We are always happy to get the story out about Scouting, it’s mission and values, and about the Alamo Area Council. Please review the News Releases and stories below OR email media inquires to PR@AlamoAreaBSA.org.
Latest Alamo Area Council News Releases
- GOOD SCOUT AWARD BEING PRESENTED TO CARLOS AND MALÚ ALVAREZ
- Scouting for Food 2020 Feeds San Antonio Area Youth
- Annual Report for 2019 Alamo Area Council BSA
- SCOUT YOUTH HONORED AT BEXAR COUNTY BRUNCH
- 18 Councils in Texas Celebrate 110 Year Scouting Birthday during Report to State 2020
- Report to State 2020
- Boy Scouts of America Names Roger C. Mosby as New CEO and President
- Boy Scout Golf Classic CRAM Full of Fun 2017
- Alamo Area Scouts Join in Annual Report to State 2019
- Scouts Honored at Give the Adventure Breakfast 2018
- Scouting for Food Feeds San Antonio Area Youth 2018
- SAN ANTONIO, Texas (February 13, 2017) – Most people are familiar with the Boy Scouts of America (BSA), founded in 1910; but, there is a lesser known program that is part of the BSA called Venturing. Venturing being a co-ed high adventure program for youth…READ ON
- SAN ANTONIO, Texas (March 28, 2017) – The Boy Scouts of America, Alamo Area Council will honor Phil Pfeiffer of Council Norton Rose Fulbright US LLP at their 35th Annual Good Scout Luncheon on Tuesday, March 28, 2017.
- SAN ANTONIO, Texas (April 11, 2017) – One of San Antonio’s Medical Pioneers, Dr. Charles A. Rockwood will be honored at the UT Health Science Center in the Holly Auditorium on Saturday, April 15th. The ceremony will be at 2:00 P.M. and will feature a film about his professional life, but he also will be presented with the National Distinguished Eagle Scout Award by the Boy Scouts of America.
- Scouts Sell Golden Corn to San Antonio Mayor Nirenberg 2017
- Shoot Out to Support Boy Scouts 2017
- Boy Scouts Fall Recruitment Focus is Adventure 2018
- In response to the Boy Scouts of America Board of Directors unanimously voting to approve girls into its iconic Cub Scout and Boy Scout program, the Boy Scouts of America, Alamo Area Council releases the following statement: (Resource links also found on page) READ ON…
- The Boy Scouts of America, Alamo Area Council will honor Vice Chairman of United Way of San Antonio and Bexar County at their 34th Annual Good Scout Luncheon on Tuesday, March 8, 2016. READ ON…
- Valero Energy Foundation generates funding for Scouting adventure during Annual Sporting Clays event. This year’s event will be held Thursday, May 26, from 1:30-6:00 p.m. at the National Shooting Complex, 5931 Roft Road, San Antonio, TX 78253. Media is welcome to attend to watch Scouting supporters enjoying their own outdoor adventure in support of youth. READ ON…
- Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts Honor Fallen Heroes at Flags at Fort Sam 2016
- PULMONAIR to Sponsor 5k Race to Support the Alamo Area Council BSA and Our Armed Forces during Flag Day Weekend
- CONGRATULATIONS AND THANK YOU TO ALL THOSE WHO PARTICIPATED IN THE 48TH ANNUAL FORD CANOE CHALLENGE! Visit “Details” then “Resources” at http://legacy.alamoareabsa.org/fordcanoechallenge2016 to download a list of winners. SAVE THE DATE: 49th Annual Ford Canoe Challenge to be held August 5, 2017
- The Alamo Area Council kicks off their annual Trail’s End Popcorn Fall fundraiser on September 8, 2016, with standout Cub Scout salesmen, Benjamin Schechter, Nathaniel Schechter, and Evan Simmons, ages seven, ten, and ten, respectively. The brothers and Scouting friend will be making the first sale of the season to successful businessman and philanthropist, Harvey E Najim. READ ON…
- SAN ANTONIO, Texas (September 30, 2016)– The Boy Scout Golf Classic, sponsored by Cram Roofing, takes place on Monday, October 3rd starting at 12:15 pm with the Cram Roofing Ball Drop held at the Hyatt Hill Country Golf Club. Scout supporters and sponsors compete during this adventure filled golf tournament that includes four-player scramble…READ MORE
- SAN ANTONIO, Texas (January 27, 2017) – Community leaders and Scout supporters will gather Tuesday, January 31, 2017, to hear youth members of the Boy Scouts of America, Alamo Area Council share their stories. Others will be honored for their outstanding achievements and saving lives. Valero will host the event at their facility at 1 Valero Way at 7:00 a.m.
- Our focus remains on delivering the nation’s foremost youth program of character development and values-based leadership training. Starting Monday, January 30, 2017, the Alamo Area Council will accept and register youth in the Cub and Boy Scout programs based on the gender identity indicated on the application. READ FULL STATEMENT…
- Nearly 1,000 Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts will spend Memorial Day Friday showing appreciation for men and women who served the nation by placing American flags at the headstones of fallen service members. Media is invited to see Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts in action from 5-6:30 p.m. on Friday, May 22nd at Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery located at 1520 Harry Wurzbach Rd, San Antonio. READ ON…
- Natural Terrain 5k Honoring Scout Youth and Country
- Alamo Area Council kicks off their annual Trail’s End Popcorn Fall fundraiser on September 11, 2015, with standout Cub Scout salesmen, Benton Ward, age 10, Nathaniel Schechter, age 9, Michael Calloway, age 12, and Timothy Young, age 9, selling the first popcorn bag of the season to San Antonio City Mayor, Ivy R. Taylor. READ ON…
