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Most events below are annual events.   If the event date has passed, check back for the next year’s date.

Thursday, February 27, 2025

Warren, MI

DETROIT REGION

GEORGE MEANY DINNER

Proceeds from this dinner will help fund delivery of our youth career exploration program “Exploring” to young men and women in Michigan interested in union careers. Your consideration of support for these critical youth programs is truly appreciated.

Spring 2024

Saginaw, MI

GREAT LAKES BAY REGION

WHITNEY M. YOUNG, JR. SERVICE AWARD PRESENTATION

The Saginaw Whitney M. Young, Jr. Service Award Presentation is the premier event of Saginaw County and honors area leaders who influence the professional community while also serving as exemplary role models for greater Saginaw-area youth.  Your participation in this event directly impacts a community inclusion program for high-risk youth in the Saginaw area called ScoutReach, a program that serves Saginaw’s vulnerable youth to share in the merits of traditional Scouting.

March 21, 2024

Grand Rapids, MI

GRAND RAPIDS REGION

BUILDING CHARACTER CELEBRATION – SOUTH

The Building Character Celebration was born from decades of annual recognition events honoring the highest youth achievers in the Scouting program, Eagle Scout and Summit Award recipients.   This gala style dinner event honors and recognizes the current Class of Eagle Scouts and Summit Award Recipients. The evening is capped with our honored guest and Keynote Speaker, still to be determined, who will share a message for our Scouting Family.

April 11, 2024

Troy, MI

METRO DETROIT REGION

ON MY HONOR GALA

The On My Honor Gala is a formal community-facing special event and serves as an annual highlight of Scouting programs for the public each year.  The event will feature Executive Partners and Principals from nationwide professional services firms engaged in a panel discussion on leadership, community stewardship, and building our future. The event will further feature a local Scout conveying their Scouting story and the impact the program has had.

Business Attire encouraged.

Wednesday, May 29, 2024

Novi, MI

SOUTHEAST MICHIGAN REGION

EAGLE RECOGNITION DINNER

The Eagle Recognition Dinner is capstone annual youth recognition event that honors the accomplishments of one of our most important groups: our young men and women who have achieved Scouting’s highest ranks and awards, the Eagle Scout Rank, Venturing Summit Award, and Sea Scouting Quartermaster. Scouts and their families are invited to this touching banquet where they will hear from a successful Scouting Alumnus. A unique feature of this dinner is that Scouts will be paired with an adult mentor who shares a similar vocation within the Scouts’ future career interests.

September 19, 2024

Grosse Pointe Farms, MI

SOUTHEAST MICHIGAN REGION

ANNUAL BUILDING CONNECTIONS NETWORKING EVENT

Building Connections, a networking event for construction professionals, is the largest annual gathering of the construction community in Southeast Michigan, providing a unique opportunity for informal business and social interaction while supporting the Scouting program for area youth and their families. In conjunction with the Construction Association of Michigan, the Executive Committee of Building Connections is pleased to offer this opportunity to network, socialize, and support a worthy cause with all members of the industry from general contractors, subcontractors, and developers to architects, designers, engineers, and a multitude of vendors.

Fall 2024

Detroit, MI

SOUTHEAST MICHIGAN REGION

DISTINGUISHED CITIZEN AWARD DINNER

The award is presented to those who exemplify the ideals of the Boy Scouts of America in their daily lives as expressed in the Scout Oath and Law. Recipients are chosen for their outstanding community service as evidenced by the interest and leadership given to many worthwhile organizations as well as the respect and esteem in which they are held by their colleagues.

October 29, 2024

Grand Rapids, MI

GRAND RAPIDS REGION

THE LEADERSHIP DINNER

Leadership is a lifelong quest. For decades strong caring leadership has been at the core of our wonderful region’s growth and quality of life. Enhancing a culture of leadership among our citizens will enrich our communities in multiple ways.  Each year we will celebrate, meet new friends, and network with other leaders from all corners of our community. During dinner we will recognize local leaders for their great impact, showcasing leadership in action in our community today.  Proceeds from the event will help all children in our community gain access to the leadership programs of the Boy Scouts of America here in Michigan, and the leadership programs for all children K-12 at Adventure Point.

September 10, 2024

Ann Arbor, MI

SOUTHEAST MICHIGAN REGION

DISTINGUISHED CITIZEN AWARD DINNER

Please join us for the Annual Huron Trails Distinguished Citizen Award Dinner. This award is intended to recognize a lifetime of giving back to the local Ann Arbor community through community service and selflessness. Each year, we select one citizen and one business.

Barton Hills Country Club

November 7, 2024

Monroe, MI

SOUTHEAST MICHIGAN REGION

RUNNING WATERS DISTINGUISHED CITIZENS DINNER

Scouting in Monroe County and the Community of Flat Rock is served by the Running Waters District. The district consists of 435 youth members in 34 Units. The youth in these units have earned over 1,160 merit badges, given back over 4,483 hours of community service, and had 25 Scouts earn the rank of Eagle as well as 36 months of continuous membership growth.

October 2025

Frankenmuth, MI

FLINT/GENESSEE REGION

BOTTLES POPPIN’ TASTING EVENT

Join us for a unique and fun wine tasting event, where classic flavors meet a surprising twist: Trails End popcorn! Discover how the buttery, caramel, and even spicy flavors of popcorn complement rich reds, crisp whites, and delightful sparkling wines. Whether you’re a wine enthusiast or simply looking for a good time, this event promises to surprise and delight your taste buds. Don’t miss out on a night of laughter, great company, and creative pairings that will redefine the way you think about wine and popcorn! Secure your spot today!

December 12,  2024

Grand Blanc, MI

FLINT/GENESSEE REGION

BOY SCOUT BISTRO

Goyette Mechanical and the volunteers of the Boy Scout Bistro Committee cordially invite you to join us for an evening of fun to kick off the Holiday Season, all while helping at-risk youth in the inner city of Flint enjoy the experience of Scouting. There will be a glorious dinner, wine tasting, socializing, photo booth, silent auction, and much more! The Urban Scouting Program is designed to give a Scouting experience to young men considered at-risk with the goals to improve school performance, personal behavior, and communication skills.

Spring 2025

Belleville, MI

DETROIT REGION

TASTE FILM – A FOOD AND FILM EXPERIENCE

Gather your friends and join us for an immersive dining experience. Guests are served a multi-course meal inspired by the movie “Home Alone” as the dish appears on screen. Funds raised support Scouting programs and the future of our youth.

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