he tradition started some time around April 2020. Any time a Scout in the Greater Tampa Bay Area Council made headlines, Brandon Kathman took the news clipping and posted it on the wall of his office. It was a way … Read More

he data is in! New Scout families want to feel welcome and a sense of belonging in their new unit. And when they do, these Scouts will stay in Scouting programs for a long time. So what does this mean … Read More

Do you have new leaders or parents that want to receive the district communication emails? Have them send an email to: talakto_communications@yahoo.comThey need to specify which email list they want to be added to:CubTroopCrew/ShipThere is another list that all people requesting … Read More

Talakto Popcorn Kernels, Unit Popcorn Kickoffs are underway!  Let me know if you need help or have questions. Kroger Storefronts are still pending.  They’ll be added to the District Storefront signup here once available:https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090449ACA623ABFC1-2021 Initial Orders will arrive at the … Read More

Talakto Popcorn Kernels, Thank you for getting your Initial Orders in last week! There are still a few more District Storefront shifts left, and the Kroger shifts are still coming. Signup here:https://m.signupgenius.com/#!/showSignUp/4090449ACA623ABFC1-2021 It’s Unit Popcorn Kickoff time! See the Google Drive link … Read More

If your team is available, the training team can come to your location for training courses

As we often do in Scouting, we occasionally evaluate what are we doing and how well are we doing it. Before the summer break, many of us played the “Start, Stop, Continue” game, where we brainstormed on how well the … Read More

Please help us in ensuring the safety of Scouts during transport to and from any Scouting activity.  Use the SAFE Transportation Checklist and Pre-Trip Inspection for planning transport and completing a vehicle pre-trip inspection. The SAFE Transportation Checklist and Pre-Trip … Read More

This year Auburn University has decided to provide discounted ticket with a fundraising opportunity to not one but FIVE different home games including Akron, Alabama State Georgia State, Ole Miss, and Mississippi State. For every ticket sold through this offer, … Read More

For direct contact leaders, staying current on Hazardous Weather Training is an important part of offering a safe Scouting program and needs to be renewed every 2 years. Like Youth Protection Mandatory Training, My.Scouting will now provide notification e-mails at 14-30-60-90-day intervals … Read More