Special Events and Recognition

Celebration of Scouting

Thursday, October 22, 2026
Montgomery County Community College
Staff Advisor: Dan Templar
484-654-9249

Join us for an adult celebration of Greater Philadelphia's premier youth-serving organization – Scouting! This exciting evening will bring together volunteers, Scout parents, alumni, and corporate partners to invest in the impact Scouting continues to have in Greater Philadelphia. Please Join Us in Celebrating 30 Years of Impact in the Cradle of Liberty Council!

Century Club Dinner

Thursday November 5, 2026
Indian Valley Country Club
Honoring - Ryan Crouthamel
EVP & Group Manager -
Commercial Real Estate at Univest Bank
Staff Advisor: Sarah Herrmann
484-654-9219

This dinner honors an individual from the Upper Montgomery County Community with the “Good Scout” Award. The award is presented to individuals who embody the ideals of the Scout Law in their daily lives and lead their organizations accordingly. The Scout Law is a series of core values that we teach our youth that include words such as trustworthy, loyal, helpful, friendly, courteous and kind.

6th Annual Sousa Bowl
Trap Shooting Event

Saturday, November 7, 2026
Huntingdon Valley Country Club
Staff Advisor: John Bickel
484-654-9226

Join the Cradle of Liberty Council and shooters from across the region to compete in the fifth annual Sousa Bowl, supporting Cradle of Liberty shooting sports programs. This event is named for the father of trap shooting, John Philip Sousa!

Edward Town Taws Community Service Award Reception

Date To Be Determined
Staff Advisor: John Bickel
484-654-9226

This reception honors an individual from the Eastern Montgomery County community with the Taws Community Service Award. Award recipients are chosen based on participating citizenship, a love of country, adherence to the American way of life, and a fervent belief in America's future. Recipients have demonstrated, through civic and community action, their leadership in a business or professional field and their strong support of those programs that aid America’s youth in preparing for adulthood.

Delaware County "Good Scout" Award Reception

2027


Staff Advisor: Ryan Martin
484-654-9217

The Delaware County “Good Scout” Award is presented to an individual who exemplifies in his or her daily life the ideals of Scouting America as expressed in the Scout Oath and Law. The recipient is chosen for outstanding service to the community at large, as well as the respect and esteem in which those in the community hold him or her.

Greater Philadelphia Good Scout Service Award

2027


Staff Advisor: Ryan Martin
484-654-9217


This reception is an opportunity to honor an individual from the Greater Philadelphia community with the “Good Scout” Service Award. Award recipients are chosen based on integrity, citizenship, a love of country, adherence to the American way of life. This year we will be honoring Ambassador David L. Cohen for his integrity, leadership, and continued "cheerful service" to the community. By honoring David, contributors will help support the Cradle of Liberty Council’s After-School Scouting and programs for under-resourced youth in Philadelphia, Montgomery, and Delaware Counties.

Robert Morris "Good Scout" Award Event

Tuesday, September 15, 2026
Honoring - TBD
Staff Advisor: Ryan Martin
484-654-9217

This reception honors an individual from the Main Line community with the “Good Scout” Award. Award recipients are chosen based on integrity, citizenship, a love of country, adherence to the American way of life, strong ethics, and a fervent belief in America's future. Recipients have demonstrated, through civic and community action, their leadership in a business or professional field and their strong support of those programs that aid America's youth in preparing for adulthood.

2nd Annual Cradle of Liberty Golf Classic

Monday, August 24, 2026
Waynesborough Country Club
Staff Advisor: Dan Templar
484-654-9249

We are excited to announce our 2nd Annual Cradle of Liberty Golf Classic! Please join us for a fun day of golf, while also providing much-needed funds for Scouting programs in underserved communities across Greater Philadelphia.

The Service Center and Scout Shop will be closed on Monday Sept 7th in observance of Labor Day. 

Please note that the Service Center is still observing its Summer Hours and will close at 2PM on Friday Sept, 4th.