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Tag Archives: Volunteers

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 |
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 |
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 |
Events, Gratitude, Leaders, Notes & Updates, Stories, Whitney M. Young Jr. Award

2020 Whitney M. Young Jr. Award Honorees

Author Amanda Walker Date October 7, 2020
What is the Whitney M. Young, Jr. Service Award? The national Whitney M. Young,...
Tagged Community, Leadership, Scoutmasters, Scouts, Volunteers |
Scouts, Stories

School Supply Drive During Uncertain Times

Author Amanda Walker Date August 19, 2020
Story written and submitted by Life Scout Elijah My name is Elijah and I...
Tagged Back to School, Community, Leadership, School Supply Drive, Scouting Stories, Scouts, Volunteers |
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 |
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 |
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 |
Scouts, Stories

Scouts in Button Gwinnett District Serve VA Medical Center

Author Amanda Walker Date May 13, 2020
Photos contributed by the VA Medical Center Scouts are taking this time to make...
Tagged Button Gwinnett District, Community, COVID-19, Leadership, Scouts, VA Medical Center, Volunteers |
Parents, Scouts, Stories

Making Masks for the Community

Author Amanda Walker Date March 30, 2020
This story was submitted by Hilary Thornton. At their first online meeting, the Scouts...
Tagged Community, COVID-19, Leadership, Personal Protection Equipment, Scouting Stories, Scouts, Volunteers |
Alumni, Parents, Stories

How the Scouts Saved My Life From Cancer

Author Amanda Walker Date February 26, 2020
This story was submitted by Scott Ward. A Scout saving someone’s life whether told...
Tagged Community, Life Saver, Prostate Specific Antigen, Scouting Stories, Volunteers |
Alumni, Gratitude, Leaders, Stories

Celebrating some of Atlanta’s African-American Leaders who got their start in Scouting.

Author Amanda Walker Date February 25, 2020
As we celebrate Black History Month, we want to recognize the incredible triumphs made...
Tagged Andrew Young Jr., Black History Month, Civil Rights Movement, Civil Rights Pioneer, Community, Ebenezer Baptist Church, Hall of Famer, Hank Aaron, Home Run King, Leadership, MLK Jr., MLK Jr. National Historic Site, Scouting Stories, 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 |
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 |
Leaders, Scouts, Stories

Faces of Summer Camp

Author Amanda Walker Date August 6, 2019
We have had a great time this summer hosting over 6,800 Scouts at both...
Tagged Bert Adams, Camp Staff, Community, Handicraft, Leadership, Mountaineer Program, Scoutmasters, STEM, Volunteers, Woodruff Scout Camp |
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 |
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