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 Wood Badge is the premier adult training program for the Boy Scouts of America. It teaches contemporary leadership and team development skills in an outdoor setting. Its purpose is to aid Scouters in providing a quality program that will enable Scouts to grow to their greatest potential. The course encompasses the key concepts of management from top leaders in the management field; therefore, this course can be helpful not only in your Scouting job, but also in your career.
The next course offered by the GSMC will be held on the weekends of October 15-17 and November 5-7, 2010. Space is limited to only 48 participants. Registration is on a first-come, first-served basis. Visit download the flyer here. A deposit of $50 will reserve your spot!
Don’t miss The American Museum Of Science and Energy’s 100TH Anniversary Display!
The display will be open at AMSE from February 08 through May 09, 2010.
The BSA 100th year and History Display is quite large and would be worthwhile for any Scout group to see. The display covers a large segment of Scouting History in Oak Ridge and the GSMC. The American Museum of Science and Energy Contact is Ken Mayes, Deputy Director ken.mayes@amse.org. Information about the AMSE can be found by calling the Museum at, phone 865-576-3200 or at their website, WWW.AMSE.ORG. Or you may contact Lloyd Stokes at lestokes@comcast.net.
2010
A Year of Celebration, A Century of Making a Difference
In February 2010, the Boy Scouts of America will celebrate 100 years as an organization. The Boy Scouts of America and Great Smoky Mountain Council are preparing events of celebration for all to enjoy.
Locally, the council will keep you informed through the council website and The Scouter e-magazine publications. Also, the Great Smoky Mountain Council Centennial Committee has a website to aide in the celebration of the 100th year of service in 2010. Drop by http://www.everythingscouting.org/ for additional events and ongoing projects.
Nationally, check out http://scouting.org/100years for information on 100th Anniversary service projects and events related to A Year of Celebration will take place from September 1, 2009 through December 31, 2010.
100 Years – 100 Miles
Earn this Patch!
100th Anniversary Service Project to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
This is a service project to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park (GSMNP) by the Great Smoky Mountain Council (GSMC) and the Daniel Boone Council (DBC) of the Boy Scouts of America to celebrate the 100th Anniversary of the Boy Scouts of America. The ability levels for the individual projects range from very easy to very difficult, will be tailored made to each units request, and thus can be completed by either Packs, Troops, and Crews. This project is being planned and organized by the Order of the Arrow.
Click Here for Information and Sign-up Sheet (E-mail form available soon)
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| Life to Eagle Training |
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Thursday, March 11, 2010
7:00 - 9:00 pm
Scout Service Center
Knoxville, TN
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| 2010 Vigil Ceremony Weekend |
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Who: Any and all Vigil honor members; youth and adult
What: Vigil Ceremony
When: March 12 and 13. This is the same weekend as the OA workday, and conveniently at the same location!
How Much: $13/person
All Arrowmen who hold the Vigil honor level are invited to attend the 2010 Vigil Ceremony weekend. This weekend will consist of a dinner on Friday, and the classic Vigil Brunch on Saturday. The cost will be $13 for all atten-dees, excluding the candidates. If you choose to attend you will be able to see the most beautiful ceremony performed in the Order. The dinner will begin at 7:00PM. Please arrive in time to set up your own camping gear (tents etc.) before dinner. The deadline for pre-registration for this event is March 5th. Please have forms and money SUBMITTED to the scout office by that date. Pre-registration for this event is REQUIRED. I look forward to seeing you there!!
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Toqua
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6:30pm until...
Please bring a covered dish for pot luck style dinner.
Plan to feed 5-10 people.
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Toqua
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Outdoor Leader Skills is a hands-on program that gives adult leaders the practical outdoor skills they need to lead Scouts in the out-of-doors. The course provides experience in setting up a campsite, pitching a tent, hiking, outdoor cooking, first aid, map and compass, tree and plant identification, flag ceremonies, ropes, planning interfaith worship, and much more.
The course is taught entirely outdoors while on an overnight camping event. Participants will experience the patrol method as envisioned by Lord Baden-Powell. Hands-on participation makes the best learning tool, so participants should leave the training experience knowing they can show their Scouts how to accomplish outdoor skills while fulfilling rank requirements.
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March 20 8am-5:30pm
First United Methodist Sevierville
April 16 - 18
Pascal-Carter Park Knoxville
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| Scoutmaster Outdoor Leader Training |
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New Scout Master and Assistant Scout Master 2009-2010 Training Schedule
“Every boy deserves a trained leader”. Following are important training dates for new scout masters and assistant scout masters in
the Echota District. In order to be “trained” a new scout leader must complete: Youth Protection Training, This Is Scouting, Scout
Master Leader Specific Training and Scout Master Outdoor Leader Skills Training. (To assure you receive credit for this training,
please be sure and complete the volunteer registration process with your pack or troop before attending this training.)
Outdoor Leader Skills training is the second part of the Scout Master basic training program that
is taken after completion of the Scout Master Leader Specific Skills training. It is a full weekend
training that will introduce you to all of the essential outdoor skills a boy must know to become a
First Class Scout. All scout masters and assistant scout masters should attend this training.
Completion of both Leader Specific Training AND Outdoor Leader Skills will earn you the
“Trained” patch to wear on your uniform
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100 Years of Scouting Special Boy Scouts show!
3849 Parkway, Pigeon Forge, TN 37868
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Apr 2010
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| American Labor Merit Badge Clinic |
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KNOXVILLE – OAK RIDGE AREA LABOR COUNCIL
AFL – CIO
AMERICAN LABOR
MERIT BADGE CLINIC
Open to ALL Troops Council Wide
All Ranks Welcome
TIME: Check-In 8:30 am
Program 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
COST: FREE
FREE Merit Badge (if completed)
LOCATION: Local 309 USWA – Across from Kroger On Hall Rd. in Alcoa, TN
BRING: Pencil and Paper
6 Articles of Labor related issues
American Labor Merit Badge pamphlet/Requirements
Wear Scout Uniform
At least one adult leader per troop
CONTACT: Gary L. Webb at 984-7157 or gajajoke@aol.com
(Please pre-register by calling or e-mail.)
PIZZA LUNCH WILL BE PROVIDED ~ DRINKS INCLUDED
DRAWING FOR DOOR PRIZES
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To earn your Cub Scout leader patch, every leader needs to complete “This is Scouting”
and “Cub Scout Leader Specific Training” for the position they hold in the pack.
Training is broken down into two main parts:
1. “This is Scouting” is an online introduction to scouting history and organization. If you have
not already set up an account, this is an excellent opportunity.
Click on the picture and follow the link to “This is Scouting”. Bring a copy of the completed training certificate to the Leader Specific Training.
2. “Cub Scout Leader Specific Training” includes group and breakout sessions for Tiger
3. Wolf, Bear and Webelos Den Leaders as well as Pack Committee Chairs, Committee
4. Members, Cubmasters and Assistants for all positions.
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| Cub Scout Spring Family Camp |
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Happy Birthday Boy Scouts of America!!!
Come experience Spring Family Camp at Camp Buck Toms!
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| "Cubstruction" Specific Training |
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Cub Scout Leader Position-Specific Training. Tiger Leaders, Bears-Wolves, Webelos leaders, Cubmasters, Pack trainers, and Pack Committee Chair.
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| Echota District Training |
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Special sessions for Tiger Den Leaders, Cub Scout Den Leaders, Webelos Den Leaders, Cubmasters, Pack Trainers, Unit Committee Members. Youth Protection too!!!
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Oct 2010
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| Woodbadge, Adult Leader Training, Camp Buck Toms |
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Jul 2011
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| Philmont 2011 Trek |
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Great Smoky Mountain Council is accepting youth and adult applications for Philmont 2011. Dates for the event are 15-30 July 2011, travel and excursions included. Trip includes air fare, Philmont tuition, pre-trek excursions and lodging and council uniform items. Approximate cost per erson is $1,700.
Interested applicants should contact the Great Smoky Mountain Council Service Center at 588-6514 and make an initial deposit of $250. Allocations will be requested from Philmont based on deposits made by GSMC members. Selections for attendance will be made by September 2010. Deposits do not constitute selection for attendance, but serve as a notice of committed interest on the part of the applicant. Those not accepted will receive full refunds.
All reservations must be made on a by name basis. Troops may have no more than six members per crew and not more than 12 participants in the total contingent.
For additional information, contact Dave Johnson atJohnsonDH2@aol.com 482-3577 between 6am and 8pm.
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