Air Show There's "Thunder in the Valley" each spring in Chattahoochee Council. Our annual air show attracts visitors from all parts of the Chattahoochee Valley area. From acrobatics, parachute teams, fly-bys of all types of aircraft, to static displays of vintage planes, there is something for all aviation enthusiasts. Too, we feature our Scouting units in "Scouts Alley" where our Scouts have an opportunity to demonstrate their unit's skills, accomplishments, and activities.

Council Encampment
Our Council encampment is held every two years and provides an opportunity for our Scouting units to gather and share in activities, challenges and events. At our encampment Scouts enjoy meeting, working, and having fun with fellow Scouts from units through out our fifteen county area.

View a copy of our 2002 Council Encampment Leaders Guide

Junior Leader Training
Bi-annually the Council Training Committee conducts a Junior Leader Training Course. Boy Scouts, thirteen years of age and First Class rank or higher, from each of our Boy Scout units are urged to participate. While having fun, Scouts learn leadership methods and Scouting skills required to effectively run their home troops.

Philmont Contingent
Each year the High Adventure Committee of the Council sponsors a Philmont Contingent. Each contingent is made up of one to three crews of ten Scouts or Venturers each from various Council units. Crews train for the challenges they will face at Scouting's high adventure base in the rugged New Mexico wilderness. Treks through the backcountry usually consist of 14 days, 4 days of travel to and from the base and 10 days in the backcountry.

National Scout Jamboree Scouting's largest event takes place every four years at Fort A. P. Hill, Virginia and the Chattahoochee Council sponsors a contingent to attend this premier event. Contingent Scouts participate in hundreds of activities, everything from rappelling, to snorkeling, shotgun shooting to ecology. At Merit Badge Midway, Scouts may choose to work on several of over 6o different Merit Badges. Arena shows feature top name performers from the entertainment industry. At Jamboree you can see everything that Scouts do - and everything that Scouting is - all in one place. View the 2005 National Scout Jamboree Brochure

The Order of the Arrow
The Order of the Arrow recognizes Scouts and Scouters who best exemplify the Scout Oath and Law in their daily lives. The Order promotes Scout camping through out our council.

Cub Pow Wow Cub Pow Wow is an action packed day of activities and "fun" events. Designed as supplemental training for the Cub Scouter, Cub Scout trainers from all over the Council gather to put on this special day of "How to have Fun with your Cub Scout". From ideas for games, skits, and ceremonies to open and close your meeting, to crafts, and "fun" things to do, adult leaders get to be a Cub Scout for the day and have "fun" while learning how to put on these "fun" activities for their packs and dens. Pow Wow is held during the late fall each year in our Council. Check the calendar and watch for more information at program launch!

The Young American Award

Background:
First presented in 1968, the award is given to young adults between the ages of 15 and 25 who have achieved exceptional excellence in such fields as art, athletics, business, community service, education, government, humanities, literature, music, religion, or science. Who have been involved in service to their community, state, or country that adds to the quality of life. And who have maintained an above-average scholastic grade point average.

How to Apply:
Troops, posts, crews, groups, or individuals can make nominations, or community youth serving organizations that share the same program objectives. Nominations are sent to the local council, which selects those to be honored.

Qualifications:

• Have reached the age of 15, but will not be 26 years of age by June 1, 2002.
• Be registered with the Chattahoochee Council in a Troop, Team, Crew, Group, or Post, or as an adult leader.
• Have achieved exceptional excellence in one or more such fields as art, athletics, business, community service, education, government, humanities, literature, music, religion, or science.
• Have been involved in service to their community, state, or country that adds to the quality of life.
• Have maintained an above-average scholastic grade point average. Provide a copy of current school transcript with application.
• Provide at least three (3) letters of recommendation from troop, post, crew, or group leader, individual, teacher, counselor, employer, civic, professional, or community leader, etc. with the application.

Application Deadline:
Completion of the application with letters of recommendation and current school transcript must be date stamped by the Chattahoochee Council no later than May 31, 2002.

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