About Us

 
 

 

Our locationWe are here to help! If there are any questions or comments  that you have for the Choctaw Area Council, we are available! Please call us directly at the Council Service Center, or you can reach us through emails. Thank you for your continued support now, and in the future!

 

CHOCTAW AREA COUNCIL, BSA

Office Hours: Monday thru Thursday 8:30 am till 5:00 pm

Physical Address:

2102 8th Street

Meridian, MS 39301

 

Mailing Address

PO Box 5336
Meridian, MS 39302

 

Phone: 601.693.6757

Fax: 601.693.6758

 

Our Staff

 

Scout Executive 
Scout Executive/CEO
James Hulgan

James.Hulgan@Scouting.org

601-693-6757

District Executive

Bobashela District

Coleman Eakes

Coleman.Eakes@Scouting.org

601-693-6757

District Executive

Seminole District

VACANT

James.Hulgan@scouting.org

601-693-6757


 

Candace McRae
Office Administrator and Registrar
Candace.Mcrae@Scouting.org

601-693-6757


 

 

Sean Brown
Camp Binachi Ranger
Sean.Brown@scouting.org

601-616-0545

 

 

 

Scouting's unparalleled influence sets it apart from all other youth programs, both now and into the future. Boys and girls participate together in Cub Scouts, engaging in fun activities while learning teamwork, leadership, and values. Older youth can join Scouts BSA, where gender-specific troops or co-ed troops are available. Scouts BSA focuses on outdoor adventures, leadership, and personal growth. These programs empower young individuals to become responsible citizens by fostering qualities like trustworthiness, courage, and kindness, shaping them into well-rounded leaders who contribute positively to their communities.

 

The Scout Oath is...

On my honor I will do my best to do my duty to God and my country and to obey the Scout Law; to help other people at all times; to keep myself physically strong, mentally awake, and morally straight.

 

The Scout Law is...

A Scout is Trustworthy, Loyal, Helpful, Friendly, Courteous, Kind, Obedient, Cheerful, Thrifty, Brave, Clean and Reverent. 

 

  • Situated in Meridian, Mississippi, our purpose is to reach out to the youth spanning East Mississippi and West Alabama. Our service area encompasses six counties: Lauderdale, Clarke, Newton, Neshoba, and Kemper Counties in East Mississippi, as well as Choctaw County in West Alabama. Our engagement touches over 1200 youth across Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts, Venturing, Exploring, and Learning for Life programs.
  • Our Chartered Partners play a pivotal role in facilitating the Scouting experience for the youth in our communities, offering unwavering support.
  • The financial backbone of our council is formed by the annual Friends of Scouting fundraising initiative, yearly Popcorn Sales, Binachi Shooting Sports, United Way contributions, and a variety of special events held throughout the year.

We invite you to explore our website for comprehensive insights into our council's endeavors. Should you have any inquiries, comments, or concerns, please don't hesitate to reach out to our dedicated staff members. Most importantly, we extend a warm invitation to enroll your entire family in Scouting today. Your visit to our site is deeply appreciated.

 

James Hulgan

Scout Executive, CEO

Choctaw Area Council, Boy Scouts of America