TAC Connection - Advancement Guide, James E. West Patch Set, and more

TAC Connection

July 28, 2021

A periodic communication to our Scouting Families

Statement from the Transatlantic Council

In February 2020, Boy Scouts of America (BSA) filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. https://www.bsarestructuring.org/

Transatlantic Council (TAC) is not part of the Chapter 11 filing but has been requested to contribute to a Settlement Trust providing compensation for victims of historic sexual abuse.

On 24 July 2021, the TAC executive board approved the council’s participation in the global settlement by contributing $447,137.87 and assigning its rights under insurance policies covering historical abuse liabilities.

TAC’s contribution will all come from unrestricted net assets of its endowment fund and not from the operating budget. (The council operating budget is funded by FOS contributions, Overseas Council Fees, MWR,etc.)

TAC’s participation will fulfill our moral responsibility to compensate survivors of abuse and will ensure the future of TAC Scouting.

For more info, refer to www.tac-bsa.org/BSARestructuring

2021 Updated Guide to Advancement Released

The 2021 Guide to Advancement, your official source for administering advancement in all Boy Scouts of America programs, is now available. View or download it by clicking here.

The Guide to Advancement is the official source for administering advancement in all Boy Scouts of America programs: Cub Scouting, Scouts BSA, Venturing, and Sea Scouts. It replaces any previous BSA advancement manuals and previous editions of the Guide to Advancement.

The Guide to Advancement has been updated for 2021 to reflect changes to programs, requirements, and policies. Many of the new changes are the result of frequently asked questions that the National Advancement Program Team is answering through new policies or procedures. Almost every section of this guide has received some minor or major revisions since the last edition.

Please take careful note of the significant changes listed in topic 1.0.3.0 on page 7. It is important that all council, district and unit Scouters who have an active role in advancement become familiar with this resource.

CPR Safety and Certifications

You can save a life by knowing how to treat the "real and very common crisis" of a Myocardial infarction, better known as a heart attack.

When heart attack symptoms strike, beginning treatment as soon as possible gives a person the best chance of survival. Recognizing the signs and symptoms are important in getting early care. Possible symptoms include:

Severe chest or left arm pain
Jaw pain
Profuse sweating
Gray or ashen skin color
Nausea or vomiting
Difficulty breathing
Indigestion that does not go away
And other possible symptoms

Learn more at the BSA Website or your local American Red Cross.

There are several First Aid / CPR / AED training courses on the council calendar in the months ahead.

New Founder's Set

In February we introduced the first in our series - a 4 piece set celebrating Lord Robert Baden-Powell. In March, William D. Boyce was featured in a 4 piece set, followed by a 4 piece set featuring Ernest Thompson Seton in April. The Daniel Carter Beard 4 piece set was introduced in June.

Now available is the James E. West set.

Click here to read about West’s hard upbringing in Washington, DC, his drive for education and the impact he made in the early years of BSA as the first Chief Scout Executive.

Only 100 of these sets have been made and retail for $75.00 each. This is also a 4 patch set. Order your James E. West set today - Click here.

Commissioner Science Course

The Transatlantic Council Commissioner Corps will host an on-line College of Commissioner Science (CCS) on September 18, 2021, from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM Central European Time (CET). Both a bachelor’s track and a master’s track will be offered.

The course is open to all current Commissioners and those wanting to learn more about Commissioners service to Scouting. Please click on the following link and select the appropriate track and register today!

https://scoutingevent.com/802-CCS21

Each registrant will receive a course patch

and there is the option to purchase additional patches. If you are interested in instructing courses, please register also at the link provided above.

Below is the link to the schedule for the CSC Course

https://247scouting.com/web/BSA802/attachment/document_16272866640_10711.pdf

Questions? TAC-ServiceCenter-802@scouting.org

Link to calendar: https://www.tac-bsa.org/Calendar

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