Drew Dads

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact:
Alpha Merit Badge University
[email protected]
(770) 413-0080

ALPHA PHI ALPHA FRATERNITY, INC. - ETA LAMBDA CHAPTER HOSTS 2ND ANNUAL ALPHA MERIT BADGE UNIVERSITY TO SUPPORT SCOUTS FROM UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES

Event Date: October 5th, 2024
Location: Morehouse College, Atlanta, GA

Atlanta, GA – Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. – Eta Lambda Chapter is thrilled to announce the 2nd Annual Alpha Merit Badge University, set for October 5th, 2024, at Morehouse College in Atlanta. This one-day event is designed to empower Scouts from underserved communities by offering access to numerous merit badge classes focused on leadership, scholarship, and service.

After a successful inaugural event in 2023 with 150 Scouts, the fraternity will serve 300 Scouts this year. Alpha Merit Badge University offers merit badge classes in areas such as Citizenship in the World, Engineering, Robotics, Law, Entrepreneurship, Public Speaking, First Aid, Theater, and more. The event is led by professional men of color, who mentor Scouts and guide them through their merit badge requirements. This exposure encourages Scouts to envision greater possibilities for their futures.

In addition to the merit badge classes, the Real Talk Forum Panel, where accomplished male and female Eagle Scouts will discuss their journey and offer guidance to aspiring Eagle Scouts. The forum provides a unique opportunity for Scouts to ask questions and seek advice from those who have successfully earned the rank of Eagle Scout.


Feedback and Community Impact

The feedback from last year's event was overwhelmingly positive. Participants shared comments such as:
"The event was amazing."
"The concept and ex*****on of the event were superb."
"The students were engaging and prepared to learn."
"Good job. It was great being on a college campus with professional Black men."
"I liked how personal the merit badge counselors made the experience and how fun they made the merit badges."

Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. is committed to youth development through its national programs, including “Go To High School, Go To College” and “Project Alpha.” Sponsorship opportunities are still available to help make this event a lasting success for the Scouts of Metro Atlanta.

For more information, please contact [email protected].

To register, please go to www.atlantabsa.org/sw.

1st Charles Drew Youth Fishing Clinic presented by Drew Dads and Pack 302 and conducted by Teach A Child To Fish (https://tactf.org) . Almost everyone caught between 1 - 8 fish but everyone had a great time.

Male Volunteers (Drew Dads, granddads, uncles) needed for Annual
Drew Dads Breakfast with the Kids:

Sept 12th: Pre K - 2nd Grades
Sept 19th: 3 - 5 Grades

7:15 am - 8:00 am

Calling all Dads, Granddads, Uncles, and male role models to the annual
Drew Dads Breakfast with the Kids:

Sept 12th: Pre K - 2nd Grades
Sept 19th: 3 - 5 Grades

Must Register to attend.
Guaranteed Sell Out
Registration ends Tuesday, Sept 10 @ 7 pm