Gerald I. Lawhorn Scouting Base has a lot of new activities and programs to offer. From the new rappelling tower, to Cub Scout Canoeing on the Still Branch Reservoir, to the new family camping area.  Call and make reservations for these great activities!  (706) 646-2255 or Gerald I. Lawhorn Scouting Base.



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Popcorn is a great way to start your fall program!



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Upcoming Events!

Nov 15 Venture Day
Nov 15 POW WOW
Nov 30 Scout Appreciation w/ Thrashers
Dec 5 OA Winter Banquet
Dec 6 Boy Scout Shooting Sports Day
Dec 6-7 Wilderness First Aid Training
Dec 13 Cub Shooting Sports Day
Dec 26-31 Winter Camp
Dec 30 Climbing Day
Dec 30 Webelos Climbing Day

News and Events!

E-Scouting Action is the monthly e-newsletter of the Flint River Council. If you are not currently receiving it, be sure to sign up now.

Pow Wow Registration is now online.

Winter Camp Registration is now online. You must have registered and paid your deposit to access your unit account.

Special Events for Cub Scouts, Webelos and Boy Scouts have been added for the summer and fall. You will also find more events being offered in late winter to early spring.

The Gerald I. Lawhorn Scouting Base will be hosting the National Raider Challenge on November 8.

Philmont 2009 still has openings for Scouts age 14 (as of Jan 1, 2009) and older.

Internet Recharter is available 60 days prior to your charter expiration date. If you need help, contact the Griffin Service Center.

Internet Advancement is an easy way to be sure that all of your Scouts advancements are up to date. You will find information on getting started, training and support.

Old youth and adult applications will no longer be taken at the Scout Office after June 1, 2008. Form 28-501F is for adults, Form 28-406C is for youth. You can pick up new applications at either the Griffin or Fairburn location, or call and request them from the Scout Office. Applications printed from the internet cannot be used. Click here for more information.

Visit the Volunteer's Information page for updates on information valuable to you as a unit leader or interested parent.

The Order of the Arrow provides recognition for “those scouts and scouters who best exemplify the Scout Oath and Law in their daily lives” and lead others to do the same.   Check it out !

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