on February 4 at the Volunteer Service Center as we discuss the details of the 2015 Camp Card Sale. Come sign-up for the sale, receive your cards and join us for a delicious dinner sponsored by one of our camp card vendors. Learn the great benefits of selling camp cards and get all of your questions answered

Click here for more information.

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TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES

CPR Saturday

Be prepared to have fun and learn life saving first aid skills. Join us on December 13 for a variety of courses offered by the American Red Cross. Learn basic CPR & AED, or take an intensive course for professional rescuers. Scouts and Scouters get a special discounted rate. New spaces have been added for Standard First Aid, but space is limited. Sign up today.

Click here for more information and to register.

Shooting Sports Training

The NRA and USA Archery instructor training courses are designed to teach you how to teach others. By learning to teach others you will also increase your personal knowledge of firearms, archery equipment and improve your shooting skills. Participants who successfully complete the NRA or USA Archery instructor training courses will be a certified instructor with the respective organization. Registration will be available soon for these trainings at the links below:

NRA Basic Instructor Training: January 20-21, 2015 (must be at least 21)
NRA Rifle Instructor Training: January 24-25, 2015 (must be at least 21)
NRA Range Safety Officer Training: February 10-12, 2015 (must be at least 21)
NRA Basic Pistol Shooting Course: February 28, 2015 (must be at least 21)
NRA Shotgun Instructor Training: March 14-15, 2015 (must be at least 21)
USA Level 1 Archery Instructor: March 28, 2015

University of Scouting

Need training? Looking for answers to your burning Scouting questions? Then University of Scouting, on January 24 at Woodward Academy, is the place to be! With more than 50 classes to choose from and a midway full of resources and special guests, you are sure to find the help you are looking for. University of Scouting is a one day supplemental training that offers everything from basic leader training to more advanced sessions.

Make sure to mark January 24 on your calendar. Registration will be opening soon at www.AtlantaBSA.org/University.

National Youth Leadership Training Registration Open

Three NYLT sessions are already in the books for 2014, but it's not too late for Boy Scouts or Venturers to take part in the top youth leadership training program in all of Scouting. Spots are still open for the last Session of 2014 (December 26-31). Eight more opportunities are already scheduled for next year.

Click here for more information and to reserve a spot in one of these great courses.

Wood Badge

Wood Badge is the premier leadership training course for Scout Leaders and is available to registered leaders of all levels of the Scouting program. It concentrates on providing training on modern leadership skills needed in today's world for Scout leaders. Wood Badge Training will not only make you a better Scout Leader, it will also assist you in improving your personal and professional life as well.

Four courses are available in 2015. Click here for a complete list of courses and additional information.

Trainer's Edge

Trainer's Edge, on February 21, is the second part of the "Train-the-Trainer" Continuum. As a follow up to the "Fundamentals of Training," the Trainer's Edge focuses on the participant and practicing your training skills. Your $15 registration fee covers all training materials and lunch.

Click here for more information and to register.

STAFF ANNOUNCEMENTS

The Atlanta Area Council is pleased to announce that Brandon Baines has joined our staff as District Executive for Soapstone Ridge. Brandon will be responsible for serving the youth and volunteers in his district in membership, Unit service, and program. Brandon previously served as a District Executive in the Coastal Georgia Council in Savannah. Brandon is an Eagle Scout and a graduate of Troy University. Before becoming a professional Scouter, he was an active volunteer in the Alabama-Florida Council where he served as District Membership Chair and was the COPE Director for that Council's summer camp program.

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