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This “Aaron on Scouting” article highlights a special flag ceremony to reflect and look back into what everyone sacrificed.

Johannes Knoops, Chairman of the Ten Mile River (TMR) Alumni Association and former Greater New York Council Alumnus of the Year, shares a great write-up about a recent TMR Scout Camps reunion and the organization.  Founded sixty years ago out of the friendships forged at Camp Brooklyn – Ten Mile

Scouting is shown to be the solution to the negative impact of COVID on youth development and today’s digital culture.

Alex Nepple, former director of the Charles L. Sommers Alumni Association, provides a great review of Aaron Derr’s article commemorating the 100th Anniversary of Northern Tier. Take a look back and learn more about the fascinating history of Northern Tier!  Click image to read the article Aaron Derr’s article on

National Night Out, one of the most wide-reaching community-building events in the country, is right around the corner, and it’s not too late to use it to help promote your Scouting unit.

On July 21, 2023, the 2nd day of the 2023 National Jamboree, Andrew Miller was presented the National Eagle Scout Association’s “National Outstanding Eagle Scout Award” (NOESA). This award is presented to Eagle Scouts for their distinguished service to scouting and candidates for the NOESA have inspired others through their positive actions

Dr. Ian Romaine, hailing from Nashville, Tennessee, is the 2023 National Alumnus of the Year! An Eagle Scout, Ian is now enjoying involvement locally with his children. Ever since the earliest days of the original Scouting Alumni & Friends, Ian has been a cornerstone to the success of the organization.

The Alumni Association is pleased to announce the 2023 Territory Alumnus of the Year recipients. For more information on each, please click on their corresponding image. Click Here for Alumni Award Information

Bruce Hamous, hailing from Cedar Rapids, Iowa, is the 2023 honoree for National Service Territories 4, 5, 6, and 9. Active in Scouting for over 50 years, Bruce became an Eagle Scout in 1971 and since that time, has served on NESA scholarship selection committees and as his council’s NESA

Bradley G. Taylor, hailing from Clemmons, North Carolina, is the 2023 honoree for National Service Territories 7, 8, 14, 15, and 16. Earning the Arrow of Light in 2002 and becoming an Eagle Scout in 2005, Bradley is now an Assistant Council Commissioner with a combined total of youth and

Jared A. Olschewski, hailing from Brigham City in the mountains of northern Utah, is the 2023 honoree for National Service Territories 1-3. First joining the program as an 8-year-old Cub Scout, Jared has since been recognized with the NESA Outstanding Eagle Scout Award. As an adult volunteer, Jared has served

William J. Kropa, hailing from Nazareth, Pennsylvania, is the 2023 honoree for National Service Territories 10-13. Bill became an Eagle Scout in 1982 and has had a lifelong relationship with Scouting. On the national level, Bill has served as the Northeast Region Coordinator for the Alumni Association National Committee. Under