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Spring Cub Camping Weekend

Get ready for the biggest Cub Scout event of the Spring April 23-25 at Camp Sidney Dew. Shooting Sports, STEAM, Ecology and more all in one weekend. Leader/Parent Guide Register today to attend this great event that you won’t want to miss!

Family Friends of Scouting

The Family Friends of Scouting Campaign is a six-month campaign beginning in January and ending in June. During this time, volunteer presenters should visit every Scouting unit - sharing with them the resources that the Northwest Georgia Council provides to help support their unit. They will also share how participating in the FOS helps the Northwest Georgia Council reach more youth and positively impact lives. Download the Family FOS Leaders Guide for more information. To schedule an FOS presentation, fill out the commitment card and email it to your district executive. Bob Sutton or George Henington

Scout Day at the Booth Museum

We are excited to share with you the registration links for the Booth Museum Scout Day scheduled for July 16th from 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM. The links are below and the most updated promotional flyer PDF is attached.

Training

If you or a Scouter you know that is interested in becoming Cub Shooting sports trained, let them know about this opportunity. This training is for certification of Cub Scout BB Gun and Archery Range Officers. Classes start at 8:30 am and will last until 3:00 pm. Lunch will not be provided, please bring your own lunch. These classes will result in certification to run a BB Gun Range and an Archery Range for council and district Cub Scout events such as Resident Camp, Twilight Camp, etc.

Registration deadline is April 15, 2022. Please bring your BSA Medical Form. If you have any questions…Jana Roberts, Shooting Sports Director

706-252-7117 or jroberts@bsa742.org

Unit Spotlight

Scouts from troops 211 & 73 helped the Murray county historical society this today at the Historic Chatsworth train depot. They washed the train car on display, trimmed bushes, spread pine straw, and cleaned up limbs/ storm debris.

Parent Survey

Scout Leaders and volunteers,

The United Way and other employers in our area have asked to find out just how many of our Scout parents work for them. Please take some time to fill out this quick survey to help us identify the employers and forward this email to the parents in your units. The information provided will not be shared publicly.

Cub Scout Adventure Camp at Shipwreck Island

Avast me hearties! Welcome, to the 2022 Northwest Georgia Council Cub Scout Adventure Camp – Shipwreck Island! Embark on a fun-filled journey that will be talked about for years to come. Shooting Sports, STEM, Handicraft and more await you as you explore CSD Shipwreck Island. Those of ye going for your Arrow of Light will embark on a grand adventure as you complete the Sas-walk program. Registration opens soon but for now Download the leaders guide. Scouts that wish to be part of the Adventure Camp Staff can download an application to apply.

Save the Dates

• Etowah Roundtable Third Wednesday of the month at Garden Lake Baptist Church Rome

• Three Rivers District Roundtable First Thursday of the month at Dalton State University Brown Center

• Spring Cub Scout Weekend April 23-24

• Share the newsletter. Not all of your leaders and parents are receiving the Council newsletter? Send them this link to sign up.

Summer Camp at Sidney Dew

Get ready for the most fun you can have this summer! Save these dates for Cub Scouts and Scouts BSA camps. Download leaders guides and apply for staff positions!

Download the leaders guide for 2022 here.

Download the Registration packet here.

• Adventure Camp for Cub Scouts June 1-4TH

  Summer Camp Week 1 June 5-11

• Summer Camp Week 2 June 12-18

• Summer Camp Week 3 June 19-25

Apply for a Staff position at Camp Sidney Dew this Summer.

Unit Spotlight

Want to feature your unit in the NWGA Council newsletter? Just email us pictures and a brief description of the event.

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