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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 |
Alumni, Donors, Stories

A Dedicated Scouter’s Legacy of Being Prepared for Life

Author Amanda Walker Date May 26, 2020
This story was submitted by Ronelle (“Ronnie”) Genser. Sandy’s Legacy My name is Ronelle...
Tagged Atlanta Area Council, Be Prepared, Community, COVID-19, Eagle Scout, Leadership, Order of the Arrow, Philmont, Scouting Stories, Silver Beaver Award, Volunteers |
Donors, Stories

Ed Bastian Delta CEO | How to Be a Leader

Author Amanda Walker Date February 21, 2020
On December 13, 2019, the Atlanta Area Council, Boy Scouts of America hosted its...
Tagged Childhood Cancer Research, Coca-Cola, Community, Delta Airlines, Georgia Trustee, Golden Eagle Luncheon, Volunteers |
Sam Friedman on the Day he earned the Eagle Scout Rank
Alumni, Donors, Stories

Sam Friedman Saved a Drowning Man

Author Amanda Walker Date March 14, 2017
Every year the Boy Scouts of America presents around 100 Lifesaving or Meritorious Action Awards....
Tagged 1955, Atlanta Area Council, August, Cobb County, CPR, Eagle Scout, First Aid, Georgia, Life Saver, National Council, Puerto Rico, San Juan, Scouting Stories, Scouts |
Rick Williams
Donors, Parents, Stories

Rick Williams Was Impressed by Scouting

Author Amanda Walker Date November 22, 2016
Rick Williams is the Chairman of the Board of Primerica and President of the...
Tagged Atlanta, Atlanta Area Council, Board of Primerica, Chairman, Council President, Eagle Scout, Georgia, Leadership, Scouting Families, Scouts BSA, Volunteers |
Eagle Scout Dr. Randy Rizor
Donors, Leaders, Stories

Dr. Randy Rizor Served Alongside Eagle Scouts

Author Amanda Walker Date November 10, 2016
Roughly 5% of all Boy Scouts reach the rank of Eagle Scout, meaning that...
Tagged 9/11, Atlanta Area Council, Colonel, Community, Eagle Scout, Executive Committee, Iraq, Kosovo, Leadership, Medical Corps, Military, Scouts, U.S. Army, U.S. Army Reserve, Values |
Mark and Tom Deimler at the top of Inspiration Point.
Alumni, Donors, Parents, Stories

Tom & Mike Deimler Climbed Inspiration Point

Author Amanda Walker Date October 28, 2016
Tom Deimler, 84, is a former Professional Scouter and father of three adult sons:...
Tagged Atlanta Area Council, Eagle Scout, Executive Board, HIking, Philmont, Scouting Families, Scouting Stories, Scouts, Tooth of Time |
Scouts with Cobb County volunteers, teachers and leaders.
Donors, Stories

Scoutreach in South Cobb County

Author Amanda Walker Date July 12, 2016
Scoutreach offers the Scouting experience to youth in under-served areas through financial assistance and...
Tagged Atlanta Area Council, Chamber of Commerce, Cobb County, Community, Leadership, scoutreach, Scouts BSA, South Cobb Committee, Volunteers |
The Trading Post at Camp Bert Adams
Donors, Stories

Mr. Woodruff Visited Bert Adams

Author Amanda Walker Date May 24, 2016
One Saturday before camp opened at Bert Adams in Covington, the property received two...
Tagged Bert Adams, Coca-Cola, Community, Covington, Georgia, Mr. Woodruff, Scouting Stories, Woodruff |
Alvin Townley next to his Grandfather's tree
Donors, Stories

The Townley Trees at Bert Adams

Author Amanda Walker Date March 9, 2016
When Bert Adams Scout Camp in Covington, Georgia was being constructed Alvin Townley’s grandfather...
Tagged Bert Adams, Chinese Chestnut Trees, Community, Covington, Eagle Scout, Georgia, Scouting Stories, Scouts BSA |
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