Scouting

Boy Scout Guidelines for the Archdiocese of Atlanta

Archdiocese of Atlanta Catholic Committee on Scouting

• Ynes Ortega, Chairman, AACCOS – aaccos.bsa.chair@gmail.com

• Rev. Tom Gotschall Chaplain – 770-490-9436, chaplain@aaccos.org

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 BSA Catholic Traditional Charter Agreement 2023-2024 

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If you are in need of medal & patch purchases, after completing the courses, please contact your appropriate representatives below:

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Scouts BSA – Catholic Committee on Scouting

• Brian McMichael, Religious Emblem Coordinator, aaccos.bsa.awards@gmail.com

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Girl Scouts of the USA – Catholic Committee on Scouting

• Jackie and Tom Welch, Representatives – girl.scout.awards@aaccos.org

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American Heritage Girls Scouting – Catholic Committee on Scouting

• Sara Boster, Representative, sara.aaccos@gmail.com, Facebook Page

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Federation of North American Explorers - Atlanta

• The Staff of St. Joseph FNE Group – communications.fneatlanta@gmail.com

• FNE Marietta - info@fneatlanta.org. Liliana Barkes: 404-632-7129 and Kevin Hakes 770-743-0151

• FNE Mableton - sfdsfne.mabletonga@gmail.com. Kim Welch - 404-216-2772  

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National Catholic Committee on Scouting

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USCCB: Scouting and Catholic Youth Ministry
USCCB: Questions and Answers About Girl Scouts of the USA (GSUSA) and About Catholic Scouting
USCCB: Background on Girl Scouts of the USA and USCCB Conversations