TAC Connection - A Safety Moment, SpecTACular Extravaganza staff, and more

TAC Connection

April 7, 2021

A periodic communication to our Scouting Families

Review safety checklists for any service project

Despite the pandemic, Scouts continue to serve their communities. While we take a face covering with us when we head out now, it’s important to remind ourselves what else we need to do to keep safely serving.

Take a look at these two updated risk assessment tools: the SAFE service project planning checklist and the SAFE project tool use guidelines ; you can also find both in the appendix to the Guide to Safe Scouting.

SAFE is an acronym for safety points Scouts and Scouters should abide by before any activity, including service projects. They are:

Supervision
Assessment
Fitness and Skill
Equipment and Environment

For more details, see this article.

https://blog.scoutingmagazine.org/2021/03/25/review-these-revised-safety-checklists-before-any-service-project/

Remember to follow the latest government and regional guidelines for local activities before starting any Scouting project or event.

Summer SpecTACular Extravaganza

The Transatlantic Council is planning great summer activities, (virtual and hybrid). Be part of the planning phase, as well as help with the delivery of another great summer of program

Complete the staff interest survey as soon as possible.

https://247scouting.com/forms/802-staffspectacular

International Committee Invites Special Guests

The Transatlantic Council’s International Committee meets quarterly and is comprised of representatives from each District. To make their committee meetings more interactive and engaging, they began inviting guest speakers to each of their meetings.

The last two meetings included presentations on World Scouting and KISC (Kandersteg International Scout Centre).

Jo Deman, Member of the World Scout Committee provided an in-depth overview of WOSM (World Organization of the Scout Movement) and Aidan Jones, Chairman of the Association (KISC), highlighted Kandersteg including its Centennial planning.

To learn more click on the links below.

Presentation about World Scout Presentation about KISC

Join Scouting families throughout the BSA in a spirited Summer of Service!

As we have throughout our history, Scouting families are answering the call to work together in service of the greater good. From public health drives, to caring for the environment, to assisting neighbors in need, Scouts have always been a force for positivity and goodness in our communities.

Now more than ever, our world needs that Scouting spirit once again. Let’s step up! Together, we can answer the call to make a positive impact in our neighborhoods and communities. Join us today, with projects big or small, in a Summer of Service! https://www.scouting.org/summerofservice/

Questions? TAC-ServiceCenter-802@scouting.org

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