Growing Through Scouting: Jack’s Journey to Eagle
After more than a decade in Scouting, Jack reflects on the adventures, friendships, and lessons that shaped his path to Eagle Scout. For Jack C., Scouting wasn’t something he planned…
A New Chapter for Our Council
As of January 10, Rachelle DesVaux Bedke began serving as President of the Greater Tampa Bay Area Council of Scouting America. She is the first woman to hold this role…
Suncoast Credit Union Foundation Provides $25k To Local Scouting
The Greater Tampa Bay Area Council, Scouting America, announces it has received a $25,000 charitable grant from the Suncoast Credit Union Foundation in support of local Scouting programs. The funds…
Supreme Court Update on Scouting America Reorganization
Scouting America issued the following statement following the U.S. Supreme Court’s announcement regarding Lujan Claimants, Petitioner v. Boy Scouts of America, et al. “Today, the United States Supreme Court declined to…
Lyla’s Story: How Scouting Helped Change Her Life
Lyla didn’t join Scouting because she was excited about camping or earning badges. “I joined Scouts because I was kind of told I needed it,” she admits. “To be honest,…