Positive Values Emphasis
The aims of the Boys Scouts of America are to develop character, citizenship, and personal fitness (including mental, spiritual, and physical fitness) in today’s youth. All activities – including den, pack, troop or crew meeting programs, adult training events or committee meetings, camp programs and campfire programs contribute to the aims of Scouting.
"Ten Commandments" for Successful Ceremonies -- Scouting Magazine, September 2000
"Ten Commandments" for Successful Ceremonies
Small but significant differences often separate successful ceremonies from not-so-successful ones. BSA leaders offer the following "Ten Commandments" for planning effective ceremonies and keeping them on track:
Roundtable Presentation - Blue and Gold Planning
The attached PDF is the presentation given at the Mountain District East's November roundtable meeting.
2008 Wrapping Paper Art Contest
The Chattanooga Times Free Press along with
Leader Training Still Available in Other Districts
If you missed our fabulous Leader Training in Mountain District, fear not. There are two more opportunities to catch this outstanding program in the other Scout districts within our council.
Mountain District Advancement Day
The Mountain District Cub Scout Advancement Day is coming up on Novermber 1st. See the attached document for details.
Boy Scouts of America’s Centennial Commemorative Coin Receives Presidential Approval
DALLAS, October 16, 2008—President Bush recently signed into law the Boy Scouts of America Centennial Commemorative Coin Act (H.R. 5872) which authorizes the minting of 350,000 silver dollar coins in recognition of BSA’s 100th Anniversary in 2010. Only two commemorative coins are selected for U.S.
A Dozen More Leaders Trained
A dozen leaders spent their lunch break during Mountain District's Cub and Partner weekend at Skymont to take leader specific training. Thanks for taking the time to get trained. Every boy deserves a trained leader.
Membership Incentive
Calling new Scouts! Any Scout who gets a friend to join Scouting by Friday, December 5th, will not only receive a Centennial Recruiter patch, but that Scout will be entered in a drawing for either an Annual Pass to the Tennessee Aquarium or a Coleman two-man dome tent! Two lucky Scouts in each District will be winners. In addition, any Scout who gets two friends to join will also get an official "Hook
Cub Leader Training at Skymont
The Mountain District Training Team will be conducting Leader Specific Training at Skymont this week end, Saturday 18 October 08 starting 11:00 AM and lasting about three hours. You may attend one of the following; Tiger Den Leader, Cub Scout Den Leader, Cubmaster, or Committee Member. Training will be conducted in the Dining Hall.
