The 2021 Scouters Annual Conference (SAC) will be held over the October 8th weekend in Brussels, Belgium. SAC is a training day for all leaders- whether you are a new volunteer or one with years of Scouting knowledge. Other events held on Saturday the 9th will be the Council Annual Meeting at noon and the Council Recognition Dinner that evening. Among the presentations to recognize our volunteers, a highlight of the evening will be the presentation of the Silver Beaver Awards- the highest award that a local council can bestow upon a volunteer for service to Scouting.

This is a three-day weekend for many of our Scouters, so bring the family to explore the environs of Brussels while you are at SAC. The Courtyard by Marriott Brussels has a group rate starting at 75 EUR per night with a full American Breakfast. Make your reservations soon as the block of rooms we have on hold are released back to the hotel in early September.

Thank you to ClassB and the TAC Friends of Scouting campaign for being financial supporters of the event. We look forward to seeing everyone at the Scouters Annual Conference in October!

Asthma is a chronic lung disease that can worsen at any time and for many different reasons, but it can be effectively managed. Take the time to learn the specific triggers for your Scouts and leaders, but here are some common symptoms:

Treatments and controllers vary from person to person and by severity. Make sure to get acquainted with the needs of your members. Rescue medication should always be kept readily available.

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Transatlantic Council (TAC) is pleased to announce that Joshua Dick has been selected to serve as Course Director for Wood Badge Course 11-802-22 being offered 17 to 23 July 2022.

Wood Badge is the advanced, national leadership course open to Scouting volunteers and professionals. https://www.tac-bsa.org/training/woodbadge/

Joshua served previously on TAC Wood Badge staffs as troop guide, scribe, and quartermaster. He served on staff at five World Scout Jamborees, six BSA National Scout Jamborees, and two Jamborees hosted by other nations.

He currently is the TAC International Representative and is very active with the World Organization of the Scout Movement (WOSM)—providing leadership and training in many strategic planning and governance programs.

He also serves on the BSA International Committee and as the BSA national representative to the Kandersteg International Scout Centre (KISC) Board of Directors. https://www.kisc.ch/meet-the-board

Joshua follows in his dad’s (Sheldon Dick) footsteps as he served as TAC’s Course Director for Wood Badge Course NE-VI-38.

Earning his Eagle Scout Award in TAC, Joshua has been recognized with the Order of the Arrow (OA) Vigil Honor, OA Founders Award, Dobson Award, Mare Nostrum Award, Silver Beaver Award and NESA Outstanding Eagle Scout Award.