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 skills is the key to Scouting success. Adult TrainingYouth Training

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 Scouting Beacon and click below to see the 2023 National Recruitment Materials! 2023 Recruitment ResourcesMembership Fee Changes

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 now camp up to two consecutive nights. Cub Scout packs who are conducting their own overnight camping activities must continue to have at least one…

2023 Membership Changes

Annual Membership Fee Change, Reminder and Update New Annual Membership Fee Process Announced – BSA Will No Longer Prorate Fees for New Members beginning August 1, 2023.  Beginning August 1, 2023, all new youth and adult members who join Scouting will be enrolled in a 12-month membership cycle, and BSA will cease prorating fees. Both…

Scout Jackson D. of Troop 77, Suncoast District, has just been awarded the prestigious NESA Eagle Scout Service Project of the Year.

Congratulations to Jackson D. on Winning the National Glenn and Melinda Adams Award! This award is given to a select few Eagle Scouts who have demonstrated exceptional leadership and service through their Eagle Scout project. Jackson’s project was to build a mobile food pantry to help fight local food insecurity. This project is a testament…