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News Archive2010 Council Volunteer & Eagle Scout Recognition DinnerJoin us for an evening of scouting fellowship & recognition! Our 2009 Silver Beaver honorees are...Augusta Chronicle Editorial recognizes the values of scouting!Special Scout Night Opportunities!Harlem Globetrotters (March 12) & Ringling Brothers Circus (March 19) offer special ticket opportunities for scouts!2010 Family Friends of ScoutingThank you for your support of this very important campaign. Has your unit scheduled this year's Family FOS presentation? Contact the Council Service Center, 706-733-5277, today!Scoutmaster & Ast. Scoutmaster Training - March 5-7BALOO - Saturday, February 27A training opportunity for Cub Scout Leaders!2010 Chickasaw District Winter Merit Badge SeriesPresenting Nuclear Science, Disability Awareness and Citizenship in the Community.Philmont 2011Attention Boy Scouts and Venturers! Here is a chance to participate in a great High Adventure experience!Brand new Council Shoulder Patch unveiled!Be sure to join us at our 100th Anniversary Open House on Monday, February 8th!Council accepting Silver Beaver Award nominations!The Silver Beaver Award is a recognition given by the National Court of Honor for distinguished service to youth within the council.Work almost complete on new Camp Ranger house at Knox Scout Reservation!2010 University of Scouting, Saturday, January 23 at Greenbrier High SchoolAttention ALL Volunteers...you don't want to miss this...Unit Leader Award of Merit - NEWNew Belt Loops, Pins, and Merit Badges are ComingCouncil Service Center Holiday Open House!Stop by the Scout Service Center on Friday, December 18, for some holiday cookies and punch!"Celebrate Scouting" Stamp Unveiled by USPS!2010 National Jamboree UPDATE!Council contingent fee reduced to $1,575...ONLY 26 spots left...deadline to sign-up is January 1st!Bob White Lodge & Project Lifting SpiritsA great holiday community service project for ALL scouts to participate in.National Membership Fee IncreaseEffective January 1,2010, the annual National Membership Fee will increase to $15.002009 Richard Dunstan Memorial Sporting Clays Classic8 teams participated in our second annual event.3,184 Scouts & Scouters participate in Jimmie Dyess Days 2009!A great weekend for scouting at Fort Gordon!Wood Badge For The 21st CenturyThe premier adult leadership training experience of the Boy Scouts of America will be presented by the council in 2010!Council Shoulder Patch Redesign Contest!To help celebrate the 100th Anniverary of Scouting, the council is conducting a contest to design a brand new Council Shoulder Patch to represent our council!Local Scouter wins Arrow Corp 5 Photography ContestTroop 15 climbs Table RockJimmie Dyess Days 2009Over 2,000 scouts and scouters expected...don't miss it...October 2-4 at Fort Gordon! Packs can still register to particiapte by September 18!2010 National Scout JamboreeBoy Scouts...the deadline is approaching to register to participate...don't miss this once-in-a-lifetime experience! Contingent adult leaders selected...Arrow Quest 2009Our Webelos-Ree will take place September 11-13 at Robert E. Knox Scout Reservation.Scout Night with Professional Bull Riders!Friday, August 21, 8:00 pm at USC Aiken Convocation Center.Pack 7 conducts Scouting For Food Good Turn!Scouting For Adventure - Season 2On the Outdoor Channel!Walk-In Refrigerator & Freezer Installed at Knox Scout ReservationWATCH IT! BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICAS OFFICIAL YOUTUBE CHANNEL !12th Edition of the Boy Scout HandbookArrives at the Augusta Scout Shop on August 1st!Council Philmont Contingent on the way to New Mexico!16 youth and 8 adult leaders left at 6:00 a.m. on Monday, June 8.Summer Advancement Opportunities in Augusta!8 Merit Badges available and the Forester Activity Badge for Webelos!Boy Scout Summer Camp at Robert E. Knox Scout ReservationFor the fourth year in a row, camp is recognized as a BSA Nationally Accredited Camp!NYLT - National Youth Leadership TrainingThe BSA's premier training for Boy Scout Youth Leaders...2009 Cub Scout Day CampCub Scouts...don't miss out on the fun at our 2009 Cub Scout Day Camps this summer! This year's theme is Team Cub Scout! NEW...Day Camp promo video now online!KSR Boy Scout Summer Camp: Updated information available online now!UPDATED Leaders Guide, Program Planning Packet, Merit Badge Schedule, Merit Badge Worksheets and moreGenerations ConnectionCelebrate 100 Years of Scouting with our partnership with the Arbor Day Foundation!Mt. Vintage Golf TournamentMonday, June 1st...to support the Georgia-Carolina Council.Pack 7 at Ninety Six National Historic SitePack 7 Scouts and Scouters attended the Revolutionary War Days re-enactment at the Star Fort at the Ninety Six National Historic Site."This Is Scouting" now available onlineReplaces "New Leader Essentials"...Celebrate 100 Years of Scouting!Nominations for the National Hall of Leadership are now being accepted.Adventures on the FrontierJoin us at Cub Fun Day, Saturday, April 25th!Scout Night @ Augusta GreenjacketsJoin us for a great night of America's pastime on Friday, May 8th!2009 Greater Augusta Friends of Scouting DinnerThursday, April 16 at the Augusta Marriott Hotel & Suites with Special Guest Ken Whisenhunt, Augusta native and Head Coach of the NFL's Arizona Cardinals.Scout Night @ The CircusFriday, March 27 at the James Brown Arena.Wilderness First Aid CoursePresented by MCG March 21-22 at Robert E. Knox Scout Reservation.Outdoor Training WeekendFebruary 27 - March 1 @ Robert E. Knox Scout Reservation.Local scouts participate in Video Teleconference.Also included scouts from Fort Hood, Texas and Baghdad, Iraq.A Scout is ReverentScout Sunday is February 8th. Does your unit plan to participate?Crew 7 in action!Backpacking at Camp Daniel Boone in North Carolina.NEW Annual Health & Medical RecordThe one health and medical record for your use. Replaces former Class 1, 2, and 3 forms, which will be phased out in 2009.Online Tour PermitsThe online process to submit tour permits will go live January 5th!2009 Merit Badge UniversitySaturday, February 7...28 different Merit Badges available!Webelos Den Holiday Good Turn!Pack 615's Flaming Arrow Patrol partners with MCG & The Salvation Army.Fiscal Policies & Procedures for BSA UnitsHelpful information for all scouting units from the National Council.Medal of Honor recipient speaks to Eagle ScoutsSammy Davis joined us at the Gathering of Eagles on Saturday, November 15.Scout Night with the Augusta LynxSaturday, November 22, 7pm at the James Brown Arena!A Gathering of EaglesAn event for all Eagle Scouts...Saturday, November 15.A Scary-good time at Spook-O-Ree 2008!Over 800 in attendance at Robert E. Knox Scout Reservation.First-ever Venturing Adventure Weekend a Success!Great activities and great weather at Robert E. Knox Scout Reservation...2009 Boy Scout Summer Camp Planning Guide Now Available!Come home to Robert E. Knox Scout Reservation...2008 Spook-O-ReeCub Scout Packs - Plan on attending a SPOOKTACULAR time October 24-26 at Knox Scout Reservation!Council-wide Adult Leader Training EventA variety of training sessions will be offered Saturday, October 11 at First Baptist Church of Augusta.GA-CA Council staff gets "corny" over the upcoming popcorn & magzine derby sale!Don't let your unit miss out on this great fundraising opportunity!Venturer Adventure Weekend"Nothing Ventured, Nothing Gained!", October 3-5 at Knox Scout Reservation.Motor Vehicle SafetySafe Kids is offering a great educational opportunity for pre-teen Boy Scouts.NEW Adult Leader ApplicationsAn update to the Adult Leader Application is now available.Council now accepting applications to attend the 2010 National Scout Jamboree!Celebrate 100 years of scouting July 26 - August 4, 2010 at Fort A.P. Hill, Virginia.Trainer Development Conference - POSTPONEDSaturday, August 23, 9am - 4:30pmProgram Preview / Fall Roundup KickoffDon't miss this very important meeting in your district to get all of the information you need to kickoff the new scouting year!Good Turn for Ronald McDonald House!Members of Pack & Troop 413 recently visited the house to make a donation.New NYLT dates announced!NYLT (National Youth Leadership Training) for Boy Scouts will be held July 27 - August 1 at Robert E. Knox Scout Reservation.2008 Mt. Vintage Golf Tournament35 teams participated in our annual golf tournament at Mt. Vintage Plantation Golf Club.Scouts invited to the Vietnam Wall ExperienceThursday, June 26th, scouts are invited to view this Memorial. NOTE: This is the day before the Memorial is open to the public.New Centennial Boy Scout UniformAn exciting update to the classic Boy Scout uniform made with high-performance fabrics and some new multi-functional features!Beaver Day @ Robert E. Knox Scout ReservationAt great day of service at Knox Scout Reservation on Saturday, June 7th!CSI : Cub Fun Day enjoyed by all!Around 200 Cub Scouts, family members and volunteer staff enjoyed a great day at Robert E. Knox Scout Reservation on Saturday, April 26th.Thunder Over AugustaA community event to pay tribute to our military on Saturday, May 17.Local Scouters attend Wood Badge!Recently, 6 volunteers from the Georgia-Carolina Council attended Wood Badge at Camp Blue Heron.Council conducts Pinewood Derby!On Saturday, March 29, the council conducted the Pinewood Derby race for District winners at James Brown Arena.Youth Protection and Personal Safety Awareness MonthThe BSA has designated April as a time to focus on this important topic.Order of the Arrow Spring Ordeal A Success!The weekend of March 7th-9th, the Order of the Arrow worked on a number of projects at Robert E. Knox Scout Reservation.Policy on Scout Participation in Political EventsPlease review the attachment regarding the BSA's policy on this topic...Scout Night @ the Augusta Lynx!Join us for a great night of hockey on Saturday, March 29th and the chance to spend the night in the Lynx Den!Outdoor Training WeekendOutdoor Training Weekend, March 14-16 at Robert E. Knox Scout Reservation!2008 Boy Scout Summer Camp Director named!Boy Scout Troops: Get ready for our 3rd season of Summer Camp at Robert E. Knox Scout Reservation!Augusta Aqueduct Clean UpBoy Scout Troops & Venture Crews: Join us Saturday, March 1st for a multi-organization service project opportunity!Venture Crew 615 Goes Rock Climbing!Rock climbing is not for the faint of heart, but these kids are up to the task.Council holds Annual Business MeetingMore than 30 voting members attended to hear the reports for the previous year as well as elect the Advisory Board, Executive Board and Council Officers for 2008.Eagle Scout Service Project of the Year AwardCouncil Announces Frank Dennis Jr. Eagle Scout Service Project of the Year Award. Pictured is Anne Trotter daughter of the late Frank Dennis Jr. |
Work almost complete on new Camp Ranger house at Knox Scout Reservation!
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