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.
Committee Members:
Megan Meyer (chair), Sarah Dawson (staff), Chris Cheatum, David Coleman, Jamie Hromi, Rachel Manders, Brian Privett, Shaun Vecera, Trina Weiland, Amy Williams
Meeting Schedule:
The HAC DEI Committee meets 2-3 times per year via Zoom. The frequency of meetings is subject to change.
Committee Responsibilities:
Designed to help Scouts learn about the different identities and characteristics we each possess, understand different perspectives and experiences, and promote good citizenship in society.Â
Would you like to be a Merit Badge Counselor for Citizenship in Society merit badge?
Hawkeye Area Council requires an added level of training before adults can be approved to facilitate this merit badge. Follow these steps:
The DEI Committee encourages you to incorporate BSA’s resources on disabilities awareness into your unit:
Hawkeye Area Council, Boy Scouts of America
660 32nd Avenue SW
Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
Toll Free: 877.HAWKBSA
Office: (319) 862-0541
Scout Shop: (319) 261-3750
Fax: (319) 862-0544
