TAC Connection - Normandy Camporee, Advancement Updates, OA Elections and more

TAC Connection

February 23, 2022

A periodic communication to our Scouting Families

Normandy Camporee 2022

March 11 Registration Deadline approching

It is not too late to make plans to join us April 8-10, 2022 in Normandy, France for a great camporee that will bring forth not only the history of the D-Day landings, but also activities to celebrate Scouts as Messengers of Peace, and opportunities to pay tribute to those who gave the ultimate sacrifice for freedom.

Full details are available at www.TAC-BSA.org/NormandyCamporee

COVID-19 Modifications for Rank Requirements and Merit Badge Requirements to Be Rolled Back March 1st

Reminder- on March 1^st all temporary changes made to Scouts BSA advancement requirements to address the COVID-19 pandemic- specifically, modifications related to swimming requirements for Second and First class ranks, virtual activities for Tenderfoot, Second and First Class, and requirement 9b of the Camping merit badge- will expire and return to the standard rules for Scouts BSA advancement.

These requirements are published online and in the Requirements Guidebook.

Share how you Scout!

Calling all Scouts and Scout Families – we need your photos! We want to see how you Scout. The Transatlantic Communications Committee is in need of your Scouting images for newsletters, TAC Website, and Instagram. Cub Scouts, Scouts BSA, Sea Scouts, and Venturing; at summer camp, meetings, events, etc.

Please send images to loriwoods83@gmail.com, or as a direct message through our Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/tacscouting If possible, please share where you were in the world and what Scouting adventure you were on!

Order of the Arrow 2022 Election Results Due March 6th

The Black Eagle Lodge reminds Troops and Crews that unit elections for the Order of the Arrow inductions be completed by March 6^th so Scouts can be called out during the Normandy Camporee. Later elections are allowed following written approval of the Lodge Adivsor. Go to the Black Eagle Lodge page to download the election packet. They contain updated information from the National OA about COVID related extensions and camping night guidelines. Ideally a member of the Lodge would come to a meeting to run the election, but the guide details how units can conduct their own elections.

Camp Kenya – Adventure in Africa

Registration opening soon!

Transatlantic Council’s six-night camp experience at Savage Wilderness Adventure camp outside of Nairobi, Kenya, December 27, 2022 - January 2, 2023, will offer merit badge classes, skills development sessions, and adventure opportunities including whitewater rafting, kayaking, zip line, archery, and rock climbing. Participants will experience a day off site with a safari at a nearby game reserve as well as a visit to the Baden-Powell memorial.

The week will be filled with opportunities to experience Kenyan culture in this unique setting along the Tana River. Savage Wilderness will also offer an opportunity for families to experience the unique offerings of Kenya, while their Scouts participate in the Scouting program offerings.

Questions? TAC-ServiceCenter-802@scouting.org

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