You can make your pledge to the 2008 Family Friends of Scouting campaign right here on the Foothills District website.

The Foothills District Membership committee is sponsoring two Boy Scout Recruitment Contests for 2008.

A printable version of the 2008 District Calendar is available here. It will be updated often, however the most current calendar information is available at the calendar tab at the top of this page.

The Georgia Aquarium has announced an exciting learning program for Cub Scouts.  Scouts who complete the program can earn a patch.  Please see the attached flyer for details and requirements.  Patches may be purchased at the Beyond the Reef Gift Shop.

Congratulations to our slate of new District Officers elected at the annual District Business Meeting on November 1.

Mike Cherches - District Chairman

Cary Bradley - Vice Chair Administration

Tim Willingham - Vice Chair Program

Ellen Evans - Vice Chair Membership

Eric Flamm - Vice Chair Finance

In addition the recommendation was made for Bob Pino to serve again as District Commissioner for the third year.

We are in need of addition Units to join in on the August 1 Sunrise Celebration at the Volunteer Service Center.  We need more Units to carry a Nation's flag in the flag ceremony.  We also are in need of some Exhibitors for the mini Scout Expo portion of this event, we can use your help.

An International 100 year anniversary will only happen once in your lifetime.  Join us in making this a special event.  Contact Tom Morin (tommorinaol.com) or the Program Center for more information.

Who would have thought that such a convenient item could have such harmful side effects?  Our Health and Safety tip for June is related to a Hand Sanitizer Warning and its use around kids.  All Scout leaders should be careful where you keep it and how you use it.  For more on this subject check out the attached article from our Health and Safety chairman.

Please join us in congratulating the Foothills district scouts who successfully completed their Eagle board of review in May, 2007:

BSA has launched a new online resource for Scouting parents.  ScoutParents is part of the National Parenting Initiative.