Scouting
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Upcoming Event
Scouts Troop 18 Annual Plant Sale
May 19, following the 11am service
On May 19th immediately following the 11am church service, BSA Troop 18 will hold a plant sale fundraiser on the Sanctuary lawn. Scouts have spent this spring nurturing the plants to help commemorate Earth Day 2024. The vegetables, herbs, and ornamentals are hearty and ready for spring and summer gardeners to enjoy. Farmstand products such as fresh eggs, fresh squeezed lemonade, honey and jam will also be available for purchase. Proceeds go to support scholarships for Troop 18 programs and memberships.
More Information
BSA Scouts
Scout Troop 18’s charter goes back to 1920, making them one of the first troops in DeKalb County. Glenn has sponsored Troop 18 since 1925. Troop 18 prides itself on conducting 10 to 12 outings a year, including activities such as canoeing, hiking, camping, caving, climbing, skiing, and more. A child must be 11 years old and in the 5th grade to join a Scout Troop. Dues are $120 per year and scholarships are available. Meetings are held on Tuesday nights from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. in the Scout Hut behind the Glenn Youth and Activities Building (1669 North Decatur Road). For additional information, visit their website or contact Scoutmaster Trey Palmer.
Cub Scouts Pack 6 has been continuously chartered since 1940 and offers activities such as community service, camping, and the Pinewood Derby. Pack 6 is for any child age 5 to 10 (Kindergarten through 5th grades). Scholarships are available for the annual dues. For additional information about Pack 6, contact Cubmasters, Alan Miller (404-642-6229) or David Brown (404-697-4204).
Girl Scouting
Currently several different troops of Girl Scouts, Brownies and Daisies meet at Glenn. For more information. view the Girl Scouts of Greater Atlanta website or contact Amber Roehm of Girl Scouts of Greater Atlanta. 404-863-8594. aroehm@gsatl.org
Glenn Scouts Leadership
Trey Palmer, Scoutmaster
Naka Nathaniel, Committee Chairman
Mary Carter Van Atta, Committee Member and Glenn Liaison