TAC Connection - Summer Camp, New Requirements, and More!

TAC Connection

June 29, 2022

A periodic communication to our Scouting Families

Summer Camp Calls!

The first two days of Camp Alpine have come and gone. Memories have been made and some have even already finished some of their merit badges! We've had so much going on it is difficult to list it all much less give it justice! You'll just have to follow one of our social media pages to stay tuned with everything going on at #CampAlpine2022.

Today is also OA Service Day at Camp Alpine, where Scouts from our very own Black Eagle Lodge and beyond take on several projects for the benefit of both Camp Alpine and our incredible hosts, the Kandersteg International Scout Center. Check out our socials to see pictures, videos, and hear all about what's going on with our Unparalleled Scouting in the Swiss Alps!

Facebook: /campalpineTAC Instagram: @campalpine

Citizenship in Society Merit Badge Required for Eagle Scout

Starting July 1, 2022, Eagle Scout candidates will be required to complete all Eagle Scout requirements including the new Citizenship in Society merit badge. Eagle Scout candidates will continue to use the current rank requirements until June 30, 2022, and will not be required to complete the new Citizenship in Society Merit Badge as long as they complete all of the current Eagle Rank requirements before July 1, 2022. They do not have to submit their final Eagle Scout application nor complete their Eagle Scout Board of Review prior to July 1, 2022, but must complete all current Eagle Scout requirements before then.

As has been the practice, the Local Council will be responsible for verifying in the system the Eagle Scout candidate and their completion of the Eagle Scout requirements. The Local Council will determine those Scouts that meet all requirements before July 1, 2022, under the current requirements, and those Scouts that fall under the new Eagle Scout requirements as of July 1, 2022.

Learn more about the new badge here.

FINAL CALL for Family Pack Pilot Sign Ups!

The Transatlantic Council has been approved to be a part of the Family Den Pilot Program and your pack can participate! What does this mean? With permission, your pack can recruit and place girls and boys within the same den. This could really help to welcome new families into your Cub Scout pack and reduce the burden of having to recruit extra leaders. Want to participate? Complete the required FAMILY DEN PILOT PROGRAM – PACK MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING before June 30th. An online BSA webinar for participating packs will be recorded for viewing so you can learn more about the program.

USING A SAFETY MOMENT IN SCOUTING ACTIVITIES

While we regularly share Scouting Safety Moments with you our readers, it has been a while since we've spoken on their efficacy of them.

Safety Moments are opportunities to reinforce that the safety of Scouts and Scouters in the Boy Scouts of America is the top priority. A Safety Moment focuses the unit, volunteers, or staff on safety and how to achieve it. A moment can cover anything from dehydration to homesickness, anything that can be a risk to our Scouts wellbeing. Below is general information sheet with more on how to use Safety Moment in your program

https://filestore.scouting.org/filestore/HealthSafety/pdf/680-055_AdditionalSafetyMoments.pdf?_gl=1*by565o*_ga*MTkyOTEyOTkzOC4xNjMxODAzODg3*_ga_20G0JHESG4*MTYzODg5MjcwNC4xMTUuMS4xNjM4ODkzNTU2LjU

LAST CALL to Recognize TAC Scouters!

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:

Silver Beaver Award https://filestore.scouting.org/filestore/pdf/92-103.pdf
NESA National Outstanding Eagle Scout Award http://nesa.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/NOESA-NOMINATION-FORM11.14.17.pdf
BSA Council Alumnus of the Year Award https://filestore.scouting.org/filestore/alumni/pdf/542-963_WB.pdf
Venturing Leadership Award https://www.scouting.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Venturing-Leadership-Award-Nomination-Form-2022.pdf
Sea Scout Leadership Award https://seascout.org/download/sea-scout-leadership-award-nomination-form/?wpdmdl=17307

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.

Questions? TAC-ServiceCenter-802@scouting.org

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