TAC Connection - Awards, Awards, Awards!

TAC Connection

June 09, 2022

A periodic communication to our Scouting Families

Nominate TAC Scouters for Recognition

Recognition of Scouters in the Transatlantic Council (TAC) is important. It is vital that TAC takes the time to recognize very deserving volunteers for the time and talent that they share across the TAC landscape.

There are awards which cannot be earned but are a result of a selection process approved by volunteer committees.

Please take time to nominate someone you think is deserving of this recognition. TAC should receive all award nominations by 30 June via john.erskine@scouting.org

Here are the awards with descriptions and nomination forms.

o Silver Beaver Award https://filestore.scouting.org/filestore/pdf/92-103.pdf

o NESA National Outstanding Eagle Scout Award http://nesa.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/NOESA-NOMINATION-FORM11.14.17.pdf

o BSA Council Alumnus of the Year Award https://filestore.scouting.org/filestore/alumni/pdf/542-963_WB.pdf

We expect all recognitions to take place on Saturday, October 8, 2022 at the Council

Recognition Dinner—as part of the Scouters Annual Conference in Rome, Italy. More details on the conference will be released soon.

Blue and Gold Prep? We've got you covered!

A Blue and Gold or Court of Honor is a wonderful opportunity to recognize our Cubs and Scouts for their achievements during the year. Make the occasion feel extra special with party gear! Everything from cake plates to banners to special gifts - check out the available selection at https://councilstuff.com/802

Sea Scout Leadership Award Nominations

It is time again to start considering our TAC nominees for the council Sea Scout Leadership Award (SLAA). The TAC Sea Scout Leadership Award is presented by the council to Sea Scouts and Sea Scouters who have made exceptional contributions to Sea Scouting and who exemplify the Scout Oath and Scout Law. See Sea Scouts BSA qualifications and nomination form.

Please send nominations to TAC Council Commodore Jose Lepervanche and TAC Sea Scouts Staff Advisor John Erskine. The deadline for nominations is June 30, 2022. The selection committee will be made up of past recipients of the SSLA and senior Sea Scouts.

Venturing Leadership Award Nominations

The Venturing Leadership Award is presented by councils, areas, regions, and the National Council of the Boy Scouts of America to Venturers and Venturing Advisors who have made exceptional contributions to Venturing and who exemplify the Scout Oath and Scout Law. For the next month TAC’s Venturing Officers Association will be accepting nominations for this amazing honor. If you would like to nominate a Venturer in your Crew please submit the following form by June 30th to:

James Beatty CVOA Advisor - tac.voa.adviser@gmail.com

Sam Gray CVOA President - rogueone32678@gmail.com

For more information please visit:: Venturing Leadership Award | Boy Scouts of America

We look forward to receiving your Nomination Forms by June 30th.

Questions? TAC-ServiceCenter-802@scouting.org

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