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Stefano & Gianluca wearing their Cub Scout uniforms and holding popcorn bags, smile for the camera.
Parents, Scouts, Stories

How Far Will You Go To Sell Popcorn?

Author Philip Whitcomb Date August 4, 2022
From the beginning of autumn through early winter, Stefano and Gianluca Seta can be...
Tagged Atlanta Area Council, Community, Georgia, International, Italy, Poggibonsi, Popcorn Sales, Scouting Families, Scouting Stories, Scouts, Scouts BSA | Leave a comment |
Justin Martin and Wally Funk posing for a photo after Wally's historic flight aboard Blue Origin's New Shepard launch vehicle up to the edge of space and back.
Alumni, Leaders, Scouts, Stories

Atlanta Eagle Scout Now Shoots for the Stars

Author Philip Whitcomb Date April 14, 2022
Atlanta Area Council Eagle Scout Justin Martin has a pretty out-of-this-world career inspecting and...
Tagged Atlanta Area Council, Community, Eagle Scout, FAA, Georgia, Leadership, NASA, Scouting Stories, Scouts BSA |
Zoe Rosenberg holds up her Girl Scout sash with her awards while wearing her Scouts BSA uniform and Eagle Scout neckerchief on the Queens University of Charlotte campus.
Scouts, Stories

Zoe Rosenberg is a ‘Golden Eagle’

Author Philip Whitcomb Date March 17, 2022
Zoe Rosenberg first joined the Girl Scouts at age five where she became involved...
Tagged Community, Eagle Scout, Georgia, Girl Scouts, Gold Award, Leadership, Roswell, Roswell United Methodist Church, Scouting Stories, Scouts, Scouts BSA, Troop 432, Venturers |
Civil Rights Heritage Hike, Events, Stories

See Atlanta’s Civil Rights History on the Heritage Hike

Author Philip Whitcomb Date February 28, 2022
Over the course of the last month, we have celebrated African American history and...
Tagged Atlanta, Atlanta Area Council, Civil Rights Heritage Hike, Community, Georgia, Martin Luther King Jr., Scouting Stories, Scouts BSA |
Donors, Leaders, Parents, Scouts, Staff, Stories

CEO Chris Womack Shares How Scouting Shaped Him For The Future

Author Philip Whitcomb Date February 25, 2022
In December 2021, the Atlanta Area Council was fortunate to have Chris Womack deliver...
Tagged Atlanta Area Council, Black History Month, Community, Eagle Scout, Georgia, Leadership, Scouting Stories, Scouts BSA, Volunteers |
A couple tattered American flags lay on one another.
Gratitude, Notes & Updates

The Purpose of Flag Retirement Ceremonies

Author Philip Whitcomb Date February 21, 2022
The American flag represents the United States of America, and is recognized as symbol...
Tagged American Flag, Atlanta Area Council, Community, Flag Retirement Ceremonies, Scouts BSA, Volunteers, Woodruff Scout Camp |
This is a screenshot of Elliot Paisner's introduction as an Eagle Scout Speaker at the 2022 Golden Eagle Luncheon.
Alumni, Events, Golden Eagle Luncheon, Leaders, Scouts, Stories

Elliot Paisner – Leading By Example

Author Philip Whitcomb Date January 13, 2022
In August 2021, Elliot Paisner left Gwinnett Georgia to begin his first semester of...
Tagged Atlanta Area Council, Community, Eagle Scout, Georgia, Golden Eagle Luncheon, Golden Eagle Luncheon Speaker, Leadership, Scouting Stories, Scouts, Volunteers |
Troop 2319's Logo
Leaders, Scouts, Stories

Troop 2319 Excels Despite COVID-19

Author Philip Whitcomb Date December 16, 2021
Troop 2319 from Unity North Atlanta of Marietta, Georgia has rallied behind their mantra,...
Tagged Court of Honor, COVID-19, Leadership, merit badges, Scoutmasters, Scouts |
Addison Nichols looks intense while holding a football in front of him with both hands while dressed in the University of Tennessee football uniform.
Leaders, Scouts, Stories

Addison Nichols – Community Leader & Gentle Giant

Author Philip Whitcomb Date November 24, 2021
“I am not afraid to demonstrate my leadership skills in order to bring my...
Tagged Academic Achievements, Beta Club, Community, Eagle Scout, Football, Greater Atlanta Christian School, Leadership, National Honor Society, Scouting Stories, Scouts, Scouts BSA, St. Martin's Episcopal Church, Tae Kwon Do, Tennessee, Troop 379, University of Tennessee |
Troop 3310's 7 new Eagle Scouts posing for a photo.
Scouts, Stories

Troop 3310’s 7 Founding Members Rise Up as Eagles

Author Philip Whitcomb Date November 18, 2021
In 2020, being productive in Scouting had its challenges for many units. But Scouts...
Tagged COVID-19, Eagle Scout, Leadership, Scoutmasters, Scouts |
Gregory Frazier posing for a headshot in the Program Center of the Atlanta Area Council.
Scouts, Stories

Marietta Teen Sets Milestone as Eagle Scout

Author Philip Whitcomb Date November 11, 2021
Marietta teen Gregory Frazier made Atlanta Area Council history on September 18, 2021, when...
Tagged Community, Eagle Scout, Leadership, Scouting Stories, scoutreach |
Kathryn being interviewed.
Alumni, Leaders, Scouts, Stories

Eagle Scout Kathryn Tarrer Discusses the Benefits of Scouting

Author Philip Whitcomb Date October 27, 2021
“I would tell those young girls to dream big… be confident in themselves.” Kathryn...
Tagged Community, Eagle Scout, Leadership, Scouting Stories, Scouts |
Omkar Tamhane standing at attention in full uniform.
Scouts, Stories

Omkar Tamhane Accomplishes What Few Have Done Before

Author Philip Whitcomb Date October 14, 2021
Scouting was a spark that ignited a never-ending purpose in me to serve the...
Tagged Eagle Scout, Leadership, merit badges, Scouting Stories |
Cecilia holding her 'Trained' Scouting badge.
Scouts, Stories

Scouting Taught Me What It Means To Be a Leader and a Teacher

Author Philip Whitcomb Date September 30, 2021
Story written and submitted by Eagle Scout Cecelia Pumpelly How it all began Since...
Tagged Eagle Scout, Leadership, Scouting Stories, Scouts, Venturers |
Elijah unloading school supplies
Scouts, Stories

Elijah’s Good Turn Has Now Become an Annual Act of Kindness

Author Philip Whitcomb Date September 9, 2021
Do a Good Turn Daily A good turn is a thoughtful act that can...
Tagged Community, COVID-19, Early Learning Center, Good Turn Daily, Leadership, MUST Ministries, Rise Against Hunger, School Supply Drive, Scouting Stories, Scouts, Volunteers |
Events, Scout Day, Scouts, Stories

Learning about local government from our State Legislators at Scout Day at the Capitol

Author Amanda Walker Date February 25, 2021
Scout Day at the Capitol is an annual event hosted by the Atlanta Area...
Tagged Community, Congress, GA State Capitol, GA State Legislators, GA State Representatives, GA State Senators, Scout Day, Scouts |
Events, Golden Eagle Luncheon, Stories

How Scouting Has Impacted These Four Families in Incredible Ways

Author Amanda Walker Date December 3, 2020
Each December we gather to celebrate a successful Scouting year and pledge our support...
Tagged Community, Cub Scouts, Golden Eagle Luncheon, Scouting Families, Scouting Stories, Scouts |
Gratitude, Notes & Updates

Forever Grateful to Our Scouting Volunteers

Author Amanda Walker Date November 20, 2020
Our hearts are full this Thanksgiving, remembering our blessings and how grateful we are...
Tagged Camp Staff, Community, Leadership, Scoutmasters, Scouts, Thanksgiving, Volunteers |
Alumni, Stories, Whitney M. Young Jr. Award

The Impact a Volunteer Can Make on Others

Author Amanda Walker Date November 11, 2020
On October 20, 2020, the Atlanta Area Council hosted the Whitney M. Young Jr....
Tagged Eagle Scout, Leadership, Scouting Stories, Scoutmasters, Volunteers |
Events, Scouts, Stories, Summer Camp

Troop 144 Does Camp Their Own Way

Author Amanda Walker Date October 20, 2020
Thank you to Justin O’Dell for the Submission Long before any of the Scouts...
Tagged COVID-19, Leadership, merit badges, Scouts, Summer Camp, Volunteers |
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