ALUMNI ASSOCIATION
Alumni, like you, are passionate voices that strengthen the program, promote alumni accomplishments, and celebrate the Scouting spirit and traditions.
What is the Alumni Association?
The Greater St. Louis Area Council Alumni Association is a great way to stay connected to the Boy Scouts of America. It is also your chance to help more youth experience the excitement, adventure, and life-changing Scouting programs. There are many opportunities for you to share your experiences from Scouting and serve as a great role model for the Scouts of today.
To find out more about reconnecting to Scouting, complete the sign-up form by clicking below and returning to sunny.unnerstall@scouting.org or call the Council Service Center, 314-361-0600. You can also join the conversations in our LinkedIn group.
About Us
The purpose of the Greater St. Louis Area Council BSA Alumni Association is to develop and implement a comprehensive strategic plan to foster lifelong relationships for alumni and encourage their gifts of time, talent, and philanthropy to Scouting. The association facilitates volunteer service to achieve established goals related to vibrant alumni membership programs, events, communications, awards, scholarships, council service, web stores, and revenue generation.
Who is considered Scouting Alumni?
Scouting Alumni are anyone positively and personally impacted by the Boy Scouts of America, including former youth members, family members of Scouts past and present, Wood Badge alumni along with community leaders, and millions of Americans who benefit from Scouting in their communities every day.
Get Involved
There are many ways to get involved with the GSLAC Alumni Association. Check this page regularly for upcoming meetings and events.
Stay In The Know
To find out more about reconnecting to Scouting, complete the form below, contact Sunny Unnerstall, or call the Council Service Center, 314-361-0600. You can also join the conversations on our various social media platforms.
Volunteer With a Local Unit
Are you interested in getting involved with a Pack, Troop, Crew, or Ship in your area? Head over to the Find Your District Page of our website to see what local Scouting district you live in and how to get in touch with the professional staff member for that district!
Associations & Communities
The Alumni Association is a network of Scouting alumni organizations whose mission is to promote and support Scouting with their local communities.
Co-Chair Group Division
Michael Brand
- St. Louis Eagle Scout Association
- Southeast MO Eagle Scout Association
- Southern Illinois Eagle Scout Association
- National Eagle Scout Association
- Silver Beaver / Silver Antelope Recipients
- Wood Badge Alumni
Mike Gallagher
- Emerging Leaders Network (ELN)
- Eagle Scouts
- Summer Camp Staff Alumni
- Order of the Arrow (OA)
- Young Alumni
- National Youth Leadership Training (NYLT) Alumni
If you are interested in reconnecting with any of the above groups, please contact Sunny Unnerstall at sunny.unnerstall@scouting.org.
Upcoming Events
From Alumni Association meetings to camp service days and more, we have events in the works to help alumni stay connected with Scouting.
National Gathering of Alumni 2022
Save the Date: June 12-18, 2022, at Philmont Scout Ranch
Bring the whole family to the beautiful Philmont Scout Ranch near Cimarron, New Mexico. Enjoy all of the adventures that make Scouting great hiking and evening shows, learn things old and new, visit the National Scouting Museum, and awaken to sunrises over the Tooth of Time.
Resources
The national BSA Alumni Association has some excellent resources to help you promote efforts by the association to fellow Scouting alumni.
Check them out here.
Recognition
There are many ways to recognize the contributions and accomplishments of Scouting alumni. Learn about them below and click here to find additional information and the application forms.
Scouting Alumni Service Commemoration
The BSA Alumni Association has developed a commemoration medallion to celebrate years of service provided by scouting alumni. This recognition represents and celebrates the good deeds and contributions of the recipients to youth. Each council will interpret the definition of service. A medallion is available for 25, 50, and 75 years of service through the BSA Alumni Store may be presented by units, districts, or councils.
Alumni Award
The Alumni Award is designed to actively encourage alumni to promote alumni activities in their council. It focuses on accomplishment in alumni service and development, emphasizing memories, marketing, mentoring, membership, manpower, and money.
Alumnus of the Year Awards
The Council Alumnus of the Year Award is given for exceptional service to the alumni movement on a council-wide basis. Each council may select one nominee for this award annually. The council must notify the national office of their selection, allowing accurate record-keeping and current website information. The national office will forward a Certificate to be signed locally for a formal presentation at a public event.
The Territories Alumnus of the Year Award is given for remarkable service to the Alumni movement above the Council level. A total of four awards are presented annually.
The National Alumnus of the Year Award is given for exemplary service to the alumni movement on a national level. One award is presented annually.
Ask The Co-Chairs
Message from Co-Chairs of the GSLAC Alumni Association
"As we begin our tenure as Co-Chairs of the Alumni Association, we are excited to work with Professionals and Staff of the Greater St. Louis Area Council and to represent the needs of hundreds of thousands of alumni living and working around the world.
We are excited to launch a strategic plan to increase alumni engagement and build on our culture of philanthropy.
A highly coordinated alumni engagement program that focuses on diversity, equity, and inclusion will enable the Alumni Association to organize in service to the Greater St. Louis Area Councils' highest priorities. We belong to a large and supportive community of alumni, parents, and families connected by our love of Scouting.
Consider joining our online networking and mentorship platform if you enjoy helping Scouts or other Alumni by providing advice, mentorship, and networking opportunities. You can control your level of engagement, and any level of support is of tremendous value to our Scouts and the Greater St. Louis Area community.
If you would like to reconnect in other ways, we encourage you to explore the Alumni Network and Volunteer opportunities available or check out the events calendar. We hope that you will engage with our excellent Scouting Community. Together we can accomplish great things!"
See you on the trail!
- Michael Brand and Mike Gallagher
