Grand Canyon Connection – December 2024
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What a magical day! Our 2024 Holiday at the Heard brought families and Scouts together for festive fun and unforgettable memories. On Saturday, December 14th, the Heard Scout Pueblo transformed into a winter wonderland for our annual Holiday at the Heard event! Families and Cub Scouts came together for an afternoon filled with festive fun,
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A Culinary Showdown to Remember! A backyard was transformed into a bustling outdoor kitchen as Troop 329 and Troop 3329 hosted their second annual Backpack Cooking Challenge—a thrilling event that showcased the Scouts’ creativity, teamwork, and culinary flair. With eight patrols competing head-to-head, the stakes were high, the flames were hot, and the secret ingredient—plantain
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Congratulations to our two new Eagle Scouts in the Central/Metro Community for achieving this significant milestone in November 2024. These exceptional Scouts have a bright future ahead, and we extend our gratitude for their patriotism and service to both our community and our nation! Collectively, these two young adults contributed nearly 200 hours of service
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The officers and Executive Board of the Grand Canyon Council are proud to recognize the exceptional volunteer leaders receiving the 2024 Council Honors. These individuals have provided dedicated and noteworthy service to Scouting and youth in communities across the council’s service area. Award of Merit Recipients: Join us in applauding Troy Joseph Aliff, Jason Bowles,
The Cub Scout Braves Pow Wow returned with an exciting and action-packed event at Heard Scout Pueblo on Saturday, November 16, 2024. This year’s event saw an impressive turnout, with 690 participants registered, including 333 adults, 308 Cub Scouts (281 of whom participated in target and range activities), and 49 siblings. Adding the 151 staff
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The 2024 Geronimo “Prehistoric-ree” Camporee took place from October 18–20 at Camp Geronimo, where mysterious and exciting events seem to unfold every third weekend of October. In past years, attendees have encountered pirate ships, Loch Ness monsters, and mischievous monkeys. This year, the camp was transported millions of years back in time as dinosaurs roamed
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On November 12, 2024, Scouting Arizona, Grand Canyon Council hosted its Trail to Leadership Dinner at Britain Farms in Yuma, Arizona. This special evening honored two incredible community leaders: Glen Moss, a longtime Scout leader and member of the Commissioner Hall of Fame, and Wayne Gale, retired CEO of First Bank of Yuma. The event
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On November 1, 2024, 40 Scout supporters gathered at the Rio Salado Sportsman’s Club for an exciting day of shooting Sporting Clays in support of Scouting Arizona. The event, which combined friendly but fierce competition with philanthropy, raised an impressive $34,000 to fund vital Scouting initiatives. The day was made possible by the generosity of
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