09/21/2026
Thunderbird scouters! Lots of info:
Discovery Day at Ducks Unlimited on Sat. Sept. 26, 9-1 pm come
and invite families to see some scouts. Click on link to get your FREE Ticket.(required)
http://runsignup.com/race/TN/Memphis/DUOutdoorDiscoveryDay
Activities & Camping
Looking for someplace new to camp? Try Where2Camp.com!
Over 400 locations to camp in and around the Memphis area
with ratings, amenities, maps, and other information.
Add your own ratings after camping!
October 23-25 - Hero Quest - Camp Currier -
https://scoutingevent.com/558-heroquest26
For ALL Districts-Packs, Troops, Crews, Posts, Ships
Contact Candy Davis - [email protected]
Volunteers will be needed!
October 29 - Chickasaw Council Sporting Clays Classic
https://scoutingevent.com/558-sportingclays26
Get a team together! Get your company to Sponsor!
Help out Scouting and enjoy the event!
December 27-30 - Winter Camp at Kia Kima 2026
https://scoutingevent.com/558-WC26
March 5-7, 2027 - Spring Camporee - Camp Currier
Theme - TBD - https://scoutingevent.com/558-115340
April 1, 2027 - Chickasaw Council Recognition/
Banquet & Celebration of Eagles @ MUS - more info & link to come
Community Service & Events:
Sept 26th Saturday - 9AM - 1PM Outdoor Discovery Day at DU
FREE event. and Scouts will have a table there
(New) Ducks unlimited - Into the Wild Sleepovers at Ducks
Contact Rachel Wilson - [email protected] schedule yours!
FREE Programming
Veterans Day - Flag Placement/Ceremony/Flag Pickup
4000 Forest Hill Irene Rd., Memphis, TN
November 7th - Flag Placement at West TN Veterans Cemetery 9 am
November 8th - Veterans Day Ceremony - 2 PM
November 14th - Flag Pickup - 9 am
December 19th - Wreaths across AMERICA - Wreath placement
@ West TN Veterans Cemetery.
To sponsor a wreath - http://www.wreathsacrossamerica.org/TN0004
Questions/contact - Billy "Budman" Vinson -901-871-1122
Deadline to sponsor a wreath Dec. 1. Won't you sponsor a wreath/wreaths?
Volunteers are needed to help place wreaths. GOAL- 1 at every grave!
District "Unit" Activities:
If your unit has something to share...put it here!
Trainings (Includes Merit Badge opportunities)
(C.O.P.E., Climbing, RATA, Wood Badge, IOLS, Baloo, and others):
RATA encourages you to help with long lines by getting trained to
help. Range activities are sooo popular! Consider getting Trained!
Oct 2-4 - Leave NO Trace Level 1 Training
https://scoutingevent.com/558-LNT26
Oct. 3 - USA Archery Instructor - Level 1 & 2 - Training - 8am - 5pm
8250 - Pleasant Ridge Rd., Arlington,TN
https://scoutingevent.com/?OrgKey=BSA558&calendarID=606165
Oct 16/17 - IOLS & BALOO - Camp Currier
Sponsored by Thunderbird District
https://scoutingevent.com/558-116932
Nov 6-8 - R***e Instructor Training
https://scoutingevent.com/558-104485
Nov 21 - Bird Study Merit Badge
https://scoutingevent.com/558-birdstudy26
Dec 5 - Range Safety Officer Training
https://scoutingevent.com/558-104455
Roundtables occur every month around the council. If you cannot attend Thunderbird's, this is another option. The important thing is to keep your leaders informed!
Scouting America & Cub Scout Roundtable
Roundtable's provide an opportunity for sharing experiences
and enjoying fun and fellowship with other leaders.
St. Georges Episcopal Church
2425 South Germantown Rd. - Germantown, TN 38138
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
DON'T FORGET- SAVE THE DATE
Thursday - October 1, 2026
Break Out #1: Eagle Project and Application Workshop.
For Life and Star scouts who are working on their Eagle Project.
Parents are welcome to join.
Do you want to know that a professional Eagle Scout Application and
Project Proposal look like? We will have Scout leaders help guide Eagle
candidats in developing their project ideas. They will also go over the
approval process and next steps in their Eagle Scout journey as well as
answer any questions you might have
Break Out #2
Charter Renewal Tutorial. Units will be able to renew their Charter on October 1st.
The District Commissioner will go over the renewal process and how to prepare for
a timely recharter. We're asking your Charter Renewal Champ to attend this
meeting. This will be useful for any first timers or anyone who needs a refresher.
Shout out to Renee Leith for all of this information!
