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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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,…
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2023 June Scouting Beacon
Get ready for an action-packed Summer of Scouting! Join Paul McClogan, the Flaming Arrow Program Director, as he details some of our most exciting summer events. Don’t WAIT. To register…
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Changes to BSA National Annual Membership Fees Announced
Effective August 1, 2023, the BSA will implement the following national membership fees which were approved by the Volunteer National Executive Committee: $80 for Cub Scouts, Scouts BSA, Venturing and…
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2023 May Scouting Beacon
Join us for a month full of exciting Council and District events, as highlighted by Council Board Member Dr. Ed Dadez. You can find more information on our calendar! Happy…
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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…
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