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Former UN Ambassador Andrew Young
Leaders, Stories

Andrew Young Read His Boy Scout Handbook

Author Amanda Walker Date February 22, 2016
As a boy, Andrew Young spent many hours reading the Boy Scout Handbook. He...
Tagged Boy Scout Handbook, Civil Rights Movement, Community, International Politics, Leadership, Mayor of Atlanta, National Politics, President Jimmy Carter, Scout Law, Scout Oath, United Nations, Volunteers |
Josiah Benator tells the story of a classic scout prank
Leaders, Stories

A Classic Scout Prank

Author Amanda Walker Date February 19, 2016
Josiah Benator has been a Scoutmaster for over 50 years, he tells the story...
Tagged Bert Adams, Community, Court of Honor, Eagle Scout, Leadership, Pranks, Scouting Stories, scoutmaster, Shaving Cream, Troop 73, Volunteers |
Buffalo Soldiers Patch
Alumni, Stories

The Buffalo Soldiers Patrol

Author Amanda Walker Date February 15, 2016
Boy Scout Troops are broken down into smaller groups of about 6-12 Scouts called...
Tagged African American Cavalry Units, Atlanta Area Council, Board Member, Buffalo Soldiers, Buffalo Soldiers Patrol, Community, Leadership, Patrols, Scouting Stories, Scouts, Troop 100, Troop 104, Volunteers |
Lester and Apryl Harris
Leaders, Stories

A Scouting Love Story

Author Amanda Walker Date February 12, 2016
In honor of Valentine’s Day, we wanted to share A Scouting Love Story. Apryl...
Tagged Adult Leader Training, BALOO, Bert Adams, Camping, Community, cooking, Leadership, Scouting Families, Scouting Stories, Soapstone Ridge District, Troop 394, Valentine's Day, Volunteers | 1 Comment |
Alumni, Stories

An Overdue Presentation

Author Amanda Walker Date February 9, 2016
On January 26th, several executive staff from the Atlanta Area Council including Jon Ingram,...
Tagged Atlanta Area Council, CEO, Cobb County Commission, Cobb County Commissioner, Eagle Scout, Eagle Scout Medal, Eagle Scout Patch, Leadership, Scout Executive, Tracy Techau, Troop 1011 |
Arnold Andrade
Alumni, Events, Golden Eagle Luncheon, Stories

Arnold Tells How Scouting Saved His Life

Author Amanda Walker Date February 4, 2016
Though some kids at his school made fun of Arnold Andrade for being involved,...
Tagged Benedict College, Community, Eagle Scout, Father Figure, Golden Eagle Luncheon, High School, Leadership, Life Saver, Scouting Stories, Scouts, Troop 290, Volunteers | 2 Comments |
Leaders, Stories

Conquering his Fear of Heights

Author Amanda Walker Date February 2, 2016
COPE Director Joyce Khustoss tells the story of a Scout conquering his fear of...
Tagged Atlanta Area Council, Bert Adams, Camp Staff, Community, COPE, COPE Director, Council Activities Committee, Crew 107, Fear, Leadership, Open Climb and Rappel, Rappeling, Scouting Stories, Troop 107, Volunteers |
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