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2017 KAC HOLIDAY CLOSURES 


 
KAC'S SCOUT BEAT SPOTLIGHT PACK 83
  
PENOBSCOT - On Tuesday December 19th, Penobscot's Cub Scout Pack 83 held a special ceremony to present the Arrow of Light award to WEBELO Cub Scouts Logan Spratt and Andy Erlanson.  Logan is the son of Jack and Christine Spratt of Castine and  Andy is the son of Bill and Amy Erlanson of Orland.  Presenting the awards was Cubmaster Captain Dana Willis.  Scoutmaster Jeremy Leclair and members of Orland Boy Scout Troop 102 were on hand to assist with the ceremony and to  welcome the boys into their ranks as new Boy Scouts.
  
The Arrow of Light is the highest award in Cub Scouting.  Earning this award prepares a WEBELOS scout to become a Boy Scout.  This award is the only Cub Scout badge that can be worn on the Boy Scout uniform when a boy graduates into a troop.  


 
UNIT CHARTERS ARE NOW DUE
Katahdin Area Council Unit Recharter
 Rechartering is the process of renewing your unit's membership in the BSA for the next year. All KAC Units' charters expire on December 31, 2017 of each calendar year. 

Your District Executive will be contacting Unit Leaders to ensure timely submissions of the Unit's 2018 Charter. 
 
Hancock District
Chuck Major   207-949-4960    [email protected]
North Star District 
Stephen Hughes   207-231-4675    [email protected]
Penobscot Valley District 
Art Morgan   207-478-0460    [email protected]  
Penquis District
Adam Briggs   401-524-0852    [email protected]
Waldo District
Chuck Major   207-949-4960    [email protected] 
Washington District
Stephen Hughes   207-231-4675    [email protected] 
 
 
NESA DATE CHANGE 

 
STEP BY STEP: HOW TO BECOME A MERIT BADGE COUNSELOR 
Step by step: How to become a merit badge counselor
  
The merit badge counselor is one of the coolest jobs in Scouting.
These volunteers introduce Scouts to a topic about which they are passionate and knowledgeable.  At the very least, a merit badge counselor helps a young man earn a merit badge for his sash and get one step closer to the next rank.  At the most, a merit badge counselor introduces a young man to a subject that could become a lifelong hobby or career.  The first step is to become registered with your local council and complete Youth Protection training.  Existing counselors must re-register annually .

Then you must meet these requirements:
  • Be an individual of good character
  • Be age 18 or older
  • Have the skills and education in the subject(s) you want to teach
  • Have good rapport with Scout-age youths and their unit leaders
  • Be approved by the local council
 

HOW TO MAKE A FAST PINEWOOD DERBY CAR
How to Make a Fast Pinewood Derby Car
Packs around the Council are preparing to hold their annual Pinewood Derby. There are many ways to make your Pinewood Derby car go faster. Click below for some ideas.  
 
Click here to read more about building a Pinewood Derby Car!
  
 
UPCOMING EVENTS
2017 & 2018 KAC Events
 
OA - 2018 Election Season Begins
January 1, 2018

Council Inventory - Council Service Center and Scout Shop Closed December 26th to January 2, 2018

New Year's Day - Council Service Center and Scout Shop Closed January 1, 2018

NESA Meeting - Council Service Center
January 2, 2018

OA - 2018 Annual Banquet
January 6, 2018 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm


 

   
BOXING DAY SHOPPING TO SUPPORT KAC 

 Boxing day shopping at smile.amazon.com/ch/01-0211489 and Amazon will donate to the Katahdin Area Council,
Boy Scouts of America.
 
  

KAC'S SCOUT BEAT SPOTLIGHT SUBMISSIONS 
                 The KAC's Scout Beat E-newsletter needs your help!.  Starting in May we will be introducing the KAC's Scout Beat Spotlight.  Each week we will showcasing a Pack, Troop, Crew or Post.  We are looking for a picture and a small write up telling us what your Unit has been doing!   
Send your Spotlight entry to
[email protected] or [email protected]
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