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Honoring Our 2023 Meritorious Service Star Recipients

Recognizing Outstanding Volunteers for Their Dedication and Impact in the Grand Canyon Council Grand Canyon Council created the Meritorious Service Starin 2016 to honor individuals who have given notable service to Scouting for five or more years at the unit, district, or council level. One-third of these awards are presented to unit Scouters. The Meritorious …

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Six Eagle Scouts Soar High with Over 1,035 Service Hours: Celebrating Leadership and Community Impact in Central Phoenix

Eagle Scouts’ Projects Enhance Schools and Community Spaces, Showcasing Dedication and Scouting Values Six Eagle Scouts are soaring high in the Grand Canyon Council, Central Phoenix area, as each led their teams of Scouts and volunteers through completing their Eagle project, logging collectively just over 1,035 service hours around the Council and completing all the …

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Troop 329’s Unforgettable Summer at Camp Geronimo

Teamwork, Adventure, and Merit Badge Success: Highlights from Troop 329’s Camp Geronimo Experience Troop 329 recently returned from an unforgettable week at Geronimo Summer Camp, filled with adventure, learning, and camaraderie. Each patrol had their own cooking gear and took on the responsibility of preparing and cooking every meal as a patrol, embracing the challenge …

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Celebrating the 2023 Silver Beaver Award Recipients of Grand Canyon Council

This month we are celebrating those who have achieved the highest excellence in serving youth and the Scouting movement here in the Grand Canyon Council. Recipients of the SILVER BEAVER AWARD are registered Scouters who have impacted the lives of youth through service at the council level. This includes council leadership and committee engagement and …

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Exploring: Career Pathways for Youth in Grand Canyon Council

Did you know Exploring, the career-focused program within Scouting, has been shaping youth career paths since the 1940s? From law enforcement to technology, medical to government agencies, Exploring offers hands-on experiences in diverse fields. Older youth programs of Scouting have existed since the 1930s, and Exploring was officially introduced by in 1949 as an advanced …

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Kim Ott Honored for Exemplary Leadership at Good Scout Luncheon

Kim Ott Honored for Exemplary Leadership and Representing Scout Values at Good Scout Luncheon The Grand Canyon Council of Scouting America honored Kim Ott at its third annual Good Scout Luncheon on Thursday, May 23, 2024. Ott is the Northern Arizona University’s associate vice president for communications. She was honored for representing Scout values of …

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Seven Eagle Scouts Soar to New Heights: Impacting Communities Across Phoenix Metro

Michael, Johnathan, Nikolas, Damian, Thomas, Carter, and Oliver have showcased exemplary dedication, leadership, and service, collectively clocking over 556 hours to benefit Arizona communities. From revitalizing playgrounds to aiding shelters, their incredible projects truly reflect the heart of Scouting. Congratulations to seven new Eagle Scouts in the Grand Canyon Council, Central Phoenix area, as each …

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