What a year 2020 was. Beginning full of hope and ambition. Then COVID- 19 tested our resolve and challenged our grit. Revealed our strength and sparked our creativity.
Slowed us down and kept us socially distant. Got some of us sick and claimed some dear family and friends.
Let us reflect on all that took place last year. And pause to discover how we can continue to keep our family and friends safe.
A New Year is like a blank canvas. The paint brush is in your hands. You have a chance to create some beautiful stories and amazing memories.
Please know that our commitment is to support your efforts to deliver unparalleled Scouting in your community.
2021 is a new beginning. May you keep your spirits bright and your focus on safe Scouting.
Thomas M. Jansen
Scout Executive / CEO
Photo is a bicycle route on a cold morning day in southern Germany by Daniela Simona Temneanu from the Noun Project
Leadership Spotlight
Toma (Raleigh) Mallett is the Horizon District Training Chair. He started Scouting in the Anthony Wayne Area Council, Indiana. He continued Scouting as an adult in the Cimarron Council of Oklahoma in a variety of positions.
He has earned his Bachelor Commissioner Science. Toma has attended Wood Badge and is a Brotherhood member with the Order of the Arrow. Toma is also a member of Eastern Orthodox Committee on Scouting and is an adult leader with the Georgian Organization of the Scout Movement.
Toma can be reached at raleighfingers@hotmail.com for assistance with training needs in the Horizon District.
Service Center / Program Supply Center Calendar
The Brussels Service Center and the Program Supply Center will be closed the following days
January 1, 2021 New Year's Day
In addition, the Program Supply Center will be closed the following days for end of year inventory:
December 21, 2020 through January 10, 2021
The last day to submit orders was December 18 at 17h00 CET. Any orders received after this time will be fulfilled and shipped when the Program Supply Center opens again on January 11, 2021.
Summer Camp 2021!
The Transatlantic Council operates two Summer resident camps available for youth in the Scouts BSA, Sea Scouting, and Venturing programs. Registration is open now. Initial deposit deadline is January 15th, Early bird rates expire on April 15th.
Camp Alpine is nestled in the heart of the Swiss Alps at the Kandersteg International Scout Centre. Taking advantage of its amazing location, offers an Unparalleled Scouting for every level of Scout in three distinct program options: Base Camp, Ascent and the Summit program.
Camp Avantura BSA is a waterfront camp on the western most tip of Croatia. Its program includes a variety of traditional Scout craft and shooting sports, as well as taking advantage of its waterfront location for aquatic classes. Sign up your Scouts today to learn how to sail, snorkel or ride a SUP on the gentle waves of the Adriatic coast!
Add to your patch collection to start the New Year
Scenes of TAC is a unique patch set featuring many of the scenes found throughout the council territory. There are 6 different series consisting of 7 patches each. Get the series that touches you most..... or the complete set of 6 series (total of 42 patches) for a special New Year's price. (This is a limited time offer.)
19 tested our resolve and challenged our grit. Revealed our strength and sparked our creativity. 
Toma (Raleigh) Mallett is the Horizon District Training Chair. He started Scouting in the Anthony Wayne Area Council, Indiana. He continued Scouting as an adult in the Cimarron Council of Oklahoma in a variety of positions. 
Scenes of TAC is a unique patch set featuring many of the scenes found throughout the council territory. There are 6 different series consisting of 7 patches each. Get the series that touches you most..... or the complete set of 6 series (total of 42 patches) for a special New Year's price. (This is a limited time offer.)