When a unit enters the 90 day period before their charter expiration the BSA online system automatically collects pro-rated fees for the current term and next charter year. TAC units have December charter expirations so the Online Registration system is now collecting pro-rated fees (based on the registration month) plus next year's charter fee so units do not have to go back and collect more fees from the parents of new Scouts. Approved applications are automatically added to your upcoming charter and roster.

Get your registrations submitted now so all your Scouts and adults are on your roster when you begin the rechartering process.

It’s unit rechartering time! The Transatlantic Council Commissioner Corps will hold Office Hours to assist units with rechartering questions before the charter renewal window opens so that you can be completely prepared prior to November 1.

Bring your questions to one of the following sessions (all times Central European Time, e.g. Brussels, Paris, Zürich). Each session is only 30 minutes.

 Tuesday Oct 19, 2021, 7:30 PM.

 Thursday Oct 21, 2021, 7:00 PM

 Saturday, Oct 23, 2021, 1:00 PM

 Tuesday, Oct 26, 2021, 7:00 PM

 Thursday, Oct 28, 7:00 PM

 Saturday, Oct 30, 2021, 1:00 PM

Join Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/5653502402, Meeting ID: 565 350 2402

Remember - Your Charter Renewal is due by the end of November!

The Council Recognition Dinner celebrated several key Scouters for their service to youth in TAC. Among food and fellowship, TAC and the BSA recognized the following Scouters:

Alexander “Zero” Gros

Council Sea Scout Leadership Award

Jose Lepervanche

Northeast Region Commodore’s Distinguished Sea Scout Service Award

Charles “Trey” Jaeger, Scott Hooper, and Matthew May

National Outstanding Eagle Scout Award

Paul Ostling

Council Alumnus of the Year

Jerry Beck, Rudy Ridenbaugh, and Lucy Russell

Silver Beaver Awards

Thank You to all of our volunteers for the time, talent and treasure they give to Scouting.

Over 50 Scouts and Scouters from Belgium, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Spain, Qatar, the Netherlands, the United Kingdom, and the US gathered in Brussels for the first in-person Scouters Annual Conference in two years. Everyone had a great time!

Attendees participated in classes such as STEM, Board Orientation, Leave No Trace, ILST, Trainers Edge, Scoutbook, and others. Other popular activities included the coffee station, the trading post, and just being able to

see people in person again.

A huge Thank you to Event Chair Mary Manglapus for providing the leadership and staff recruitment to make the event a success.

October is national Depression and Health Screening Month. With that in mind it is important to learn the signs and symptoms of this very difficult issue.

Some symptoms of depression include irritable mood, declining in past interests, significant unintended weight loss or gain, feelings of inferiority or worthlessness, among others.

Helping those cope with depression is a life saving endeavor that involves empathy and understanding. Don't hesitate to consider professional help, the support can be essential especially for severe cases.

Visit Scouting Safety Moments for more information on this and other safety tips.