Press Room - Alamo Area Council

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SCOUT BOYS AND GIRLS EXPLORE CAREERS AT MERIT BADGE UNIVERSITY
AUSTIN, Texas (February 1, 2018) – More than 19 Scouts and adult scout leaders will represent the Alamo Area Council at the 69th Annual Report to State gathering in Austin on Saturday, February 3, 2018. Alamo Area Council will join Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts, Varsity Scouts, Venture Scouts, and Sea Scouts from all over the state of Texas to report on the accomplishments of their councils from 2017.
SAN ANTONIO, Texas (February 1, 2018) – Community leaders and Scout supporters will gather Thursday, February 8th, 2018, 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…READ ON.
SAN ANTONIO, Texas (April 11, 2018) – Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts deliver thousands of empty paper bags donated by H-E-B and sponsored by USAA throughout their local neighborhoods on Saturday, April 14th with instructions on them for community supporters to fill with nonperishable items and leave on their doorsteps Saturday morning starting at 8:00 a.m. April 21st.
Boy Scouts Earn Financial Literacy and You(th) Merit Badges
In continued partnership with St. Philip’s College, The Boy Scouts of America, Alamo Area Council (BSA) offers the opportunity at Merit Badge University (MBU) for Scouts to explore a career while earning a badge on their path to reach the highest rank in Scouting – the Eagle Scout. Media is invited to see the Scouts in action on Saturday, November 3, 2018. READ ON…
To kick off the Trails-End Popcorn Sales Season in 2018, Girl and Boy Cub Scouts knocked on the door to Bexar County Sheriff’s Office to sell the first popcorn bag to Sheriff Javier Salazar on Thursday, August 30, 2018. READ ON…
Boy Scouts of America, Alamo Area Council is inviting both boys and girls to join the Scouts BSA program (ages 11-17) beginning Friday, February 1, 2019. To celebrate this historic year of officially registering older girls into the Scouting Movement leading to the Eagle Scout rank, the BSA is hosting a party at their headquarters from 3 to 6 p.m. this Friday to celebrate Scouts BSA. READ ON…
The Boy Scouts of America, Alamo Area Council (BSA), which welcomes boys and girls from 5-20 years of age in all our programs, is honored to announce that our Scout Executive, Michael de los Santos, is the recipient of Triune Masonic Lodge #15’s inaugural Community Builder Award for his service to youth. READ ON…
Community leaders and Scout supporters will gather Wednesday, February 13, 2019, to hear youth and adult members of the Boy Scouts of America, Alamo Area Council share their stories, including a keynote from successful Youtuber, Eagle Scout Bob Hansler, Others will be honored for their outstanding achievements and saving lives. READ ON…
SAN ANTONIO, Texas (September 25, 2017) – The Boy Scout Golf Classic, sponsored by Cram Roofing, takes place on Monday, October 2nd 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…
SAN ANTONIO, Texas (December 8, 2017) – Boy Scouts of America, Alamo Area Council, announces its participation in the soft launch for our Charter Organizations supporting their Cub Packs ready to invite girls to join Cub Scouting from January to May of 2018, with the “official” full launch date set for the beginning of the 2018/2019 school year…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…
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 (February 23, 2017) – In its fifth year, the Boy Scouts of America, Alamo Area Council will launch their discount card fundraiser called Camp Cards on Friday, February 24, 2017. New for 2017 is the introduction of the CAREER Card that is branded in support of the Council’s coed career oriented program – Exploring.
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.
SAN ANTONIO, Texas (April 12, 2017) – Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts deliver thousands of empty paper bags donated by H-E-B and sponsored by USAA throughout their local neighborhoods on Saturday, April 8th with instructions on them for community supporters to fill with nonperishable items and leave on their doorsteps Saturday morning starting at 8:00 AM April 15th.
SAN ANTONIO, Texas (August 4, 2017) – The Alamo Area Council of the Boy Scouts of America and Paseo del Rio Association will host a race down the San Antonio River on Saturday, August 5th from 7-11 A.M. The registration check-in will be located at…READ ON
The Boy Scouts of America, Alamo Area Council kicks off their annual Trail’s End Popcorn Fall fundraiser with standout Cub Scout salesmen from Pack 51, who helped their unit reach 10th in the nation for sales of the golden corn. Media is invited to see the Scouts knock on the door to City Hall to sell the first popcorn bag to Mayor Nirenberg at 8:15 a.m. this Thursday, August 31, 2017, 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…
SAN ANTONIO, Texas (August 30, 2017) – Boy Scouts of America, Alamo Area Council, announces its participation in an innovative new program called Lion that will introduce kindergarten-age youth and their families to…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…
SAN ANTONIO, May 24, 2017 – Locally based Valero Energy Foundation will continue its partnership with the Boy Scouts of America, Alamo Area Council (BSA), by serving as lead sponsor for the Boy Scout Shoot Out. In its fifteenth year, the BSA sporting clays event is a fun-filled afternoon shooting competition held annually at the National Shooting Complex.
Over 1,000 local Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, and community volunteer partners 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. Join us from 5-6:30 p.m. on Friday, May 27th at Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery located at 1520 Harry Wurzbach Rd, San Antonio, TX 78209. READ ON…
Youth and their families from thirteen South Central Texas counties will be participating in the Fall membership recruitment season of the Boys Scouts of America, Alamo Area Council (BSA) during September to December. Scouting groups have scheduled signup meetings at local schools showcasing the fun and adventure of the BSA. READ ON…
PULMONAIR to Sponsor 5k Race to Support the Alamo Area Council BSA and Our Armed Forces during Flag Day Weekend
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…
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…
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…
Boy Scouts of America, Alamo Area Council’s (BSA) newest Scout camp, The Mays Family Scout Ranch (MFSR), will have its Grand Opening Celebration on Saturday, September 12, 2015 from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. READ ON…
The Boy Scout Golf Classic, sponsored by Cram Roofing, takes place on Monday, October 5th starting at 11:15 am with the Cram Roofing Ball Drop held at the Oak Hills Country Club. Scout supporters and sponsors compete in four-player scramble, longest drive, closest to the pin, a hole-in-one WIN A CAR contest, and a $10,000 putting contest while benefiting local scouting programs. READ ON…
The Boy Scouts of America, Alamo Area Council will host Project Aguila Field Day at the Mays Family Scout Ranch on Saturday, October 10, 2015 from 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Cub Scouts will enjoy a Minecraft themed day where they will participate in archery, sling shots, an obstacle course, a Legos station and crafts. READ ON….
The Boy Scouts of America, Alamo Area Council will host Merit Badge University (MBU) on Saturday, November 7, 2015 at St. Philip’s College.Scouts will explore 43 career fields ranging from Chemistry and Robotics to Communications and Radio where they can earn a merit badge on their path to reach the highest rank in Scouting – the Eagle Scout. READ ON…
Community leaders and Scout supporters will gather Thursday, February 11, 2016, to hear youth members of the Boy Scouts of America, Alamo Area Council share their stories. Others will be honored for their outstanding achievements. READ ON…
The Boy Scouts of America, Alamo Area Council, will launch their fourth year of a discount card fundraiser called Camp Cards on Friday, February 27, 2016. The Camp Card sale is a risk-free way for Scout Units and youth to earn their way to summer camp, high adventure outings, or other activities. READ ON…
Community leaders and Scout supporters will gather Thursday, February 19, 2015, 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. An update on the Alamo Area Council’s Outdoor Adventure camps, including the new Mays Family Scout Ranch, will be presented. READ ON…
Scouting for Food 2016
Scouting for Food 2015 Feeds Area Youth
The Boy Scouts of America, Alamo Area Council, will launch their fourth year of a discount card fundraiser called Camp Cards on Friday, February 27, 2016. The Camp Card sale is a risk-free way for Scout Units and youth to earn their way to summer camp, high adventure outings, or other activities. READ ON…
The Boy Scouts of America, Alamo Area Council, will launch their third year of a discount card fundraiser called Camp Cards on Friday, February 26, 2016. The Camp Card sale is a risk-free way for Scout Units and youth to earn their way to summer camp, high adventure outings, or other activities. READ ON…
The Boy Scouts of America, Alamo Area Council, will launch their discount card fundraiser called Camp Cards on Friday, February 26, 2016. The Camp Card, an award-winning fundraising program, is a risk-free way for Scout Units and youth to earn their way to summer camp, high adventure outings, or other activities. READ ON…
Alamo Area Council’s statement on National BSA Membership Standards Policy and other resources can be found at www.UnifiedFocusonYouth.org. READ ON…
The Boy Scouts of America, Alamo Area Council will honor philanthropists and business leaders, Jack and Laura Richmond, owners of Pizza Hut of San Antonio, and founders of the Richmond Family Foundation, at their 33rd Annual Good Scout Luncheon on Wednesday, May 13, 2015. READ ON…
Locally based Valero Energy Foundation will continue its partnership with the Boy Scouts of America, Alamo Area Council (BSA), by serving as lead sponsor for the Boy Scout Shoot Out. This year’s event will be held Thursday, May 21, from 1:30-6:00 p.m. at The National Shooting Complex, 5931 Roft Road, San Antonio, TX 78253. Media is welcome to attend. Read on…
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
Fast Zip line is New Adventure at Bear Creek Scout Reservation
Nearly 1,000 local 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. Read on…
Mays Family Scout Ranch Provides New Adventures to Serve More of SA’s Youth. Groundbreaking to be held Monday, June 2, 2014. Read on…
What: Groundbreaking ceremonies for the newest facility to offer youth a unique camping experience with the fun and adventures of the great outdoors. The Mays Family Scout Ranch will be south of Downtown San Antonio and will also allow partnerships with local school districts and other youth-serving organizations. READ ON
The Boy Scouts of America, Alamo Area Council kicks off their annual Trail’s End Popcorn Fall fundraiser on September 3, 2014, with standout Scout salesmen, Blake Allen Gruver, age 9, Garrett Gaub, age 10, Matthew Burek, age 11, and Benton Tyler Ward, age 9, selling the first popcorn bag of the season to a member of the NBA Championship team – Spurs Coyote. Read on…
The Boy Scout Golf Classic sponsored by Cram Roofing takes place on September 22nd starting at 11:25 am with the Cram Roofing Ball Drop held at the Oak Hills Country Club…Read on
The Boy Scouts of America, Alamo Area Council (BSA) offers the opportunity for Scouts to explore a career in sustainability and earn a merit badge on their path to reach the highest rank in Scouting – the Eagle Scout. The Nova STEM / BHP Billiton Merit Badge Academy launches their second class on Saturday, November 8, 2014 at the San Antonio College Campus. READ ON…
Scouting for Food 2014 Feeds Youth
The San Antonio Chapter of the Public Relations Society of America hosted a Diversity Panel Discussion entitled “How Diverse Are You?” on Thursday, November 6, 2014, at the Omni Colonade Hotel. Angel Martinez, the Boy Scouts of America, Alamo Area Council’s Communication/Marketing Director served as a panelist within the diversity talk. READ ON…
The Boy Scouts of America, Alamo Area Council, launch their second year of a discount card fundraiser called CAMP CARD on Friday, February 28, 2014. The Camp Card is an award-winning program that has proven successful in many different Boy Scout councils.
The Alamo Area Council, Boy Scouts of America will honor Harvey E. Najim, Executive Chairman of the Board, Sirius Computer Solutions, Inc., and President, The Najim Family Foundation, at their 32nd Annual Good Scout Luncheon on Friday, March 7, 2014.
Nova STEM / BHP Billiton Merit Badge Academy Provides Youth Opportunity to Explore Career in Sustainability
Community leaders and Scout supporters will gather Friday, March 7th, at Boerne / Kendall County Friends of Scouting Breakfast to hear youth and Scout leaders of the Alamo Area Council, Boy Scouts of America share stories of inspiration and achievement. The annual fundraising event will be held at the Hungry Horse Cafe with the breakfast beginning at 7:00 a.m. and the program at 7:15 a.m.
The Boy Scouts of America, Alamo Area Council want media support of our Scouting movement and our community. Are you a journalist or media reporter ready and willing to help represent our youth in the best possible way? Here are Scouting stories for media consideration…
Locally based Pulmonair has partnered with the Boy Scouts of America, Alamo Area Council by serving as the lead sponsor for the Scout Strong Patriot Run to be held on Saturday, June 14 at Blue Bonnet Palace in Schertz. 5k Race to Honor our Armed Forces on Flag Day and Promote Scout Strong Initiative Encouraging Healthy and Active Lifestyles
Scouting for Food 2014 National Efforts Brought Local
The Musselman Scout Shop in partnership with the Boy Scouts of America, Alamo Area Council, will host a community and media event on Saturday, May 3rd, from 10:00 a.m. until 2 p.m. at the Alamo Area Council Main Service Center location. Scouts and vendors will demonstrate their readiness for summer camping adventure during the 2nd Annual Alamo Area Tough Scout and Camping Expo
Valero Energy to sponsor Charity Sporting Clays Tournament in support of local youths.The BSA Sporting Clays event is a fun-filled afternoon shooting competition held annually at the National Shooting Complex. This year’s event will be held Thursday, May 22, from 1:30-6:00 p.m. at The National Shooting Complex, 5931 Roft Road, San Antonio, TX 78253. Media is welcome to attend.
NEWS RELEASE – Alamo Area Council Welcomes New Chapter in History

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