Etowah District BSA Newsletter - September 2017

[NEGA Etowah Communications]

View in a web browser Get ready for fall!                                 Soon, the leaves will be changing from green to deep red, orange, yellow and purple. Fall is an exciting time in scouting. Whether you are looking forward to getting to know your new scouts, camping and campfire cookouts or learning new skills, there is something for everyone. Here's some information we thought you might find useful. Everyone loves a volunteer! Click on the "Volunteer Needed" graphics next to the listed events to sign up and help.   Cub Scout Corner   Adventure Day October 7 Yahoola Creek Park, Dahlonega Earn adventure badges in one day. Instructors Needed: Hiking (need 3) Into the Woods (trees & plants) Movie Making Tigers Safe & Smart Game Design View Flyer Fall Family Camping October 13-15 Scoutland, Gainesville Round up your Pack and go camping at beautiful Scoutland. Experience the heart of Scouting with fellowship, food, and fun. Volunteer Opportunities: Parking (3 people needed) Campfire MC (Saturday p.m.) Wood for campfire Gator for hauling gear to sites Shooting sports instructors (2 needed) Adult leader or Boy Scout to do Scouts Own (Sunday) Someone to lead 2 guided hikes (am & pm) Someone to lead sports in field View Flyer Cubmobile November 4 Cumming First United Methodist Church Let's get ready to race! Cubs build a "soapbox" car, hop in, and race to the finish! Design a great car and win Best-in-Show. View Flyer Other Cub Scout Activities ______________________________  Events Calendar Etowah District Calendar    Troop Trail   Eagle Board of Reviews September 26 Church of the Good Shepherd, Cumming Fall Camporee October 6-8 54 Reeves Road, Dawsonville Troop 211 will be hosting the Fall Camporee this year. View Flyer Advance-a-Rama October 28 Horizon Christian Academy, Cumming Do your Boy Scouts need to earn more merit badges? This is the place to be. Eagle Scout required and elective badges will be available along with adult training. Merit Badge Counselor Opportunities: Emergency Preparation Personal Management View Flyer Other Boy Scout Activities   Leader Training Outdoor Webelos Leader Skills October 6-8 54 Reeves Road, Dawsonville This course teaches outdoor related skills through demonstration and hands-on practice. Webelos den leaders should attend this training before conducting Webelos overnight camping with the boys and parents of the den. View Flyer | Sign Up Online Introduction To Outdoor Leader Skills October 6-8 54 Reeves Road, Dawsonville Expanding on concepts introduced in Scoutmaster Position Specific Training, this hands-on course gives adult leaders a practical introduction to the patrol method of a boy-led troop.  View Flyer | Sign up Online   Popcorn  We've got less than a month and a half left to sell popcorn! Trail's End Website (opens a new window) Important Popcorn Dates October 28 - Last day of popcorn sales October 29 - Popcorn orders due November 8 - Popcorn sorting day. Volunteers needed November 9 - Popcorn pick up Know what is going on within the District If you already have Remind, text 81010 to @etowahdi to be added to the distribution list. If you need to get the Remind app, click the logo, below.    BSA Resources www.scouting.org www.my.scouting.org www.etowah-bsa.org www.nega-bsa.org Mailing address: Etowah District BSA, P.O. Box 399, Jefferson, GA, 30549, US Unsubscribe from future emails.