The Catalina Council & Grand Canyon Council in conjunction with Freeport-McMoRan have joined together to offer your Scouts the best opportunity to earn the Mining in Society Merit Badge.
Adults are REQUIRED to REGISTER for this MB clinic (at no cost) if attending.
Register Here

When:  Saturday, January 12th from 8:00AM to 3:30PM

Buses will be transporting everyone over the Freeport-McMoRan mine. Individual access is not permitted at the mine site.  Please arrive early at the Community Performance & Arts Center to park your vehicle and load the bus.

Buses will be leaving at 8:00 a.m. SHARP – No exceptions for late arrivals.

Where:

Parking to get on the bus for transport to the mine.

Community Performance & Arts Center

1250 W. Continental Rd,

Green Valley, AZ 85622

Buses leave promptly at 8:00 a.m.
Prerequisites:

Read the Mining in Society MB booklet (available at Scout Shop)
Bring Worksheet with the following items completed: Requirements 1a, 1b and 1c, and Requirements 7a, 7b, 7c or 7d
Mining in Society worksheet

http://scoutingevent.com/attachment/badges/Mining_in_Society.pdf
ALL attendees must wear long pants and closed-toe shoes

Bring a pen
Blue cards are to be filled out with the following information prior to arriving at the workshop

Badge requirements:
Their personal information – Click on Link for Photo Release Form

http://scoutingevent.com/attachment/BSA010/document_15070510400_2390.docx

The Silver Beaver Award is the council-level distinguished service award of the Boy Scouts of America. Upon nomination by their local Scout council and with the approval of the National Court of Honor, recipients of this award are registered adult leaders who have made an impact on the lives of youth through service given to the council. The Silver Beaver is an award given to those who implement the Scouting program and perform community service through hard work, self-sacrifice, dedication, and many years of service. It is given to those who do not seek it.

If you know of a Scouter who you think is worthy of this award please fill out the nomination form below and send it to Richard.Benner@scouting.org. Nominations are due by November 6th, 2018.

Silver Beaver Nomination Form

Climbing is one of the most challenging and confidence inspiring activities available to Scouts.  Information on BSA climbing standards, and requirements for a safe, BSA approved climbing activity can be found here: https://www.scouting.org/health-and-safety/safety-moments/climbing/.

Also, if you are interested in becoming a Climbing Instructor, here is information on a Level 1 Climbing Certification class being put on by the Council in October: https://catalinacouncil.org/2018/09/level-i-climbing-certification/.

Troop 209 currently has (1) one open slot for Sea Base the first week of June 2019 for St. Criox – Scuba Diving Adventure.  The total cost is approximately $2200.00-$2500.00. You must be Scuba Certified before they leave for Sea Base.  They will be doing a scuba certification sometime in March or April for those who are not currently certified and it will cost around $575.00 to be certified.  They have already made a deposits of $600 / person. The final payment to Sea Base is due Jan 1st 2019. The remaining money is for transportation, dive pre-trip and miscellaneous expenses. If you are interested, contact John Longhofer at johnlonghofer@gmail.com

Catalina Council is celebrating 100 years of operation in 2019. In commemoration of this occasion, the Council is releasing this limited edition Challenge Coin. Only 300 of these amazing coins will be made to celebrate the 100th Anniversary! Get yours while supplies last.

Order your coin Here today

Join us on November 3rd, 2018 for the Fall Merit Badge Day. 15 different merit badges will offered including: Automotive Maintenance, Dentistry, Robotics and so much more!

Register Here

2018 Fall Merit Badge Day

November 3rd, 2018

Immanuel Presbyterian Church

9252 E 22nd St, Tucson, AZ 85710

Cost: $15 Full Day Merit Badge- $8 Half Day Merit Badge (Lunch Included)

Prerequisites Fall Merit Badge Day

The Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills (IOLS) course builds and expands on the concepts and themes introduced in Scoutmaster Position-Specific Training and Varsity Coach Position-Specific Training, and provides Scouters with the confidence to take youth into the outdoors.

Our next course will be held November 2nd-3rd at Double V Scout Ranch. For more information contact Samantha Trace @ Scoutingsamantha@gmail.com

Register Here

If you like the outdoors, hunting for treasure, solving puzzles, math & history, and cutting edge technology this is for you!  We will begin by providing a brief overview of what land surveying is and what a land surveyor does.  After that we will introduce the scouts to all of the technology land surveyors use on a daily basis.  This will include 3D scanners, robotic total stations, GPS instruments and drones!  All that attend will get hands on experience with this equipment at each of the learning stations.

Register Here

Surveying Merit Badge

Date: 10/27/2018

Event: Boy Scout Survey Merit Badge introduction and Initial Point Sunset Hike

Sponsors: United Surveyors of Arizona and Survey Innovation Group

Time: 8AM – 2PM  – Lunch will be provided

Location: Mansfield Park – Tucson, AZ (2000 N Fourth Ave)-Soccer FIeld A

We have reserved the Soccer Field A and Ramadas 2 and 3 in Mansfield Park (see attached map) :

Come on out to the Catalina Scout Shop on Saturday September 22nd and enjoy our Family Camping Event 101. There will be a discount available on Camping Gear.