Buy Tix to Pistons Scout Night 11/8 & 4/2

Take advantage of these great discounts and exclusive opportunities for Scouts!

Sunday, November 8th, 2009 at 1pm. Pistons vs 76ers. Tickets to this game include a postgame Pistons autograph session immediately after the game! Each scout/sibling is guaranteed an autograph from one Pistons player!

Friday, April 2nd, 2010 at 8pm. Pistons vs Phoenix Suns. Tickets to this game include a 4:15pm pregame clinic with basketball skills and motivational chalk talk on the Pistons court exclusively for Scouts.

Tickets are only $20 (reg. $40) for scouts, family and friends. Plus, each scout in attendance will receive a FREE commemorative scout patch!

*Deadline to order: Two weeks before game date

Attend both games (including the autograph session and clinic) for a great low price of only $35. Deadline to order: Friday, October 30th

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Click here for ticket order form

647 Scouts part of Detroit Pistons "Nothing But Nets" Public Service Announcement

The UN Foundation's "Nothing But Nets" Program announced that the Boy Scouts of America has joined the malaria-prevention campaign as part of its 100th Anniversary Celebration. Throughout the year, Scouts will work to raise awareness about malaria, a leading killer in Africa.The kick-off for this partnership was filmed in Detroit on August 27th.

Detroit Piston Deron Williams was present at the kick-off celebration. The Detroit Pistons have developed a Public Service Annoucement from the film taken at the kick-off celebration and our own 647 scouts Ali G., Nathan H., and Harold H. were included in the final PSA.

Click on the PLAY button above to view the PSA...

Name Your New Council Contest - Time to VOTE!

Now that all Scouting in Wayne, Oakland, and Macomb Counties is consolidating, the new council will need a new name. Over the past month, Scouts and Scouters in the tri-county area submitted suggestions. Now it is time to vote....
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The Finalist Selection Phase

Beginning on Monday, October 5 and ending on Saturday, October 31, you will be able to vote on a list of names that have been submitted which meet the criteria from the Brainstorming Phase. These submissions have been posted on the BSA web site. Use the link below to choose your favorite names from the list. These survey results will be used by the Council Naming Task Force to make its recommendation to the council executive board. Prizes will be awarded to the three finalists. And a grand prize will be awarded to the person whose submitted name is chosen.

647 Cub Scout Darryl M. submitted the name "Big 3 Area Council". Please click here to vote for Darryl's entry....