Segment 3, September 14th, 2024

We have one of the healthiest, and most prolific Scouting programs in the United States.  One of the reasons is the Mecklenburg County Council of BSA.  The Packs, Troops, & Crews that make up the Council continue to evolve as the national organization also changes.

Jonathan Russell, Director of Development, Mecklenburg County Council, Boy Scouts of America joins host Bill Bartee on the Carolina Outdoors to talk about that health & evolution in our area.

Show Highlights:

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• Changes in the past five years:  females added to all aspects of Scouting
  
• Changes in the past 4 years:  National reorganized in 2020
  
• Changes in the past few months:  A new name announcement:  Scouting America
  
• Organization structure of Packs & Troops
  
• The continued & unchanged timelessness of citizenship, outdoor skills, leadership, & service
  
• Find a Pack or Troop wherever you are:  BEASCOUT.ORG
  
• Learn more about Scouts locally & how to participate:  Mecklenburg County Council-Boy Scouts of America
  

Things You’ll Learn by Listening:

Scouting is something for the entire family.  Whether membership, volunteer opportunities, events for benefactors, or gifts; Scouting has something for you.  February 2025 brings the new name change to Scouting America.

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