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Help Make a Difference in a Youth's Life | |
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Unit in Action - Caney Fork District | | |
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On Tuesday, April 5, around 7:40 a.m., Daniel and Virginia Mayfield of the Caney Fork District in Putnam County lost everything they owned in a fast-burning house fire. Their family and vehicle were essentially the only things undamaged as the house was 50 percent burned. Later in the month, Virginia had another run of bad luck where she accidentally fell down several concrete steps and broke her arm in four places!
Virginia is one of our Council’s key leaders in facilitating National Youth Leadership Training. She served this year as the Scoutmaster for the course held at Latimer. Daniel and Virginia are very thankful for their friends, family, and Scout families that have helped them through this tough time with prayers, food, smiles, and assistance of all sorts. We wish Virginia a fast recovery!
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Energy Drinks vs. Sport Drinks
The consumption of energy drinks by children may lead to serious medical consequences. The American Academy of Pediatrics has stated that “stimulant-containing energy drinks have no place in the diet of children and adolescents.”
Are energy drinks and sports drinks the same thing? No! Sports drinks - a combination of carbohydrates, minerals, and electrolytes - do not contain caffeine. They are intended to replenish water and electrolytes lost through sweating during intense exercise and can be safely used by youth in limited amounts for hydration.
Energy drinks make up about half of the beverage market internationally, and consumption has increased seven-fold in Scout-age youth in the past 15 years. The popularity of energy drinks among youth makes the dangers posed especially concerning. Because of the potential health risks, energy drinks are to be discouraged at all Scouting events.
For more information please Click HERE
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Incident Reporting with the Boy Scouts of America
IMPORTANT - If an incident has occurred:
- Take care of the injured/find a safe place.
- Preserve and document the evidence/take photos if appropriate.
- Complete an incident report and notify your local council.
Always visit the Middle Tennessee Council Health and Safety page for instructions: www.mtcbsa.org/healthandsafety
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You’re invited to a Jurassic Adventure at Fall Cub N Family! Join us for Scavenger Hunts, Fossil Digs, BB Guns, Archery, Sling Shots, Crafts, Kona Ice, and much more!! Four weekends to choose from.
Click HERE to download the flyer for Cub N Family with the “Meal Deal” for Saturday lunch.
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Scout of the Year Nomination | |
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We are seeking nominations to be considered for “Scout of the Year”. Please click on the button below to nominate a Scout that has demonstrated exceptional Scout spirit, leadership, heroism, community service or citizenship, either in his/her Scout unit or in personal life. We will select one Cub Scout, one Scouts BSA, one Venturing Youth, one STEM Scout and one Sea Scout/Explorer to represent the Council. Each youth must be registered in a pack, troop, crew, lab, ship or post within the Middle Tennessee Council at the time of nomination. Should you wish to nominate more than one Scout, please complete a separate entry by October 8, 2022.
The Scouts of the Year will be featured throughout the entire 2022 Scouting year, including a video showcasing their accomplishments. These Scouts will be recognized at the annual Patron Luncheon on Tuesday, March 7, 2023 before an audience of 1,000 community and civic leaders, and they will also be presented in Jet Trails magazine, Scout Shorts online, and other MTCBSA publications.
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2022 National BSA Membership Fees
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Attention! Here are the 2022 National BSA Membership fees. For members joining after August 1, it is $75 (up from $72) and then $25 additional for any new members. The adult fee remains the same at $45. The Charter Fee increases to $100 (up from $75). The Scout’s Life subscription is now $15 (up from $12). Also, the Council will collect $2 for insurance at Recharter only. Thank you! | | | |
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IF you don’t want to miss out on any announcements or recaps from activities going on across the Council, DON’T FORGET to subscribe to the Council YouTube Channel! Follow our Facebook and Instagram.
REMEMBER to keep up with our MTC TV episodes as we feature different units and events. We are always looking for any positive stories in the community that you may want to highlight in your Pack or Troop. If you want to share your story, please contact our Marketing and Communications Coordinator, Victoria Leuang at vleuang@mtcbsa.org
YouTube channel link: https://www.youtube.com/c/MTCScouts
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mtcbsa/
FB: https://www.facebook.com/MTCBSA
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Fun Event with NO COST for all Scouts (Age 14-20) | |
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The Middle Tennessee Council will secure sponsorship for a limited number of youth teams based on a "first come first served basis" as sponsored commitments are secured.
All participants must be competent shooters (not a beginner) and must provide their own gun capable of shooting two shots on one loading. Also you will need to provide eye and ear protection AND an adult must accompany each team on the course. All teams will be responsible for securing a full team consisting of five person under the of 20. It is a requirement of participating from the Nashville Gun Club that a "WAIVER OF LIABILITY AND HOLD HARMLESS AGREEMENT be filled out and signed for each shooter. We will notify you if your troop, crew, post or ship has been chosen.
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2022 Brown & Brown MTC Boy Scout Fall Golf Classic | |
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The 2022 Brown & Brown MTC Boy Scout Fall Golf Classic will be held on Monday, September 26 at the Governor’s Club (9681 Concord Rd., Brentwood, TN 37027).
Morning and afternoon shotgun starts are available as well as sponsorship opportunities. For more information- please click on the link below or contact Kevin McMurrian, Director of Finance, at kmcmurrian@mtcbsa.org or (615) 516-9065. All proceeds support Middle Tennessee Council Scouting programs.
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Sign Up for the 2022 Popcorn Sale | |
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We will be holding the last popcorn kickoff/orientations July 16 from 10:00 a.m. to 12 noon via Zoom or in person.
Please click on the button below to get signed up for the kickoffs if you haven’t already.
If your unit is selling popcorn this year and you haven’t registered the unit on Trails End yet, please do so at the link below.
https://www.trails-end.com/unit-registration
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New items in the Scout Shop!!
Check out our newest Scout Dad shirt, “The Scoutfather!”
Adult Medium – Adult X-Large… $18.99
Adult 2X-Large – Adult 5X-Large… $21.99
Shirts will be in late this week!
You can pre-order yours at this link: https://councilstuff.com/560?item=543396
We also have our LIMITED EDITION 2022 Collectors Cap! Retail $19.99
Come see us to purchase or visit us online! https://councilstuff.com/560?item=528759
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All Scouts Deserve a Trained Leader
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Attention leaders! We have a few training courses that are coming up such as Shooting sports training, Leave No Trace Trainer, Climbing and Rappelling, Youth and Adult Whitewater Training and more! Please click the button below to view all the course programs that we have to offer. | | | |
Latimer High Adventure Weekend | |
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Latimer High Adventure weekend, October 28-30, 2022, is the opportunity to take your Scouting experiences to the next level. You sign up like you do for Merit Badge Dayz, but the program is different from a traditional Scout Merit Badge Dayz. These adventure treks are a two-day themed focused adventure at Latimer Scout Reservation but are not designed to earn a merit badge. Instead, these treks all about having fun, making memories, and getting to experience the great outdoors with other Scouts.
We have treks for biking, conservation, climbing, hiking, and shooting. You will spend the weekend on the plateau and experience all that Tennessee has to offer. The treks are limited, so sign up early. To participate in these treks, A youth must be 14 years of age OR 13 years of age and completed the 8th grade by date of participation.
Please visit our website. Click Here, for more information and registration.
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2023 National Jamboree
July 19-28, 2023
Summit Bechtel Reserve in West Virginia
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Save the date! Join us for the 2023 National Jamboree on July 19 – 28, 2023 for a Scouting Adventure of a Lifetime!
Many of you have waited years for the opportunity to attend a Jamboree, and we are excited to offer a local contingent that will help you reach this Scouting milestone. We hope that you will consider joining us as we plan and take part in a memorable Scouting adventure!
The cost to attend the National Jamboree is approximately $2,200 per person (more details to come). This includes food for 9 days, travel to and from the Summit in West Virginia, and Middle Tennessee Council Merch. Save your spot and Register to Attend Click HERE!!
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Middle Tennessee Council, Boy Scouts of America | |
3414 Hillsboro Pike
Nashville, TN 37215
615-383-9724
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