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Every great unit has strong leadership, and behind every strong unit is someone who believes in them.

That’s where YOU come in.

Introducing the Great Commissioner Rally: a 60-day effort to recruit and equip passionate Scouters to mentor units, support leaders, and strengthen Scouting across East Tennessee.

Whether you’ve served as a Cubmaster, Scoutmaster, Advisor, Skipper, committee member, or you’re simply not ready to step away from Scouting, this is your next adventure in servant leadership.

Date: May 9
Time: a 3hr interactive meeting, 9am-noon
Location: Council Service Center

Registration: https://247scouting.com/forms/557-26CommRally

Encourage. Mentor. Connect. Help every Scout thrive.

This is your opportunity to make a lasting impact - one unit, one leader, one Scout at a time.

Join the Rally. Be the difference.

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The Allstate Foundation-Gallup Youth Service Research Hub The Allstate Foundation and Gallup find links between youth service participation and young people's career readiness, connection and resilience across the U.S.

Reminder: Launch of the Liberty in Action: 250th Anniversary Challenge on March 2
Scouting America is proud to announce the official launch of the new Liberty in Action: 250th Anniversary Challenge, a special program celebrating the values, service, and civic spirit that define our nation and our Scouts.

Beginning Monday, March 2, Scouts across the country can earn the Liberty in Action 250th Challenge patch by participating in activities that highlight patriotism, community service, responsible citizenship, and an understanding of the principles that shape our democracy. The program empowers Scouts to connect with their communities, learn about the responsibilities of citizenship, and take meaningful action that reflects the ideals of liberty, leadership, and service.

The Liberty in Action 250th Anniversary Challenge gives Scouts a powerful way to deepen their understanding of what it means to contribute to their communities and country. This initiative encourages young people to translate our shared values into actions that make a real difference.

About the Liberty in Action Patch

The Liberty in Action patch can be earned by completing a set of age‑appropriate activities such as:
Participating in a community service project
Learning about local, state, or national government
Exploring historical landmarks or events connected to American liberty
Demonstrating good citizenship within their unit, school, or neighborhood
Councils and units may also organize special events throughout the year to support Scouts pursuing this recognition.

The launch of the Liberty in Action 250th Anniversary Challenge reinforces Scouting America’s commitment to preparing young people for lives of leadership, civic responsibility, and purpose. By engaging Scouts in hands‑on learning and service, the program helps cultivate the next generation of informed, active citizens.

Scouts, families, and leaders can find patch requirements through their local council or Scouting America’s program portal.

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Registration is open for one of Scouting’s most unique events for older youth Winterfest, an event for Explorers, Venturers, Sea Scouts and older Scouts BSA youth, will take place from Feb. 6–8, 2026, in Gatlinburg, Tennessee.

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2025 Junior Commissioner Program - Knox County Commission Junior Commission Class of 2025 Participants Include: District 1 Jakhi Powell JuniorCareer Magnet Academy HS District 2 Audrey Zanders JuniorWest High School District 3 Estella Tarbox SeniorChristian Academy of Knoxville District 4 Keya Patel SeniorWest High School District 5 Shylyn Whitcomb JuniorF...

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Patch Program - Nobody Trashes Tennessee Join Tennessee's youth litter prevention patch program — clean up your community and complete fun worksheets to earn exclusive troop patches.

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Get ready for a travel-free jamboree - Aaron On Scouting Your Scouts can experience the excitement of an international Scouting event – without leaving home!

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JOTA - JOTI 00Days 00Hours 00Minutes 00Seconds About JOTA-JOTI Jamboree on the Air (JOTA) and Jamboree on the Internet (JOTI) is an annual International Scouting event sponsored by the World Organization of the Scout Movement that connects Scouts with the use of amateur radio and the internet. The event is held...