Serving Kaufman, Van Zandt and Henderson Counties

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ANNOUNCEMENTS & NEWS 

Fall Council Camporee annouced: 10/29/2010 - 10/31/2010
       - See Activities Page for flyer and registration form.
Because of the Council Camporee, Cherokee District WILL NOT be hosting a regular Fall Camporee

LIMITED TIME ONLY
       -Earn these Merit Badges during 2010 only - Click here

District Training Week-End
Attention Scouters - During the week-end of October 1-3 the District Training Staff will hold training events for all Cub Scout and Boy Scout Leaders. Cub Scouters will have one of two sessions to attend at the First United Methodist Church in Canton. Click HERE for more information and an application. Baloo Training will be presented on Sunday, October 3 at Arc Ridge Ranch. Click HERE for more information and an application. Boy Scout Leaders will have Scoutmaster Specific and Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills training also at Arc Ridge Ranch beginning on Friday, October 1 and concluding on Sunday, October 3. Click HERE for more information and an application. 

BSA Youth Protection Requirement
You do not have to be a registered member or have a member ID to take Youth Protection training.To take Youth Protection training go to MyScouting.org and create an account.From the MyScouting.org portal, click on E-Learning and take the Youth Protection training.Upon completion, you may print a certificate of completion to submit with a volunteer application or submit the completion certificate to the unit leader for processing at the local council.When your volunteer application is approved, you will receive a BSA membership card which includes your member ID number. After you receive your membership card, log back into MyScouting, click on My Profile and update the system by inputting your member ID number. This will link your Youth Protection training records, and any other training, in MyScouting to your BSA membership.