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Steve Ryan, incoming Chair of the AACCOS

Steve began as a Den Leader in 2018 with his son Robert’s Tiger Den, a position he held through Arrowof Light rank and his son’s crossover. With the pack Steve coordinated camping activities and served asthe Pack’s Assistant Cubmaster. Steve has been a Cub Scout rangemaster for six years and volunteers at Cub Scout camps.… Read More »

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2025 Annual Archbishop’s Scout Mass

The 2025 Annual Archbishop’s Scout Mass will be on Sunday, May 25th, at  St. Benedict Catholic Church located at 11045 Parsons Rd, Duluth, GA 30097. The Mass is scheduled for 2:00PM and scouts should arrive by 1:00PM. Class A uniforms.

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Fr Avery Daniel incoming chaplain of the AACCOS

Fr. Avery Daniel, a native of Atlanta, GA., is a priest of the Archdiocese of Atlanta where he currently serves as the parochial vicar of St. Benedict parish in Johns Creek. In August of this year, Archbishop Hartmayer also appointed Fr. Avery, a 2011 Eagle Scout, as the chaplain of the Atlanta Catholic Committee on… Read More »

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Religious Emblems – BSA

Adult leaders interested in being counselors for religious emblems should be Catholics in good standing with their parish of registration, these adults must be current in the necessary Archdiocesan Youth Protection Training and background check called Virtus Protecting God’s Children before working with children. The AACCOS counselor training courses are also offered to give an… Read More »

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International Catholic Conference of Scouting -ICCS

On August 10-14th, 2024 the ICCS met in Cairo, Egypt to select the new world committee. We are excited to introduce the new leaders: Antoine Moussally from Egypt (Chairman), Phil Krajec from US (Secretary General), Marcelin Deine from Senegal (Vice-chair), and Andrea Abrate (Italy) Treasurer. Congratulations to all, in particular to Phil who is member… Read More »

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Emmett J. Doerr Memorial Scout Scholarship Recipient

We are pleased to announce that David Soberano, Scout from the Flint River Council in Georgia, has received a College Scholarship from the NCCS. David is a high school graduate and Eagle Scout who has demonstrated outstanding leadership and service in the community, church, and scouting. He also received a NCCS Catholic Religious Emblem under… Read More »

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2025 NCCS Scout Scholarships totaling $34,000

Attention Rising High School Seniors for 2025: The National Catholic Committee on Scouting has announced scholarships for 2025. Applicants need only to submit one application to be considered for all awards. Online applications will be available on September 1, 2024 Emmett J. Doerr Memorial Distinguished Scout Scholarship The National Catholic Committee on Scouting® has established… Read More »

Boards of Review

Scouts that have completed the Ad Altare Dei and Pope Pius XII emblem program can request an appointment for the boards of review. Dates: March 22, 2025 at Emory University Catholic Center, 9:00-noon and April 26, 2025 at St. Benedict Catholic Church, 9:00-noon. For more information please contact Mr Brian McMichael at aaccos.bsa.awards@gmail.com

Summer Camp Mass Schedule 2024

Bert Adams Scout Camp Location: Ashley Training, Time: 5pmJune 2, June 9, June 16, June 23. Woodruff Scout Camp. Location: Nature Lodge, Time: 7:15pmJune 2, June 9, June 16, June 23, June 30, July 7, July 14; Camp Rainey MountainJune 9, June 16, June 23, June 30, July 7, July 14 Camp Thunder. Location: Chapel,… Read More »

BSA Religious Emblems and Unit Awards

Groups are forming at various churches and locations. Scouts interested in working on their religious emblems should contact the religious emblem counselors at their churches or Mr. Brian for more information. Please reach out to Brian regarding any questions about the Religious Emblems for youth and Unit Awards. Brian’s contact information: BSA Religious Emblems Chair… Read More »