Memphis Eagle Scout Association

Memphis Eagle Scout Association Sub-Group/Start-Up kit Contact: Ken Kimble – Chickasaw Council MESA Advisor – [email protected]

The Memphis Eagle Scout Association (MESA) is a group of men who earned the Eagle Scout award as members of the Boy Scouts of America and have a common interest in supporting the programs of the Boy Scouts.

This group promotes the following:

 Service – Opportunities to support Chickasaw Council programs such as Scouting for Food, service projects at camp, Friends of Scouting participation, mentoring Life to Eagle process or volunteering with a local Troop to name a few.

 Networking – Provides opportunities for Eagle Scouts to network professionally with other men who share a common history and values. MESA members promote each other’s professional goals.

 Social – Boys join Scouts to have fun! Likewise, members of MESA participate in a variety of social activities such as Eagle Scout receptions, professional mixers, camping trips, fitness groups, bbq and holiday events.

While the entire MESA organization gathers several times a year, Eagle Scouts are encouraged to establish their own “sub-groups” or chapters of MESA. For example: you could establish a MESA group with fellow co-workers or within a common profession, a MESA group that meets in a particular part of town, or even a MESA centered around a common interest such as ministry work, recreational activities or other hobbies or interests.

While all members of MESA are encouraged to register with the Boy Scouts of America (this is a requirement if you want to attend official Scouting activities or programs such as camp or Troop meetings) there are no membership dues. Most events are pay as you go.

Starting your own MESA sub-group is simple  Contact the Council Office at 901-327-4193 and speak to either the program director or the finance director  Establish a “sub-group” on the MESA Linkedin or Facebook page  Work with a MESA board member to host and/or promote your first event  Chickasaw Council can provide guidance and support along with recordkeeping and promotions

For more information on MESA or other local Scouting activities go to linkedin.com or facebook and search for Memphis Eagle Scouts.