The Georgia Aquarium has announced an exciting learning program for Cub Scouts.  Scouts who complete the program can earn a patch.  Please see the attached flyer for details and requirements.  Patches may be purchased at the Beyond the Reef Gift Shop.

The Family FOS Kickoff is scheduled for Thursday, November 29 at the Troop 795 Scout Lodge. We would like all Unit Leaders (Scoutmasters and Cubmasters), Unit Committee Chairs, and Unit FOS Chairs to participate. We will be discussing district and unit fundraising goals and presenting the steps to ensure an outstanding Friends of Scouting campaign in 2008. Last year, we exceeded our goals despite having one of the highest district goals in the Council. Our new District Chairman is determined to do it again and get us started on the path to the Quality District award!

Cobb County Scouters can give a big boost to Scouting by inviting Community Leaders and Business Associates to the Golden Eagle Breakfast on December 5. We'll share some information about the scouting in the community and provide food and fellowship as well. Our featured speaker is Dr. Daniel Papp, President, Kennesaw State University.

The breakfast is Wednesday, December 5, at 7:00 am at the Volunteer Service Center. See the attached flyer or contact Justin Thomas for more details.

Congratulations to our slate of new District Officers elected at the annual District Business Meeting on November 1.

Mike Cherches - District Chairman

Cary Bradley - Vice Chair Administration

Tim Willingham - Vice Chair Program

Ellen Evans - Vice Chair Membership

Eric Flamm - Vice Chair Finance

In addition the recommendation was made for Bob Pino to serve again as District Commissioner for the third year.

The BSA national office has announced a voluntary recall of the Cub Scout Instant Recognition Kits.  The Progress Toward Ranks badge contained in the kit has been found to contain unacceptable levels of lead.  It is recommended that these badges be removed from your child's uniform  Click the link above for further details.

This prestigious award is given to deserving Scouters who have served their Unit and the District meritoriously. It is also helpful to have been active in the community.

Each Unit may nominate an individual within their Unit for this award. The only requirement is that he/she did something beneficial for the Unit. It is recommended that he/she attend the District Banquet to be recognized.

If you have questions, you may contact Michele Parks for more information. Her contact information can be found on the attached form.

The Fifth annual WEBELOS Scientist Activity Pin offering is scheduled for November 3rd with registration starting at 9:00 AM on October 13th. Registration is preferred to be done by email but the flyer has an alternate method. The emails will need the unit type and unit number in the subject and a list of the boy's names, ranks and grade level. This information will secure them a space.  Attached are Excel spreadsheet for the ease of listing them for the contacts and registering them.

Contact:  Mel Meister mel.g.meisterlmco.com

Please join us in congratulating the Foothills district scouts who successfully completed their Eagle board of review in September, 2007:

Units may earn a spot on the 2007 Foothills District Honor Roll byt completing 12 required elements and 9 of 13 elective elements.  For complete details see the attached honor roll form.

Deadline for submitting forms is December 13, 2007.

Please join us in congratulating the Foothills district scouts who successfully completed their Eagle board of review in August, 2007:

The Seventh annual Aviation Merit Badge Clinic offering is scheduled for September 22nd with registration starting at 9:00 AM on August 25th.  Registration is preferred to be done by email but the flyer has an alternate method.  The emails will need the unit type, number in the subject and a list of the boy's names, ranks and grade level.  This information will secure them a space, I'm attaching an Excel spreadsheet for the ease of listing them for the contacts and registering them for me.
 
Mel Meister