By PAT NEWMAN
Staff Writer

“It's never too late to join Boy Scouts,” says Michael Reese, district executive for the Flint River Council of the Boy Scouts of America.

To encourage boys who may have missed the initial registration period, representatives from two local Boy Scout troops and two Cub Scout packs will be on hand Saturday, Oct. 23 from 12:30 - 2:30 p.m. at the Fayette County Library.

High school-age boys and girls are invited to come and check-out “venturing,” the newest facet of the council's program. According to Reese, venturing has replaced the traditional Explorers, which has evolved over the years into career experiences in areas such as law enforcement, firefighting and paramedicine.

Venturing was introduced in Fayette County about a year ago, attracting boys from existing troops and girls wanting an outdoor challenge. Two venturing groups now exist. One focuses on golf and meets at the Wendell Coffee Golf Center in Tyrone and the other is a sailing group.

All the rules and principles that apply to the Boy Scouts of America also apply to venturing.

For information about the Boy Scouts of America, phone Reese at 770-632-6062.