Over The Top News - January 2019
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Scouting News for the Northern Ridge District
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January Pow Wow
What is a Pow Wow?
“Pow Wows are the Native American people’s way of meeting together, to join in dancing, singing, visiting, renewing old friendships, and making new ones. This is a time method to renew Native American culture and preserve the rich heritage of American Indians.”
For us Scouters, the Pow Wow is a way to get together, learn something new, share with other, rekindle old friendships and of course make new ones. Just like the Native American definition above it’s a time to renew and preserve our rich cultures in Scouting. The Pow Wow gives us an opportunity to participate freely in a number of learning opportunities and take that knowledge back to your units.
Who can attend?
Anyone. No uniform is required. Parents, Den Leaders, Cubmasters, Scoutmasters, and Committee Members are all welcome to attend. If you see something interesting, come on by and check it out.
When & Where?
When…………..: January 17, 2019
Time…………….: 7:15pm to 9pm
Where………….: Alpharetta First United Methodist Church Youth Building
59 N Main St.
Alpharetta, GA 30009
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January 26th, 2019 is the Northern Ridge Annual District Banquet
All units are invited to Celebrate Scouting at our 2019 Northern Ridge District Banquet. We will recognize the 2018 achievements for all of our Volunteers, Youth Members, and Units
Saturday, January 26, 20186 pm-9 pm
6 pm-Social/Check-In
6:30 pm-Program Begins
BSA Uniform or Business Casual Attire
St. David’s Episcopal Church
1015 Old Roswell Road
Roswell, GA 30076
Reservations can be made individually ($20 per person) or as a table ($125 per table of 8) until January 18th. ($25 per person Walkup Fee applies after this date & table discounts will no longer be available)
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Scouts BSA - Coming February 1st
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What is Scouts BSA?
For the first time in its 100+ year history, the iconic program of the Boy Scouts of America will be open to young women.
Scouts BSA is a year-round program for boys and girls in fifth grade through high school that provides fun, adventure, learning, challenge, and responsibility to help them become the best version of themselves.
In Scouts BSA, young men and women go places, test themselves, and have one-of-a-kind adventures that can’t be found anywhere else.
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2019 Cub Challenge
Be Brave. Stay Strong. Survive! Join your fellow Cub Scouts and family members for the biggest Cub camping weekend in Metro-Atlanta. Packs from across the Atlanta Area Council will bring their own tents at Woodruff Scout Camp for three days and two nights of fun!
Camp at Cub Challenge
Cub Scout Packs and individual families are invited to attend Cub Challenge and participate in unique events and competitions. Each pack should create “tribes” of 6-8 scouts to participate in the challenges. Individual Family units will be combined into their own unique tribes prior to camp. Each Pack is encouraged to create a Tribal Flag to bring to the games and to the opening and closing campfires to increase camp spirit and fun.
Camping will be jamboree style with limited parking and cooking ability, so purchasing the meal plan and car pooling are encouraged.
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2019 Council Camporee
Following on the success of 2016’s Campout 100, Scout Challenge 2019 is the first council-wide camping event of the Atlanta Area Council’s second century.
Join over 5,000 of your fellow Scouts,Venturers and volunteer for the biggest camping weekend in Metro-Atlanta. Troops and Crews from across the Atlanta Area Council will camp jamboree style at Bert Adams for three days and two nights.
Scout Challenge 2019 will be a weekend of massive games, activities and so much more.
Units Should Register Now
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Need Training?
The University of Scouting is THE place to be! With more than 60 classes to choose from that range from the beginning leader/Cub Scout parent to Boy Scout leader/veteran Venture Crew advisor, or a youth in a leadership role, you are assured of finding the help you are looking for!
University of Scouting is a one day supplemental training that offers everything from the most basic Leader Specific training to more advanced sessions.
This year will feature lots of new and exciting classes designed to help you, the unit leader, take your unit to the next level of program.
Date: February 16, 2019
Location: Life University
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John Dorman Duty to God Breakfast
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John Dorman Memorial Duty-to-God Breakfast
12th Annual Award & Breakfast
Saturday, March 9, 2019
8:30 – 10:00 am
Johns Creek United Methodist Church Chapel
Cost: $10 (pay at door)
Starting in 2008, the Johns Creek United Methodist Men has recognized Eagle Scouts annually that exemplify the character traits that John felt made the biggest impact on him; namely, Duty to-
God, Leadership and Service to Others.
Requirements are that the Scout will have earned the Eagle Scout rank prior to his nomination, is a
Christian and has been nominated by an adult leader in his troop. Nominations should be made
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Northern Ridge District Communications
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