The Foothills Honor Roll (otherwise known as the Chicken Pin award) is our district's way of recognizing units that go above and beyond the national Quality Unit requirements.  By completing the Honor Roll requirements by the end of 2009, your unit leaders will be eligibible to wear the coveted Chicken Pin, which is awarded each year at our Annual Awards Banquet.

Download the Requirements

The 9.5 oz. Caramel Corn with Peanuts popcorn is being voluntarily recalled by the manufacturer, since the nuts came from Peanut Corporation of America. No complaints or illnesses have been reported, but the manufacturer is doing a precautionary recall of the Caramel Corn with dates from January 2008-July 2009. Please see attached for more information. Consumers with an unopened, sealed popcorn foil bag can arrange for a refund by calling 1-800-782-4255 or by sending an email to ccp@trails-end.com.

Foothills popcorn sales total $433,001!

Our goal was $412,000, so we went $21,001 over goal.

Tremendous!

A special thank you to the Unit Kernels and all the Scout Families that participated in the 2008 Popcorn fundraiser.

A total of 51 units participated in the popcorn fundraiser.

BSA's policy is to provide a quality character development program for as many youth as possible. Foothills District has created a new committee to provide support to Foothills Scouters and Units on issues related to serving Scouts with special needs.

Our initial plans are to provide materials for Roundtable on Special Needs Scouting, support for advancement committees on possible accommodations and alternative requirements, and training for Scouters. We are planning to have a day-long training on Special Needs Scouting either in the late winter or early spring.

Lockheed Martin Leadership Association is proud to offer the 6th Annual Lockheed Martin Scientist Activity Pin Clinic on Saturday November 8th, 2008.  I have attached a flyer for the event.

For families just starting out in Cub Scouts, and for Pack leaders helping families get started, we've put together an orientation guide for parents.  The guide explains what the program is about, how packs and dens are organized, and how parents can help contribute to their son's success in Scouting.

Download the Cub Scout Parents Orientation Guide.

Congratulations and Thank You to the many individuals, families and businesses who helped the Foothills District exceed our 2008 Friends of Scouting Goal.  We received $188,006 in pledges, representing 101.6% our $185,000 goal.  This contributed to the Atlanta Area Council also exceeding its Friends of Scouting goal for the year, coming in at 101.8% council-wide.

We are saddened by the passing of longtime Cobb County Scouter Bill Barber, who passed away Thursday, April 24, 2008. Bill was a lifelong member of the Boy Scouts, and a was a fixture for many years in the Colossal Cobb and Foothills District. Bill was admired by all who knew him, and he leaves behind many, many friends in the Scouting community.

Listed below are downloadable copies of flyers and handouts that are of interest to Foothills District Scouts and Scouters.

If you have a flyer or handout you would like to distribute to the Foothills district, please submit it here.

 

NOTES FROM Joni Russell, District Kernel

 

$500,000 Foothills popcorn sales goal

Popcorn Kickoff July 30th @ BSA Volunteer Service Center   Other Important dates:   SNS Orders August 20th   SNS Dist. Sept 12th   Mid Sale Pep Rally Sept 26th   TO Orders & Prize Orders October 22nd   TO Dist. November 7th   Payment due Dec 1st  

Thank you!