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Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI)

The Hawk Mountain Council, Boy Scouts of America is a community of Scouts, volunteers, and staff that strive to live the values of the Scout Oath and Scout Law every day.

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The BSA’s Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Statement

 The Boy Scouts of America promotes a culture where each youth, volunteer, and employee feels a sense of belonging and builds communities where every person feels respected and valued.

Leading by example and encouraging each other to live by the values expressed by the Scout Oath and Scout Law, we welcome families of all backgrounds to help prepare young people to serve as successful members and leaders of our nation’s increasingly diverse communities.

Hawk Mountain BSA DEI Position Statement

Hawk Mountain BSA does not discriminate against any patron, guest, or employee based on gender identity, sexual orientation, race, religion, color, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, marital status, military status, or other human identities. We actively welcome diversity and promote inclusivity of all.

DEI Code of Conduct

  • Use respectful language.
  • Be supportive.
  • Foster a welcoming and inclusive environment.
  • Celebrate diversity.

All Hawk Mountain Council, BSA leaders, directors, staff, board members, and scouts are expected to apply the DEI Code of Conduct uniformly to help recognize the impact that their words and actions can have on other people.

Citizenship in Society Merit Badge

Citizenship in Society is a new merit badge that will be required for the rank of Eagle Scout as of July 1, 2022. The emphasis of Citizenship in Society is for Scouts to explore ways to live the Scout Oath and Scout Law.  This merit badge is different; there will be no merit badge book and there is no “correct” answer for any of the requirements.  To learn more about the badge, please click  Citizenship in Society Merit Badge  

Hawk Moutain Council DEI Taskforce

Thank you to our Council DEI Taskforce for completing their work on preparing their recommendations to the Executive Board on our DEI Goals. Our Taskforce was led by Gail Landis, Council DEI Chair and Board Member, Susan Looney, RACC President, Dr. Yamil Sanchez Rivera, Assistant Superintendent of Schools, Reading School District, David Turner, Regional Manager External Affairs, First Energy, Lisa Wilder, VP of District Operations, Mike Robinson, Executive Director of Community & Fan Development, Reading Fightin Phils, Missy Orlando, Executive Director Business & Partnership Development, Alvernia and Ann Brugger, Development Director and Staff Advisor.

National Youth Leadership Training

National Youth Leadership Training (NYLT) is the premier youth leadership program offered by Hawk Mountain Council. NYLT is an exciting, action-packed program designed to provide youth members with leadership skills […]

Become a Merit Badge Counselor

Become a Merit Badge Counselor What expertise do you have to share with Scouts? Check out the list of merit badges and their requirements. To become a merit badge counselor or […]

Adopt A Campsite Program

Adopt A Campsite Program Thank you for your support of the Hawk Mountain Scout Reservation (HMSR). We are looking for ways to make our camp more … [Read More...]

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Places to go with your Scouts

Have you and your committee been stuck trying to pick out somewhere to take your pack or your den? Is that Patrol Leader's Council stumped for … [Read More...]

Cub Scouting

Cub Scouting is fun for the whole family.  In Scouting, boys and girls start with their best right now selves and grow into their very best future … [Read More...]

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  • Hawk Mountain Council Volunteer Disclosure
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  • 2023 HMSR Staff Application
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  • HMSR Routine Prescription Log

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