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» Vision Statement
We engage youths and families in fun, meaningful activities which develop character, leadership, and decision making skills. We inspire Portage County youth to become responsible adults who make a positive difference in their communities.
» Communites Who Benefit
We serve the communities of Atwater, Aurora, Brimfield, Edinburg, Kent, Mantua, Randolph, Ravenna, Rootstown, Streetsboro, and Suffield.
 
Looking for a way to recognize hard working Scouting Volunteers? Check out the award nominations on the Forms page. They download as a PDF that you can type in. Awards must be turned into Mark Messerly by March 30, 2012. The District Award of Merit form is on the links page.
Advancement is an important way to keep boys interested in Scouting. It is also a key element of being a noteworthy pack and troop. Check out this Advancement Newsletter for great ideas and up to date information!

Webelos to Scout Transition

Learn how to keep your boys excited
about scouting and involved with
your area troop

PDF presentation download

Check out this video by Scouts that explains the meaning of the Scout Law

Might be great to share with your troop !

UPDATED INFORMATION ON YOUTH PROTECTION REPORTING PROCEDURES  Click on the title to select the forms page where you can open a document with the most up to date information on how to report on Youth Protection Issues.

Need an updated leaders list? 

Check out Forms and Documents for a Sept. 2011 list 

Reminders for using the BSA Health and Medical Record

The BSA now has one health form that will cover

both youth and adult members.

  • Mandatory in 2010.
  • Everyone must fill out every year. 
  • All participants should fill out Parts A and C for any event.
  •  Part B (the physical examination) should be completed
    for events over 72 hours.
  •  Part B is also required for participation in a resident camp
    setting or when the nature of the activity is strenuous 
  •  It is important to note that the height/weight chart
     found at the bottom of Part B is followed for certain activities
  •  It is to be completed and signed by a certified
    and licensed health-care provider—physician (MD, DO)
     nurse practitioner, or physician’s assistant.
  • Can be found on our  c o u n c i l  w e b s i t e
    (www.gtcbsa .org—click on Resources).

OA

Venture Crews 

Boy Scouts

Cub Scouts

Popcorn Info

 

    Good to Know Facts for New Scouters:

  • New scouts can earn the right to wear a special patch available at the GTC shop if they earn their First Class rank within their first year in scouting.
  • There is also an online resource of Boy Scouts working on their Tenderfoot, Second Class and First Class ranks. Check it out today! 
Where the Sun Shines First in the Great Trail Council

 



21st. Century Scouters...

Check out the new Face Book page for the district!

Click Here 

 

 



Scout Leaders!  Looking for a great way to keep track of advancement records in an easy to use format? Click here for a link to Trax spreadsheets. They are available from Tiger all the way up through Venture. There are also Training Spreadsheets, Popcorn sales sheets and way to keep track of Knot tying skills


Check out the most up to date listing of Scout Troops and contact information. Click here for the form.


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