Tuesday, January 15, 2013

Las Vegas Area Council Year In Review 2012

The Las Vegas Area Council experienced one of the best years in recent memory.  For the first time in 5 years the Council has ended the year in the black.  Thank you for your financial support as well as the countless hours you spend serving our youth.

2012 Facts

  • 19,671 total registered youth (this is a .7% increase)
  • Over 7,000 registered adults
  • 1,142 total units
  • 25 full-time staff
  • 462 Eagle Scouts
  • 72,202 hours of community service provided by Eagle projects
  • 6,941 Cub Scouts advanced a rank during the year
  • 3,840 Boy Scouts advanced during 2012
  • 19,085 merit badges earned

The values of Scouting provides youth with an opportunity to try new things, provide service to others, build self-confidence, and reinforce ethical standards.  These opportunities not only help them when they are young, but carry forward into their adult lives.