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August 17th, 2022

A periodic communication to our Scouting Families

Council Roundtable Kicks Off Soon!

The Transatlantic Council Commissioner team is pleased to invite everyone for the first edition of our new quarterly Council Consolidated Roundtable series as we collectively deliver timely and actionable news you can use. Roundtable is for Everyone! Scouters, volunteers, supportive parents and friends of your Scouting programs. You won't want to miss this exciting kickoff event! Mark your calendar for August 31st at 6:30pm (CET). We’ll open the meeting at 6:15pm and plan to finish by 8:00pm.

Zoom Meeting Link - https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88156106937...

Meeting ID: 881 5610 6937 Passcode: 802

Recruiting Youth with Special Needs and Disabilities (SND)

The BSA National Special Needs and Disabilities Subcommittee is hosting a webinar on how to recruit SND youth.

When: Monday, August 22, 2022, 6:30pm Central Time

What: The quarterly roundtable will address membership-related topics, primarily recruitment focused on back-to-school events and specifics for recruiting Scouts who have SND.

The national committee will also provide announcements regarding upcoming events and progress that the committee has made to provide additional resources.

Questions? Email specialneedschair@scouting.org

Once in a Lifetime Opportunity

Join us in Kenya for a truly once in a lifetime experience! Scouts have the option to sign up for three different programs: Karibu Camp, which focuses on Scout through First Class rank requirements; Savannah Camp, where Scouts work on Merit Badges in the mornings; or Kilele Camp, a high adventure experience for youth 14+. Families are also invited to attend with their Scouts to enjoy all that Savage Wilderness has to offer, including whitewater rafting, climbing kayaking and stand-up paddle boarding, plus many other adventure opportunities. All registrants will have the opportunity to experience a half-day safari, visit to Baden-Powell’s final resting place, Kenyan cultural day and so much more!

Don't Delay - Place your order now!

The United States Postal Service has proposed a rate increase to take effect October 2. Order your advancement and other BSA program supplies now to avoid these price increases.

Unlike most other councils, the Transatlantic Council encourages units to maintain a ‘local inventory’ of advancement items to ensure Scouts are recognized for their achievements in a timely manner. Especially now with so many supply chain issues and the impending price increases for shipping, it’s a good idea to order the advancement items you need related to the summer camp, day camp and other summertime activities that facilitated advancement for your Scouts, as well as what is anticipated through year end (and perhaps beyond).

Remember, all items found on Scoutstuff.org can be purchased through the council site at www.councilstuff.org/802-MembersOnly (TAC802)

Questions? TAC-ServiceCenter-802@scouting.org

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