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American Legion Post 209 Colorado Scouting!
Neal Thomas Jr Centennial Post 209 is a proud Scouting charter partner for two Cub Packs, three Scout Troops and a Venture Crew. The American Legion’s support for Boy Scouts of America began at the Legion’s first national convention in 1919.
American Legion post families currently charter more than 2,500 Scouting units across the nation. This is natural for Legionnaires, who bring their service-learned skills and experiences as veterans to help build character and positive traits in our country’s youth. Few other post activities generate more goodwill from the community.
The following links contain useful information for current and prospective American Legion charter partners in Colorado:
- Colorado Legion Scouting Information
- Charter Organization Resources
- American Legion Scouting Unit Data
Post 209 Colorado Scouting programs include the following units:
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American Legion Post 209: Cub Scout Pack 24 (Boys and Girls)
Contact
Pack 24 Leadership
American Legion Post 209: Cub Scout Pack 26 (Boys and Girls)
Contact
Pack 26 Leadership
American Legion Auxiliary Unit 209: Scouts BSA Troop 77 (Girls)
Contact
Troop 77 Leadership
American Legion Post 209: Scouts BSA Troop 79 (Boys)
Contact
Troop 79 Leadership
USAFA Troop 79 Welcome Letter
American Legion Post 209: Scouts BSA Troop 187 (Boys)
Contact
Troop 187 Leadership
Sons of the American Legion Squadron 209: Venture Crew 762 (Young men and women ages 14-20)
Contact
Crew 762 Adult Leadership
Post 209 units are within the Pathway to the Rockies Council, BSA service area in South-Central Colorado
Learn more about the American Legion and Scouting at: https://alrco.org/deptcoscouting/
Post 209 Colorado Scouting: Promoting the American Legion Eagle Scout of the Year Scholarship Program
2025 submission deadline has passed – Form & instructions for 2025 currently posted for reference – 2026 submission deadline is 1 Mar 2026
The American Legion annually honors the Eagle Scout of the Year at the national convention. The winner of the competition receives a $10,000 scholarship, and the three runners-up are each awarded $2,500 scholarships. The Department of Colorado submits the package of one Eagle Scout from Colorado for this national competition. The Colorado selectee and runners up are recognized at the annual Department of Colorado convention in June.
Submission Timeline
The American Legion Eagle Scout of the Year nomination window is from November 1st to March 1st, annually. Nomination packets must be received by each applicant’s respective American Legion department (state) headquarters no later than March 1st. Then each respective American Legion Department (state) Selection Committee will determine the Eagle Scout judged to be the best in their department (state). Then the department will send that packet, along with a list of the members serving on that Selection Committee, to The American Legion National Headquarters no later than April 1st.
Scholarship Opportunities
The American Legion Eagle Scout of the Year will receive a $10,000 scholarship. Three runner-up scholarship awards will be granted in the amount of $2,500 each. The scholarship recipients will be eligible to receive their scholarship immediately upon graduation from high school (public, parochial, military, private, or home school) and must utilize the total award within four (4) years of their graduation date, excluding active military duty or religious mission. Additionally, the American Legion Eagle Scout of the Year will travel to join the Youth Champion Delegation of The American Legion that is honored each August at the annual National Convention of The American Legion.
The submission instructions are posted below. Applicants having questions or seeking additional information about their application or the application process should contact the American Legion Department of Colorado Scouting Chair at coloradolegionscouting@gmail.com
The American Legion Eagle Scout of the Year application for the current selection year can be found at: Eagle Scout of the Year Nomination Form
Instructions for the Department of Colorado package submissions are on this link: Colorado Eagle Scout of the Year submission Instructions
Post 209 Colorado Scouting: Promoting the American Legion Square Knot Award for Adult Scouters
Download the brochure and submission instructions below. This award recognizes adult leaders who are American Legion, American Legion Auxiliary or Sons of The American Legion members that have significant sustained involvement in the Scouting program. A certificate, congratulatory letter from the American Legion National Commander, together with a gold and purple square knot for the Scout uniform are the recognition items for this award. Nominated American Legion, American Legion Auxiliary or Sons of The American Legion members must have worked work to provide the maximum impact of The American Legion’s support of and to achieve maximum visibility for the Scouting program.
See the brochure and submission instructions posted below. Contact the American Legion Department of Colorado Scouting Chair at coloradolegionscouting@gmail.com with any questions related to the completion of a nomination package.
Download the brochure for the Square Knot Award at this Link
Instructions for the Department of Colorado package submissions are at this Link
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