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The Middle Tennessee Council would like to thank you to all Scouts, leaders, families and Hardee's food for participating in the Council-wide Scouting for Food event. The Middle Tennessee Council is partnering with Hardee’s® and Second Harvest Food Bank locations across Middle Tennessee for the annual Scouting for Food drive on Feb. 4-11. Donations were made directly to local Scout Units or dropped off at one of 55 participating Hardee’s locations. All donations will stay in the communities where they were collected and support Second Harvest Food Bank Partner Agencies.
Attention all units, if you have not fill out the "2023 Scouting for Food Summary Survey" that was mailed out to all registered units, which asks for the number of Scouts, adults, others participating, and the number of items and pounds of food donated. Please respond to the email ASAP for us to final headcount for the number of patches. Don't forget to share pictures of your good food deed to us by sending them to ttran@mtcbsa.org
For more information please visit our website at https://www.mtcbsa.org/CubScoutOpportunities/ScoutingForFood
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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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Our STEM program is so excited to offer our Come Fly with Me Drone Camp again for all of our STEM youth. The kids will be able to build, code flight patterns and then fly their own drone through an obstacle course out at Latimer Reservation! We can’t wait to show these youth the outdoors, eat S’mores and have a blast! For questions please contact Adam West at awest@mtcbsa.org | |
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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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.*Registration is now open - $7/Scout (and for adults who want a patch) email Jim Guschke : backpackergus@gmail.com to register and arrange for payment. On-Time Registration and payment due 2/24/2023. Please come in uniform (Field Uniform for Boy Scouts), bring a sack lunch, and be prepared to walk.
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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The Middle Tennessee Council is excited to offer another Merit Badge Days for Scouts BSA to advance in the BSA program. Merit Badge Days have been a huge success and we will continue this program for our Scouts BSA program. We will conduct this program in the same manor and style and will be offering 15 Merit Badge options for your Scout to choose one a day. Your Scout can sign up for one day or both days (Saturday and Sunday).
The Cost is $35 per day and lunch is provided. Each session is limited to 25 or less Scouts and will be on a first come, first serve bases. Parents who are interested in staying can have the option of purchasing a lunch for $5.00. Everyone coming will need a water bottle, paper and pencil and other items needed for your merit badge class.
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Spring Cub and Family at Latimer Reservation
April 21-23, 2023
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Each spring Latimer Reservation opens its doors to Cub Scouts and their families throughout the Middle Tennessee Council for the annual Spring Cub N Family.
This family camping weekend will include shooting ranges, crafts, games, and special projects. The weekend will provide an opportunity for families to enjoy the great outdoors together. Registration for Cub and Family is limited to the first 110 Cubs. Once registration is FULL, no additional registrations will be allowed.
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Eagle Scout and Volunteer Recognition Reception | | |
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Sunday, April 30, 2023, starting at 1:30 p.m. at Lipscomb University - Allen Arena.
Once again, the 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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Spring Wilderness First Aid Training | |
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Latimer Reservation is proud to offer to Scouts (age 14 and up) and adults the opportunity to complete the Wilderness First Aid training. This training is required of each unit participating in any of the national high adventure programs of the BSA. WFA will be offered at Latimer Reservation on Saturday, May 6, 2023. A CPR skills check will be conducted Friday, May 5, 2023, for those that need it. The skills checks will be conducted by certified instructors, Janet Forde, Bob Forde, and Katie Sherrouse. | | | |
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Round Tuit is growing to several of our facilities.
Parish Reservation Camp Tubb every First Saturday of the month. Please contact David Rodgers at Elitehiker@yahoo.com
Boxwell Reservaton is every third Saturday of the month. Please contact Larry Green at lgreen519@aol.com
Grimes Canoe Base is the fourth weekend of each month. Please contact Kevin Treadwell at grimescanoebase@gmail.com
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Want to join our team at Boxwell Reservation. We are still in need of some Lifeguards, Aquatics Directors, Shooting Sports Directors, and Director of the Activity Yard. Instructors are needed in Conyard Green Bar, Shooting Sports, Cycling, COPE, Skilled Trades, Stem and Cubworld. We need a food truck driver as well.
Plenty of spots are still available for Summer Camp Staffing in 2023. Go to the website and sign up today! Join the team at https://www.mtcbsa.org/campstaffopportunity
Click HERE to view scholarship opportunity for Summer Camp Staff.
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Family Scouting at CubWorld | |
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Boxwell Reservation is unique as it has its own camp dedicated just to Cub Scouts called CUBWORLD. Cubworld is a family program as we want you to come out with your Pack and bring your family to enjoy our great summer program at Boxwell Reservation.
At camp all you will need to bring is your personal gear as we provide a canvas tent, cot and mat, great food, and an excellent staff to provide you a great program. Cubworld has a lot to offer you and your family as you will see deer, turkeys, hawks, listen to owls at night, go fishing, see pesky raccoons, and even see a Bald Eagle. Cub Scouts can spend their time working on Adventure pins and belt loops as they can earn up to four of them. While at camp Cubs Scouts can shoot bb guns, bows, sling shots, go swimming, and canoeing. Scouts can also play ga-ga ball, go rappelling, see the stars and enjoy our amazing campfires. This year’s theme is Minions “The Quest of the Lost Banana.”
Family Scouting at Cubworld registration is now live and ready for you and your family to go to camp. Space is limited and will fill up fast.
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Summer Camp is just around the corner. If your troop has not made a commitment to go to summer camp at Boxwell 2023 please go to the website and fill out the form.
If your Troop is not going to our Summer Camp you still can go to Boxwell Reservation as an individual. Go online fill out the form and select your classes. We want everyone to enjoy Boxwell for the Summer. If you have fun at camp and want to come to camp again you can. Just go to the website and fill out the form. See you at camp.
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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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Hello from the Nashville Scout Shop! St. Patrick’s Day is just around the corner, and we’ve got your GREEN! Lucky Scout tees are available in the Nashville and Clarksville scout shops for $19.99 - $22.99, depending on the size. These are printed on super soft Gildan Heather Irish Green shirts! Can’t make it into the shop?
You can order yours at the following link and have them shipped!
https://councilstuff.com/560?item=827963
The day after St. Patrick’s Day is our Spring University of Scouting! Show everyone that you’ve attended training by grabbing your University of Scouting tee! Shirts are Heather Gray and SUPER soft! These will debut at the Spring University of Scouting and will be available in the Nashville Scout Shop after the event on March 18th! Shirts are $25!
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April 30th is the Council Eagle Scout Reception! The Class of 2022 Eagle Scout Shirt pre-order is LIVE at the following link!
https://councilstuff.com/560?page=1&category=3497&search=
Shirts will be available for pickup at the reception. Should you not be able to pick up at the event, select the shipping option at checkout or specify in the notes section that you will be picking up at the Scout Shop AFTER the reception. Since these are custom made, all sales are final. $19.99 - $24.99 depending on size.
Proud Parent shirts are available as well!These are super soft and available for pre-order at the following link!
https://councilstuff.com/560?item=813591
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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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Middle Tennessee Council, Boy Scouts of America | |
3414 Hillsboro Pike
Nashville, TN 37215
615-383-9724
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