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Scouting in American Samoa

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Scouting in American Samoa
Aloha Council: American Samoa
Aloha Council American Samoa
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Aloha Council site
 Scouting portal

Scouting in American Samoa is in a state of development and growth.[1] Scouting has existed in the islands since 1928.[2][3] They attended jamborees, campouts and even assisted in local rescue and recovery efforts.

Background

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Tui F.S. Chanel was the South Pacific District Commissioner for the Boy Scouts of America and an officer of Air New Zealand.[citation needed] In 1970, after Chanel's death, the Boy Scouts dedicated Camp Chanel near Tafuna Airport in his honor.[citation needed] During the 1960s, Chanel led a troop that produced the first Eagle Scout in American Samoa, Kilifi (Cliff) O'Brian, currently the Fire Chief on Tutuila.[citation needed]

For Boy Scouts of America, the Aloha Council has designated a full-time senior Scout District Executive for American Samoa, John A. Mills, in efforts to elevate the local Scouting program.[citation needed] For Girl Scouts, there are USA Girl Scouts Overseas in Pago Pago, served by USAGSO headquarters in New York City.

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Talofa Lava from the Boy Scouts of Aloha Council | American Samoa District #121". Archived from the original on April 22, 2016.
  2. ^ "Scouts mark 75 years in Am Samoa". October 28, 2013. Archived from the original on December 24, 2013.
  3. ^ "Boy Scouts earn Merit Badges". July 22, 2012.