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Button Gwinnett District is a part of the Atlanta Area Council of the Boy Scouts of America. We are located in the southwestern part of Gwinnett County, serving the cities of Suwanee, Duluth, Norcross, and Peachtree Corners.

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New Guide to Advancement

Posted on Jun 11 2017 - 3:56pm

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A new Guide to Advancement has been released and published. Please download- update your bookmarks and use this going forward to answer your BSA Advancement questions.

Memorial Weekend: Duty to Country

Posted on May 19 2017 - 7:58am

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FLAG PLACEMENT: Each year Scouting organizations place flags on the 18,000+ graves of U.S. military veterans in the Marietta National Cemetery. All Scouting levels are welcome, including Cubs, Boy Scouts, Venturers, and Girl Scouts.

Great outdoors volunteers needed: Saturday, May 20

Posted on May 17 2017 - 11:17am

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The City of Suwanee and Harvest Farm have collaborated to develop the first public orchard and integrated playground in the Southeastern US. While the farm and barn are already open to the public, the orchard will continue to be planted over the next few months, largely by community volunteers.

Atlanta Area Council Merit Badge Counselor Registration and Renewal

Posted on May 12 2017 - 11:09am

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TheAtlanta Area Council has published information on Merit Badge Counselor Registration and Renewal—details can be found on the Merit Badges page of the District Website (Home>District Advancement> Merit Badges).

Highlights include a welcome letter, automatic renewal, District Advancement Chair will work with Units to identify Counselors not renewing for the following year.

Outdoor Leader Skills for Webelos Leaders (OWLS)

Posted on May 12 2017 - 11:09am

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Attention: All new Webelos Den Leaders

You have an opportunity to get trained as Webelos Den Leaders.
NOTE: you cannot take your Dens camping as Dens unless you are OWLS trained.

When Jun 3 - 4
Where : Norcross Presbyterian Church

This course is designed to help Webelos leaders enhance the outdoor program for the Webelos Scouts in their den by teaching some basic outdoor skills as well as skills needed to complete many of the Webelos/Arrow of Light Adventures.
Location: Map: 3324 Medlock Bridge Road, Norcross, GA 30092, US

If you have any questions please email me: marckarasek@gmail.com

Thank you: day of service

Posted on May 11 2017 - 9:51am

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Thank you to Packs 420 and 608, and Troop 4526 for participating in our annual Button Gwinnett Day of Service!

Remember to log your service hours onto Internet Advancement - AND - if any units ever need a turn-key service day, Gwinnett County parks can set something up for you at any park, almost any day, and provide a staff leader, supplies, water, and tools! Just ask!