Ronalds’ Eagle Scout Project For Mountain Light
Ronald Sturgis, age 13, Ellijay GA, BSA Troop 440 Eagle Scout Project was a great success. We had 8 volunteers the first day and 11 volunteers the second day. This project transformed an overgrown weed area between buildings into a beautiful prayer and meditation garden.
2022 Scout Banquet Recap
The 2022 Scout recognition banquet was celebrated Saturday, March 12th, 2022. Parker, our master of ceremonies, lead us through an evening of recognition and celebration. Jeremy Bruce single-handedly prepared and served our meals for the evening. Arrow Of Light...
I’m no Jim Gallagher! But here’s the Scout Scoop!
So many activities happening this week/weekend. Jump in anywhere you want to. https://negamountaindistrict.com/events/2022-march-scouter-night/ https://negamountaindistrict.com/events/spring-fling-2022/...
National Bird Feeding Month is here. Here’s what you can do.
“I would like to recognize February, one of the most difficult months in the United States for wild birds, as National Bird Feeding Month.”, said John Porter, Congressman from Illinois, on 23 February 1994, as he passed a resolution for protection and welfare for...
2022 February Scouter Night – SPL Training
2021 Christmas Party, Games for the Cubs and Troop
The Christmas party was a big success. It was a birthday party for Jesus. We had games, gifts, and lots of fun. all the scouts sat in a circle with their gifts as Cassie read the grinch for Dr. Seuss. every time the Who’s were mentioned gifts were passed to the right....
2022 Fall Camporee Results
Troop 101 Troop 440 1st Place in Hatchet Throwing - Troop 440 1st Place in Tire rolling - Troop 440 1st Place in obstacle course - Troop 321st Place in Rock throwin - Troop 32 1st Place in Flag Raising - Troop 1251st Place in Hay Lifting -...
2021 Volunteer service with the Corps of Engineers at Carters Lake
On national public lands day, September 25, 2021, participants from both Troop and Pack 440 worked with the Corps of Engineers at Carters Lake. We enjoyed a premium campsite with no visitors around. The weather was incredible with a high of about 80 and a low of...
Andrew’s Eagle Scout Project
Early Saturday, September 11th, Life Scout Andrew began his Eagle Scout project at the Build an Ark in Ellijay. Susan from Build an Ark envisioned a new wooden fence where visitors could feed the animals and a new wire fence in the pasture for...
Scouts working on the Aviation merit badge at Warner Robins Aviation Museum
Troops 404 and 440 attended the aviation merit badge class in Warner Robins Georgia. On Saturday, August 14th , seven Scouts of two Troops from Ellijay Georgia attended the Aviation merit badge class. After the class requirements were completed, the Scouts divided...