Council Activities and Events

Below you will find Suwannee River Area Council’s list of program dates for 2022. The first section below lists dates relevant to all of our youth, families, and volunteers. The second section has dates specific to individual programs. All events have link to their respective registration pages, however not all registration is live yet.  As final details for each event are confirmed, such as fees, registration info, etc., you will see the Registration button become available and we’ll make announcements via our e-mail list and social media.  This will be updated as the year goes on, so please check back to see the most up to date information!

See also: SRAC Online Program Calendar or Printable 2022 Calendar

Need help funding your scouts activities?  We can help!  The Suwannee River Area Council has created Specific Assistance as a way to provide Scouting programs to youth and adults who otherwise can’t afford it. Funding is provided from sources such as The Friends of Scouting Fundraising Campaign, Popcorn Sale, and the Camp Card Sale.

Specific Assistance is available to provide funding assistance to youth and adult Scouters for:

  • BSA Youth Handbook
  • BSA Field Uniform
  • Registration Fees (BSA Membership Fee & Council Program Fee)
  • Camperships in the Suwannee River Area Council
  • Adult and Youth Training in the Suwannee River Area Council

For more information, see the Specific Assistance Application.

Dates for Everyone

Roundtable is the first Thursday of every month at 7:00 PM. Held In-Person and Virtually at Faith Presbyterian Church and Zoom.

GPS to 2200 N Meridian Rd Tallahassee FL

Zoom Meeting ID: 899 6896 9041

Zoom Passcode: 6e8pi9

Eagle Scout Board of Reviews are held every third Thursday of every month at 7:00 PM. Held In-Person at Good Shepherd Catholic Church.

GPS to 4665 Thomasville Rd. Tallahassee, FL

Cub Scouts

Venturing

Scouts BSA

Order of the Arrow

Training

Program Calendar

Below you will find Suwannee River Area Council’s list of program dates for 2022. The first section below lists dates relevant to all of our youth, families, and volunteers. The second section has dates specific to individual programs. All events have link to their respective registration pages, however not all registration is live yet.  As final details for each event are confirmed, such as fees, registration info, etc., you will see the Registration button become available and we’ll make announcements via our e-mail list and social media.  This will be updated as the year goes on, so please check back to see the most up to date information!

2022 Calendar Year by Month – Printable 2022 Calendar (updated 5/24/22)

Dates for Everyone

Cub Scouts

Venturing

Roundtable is the first Thursday of every month at 7:00 PM. Held In-Person and Virtually at Faith Presbyterian Church and Zoom.

GPS to 2200 N Meridian Rd Tallahassee FL

Zoom Meeting ID: 899 6896 9041

Zoom Passcode: 6e8pi9

Eagle Scout Board of Reviews are held every third Thursday of every month at 7:00 PM. Held In-Person at Good Shepherd Catholic Church.

GPS to 4665 Thomasville Rd. Tallahassee, FL

Scouts BSA

Order of the Arrow

Training

Popcorn Kickoff – August 4, 2022

 

Venturing Fun Day – August 13, 2022

 

OA Summer Fellowship w/Ordeal – August 19-21, 2022

 

Wallwood Workday – August 20, 2022

 

Wallwood Outdoor Weekend – September 17, 2022

 

Coastal Cleanup – September 17, 2022

 

Wallwood 5K Race – September 24, 2022

 

Cub Scout Leader Training – September 24, 2022

 

Shooting Sports Day @ TRPC – October 1, 2022

 

Tiger Prowl – October 8, 2022

 

Lion Grrrrrowl – October 8, 2022

 

Cub Family Weekend – October 21-23, 2022

Boy Scouts of America Bankruptcy: Local Update

As of February 18, 2020

 

TO:                    Local Stakeholders (Council Volunteers, Council Parents, Friends of Scouting)

FROM:              Terry Whitaker, Scout Executive

SUBJECT:        An Important Update from the Suwannee River Area Council

As a valued member of the Scouting family, our goal is to help you understand recent media coverage about National Boy Scouts of America. 

Please know that Scouting is strong in area, with more than 1,700 youth and over 800 volunteer leaders. All local Scouting programs are continuing as usual.  We remain as committed as ever to delivering a safe and impactful Scouting program in north Florida and south Georgia.

Today, the national organization of the Boy Scouts of America (BSA) filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy to achieve two key objectives: equitably compensate victims who were harmed during their time in Scouting and continue to carry out Scouting’s mission for years to come.

I want to highlight important points that are most relevant to the Suwannee River Area Council:

  • The Suwannee River Area Council has not filed for bankruptcy. Our Council is legally separate, distinct and financially independent from the national organization.
  • Scouting programs will continue. This means that unit meetings and activities, district and council events, other Scouting adventures and countless service projects will take place as usual. In short, we expect no changes to the local Scouting experience in our area.
  • Scouting is safer now than ever before. Over many years, we’ve developed some of the strongest expert-informed youth protection policies found in any youth-serving organization. I can also assure you that our volunteers and employees take youth protection extremely seriously and do their part to help keep kids safe.
  • Restricted donations – past, present or future – can only be used for their designated purpose. In addition, Friends of Scouting (FOS) and other annual donations made to our Council will continue to fund necessary day-to-day expenses that are critical to local Scouting programs.

While we do not anticipate the national organization’s bankruptcy filing will have any direct impact on the local Scouting experience or your involvement with our Council, I understand you may still have questions about these issues and things you will see in the news. To that end, the national organization has established a dedicated restructuring website, www.BSArestructuring.org. 

This site includes a helpful Resources page, where you will find a short video  explaining what Chapter 11 means for Scouting, as well as a FAQ.

The site’s Milestones page will be your best source for the latest updates throughout this process. 

If you have any questions about local Scouting, you can always feel free to reach out directly to me or your usual contact within our Council. 

Through your engagement and dedication to Scouting, the Suwannee River Area Council will continue to bring adventures, values and lifelong benefits to youth and our communities for generations to come. Thank you for your trust and support as we continue this important mission.

Yours in Scouting,

Terry Whitaker

Scout Executive

Scouts BSA is Here!

Offering all of the Iconic Programs of the BSA to both Boys and Girls

Scouts BSA is a year-round program for youth in fifth grade through high school that provides fun, adventure, learning, challenge, and responsibility to help them become the best version of themselves.

In Scouts BSA, young men and women go places, test themselves, and have one-of-a-kind adventures that can’t be found anywhere else.

For the first time in its 100+ year history, the iconic program of the Boy Scouts of America is open to young women as well as young men, all of whom will have the chance to earn Scouting’s highest rank, Eagle Scout.

Learn More

Every Scout should learn the value of hard work and earning their own way. The popcorn sale is the perfect opportunity to teach this valuable life lesson and fund the most exciting year of Scouting ever. The council does all the pre-work to set up the sale, eliminating the need for units to research opportunities, calculate returns, create sales and promotional materials, manage a relationship with a vendor, etc. The popcorn sale is not just about selling popcorn…It’s also about promoting Scouting!

Thousands of dollars go back to the Scouting program in the Suwanee River Area Council as a result of the annual popcorn sale. 70% of all dollars collected during the sale support local Scouting. The popcorn sale is a way for a Scout to support his or her way through the various activities during the year. There are three options to sell popcorn: traditional take order sales, sell online to friends and family out of town and show-n-sell. For more information, contact your unit popcorn kernel.

This year’s sale runs from July 30, 2020 until November 1, 2020.

For more information, see the SRAC Popcorn Sale webpage!

Join Scouting!

We are excited that you are interested in joining the Boy Scouts of America! Scouting is open to all members of your family.  Both girls and boys can take advantage of all of the adventure and excitement available in the scouting programs!

The BSA’s mission is to prepare young people to make ethical and moral choices over their lifetimes by instilling in them the values of the Scout Oath and Scout Law.  By welcoming both girls and boys into the program, even more youth will have access to the character development and values-based leadership that Scouting promises. 

Joining is Easy!

Whether you’re a parent of an elementary, intermediate or high school aged child, there are plenty of ways for you to get involved with the Boy Scouts of America.  Choose the program that is right for your family and explore the links on our Join Scouting page to see the latest resources and updates.  Then click on map to the left to find a unit near you or call us at (850) 576-4146 and we’ll help you find the unit that is right for you!

Stuff

Tiger Prowl - Saturday, October 5, 2019
Have some WILD fun with us! Activities, Songs, Skits, Crafts, wild FUN, ...AND MUCH MORE!!

$15.00 / Tiger Cub - Sorry, no siblings allowed!
$15.00 / Tiger Partner Registration deadline: September 27, 2018
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Cub Family Weekend - October 18-20
Are you ready for an Out of this World experience? Come to the Fall 2019 STEM Wars Cub Family Weekend and have a BLAST!

This weekend is a must for Star Wars fans, science enthusiasts, and anyone who just wants to have fun.
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Webelos Woods - December 6-8
The Webelos and Arrow of Light Scouts will spend a fun-filled weekend learning and practicing basic Scout camping skills. The Scouts will learn from experienced Scouting BSA Scouts, Venture Scouts, and Members of the Order of the Arrow.

Parents can also visit Boy Scout Troop displays, talk to troop leaders and parents and gather information about local troops. This will help you make an informed decision on what troop has the best fit for your son.
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Leaders Guide 2019 – Click here

Important Dates – Click here

Order Form – Click Here

Product Mix – Click Here

Prize Incentive Program – Click Here

How to Order Prizes (for Unit Popcorn Chair only)

Why Sell Popcorn?

    • Increase your unit and council income – 70% stays local
    • Pay for your entire Scouting program.
    • Scouts learn life lessons by “earning their own way.”
    • The prize program motivates Scouts.
    • Cool new incentives for Scouts who sell
    • For additional revenue, sell online to friends and family out of town.

Sell Popcorn Online!

Selling online is the best way to sell to friends and family who live far away. Online sales count toward Scout rewards.Participants can send emails to friends and family asking them to purchase Trail’s End products online. The email includes a link allowing them to begin shopping right away. Customers can pay with a credit card, and the products are shipped directly to the customer by Trail’s End. The advantages of online sales is that the Scout doesn’t have to collect money or deliver product.

Military Donation

The Military Donation allows customers to support the military and Scouting at the same time. Customers can choose to donate $55 (gold level) or $35 (silver level) worth of popcorn for our troops when ordering online, or $50 or $30 for take-order sales. Trail’s End sends various Trail’s End products to men and women in the military, their families and veterans’ organizations. There is no shipping and handling charges associated with Military Donations.Over 2,000 tons of popcorn treats have been shipped to hundreds of locations around the world! Military donations also count toward Scout rewards.

College Scholarships

Scouts who sell at least $2,500 (online, face-to-face or combination) qualify for the Trails End College Scholarship Program.

New Apps for Digital Devices:

One Page Overview

Other Material to support Popcorn Sales:

Why a Scout should sell Popcorn

 

Dates for Everyone

Cub Scouts

Venturing

Roundtable is the first Thursday of every month at 7:00 PM. Held In-Person and Virtually at Faith Presbyterian Church and Zoom. GPS to 2200 N Meridian Rd Tallahassee FL Zoom Meeting ID: 899 6896 9041 Zoom Passcode: 6e8pi9 Eagle Scout Board of Reviews are held every third Thursday of every month at 7:00 PM. Held In-Person at Good Shepherd Catholic Church. GPS to 4665 Thomasville Rd. Tallahassee, FL

Scouts BSA

2023 Summer Camp Dates


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