Did you know...on Monday, August 21, over 100 million US residents will be in the path of a total solar eclipse for the first time since 1918? And the "path of totality," as it's called, is a 60-mi wide swath that will cut through most of TN, SC, and a teeny slice of GA this year. The next eclipse that will be this close will be in Florida in 2045. Several Boy Scout and Girl Scout groups - and families - are taking advantage of the close proximity of this rare event. (Girl Scouts has even already made a commemorative patch!)

Join hundreds of your fellow Scouts and Leaders as we cheer on the Braves for the first time in SunTrust Park. Discounted tickets will be available, and a portion of each ticket goes back to support our local Scouting program. Be sure to arrive early to take part in the Scout Parade around the field and be the first of your friends to experience SunTrust Park from the players' point-of-view!

Muddbugs & Music festival at Duluth Town Green is looking for older Boy Scouts (14+) to help with the event on April 22 from 12 noon until 8pm. Scouts will assist the staff in distribution of crawfish and customer service. Please contact event coordinator and Eagle Scout, Joey Brown at joey@moveyourtails.com or 404-314-3848 if you are interested in volunteering. Event details can be seen at  http://www.atlantasrockstation.com/2017/03/10/muddbuggs-and-music/

Have you heard? Effective April 1, 2017, filing the online Tour and Activity Plan process is no longer necessary. 

Yes, you are still expected to review and follow the Guide to Safe Scouting, Sweet 16 of Safety, and all other BSA safety and risk management guidelines. Yes, official Scouting activities will still be covered by BSA insurance (Registered volunteers are provided primary general liability insurance coverage for official scouting activities; secondary insurance coverage for vehicle operation - review all details on the BSA website). And, yes, as we covered at a recent Roundtable, there is still no such thing as a Class "A" uniform requirement in order to be covered by BSA supplemental insurance!

RSVP by May 1 for the second annual Button Gwinnett District community service day - scheduled for Saturday, May 6! All types units, adults, and parents are welcome.