Doug Buchanan District Executive Click here to ask questions about Scouting District Committee Listing (as of 17JUN07) Download the "100 Years of Scouting" 2-page flyer [here]. See what's happening on the new Echota District Yahoo Group [here] Council Events Schedule NEW 2007/8 Print-n-Post Schedule for your Refrigerator Click [here] to download a 2008/9 District events calendar. NEW 2008/9 Echota calendar in Microsoft Excel Click [here] for a printable Excel calendar. This is the same schedule as above, but in Excel rather than PDF format. Click [here] for the spreadsheet for those that want to upload the schedule.	Tragedy in Western Iowa We are deeply saddened by the horrific impact of the devastating storms that tore through western Iowa.. To the families of those who were affected, we extend our deepest sympathies and concern. To the leaders, Scouts, and emergency personnel who responded so quickly and effectively, we extend our sincerest gratitude. Read the National Council's official statement and information about the BSA Disaster Relief Fund [here]. View YouTube Video [here]	Echota District Spring Camporee – Theme: Environmental Science 200+ Scouts and Leaders from the Echota District – GSMC attending the Spring Camporee held at Buffalo Springs Wildlife Management Area in Rutledge, TN this past weekend, May 2nd thru May 4th . Scouts participated in several events that included Discovery Scavenger Hunt, Scouts learned to differentiate among different kinds of plants, animals, including signs of their presence., Forest Inventory, Scouts learned to read the history and understand the growth dynamics of a forest ecosystem, Recycle Relay, Scouts learned the importance of participate in recycling programs, Oil Spill Cleanup, where Scouts learned the method that could be used to reduce the effects of an oil spill on waterfowl, Nature Hike Scouts learned to see the impact they have on the environment when they are careless, Protected March Drawbridge, where Scouts learned how marshes are critically important to wildlife habitats. Congratulations to these Troops for their effort in these events: 1st Place: Troop 506 2nd Place: Troop 154 3rd Place: Troop 500 Also, check out the Al's pics [here].
Flag Placement Service Project Over 150 Scouts, leaders and adults helped with placing flags on 9000 graves at the Knoxville National Cemetery this morning, Sat., May 24th. This was a great service project showing our respect for the veterans who served our country. Check out Al's pics [here].	District News: Check the Council's 2006 Annual Report - we have done some amazing things! Results of 2007 Scouting for Food 2007 Centennial Quality Unit Award Commitment form  Scout Leader Knot Award Forms  Discount Unit Web Hosting Offer Related Links Click below for additonal information.	New Campmaster Cabin - Camp Pellissippi Estate of Fred W. Bruce provided a $63,000 gift to build this cabin in memory of his wife, anna Mary June 2008 is the targeted completion Camp Pellissippi is coming back...thanks to the hard work of lots of Camp Pellissippi supporters. Click [here] for the Story Book.