News and Events

For a complete listing of all the events in your district, please visit the Flint River Council Calendar .

Cub Scout Activities

Cub Scout BB and Wrist Rocket Day
A full day of BB guns and wrist rockets. November 1.
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Cub Shooting Sports Day
A half day (morning or afternoon) of Shooting Sports. December 13.
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Webelos Climbing Day
Indoor climbing wall and rappel the Webelos tower. December 30.
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Boy Scout Activities

New Eagle Application
As of May 1, 2008 a new Eagle Scout application will be used.
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Climbing and Rappelling
Troop discount of 50% on climbing. November 28 - December 21.
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Shooting Sports Day
Rifle and Shotgun, as a troop or with a friend. December 6.
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Climbing Day
Climbing at Eagle Mountain, as a troop or with a friend. December 30.
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Philmont 2009
For Scouts age 14 (as of January 1, 2009) and older. June 27 - July 9.
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Venture Activities

Venture Leader Training
One day training for all Venture leaders. October 25.
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Venture Day
Rappelling for Venture Scouts. November 15.
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Shooting Sports Day
Rifle and Shotgun, as a troop or with a friend. December 6.
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Climbing Day
Climbing at Eagle Mountain, as a troop or with a friend. December 30.
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Winterfest
A great time for all Venturers and Explorers in Gatlinburg, TN. January 30 - February 2, 2009.
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Leader Activities

New Applications
New applications (28-501F) will be required as of August 1, 2008. Forms downloaded from the internet cannot be used.

Trainer Development Conference
Will update you in current methods of training. Oct 18, 2008
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Cub Scout Leaders POW WOW
The Cub Leaders Express pulls out of the station bright and early on November 15, 2008.
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License Plates Available
Boy Scouts of America "In God We Trust" license plate will be available once the first 1,000 are ordered.
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Unit Activities

Popcorn Sales
Kickoffs will be held in August in each district.
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Scout Day at the Races
Free for all Scouts in uniform at the Atlanta Motor Speedway. There will be a Scout Day Scavenger Hunt. October 25, 2008
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Centennial Quality Unit Award Forms
Earn the award for 2008 - even if you are a new unit.
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100th Anniversary of World Scouting
Ideas for celebrating the beginning of World Scouting.
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