Istrouma Area Council

🎉 Celebrating Luke T. of Troop 65 in Gonzales, LA on earning the rank of Eagle Scout!

For his Eagle Scout project, Luke constructed two picnic tables for the school and youth group at St. Theresa of Avila Catholic Church in Gonzales. His hard work and dedication will leave a lasting impact on the parish and the community. Congratulations, Luke, on this outstanding achievement! 🦅

📋 Did You Know? Each Troop Sets Its Own Policy

Every Scouts BSA troop develops its own clothing policy with guidance from its chartered organization.

Good policies are:
✔ Fair
✔ Safe
✔ Respectful of all members

Troops are encouraged to ask:
➡ Does this keep everyone safe?
➡ Is this fair to all Scouts?
➡ Does it respect individual needs?

🔗 Sample troop policy:https://www.scouting.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Troops-clothing-policy.pdf

The Baton Rouge Scout Shop and Istrouma Area Council will be closed next Friday in observance of Juneteenth. We will resume normal business hours on Monday, June 22

𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝘀𝘁𝘂𝗱𝘆: 𝗘𝗮𝗴𝗹𝗲 𝗦𝗰𝗼𝘂𝘁𝘀 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘄𝗮𝘆.🏅
A new national study found Eagle Scouts step up for their communities at higher rates than their peers. More leadership roles, more volunteering, more confidence that they’re making a difference. Turns out all those years of service projects add up to something real. ⭐

🔗𝗟𝗶𝗻𝗸 𝗶𝗻 𝗳𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁.

Photography: Garth Dowling

🔥 Merit Badge Day at Broadmoor is COMING! 🔥

Scouts—get ready to earn merit badges! 🎖️

📅 July 25, 2026 | 8AM | Broadmoor UMC, Baton Rouge, LA

💥 Merit Badges Offered:
Full Day: First Aid • Law
Morning: Citizenship in the Community • Citizenship in the Nation • Scouting Heritage • Sustainability
Afternoon: Chess • Citizenship in the World • Family Life • Mammal Study

🚀 Spots are limited—don’t miss out!

👉 Register now - https://www.istroumascouting.org/csa_mbd

Scouts from Pack and Troop 1993 placed flags on the gravesites of deceased soldiers at St. Joseph cemetery for Flag 🇺🇸 Day, which is today Sunday the 14th, and they will stay flying through July 4th. This was facilitated by the St Joseph cemetery board.

🎉 Celebrating Necco R. of Troop 270 in Hammond, LA—now an Eagle Scout!

For his Eagle Scout project, Necco upgraded the fox and bobcat enclosure at Geaux Wild Wildlife Rehab, enhancing safety, comfort, and long-term durability for the animals in their care. From planning and materials sourcing to hands-on construction, his leadership turned a community need into a lasting improvement.

Your dedication and service shine, Necco—congratulations on earning this distinguished rank! 🦅

Geaux Wild Wildlife Rehab is a nonprofit committed to giving Louisiana’s native wildlife a second chance and is licensed by the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries to care for all native mammal species.

🎉 Congratulations to Samuel L. of Troop 65 in Gonzales, LA, on achieving the rank of Eagle 🦅 Scout!

For his Eagle Scout project, Samuel designed, built, and installed a new information kiosk for the Amite River Wildlife Sanctuary. This 36-acre sanctuary—located near the Amite River between Prairieville and Port Vincent—features cypress-tupelo swamp with palmetto, along with pockets of pine and other hardwoods. His work will help visitors learn about the habitat, stay oriented on the trails, and deepen appreciation for local conservation.

We’re proud of your dedication and hard work, Samuel—well done on this well‑deserved honor! 🦅

The trails are primitive but worth a visit, especially for Scouting units:
braudubon.org