Eagle Scout Service Project Maker

Mark your project with pride! Handsome rectangular plate is fitted with two counter-sunk holes for easy mounting. Plate is solid brass with antique finish and features the Eagle Scout medal design in full detail. Includes "Eagle Scout Service Project" lettering beneath logo. A final, protective coating helps to maintain marker's appearance, indoors or out. Includes two mounting screws. Available in your Scout Shop!

Whitney M. Young Banquet (Oct 20)

The 5th Annual Whitney M. Young, Jr. Recognition Banquet will be held October 20, 2011. Given in honor of Whitney M. Young, Jr., the award is presented to volunteers or organizations who have made an outstanding contribution in implementing Scouting opportunities for rural or low-income youth.  Click here to view the 2011 brochure which includes the Whitney M. Young, Jr. Class of 2010 and sponsorship information. Contact William Bryant, Senior Development Director for more information or if you are a volunteer interested in attending. 

Learn to Swim Class (Oct 29)

Beginner and Non-swimmers who are ready to start swimming, mark your calendars for the Learn to Swim Class on October 29. Open to Boy Scout and Venturing age youth or older. Read more  

Popcorn Fundraiser

The Atlanta Area Council's annual Popcorn Fundraiser is an opportunity for Scouts to learn salesmanship, build self confidence, earn rewards - all while raising the necessary funds for your Pack, Troop or Crew to have the Ideal Year of Scouting.  It is not too late to sign up to sell popcorn! Contact a District Kernel today if you have not yet confirmed that your unit will be participating in the 2011 Popcorn Fundraiser. Read more 

SOLO Wilderness First Aid Training (Oct 22)

Do you ever hike or sail where a call to 911 is impossible? Are you ever out of cell range or more than 2 hours from help? If so, you need to know more than what is taught in standard first aid classes designed for places where 911 brings emergency assistance. How good are your first aid skills? A well-trained Scout with the first aid skills taught at this course will be an asset. Read more

Wood Badge (Oct 17-23)

Wood Badge training was begun by Baden Powell in 1919 as a way to assure that the leaders of Scout Troops were properly trained. Over the past 92 years, Wood Badge has been held worldwide providing advanced leader training to thousands of Scout Leaders. Wood Badge for the 21st Century is available to registered leaders of all levels of the Scouting program. It concentrates on providing training on modern leadership skills needed in today's world for Scout leaders. Wood Badge will not only make you a better Scout Leader, it will also assist you in improving your personal and professional life as well. Read more

Project COPE (Sept 2-4) (Sept 23-25)

Troops and Crews come out and enjoy a weekend of Challenging Outdoor Personal Experience at the Project COPE Course at the Woodruff Scout Reservation. Project COPE is a national program of the Boy Scouts of America composed of group initiative games, trust events, low-course events, and high-course events. Click here for more information.

Staff Updates

Congratulations are in order for several Atlanta Area Council staff members. Director of Field Services Jason Pierce has been selected as Scout Executive for the Del-Mar-Va Council in Wilmington, Delaware. Jason, who has been with the Council for 18 years, will report to his new post on September 1. Jay Stoecker, Director of Annual Campaigns, has been promoted to serve as the Director of Development for the Daniel Webster Council in Manchester, New Hampshire.  Jay has been a valued member of the Atlanta Area Council team since 1999. Jason Eiermann, Activities Director, will serve as a Field Director for the Black Warrior Council in Tuscaloosa.  Jason began his career in Baton Rouge, Louisiana and joined the Atlanta Area Council in 2004. These three will be dearly missed, but we wish them all the best in their new positions!  

United Way Funds Atlanta Scouting

On July 19, United Way of Metropolitan Atlanta approved allocations for the Atlanta community from the $80 million United Way campaign. This distribution is through the Community Impact Fund. The fund represents discretionary dollars disbursed by the United Way, through their process of identifying community needs and directing dollars to address those needs. This year, grants totaling $15.2 million went to 124 community agencies including the Atlanta Area Council, Boy Scouts of America. For the 2011/2012 grant cycle, United Way is funding local BSA programs through a grant of $404,019 from the Community Impact Fund; this is a 30% decrease from the previous year, and a 55% decrease over the past three funding cycles. In addition to these funds, the Council will receive $295,082 through the United Way Specific Care program, where donors direct their gifts to a specific nonprofit organization of their choosing. These funds have been stable on a relative basis. The total United Way investment in the Atlanta Area Council for the 2011/2012 cycle is $713,545. Thank you for your support of the United Way of Metropolitan Atlanta. This funding is a crucial component of financing the Scouting program. We encourage you to contribute to the United Way and to be fully informed of United Way priorities, decisions and funding patterns. Click here to find out more about the United Way.

School Night for Scouting

August 1st marks the first day of school for youth in the Atlanta Area Council so School Night for Scouting has officially begun! BeAScout.org is a great site to share with parents that want more information about Scouting. Make sure to check with your District School Night for Scouting Chair for your school's recruitment dates. Let's make sure to ask all boys to "Be One With the Wild" and join Scouting this fall. Read more

Journey to Excellence

Get on board...Scouting is a journey and the route is to Excellence! Every unit has the opportunity to strut their stuff by completing the requirements for the new Journey to Excellence program that has replaced the Quality Unit and Centennial Quality Unit awards. There are three levels that your unit should strive for: Gold, Silver and Bronze. Each focuses on items that your unit can achieve such as 100% trained leaders, summer time activities and camps for Cub Scouts, high adventure for Boy Scouts, and community service for all. Don't get left behind! Start now on this fabulous Journey to Excellence in Scouting! Read more  

Journey to Excellence

Get on board...Scouting is a journey and the route is to Excellence! Every unit has the opportunity to strut their stuff by completing the requirements for the new Journey to Excellence program that has replaced the Quality Unit and Centennial Quality Unit awards. There are three levels that your unit should strive for: Gold, Silver and Bronze. Each focuses on items that your unit can achieve such as 100% trained leaders, summer time activities and camps for Cub Scouts, high adventure for Boy Scouts, and community service for all. Don't get left behind! Start now on this fabulous Journey to Excellence in Scouting! Read more  

New Scout Days Scheduled

New Scout Days for the fall have been announced. Cheer on the Braves, Yellow Jackets, Falcons, and Silverbacks or attend Scout Day at Cirque du Soleil or Uncle Shuck's! Ticket prices have been reduced just for Scouts and their families! Click here for more information.  

Friends of Scouting Campaign

Friends of Scouting is the Council's annual campaign that secures funds needed to provide services and support to unit programs, such as training, insurance, program materials, advancement materials, camping facilities and programs. Out of a $2,350,000 campaign for 2011, we are just $75,000 away from reaching our goal. If you haven't made an investment in Scouting for 2011, you can make a gift today that truly makes a difference! Click here to support your Scouts! 

Council Strategic Plan

Implementation of the Council Strategic Plan is well underway. The plan has been communicated to Scout Families, Volunteers, Board Members and community stakeholders. Leaders have been recruited to spear-head each of the plans 16 planks that will ensure that Scouting is the Premier Choice in Atlanta for youth and families, volunteers and staff, and for community stakeholders. We are on track for timely implementation of the plan which has generated quite a bit of excitement and enthusiasm for the Scouting program in Atlanta. Click here to view the Strategic Plan.