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Tommy Treat

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Tommy Treat, Scoutmaster and committee member of the AACCOS. There will be a vigil for Tommy at Marietta Funeral Home (915 Piedmont Rd. in Marietta) on Monday, March 16 from 5:00-7:00pm with a rosary at 7:00pm.   And there will be a funeral Mass for… Read More »

Scout Unit and Adult Recognitions

NCCS has established several awards to recognize Scout units and adult Scouters. The deadline for Unit Awards and the Bronze Pelican and St George has been extended to April 15, 2026.

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: April 18th, 2026, at 9 – 11am Mary our Queen Catholic Church 6260 The Corners Parkway, Peachtree Corners, GA 30092 May 2nd, 2026, at 9 – 11am Emory University Catholic Center… Read More »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

2026 NCCS Scout Scholarships totaling $38,000

Attention Rising High School Seniors for 2026: The National Catholic Committee on Scouting has announced scholarships for 2026. Applicants need only to submit one application to be considered for all awards.  College Scholarships The National Catholic Committee on Scouting® awards fourteen college scholarships outstanding Catholic high school seniors who are Scouts in a Scouting America… Read More »