November Scouting Beacon
It’s Recharter Season! Check out Volunteer Support Coordinator Christine Chansley with 7 tips to ROCK Rechartering. Internet Recharter 2.0 ResourcesMembership Fee Changes Recharter Tip #1 Begin with your membership and…
UPDATE: Glenn and Melinda Adams Eagle Scout Project of the Year Award Nomination Form
The National Eagle Scout Association awards committee has recently UPDATED the Glenn and Melinda Adams Eagle Scout Project of the Year Award nomination form for this year. The new form…
Gavin’s Scouting Journey: Overcoming Challenges & Shaping a Bright Future
In 2013, a second-grader named Gavin embarked on a remarkable scouting journey that would transform his life in ways no one could have predicted. Gavin’s story is a testament to…
October Scouting Beacon
Prepare for an exciting update from our Council Camp Program Director, Paul McColgan! Paul will unveil what’s in store for Winter Camp 2023 AND give you a sneak peek at…
Support Our Scouts with a Specialty License Plate
There is an exciting way for you to show off your Scouting pride and support our Greater Tampa Bay Area Council Scouts at the same time—by getting a “Scouting Teaches…
September Scouting Beacon
Join us as GTBAC Training Chair Cassie Riddick explores the world of training in Scouting and its vital importance. Discover the various training opportunities available and why investing in your…
Updates To Youth Protection and Adult Leadership (Effective Sept 1)
ACTIVITIES Two registered adult leaders 21 years of age or older are required at all Scouting activities, including all meetings. There must be a registered female adult leader 21 years…
August Scouting Beacon
Join us as Ivana Sheppard, our Membership Chair, shares invaluable insights and expert tips to help your unit attract and recruit more scouts than ever! Click play to watch the…
New Cub Scout Camping Guidelines
Effective Sept. 1, 2023, there are two big program changes for Scouting: Pack Camping is now 2 nights Cub Scout packs who are conducting their own overnight camping activity may…
2023 Eagle Scout Project of the Year: He transformed a school bus into a mobile food pantry
By Michael Freeman From Aaron on Scouting While volunteering with the Messengers of Hope Mission, Jackson D. noticed a need. The Florida-based food pantry would ask its volunteers to load…