Baltimore Area Council, Boy Scouts of America

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The Baltimore Area Council, Boy Scouts of America is one of the largest and most prominent values-based youth development organizations in Central Maryland. The BSA uses the youth outdoor programs of camping, fun and adventure to provide a program for young people that build character, trains youth in the responsibilities of participating citizenship and develops personal fitness.

Trained volunteers help foster future leaders of this country by combining educational activities and lifelong values with fun. The Boy Scouts of America believes that new programs like Scout STEM help youth build a more conscientious, responsible and productive commmunity.

Yours in Scouting,

Barry F. Williams, Board Chair

Trey Shupert, Commissioner

Ethan Draddy, Scout Executive & CEO

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Baltimore Area Council's Statement on Updated Membership Policy
Chair of the Board, Barry Williams, on the recent vote on the membership standards at the BSA Annual Meeting.
Scout Service Center will be closed in observance of Memorial Day Friday and Monday
Schapiro Scout Service Center will be closed in observance of Memorial Day Friday, May 24th and Monday the 27th
Thousands of Scout Collect Food for the Needy
Take a look at total numbers from this year's Scouting for Food campaign. We are all very proud of our dedicated Scouts!
BAC Staff will pilot a 4-day work week beginning June 1st
The Scout Service Center at 701 Wyman Park Drive, Baltimore will be open for customer business Monday Thursday 8:30 am 5 pm. On Fridays limited customer services will be handled at the Baltimore Area Council Scout Shop at 800 Wyman Park Drive, Baltimore from 9 am 5 pm.
1st Annual Eagle Scout Mom Thank You Reception - May 16th with Special Guest Peggy Rowe
Baltimore Area Council, Boy Scouts of America (BAC, BSA) severing all of Central Maryland, will host the United States first ever Thank You Reception for Eagle Scout Moms on Thursday, May 16, 2013.
Distinguished Eagle Scout and former Astronaut Dr. Tom Jones comments at 34th Annual Henry Rosenberg Distinguished Citizen Reception
Take a look at the speech former NASA astronaut Tom Jones gave after being presented with the Distinguished Eagle Scout Award.
Local Scouts honor Fallen Firefighter
Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts formed an honor guard for fallen Reisterstown firefighter Gene Kirchner.
Be Sure to check out the Pinewood Derby at the Grand Prix of Baltimore!
Read up on the Petit Grand Prix of Baltimore, an event in partnership with the Grand Prix of Baltimore and the BAC.
Archdiocese of Baltimore receives the Silver Buffalo Award
Cardinal William Keller, Archdiocese of Baltimore, received the prestigious Silver Buffalo award last week, one of only 12 in the entire Country.
Special Announcement from Chairman Barry Williams
A special announcement from Board Chair Barry Williams concerning the promotion of Ethan Draddy to the Greater New York Councils.
Hanover Scout Shop Ribbon Cutting
Join the Hanover Scout Shop in their ceremonial ribbon cutting and check out the newly renovated store!
HOUSE SPEAKER BUSCH TO LEAD BOY SCOUT REPORT TO THE STATE
Legislators from across the State of Maryland will join Speaker Michael Busch and Boy Scout Officials to provide the Boy Scouts of America Report to the State of Maryland in Annapolis at the Maryland State House, House of Delegates Chamber on Thursday, February 28, 2013 at 9:00 a.m.
BSA Membership Standards Statement.
A statement from Wayne Brock, Boy Scouts of America Chief Scout Executive, and the National Council on recent developments in the BSA National Membership Policy.
BAC Honors JPB Partners Senior Vice President
The BAC honored JPB Partners Senior Vice President, Richard "Dick" Story, with the Friend of the Eagle Award. This award is presented to a Central Maryland adult who, while not an Eagle Scout, helps support Scouts on the trail to Eagle.
Baltimore Area Council's own Reverend Ken Lyons named National President of P.R.A.Y.
As President, Dr. Lyons will preside at all meetings and focus on growing P.R.A.Y.'s vision and ministry. Dr. Lyons is a retired United Methodist pastor/District Superintendent and active in the Interfaith Committee of the Baltimore Area Council, BSA.