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We are happy to announce our 5 Scouts of the Year for the Middle Tennessee Council.
These 5 are a terrific bunch of Cub, Scout BSA, and Venturing Scouts that truly embody the Scout Oath and Law in their everyday life.
Wyatt Hensley, Bear, Pack 358
Matthew Pyle, Arrow of Light, Troop 593
David Olakunle, Troop 621
Hannah Neal, Venturing Crew 357, Troop 2019, Ship 1919
Jack Jones, Life Scout, Troop 137
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STEM Scouts is off to a great start in 2023 as we currently have 80 youth completing weekly STEM modules in Davidson and Wayne County.
The module this month incorporates dissecting owl pellets and how the environment dictates our world! We are excited to offer our drone camp that is coming up March 10-12th where we will build, fly, and take home your very own drone!
If you are interested in becoming a STEM Scout, please visit https://www.mtcbsa.org/Districts/STEM
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Always visit the Middle Tennessee Council Health and Safety page for instructions: www.mtcbsa.org/healthandsafety
Hypothermia is an abnormally low body temperature that is dangerous and potentially fatal if not properly cared for. Hypothermia most often occurs when individuals are exposed to extremely cold temperatures for extended periods of time. However, it can also occur in warmer environments in situations such as wearing wet clothing in windy conditions, becoming chilled from being in the rain for an extended period, or being submersed in cold water. Planning is essential before a trek or outing to make sure you are prepared for possible changes in environmental conditions.
For More Information click HERE.
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Special Needs and Disabilities Scouting | |
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A new Special Needs and Disabilities (SND) Scouting page is now live on the MTCBSA website. You can find it here: https://www.mtcbsa.org/specialneeds! The page is packed with information that we hope will be helpful to current and prospective Scouting families as well as leaders.
Included on the website is information on:
- How to register Scouts with SND
- Advancement for Scouts with SND
- Camping tips for Scouts with SND
There are also links to helpful information on the National BSA website including the Abilities Digest and the Inclusion Toolbox. For more information, please email Linda Carter, Assoc. Development Director for the MTC, at lcarter@mtcbsa.org.
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Commissioner Service in the Middle Tennessee Council strives to help each unit be the best it can be- and our commissioners deserve the very best tools to help them succeed in the ever-changing world of Scouting. The College of Commissioner Science takes all commissioners beyond the basic training, further developing critical leadership, coaching and communication skills. This year, the College of Commissioner Science will be held on Saturday, January 21, 2023, from 7:45am to 4pm at Labry Hall, Cumberland University, Lebanon, TN. The last day to register is January 11, and the cost of the event is $35.00. Join us this year for updated degree programs and advanced studies!
Also, we are excited to announce our Keynote Session Speaker is the 11th BSA National Commissioner, Ellie Morrison. Ellie will be talking about “The Importance of Connections”.
For more information, please contact midtnccs@gmail.com .
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2023 District Committee Orientation | |
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The District Committee Orientation will help provide district committee members an understanding of the role of the district committee, including membership, fund development, training, camping and outdoor program, activities and civic service, and advancement.
We will also discuss our 2023 Council & District Operational Goals, specifically focusing on the key areas that will help Scouting continue to grow throughout Middle Tennessee.
Where: Middle Tennessee Council Office – 3414 Hillsboro Pike, Nashville, TN 37215
When: Tuesday, January 24, 2023 from 6:30pm – 8:00pm
Food: Provided!
Cost: Free
Who: All District Committee Members, as well as any unit leader that would like to learn more about District Operations. For our outer lying Districts the meeting will be available via Zoom.
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Round Tuit is gearing back up January 21 at Boxwell Reservation from 9am-3pm Lunch provided. Always remember Boxwell is the 3rd Saturday of Every month. Please contact Larry Green at lgreen519@aol.com for any questions.
Round Tuit has come to Parish Reservation! We are excited to offer this great program. Please mark you calendars for the 1st Saturday of every month starting February 4th. 9am - 3pm. Tools are in short supply, so if anyone can bring shovels, rakes, chain saw, and hand saws it would be helpful. Everyone gets a hat for helping. We will need a head count by January 27 to make sure we have enough food. See you at Camp!! Contact David Rodgers at Elitehiker@yahoo.com
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If you missed our last interview process, that’s ok. Please go to the website and sign up for the Second interviews on February 4, 2023. Join the team at https://www.mtcbsa.org/campstaffopportunity
Click HERE to view scholarship opportunity for Summer Camp Staff.
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The Middle Tennessee Council of the Boy Scouts of America is excited to coordinate another Council- wide food collection drive on Saturday February 11, 2023. Collected materials will benefit the Second Harvest Food Bank and local agencies across the Middle Tennessee area.
The 2023 Scouting for Food campaign will collect non- perishable food items. Units need to print promotional materials. Units are encouraged to place promotional door hangers at least a week prior to the collection date on February 11. Then on February 11, Scouts will fan out to collect the donations and bring the donations to agencies located in their counties. If you need help printing door hangers or selecting an agency, please visit www.mtcbsa.org/ScoutsBSAOpportunities/Scouting-For-Food.
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Klondike Derby
February 17-19, 2023
Latimer Reservation
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Join us for an action-packed Klondike Derby! This is the biggest Venturing event in the council. Enjoy the beauty of Latimer Scout Reservation by participating in a variety of activities during the derby. For more information please contact Exavier King at eking@mtcbsa.org or Hannah Neal at hrneal511@gmail.com. | | |
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The 2023 Middle Tennessee Council’s Scout Card Sale will begin on February 20, 2023 and run through April 21, 2023. This $5.00 Scout card will help your Scouts earn their way to camp and the unit will earn 50% commission on every Scout card sold!
The Council will sell five different Scout cards for 2023 depending on the location of your Scout unit: Nashville Area, Clarksville, Columbia/Lawrenceburg/Pulaski, Cookeville/McMinnville, Murfreesboro, and Tullahoma.
Please click HERE to learn more, and to register your unit for this year’s sale.
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The Catholic Committee on Scouting is having its annual Trail of Churches on March 4, 2023. We will be touring 4 historic churches in Nashville giving you the opportunity to learn about their history and earn a patch at the same time. We will start at the Cathedral of the Incarnation and then move to St. Mary of the Seven Sorrows followed by Church of the Assumption ending with Christ the King Catholic Church. The cost for the event is $7.00 per person and there will be a small reception at the end. For reservation information, email ndccos@gmail.com.
If you are interested in being part of the committee, we hold our meetings at 6:30 PM on the third Tuesday of each month at the Council 4972 Knights of Columbus Hall located at 3129 McGavock Pike. Please join us and bring a friend as we put our Mission and Vision Statements to work. You can also visit our website at www.ndccos.org.
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University of Scouting
March 18, 2023
Holy Family Catholic Church
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Every Scout deserves a trained leader. University of Scouting is the premier training event in the council, and is the easiest way for you to achieve this goal. This event, offered by the Middle Tennessee Council, is designed to supplement any Scouter's training and expand their toolbox.
Degrees and courses are available in five Colleges related to Cub Scouts, Scouts BSA, General Studies, Youth, and Venturing. Participants have the ability to earn a Bachelor, Masters, and Doctoral Degree.
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If your troop hasn’t made the commitment to go to Boxwell for Summer Camp 2023, deadlines are starting to come. February is when merit badge classes open. Please fill out the Summer Camp site form to ensure your troop doesn’t get behind and miss out on upcoming deadlines. | | | |
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St. Patrick’s Day is just around the corner and we have a new shirt in the works for you! We will share the final design and order details on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/560ScoutShop) as soon as we finalize everything. We currently have a few “Lucky Scout” hoodies left in stock, so if you’d prefer one of those, come grab them while you can… | | | | |
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We do have a new Eagle Scout Parent shirt on the way and here it is! These are super soft and available for pre-order at the following link! https://councilstuff.com/560?item=813591 | |
University of Scouting is just around the corner and as always, we will have a trading post available for you. What sort of things would you like to see there? More literature? A University of Scouting t-shirt? We’d love to hear your suggestions! Email Mekia at mekia.wray@scouting.org with your ideas!
2023 is already off to a great start and we are looking forward to what the rest of the year brings our way! We look forward to seeing you in the shop! Happy Scouting!
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Glenn A. and Melinda W. Adams Eagle Scout Service Project Award | | |
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The Eagle is the pinnacle of the Scouts BSA program. Eagles show what they have learned through a service and Leadership project. This project does so many things for the community. This Award recognizes valuable service of an exceptional nature by an Eagle Scout candidate to a religious institution, a school, community or other entity through completion of an Eagle Scout project. | |
2023 National Jamboree
July 19-28, 2023
Summit Bechtel Reserve in West Virginia
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JOIN US FOR THE SCOUTING ADVENTURE OF A LIFETIME!
Now is the time to register! You may be asking how do you begin? Click HERE to begin your journey to the National Jamboree!
To make payment, please visit the Middle Tennessee Council, Click HERE.
For more information or questions, please contact:
MTC Council Contingent Leader - Roland Myers at rolandmyers@gmail.com
Or
MTC Council Contingent Advisor - Vance Lackey at vance.lackey@scouting.org
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Sunday, April 30, 2023, starting at 1:30 p.m. at Lipscomb University - Allen Arena.
Mark your calendar!!! Once again, Middle Tennessee Council is proud to recognize our 2022 Class of Eagle Scouts at our annual Eagle Scout and Volunteer Recognition Celebration. We will honor those Scouts that earned the rank of Eagle Scout during the 2022 calendar year. Scouts should wear their field uniform (also known as a Class A uniform) or a suit and tie. For all others, business casual appropriate attire. For questions, please contact our Eagle registrar, Cheryl Leach by email at Cheryl.Leach@scouting.org or by calling the Scout Service Center at 615-383-9724.
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Middle Tennessee Council, Boy Scouts of America | |
3414 Hillsboro Pike
Nashville, TN 37215
615-383-9724
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