NC council honors new Eagle Scouts at annual banquet, touts increased number of girl Eagle Scouts
The council serves 8,300 youth members across 12 counties in North Carolina. Over the past two years, female membership has increased by more than 45% and youth of color membership has increased by more than 65%.
Posted — UpdatedThey celebrated the awarding of 351 Eagle Scouts and two Venturing Summit Awards. Mentoring is a coed leadership program attached to the Boy Scouts of America.
"To me is a very big accomplishment," said Addie Reid. "There aren't many female Eagle Scouts, and so I just feel very proud of myself for persevering and just being able to reach this accomplishment. One of the highest accomplishments in scouting as a female just is very rewarding."
The council serves 8,300 youth members across 12 counties in North Carolina. Over the past two years, female membership has increased by more than 45% and youth of color membership has increased by more than 65%.
Coverage of the banquet was provided by members from WRAL's Explorer Post 5.
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