TAC Connection - Summer Camping, Abuse Prevention, and More

TAC Connection

April 27, 2022

A periodic communication to our Scouting Families

TAC Celebrating Month of the Military Child

The Transatlantic Council is and always will be proud of its military heritage, and with this in mind we are celebrating the Month of the Military Child. While Scouting itself descends from Lord Robert Baden-Powell's book on reconnaissance and other outdoor skills (then published under his rank of Lieutenant General), Transatlantic Council was established after World War II as one of the many organizations committed to supporting service members and their families. To this day alongside our sister council, Far East, TAC strives to provide the opportunity for military-affiliated children to take part in the fun of Scouting!

We are looking forward to serving those who serve for many more!

Summer Camp Awards Program

Many of our Scout families are members of the Andrews Federal Credit Union. Andrews has recently announced their Summer Camp Awards program for grants of $500 towards a Scout's summer camp experience. The application deadline is May 2. Full details are available at www.andrewsfcu.org/Learn/Education/2022-Summer-Camp-Awards-Program

Let Andrews help you get your Scout to Camp this summer.

Where will your unit be camping this Summer?

The Transatlantic Council has two amazing camps planned for this summer: Camp Alpine and Camp Avantura BSA both have early bird pricing through May 20th, if you are not registered by then, your Scouts will be paying more to attend the camp! Please get your unit registration started soon! Don’t wait until that date to register as the most popular classes will fill up fast!

Get your Scouts registered to attend camp!
https://scoutingevent.com/802-Alpine2022
https://scoutingevent.com/802-CampAvantura2022

National Child Abuse Prevention Month

Yet another good read article from Bryan On Scouting, especially in recognition of National Child Abuse Prevention Month. Highlighting the institutional importance we as Scouts and Scouters place on the safety of our members and communities at large.

These exercises will help you discuss topics such as:

Why your child should check with you before going anywhere with another person.
Choosing the trusted adults your child can turn to.
Understanding our personal boundaries.
What your child should do if someone asks them to keep a secret.

https://blog.scoutingmagazine.org/2022/04/06/for-national-child-abuse-prevention-month-lets-review-the-bsas-tool-that-helps-parents-have-important-conversations-with-their-children/

Black Eagle Lodge Ordeal Induction Weekends

The Black Eagle Lodge is hosting three Spring Fellowship opportunities. Members elected to the Order of the Arrow and called out at the Normandy Camporee (or in the past two years) are invited to participate in an Ordeal and complete their induction.

The first is the May 20th Spring Fellowship Weekend; Camp Freedom, Oberdachstetten Germany. There will also be a simultaneous hybridized ordeal based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, with an online section for Desert Eagle Chapter candidates. The second will be Saturday the 28th of May at the Florence American Cemetery, Florence Italy. A third will be the Lakota Chapter Spring Fellowship held over the June 10th weekend in Sembach, Germany.

Questions? TAC-ServiceCenter-802@scouting.org

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