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The American Legion’s support for Boy Scouts of America began at the Legion’s first national convention in 1919.
Today, Legion posts sponsor more than 2,500 Scouting units across the country. 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
The Post 209 family is the charter partner for Six Boy Scouts of America (BSA) units:
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· Cub Scout Pack 24 (Boys and Girls – American Legion Post 209)
Contact
Pack 24 Leadership
· Cub Scout Pack 26 (Boys and Girls – American Legion Post 209)
Contact
Pack 26 Leadership
· Scouts BSA Troop 77 (Girls- American Legion Auxiliary Unit 209)
Contact
Troop 77 Leadership
· Scouts BSA Troop 79 (Boys – American Legion Post 209)
Contact
Troop 79 Leadership
USAFA Troop 79 Welcome Letter
· Scouts BSA Troop 187 (Boys – American Legion Post 209)
Contact
Troop 187 Leadership
· Venture Crew 762 (Young men and women ages 14-20 – Sons of the American Legion Squadron 209)
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/
American Legion Eagle Scout of the Year Scholarship Program
Form and instructions for the 2024 year are now posted!
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.
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.
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
American Legion Square Knot Award for Adult Scouters
Download the brochure and submission instructions below.This award is designed to recognize adult leaders who are American Legion, American Legion Auxiliary or Sons of The American Legion members who are actively involved in the Scouting program. The award includes a gold and purple square knot, which may be worn on the Scout uniform. A certificate and congratulatory letter from the national commander of The American Legion are also included as recognition for the award. To be considered for The American Legion Square Knot, it is expected that American Legion, American Legion Auxiliary or Sons of The American Legion members will work to provide the maximum impact of The American Legion’s support of the Scouting program and to achieve maximum visibility.
The brochure submission instructions are posted below. Individuals compiling a package for submission that have questions or are seeking additional information should contact the American Legion Department of Colorado Scouting Chair at coloradolegionscouting@gmail.com
The brochure for the Square Knot Award can be downloaded at this Link
Instructions for the Department of Colorado package submissions are at this Link
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