The Activities and Civic Service Committee works to plan and promote non-camping activities and community service opportunities for Scouting units in the Southeast Louisiana Council. 

Some examples of activities promoted annually include the Council Pinewood Derby Championships and the Ten Commandments Hike. 

The Activities and Civic Service Committee is always looking for projects throughout our  communities that we can involve Scouts! Our most recent project is Scouting for Food which benefitted Second Harvest Food Bank. If you have a project that would be great for Scouts to be involved, contact our Committee Chair, Ms. Skip by email at unit131.thegoodgang@gmail.com.

Scouting Anniversary

The Boy Scouts of America designates the Sunday that falls before February 8 (Scouting Anniversary Day) as Scout Sunday, which is the primary date to recognize the contributions of young people and adults to Scouting.  However, each chartered organization can use either of two other options to celebrate this special day. An organization can adopt a specific Sunday to celebrate. In the instance of the United Methodist Church, Scout Sunday is celebrated on the second Sunday in February. It also is permissible for a local church to celebrate on the Sunday most acceptable to the pastor and congregation.

Scout Sunday Supplies
Check with your local council Scout shop or visit ScoutShop.org for Scout Sunday supplies.

BSA Calendar of Religious Observances

Helpful hints for Scout Anniversary

Scouting Anniversary Month Presentation

What is Scouting for Food?

As Scouts, we know how fortunate we are to have a warm meal every night — whether around the campfire or at the kitchen table. And we know that not everyone is so lucky.

That’s the genesis of Scouting for Food, the annual food-collection drive run by your local council. It’s another reminder that Scouts are here doing good turns helping to combat hunger in our local communities.

Scouting for Food takes place on two consecutive weekends. On the first weekend, Scouts distribute bags and/or door hangers to let their neighbors know about the drive. On the second, Scouts revisit those houses to pick up bags full of canned food, cereal, pasta, peanut butter, juice and other nonperishable items. Or, Scouts can contact local businesses to provide a drop off location. Or, Scouts can set up in front of a local business to collect items. More info will be forthcoming with district contacts.

The food is delivered to needy families all throughout our council. Make sure to add Scouting for Food on your unit's calendar!

Scouting for Food 2022