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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 | Leave a comment |
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 | Leave a comment |
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 | Leave a comment |
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 | Leave a comment |
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 | Leave a comment |
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 | Leave a comment |
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 | Leave a comment |
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 | Leave a comment |
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 | Leave a comment |
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 | Leave a comment |
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 | Leave a comment |
Alumni, Leaders, Scouts, Stories

Scouting & Servant Leadership

Author Amanda Walker Date August 4, 2020
Scouting is an essential experience in my life. Scouting taught me what it means...
Tagged Community, Eagle Scout, GA Youth Poll Worker Movement, Leadership, Public Servant, Scouting Stories, Scouts, Servant Leadership, Volunteers | Leave a comment |
Scouts, Stories

One Scout’s Mission: Helping Ukrainian Refugees

Author Amanda Walker Date June 3, 2020
All Scouts are known for their commitment to community service, but one Metro-Atlanta Eagle...
Tagged Clothing Drives, Community, Eagle Scout, Immigrants, Leadership, Refugees, Scouts, Volunteers | Leave a comment |
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 | Leave a comment |
Leaders, Scouts, Stories

Eagle Scout Project Goes International

Author Amanda Walker Date January 29, 2020
Cheran is a member of Troop 2000 in Johns Creek, Georgia and a junior...
Tagged Community, Eagle Scout, International Eagle Scout Project, Leadership, President Scout Project, Scouting Stories, Sri Lanka, Volunteers, Whitney M. Young Speaker | Leave a comment |
Alumni, Golden Eagle Luncheon, Leaders, Scouts, Stories

Scouting Helped Him Save a Friend’s Life

Author Amanda Walker Date January 6, 2020
Jordan Mercure is a Scout from Marietta, Georgia. His story is an incredible example...
Tagged Eagle Scout, Golden Eagle, Leadership, Life Saver, Scouting Stories | Leave a comment |
Alumni, Scouts, Stories

How Scouting Taught this Scout to Lead by Serving

Author Amanda Walker Date June 19, 2019
Nigel Walker grew up in a single parent household. His mom put him in...
Tagged Community, Eagle Scout, Leadership, Scout Law, Scout Oath, Scouts, Teach for America, Vanderbilt University, Volunteers | Leave a comment |
Scouts, Stories

Trey’s Journey to 138 Merit Badges

Author Amanda Walker Date April 22, 2019
Trey is an Eagle Scout from Troop 1776, in the Foothills district, who has...
Tagged 138 Merit Badges, Eagle Scout, Foothills District, Kennesaw State University, merit badges, Pope High School, Scouting Stories | Leave a comment |
Alumni, Silver Beaver Award, Stories, Whitney M. Young Jr. Award

Verdery Roberson Celebrates 75th Anniversary of Becoming one of Georgia’s first African-American Eagle Scouts

Author Amanda Walker Date February 14, 2019
It is no small feat to earn the prestigious award of Eagle Scout Rank....
Tagged 1944, 75th Anniversary, Advancement Chair, Augusta, Eagle Scout, First African-American Eagle Scout, Georgia, Scouting Stories, Troop 102, Troop 20, Verdery Roberson, Volunteers | Leave a comment |
Christel Jackson with her story
Leaders, Parents, Stories

Christel Jackson Committed to Scouting

Author Amanda Walker Date October 2, 2018
“During that first year, my husband and I were Den Leaders, I didn’t quite...
Tagged Community, Cub Scouts, Eagle Scout, Mother and Son, Pack 2020, Scouting Stories, Scouts, Volunteers | Leave a comment |
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