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| The '''Aloha Council''' of the ] is headquartered in ], and supports ] units around the Pacific Basin. The Aloha Council encompasses not only Hawaii, but also Guam, American Samoa, the Northern Marianas, the Marshall Islands, Micronesia and Palau. In all, the Aloha Council covers the largest geographical area in the world, over 8,000,000 square miles on both sides of the equator and international dateline. | The '''Aloha Council''' of the ] is headquartered in ], and supports ] units around the Pacific Basin. The Aloha Council encompasses not only Hawaii, but also Guam, American Samoa, the Northern Marianas, the Marshall Islands, Micronesia and Palau. In all, the Aloha Council covers the largest geographical area in the world, over 8,000,000 square miles on both sides of the equator and international dateline. | ||
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| ] is presently developing Boy Scouting as part of the Aloha Council Pacific Basin District. In addition, there are USA Girl Scouts Overseas in ], serviced by way of USAGSO headquarters in ]. | ] is presently developing Boy Scouting as part of the Aloha Council Pacific Basin District. In addition, there are USA Girl Scouts Overseas in ], serviced by way of USAGSO headquarters in ]. | ||
| Scouting has also existed at various times on other Pacific remote island areas, Johnston, Wake, Kingman, Midway, and Palmyra islands. | |||
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The Aloha Council of the Boy Scouts of America is headquartered in Honolulu, and supports Scouting units around the Pacific Basin. The Aloha Council encompasses not only Hawaii, but also Guam, American Samoa, the Northern Marianas, the Marshall Islands, Micronesia and Palau. In all, the Aloha Council covers the largest geographical area in the world, over 8,000,000 square miles on both sides of the equator and international dateline.
In 2004, Scouts attended local council camps on American Samoa, Hawaii's Big Island, Guam, Kauai and Oahu. Aloha Council Pacific Basin District outreach efforts in the Pacific continue to grow with over 835 Boy Scouts and 240 Cub Scouts attending camps on Chuuk, Pohnpei, Kosrae, Saipan, Kwajalein, Rongelap, Majuro, Yap and Palau.
Scouting in American Samoa
The Aloha Council has designated a full-time senior Scout District Executive for American Samoa, John A. Mills, in efforts to elevate the local Scouting program. In addition, there are USA Girl Scouts Overseas in Pago Pago, serviced by way of USAGSO headquarters in New York.
Scouting in the Federated States of Micronesia
The Federated States of Micronesia are presently developing Boy Scouting as part of the Aloha Council Pacific Basin District. The person responsible for Scouting is Mr. Person Joseph, Youth Coordinator of the State of Pohnpei Social Affairs Office. In addition, there are USA Girl Scouts Overseas on Chuuk, Kosrae, Pohnpei, and Yap, serviced by way of USAGSO headquarters in New York.
Scouting in Guam
Guam has had Boy Scouting for decades, as part of the Aloha Council Chamorro District. Prior to the early 1970s, a separate Chamorro Council serviced the island. In addition, there are USA Girl Scouts Overseas in Guam, serviced by Guam Girl Scout Council in Hagåtña.
Scouting in the Marshall Islands
The Marshall Islands are presently developing Boy Scouting as part of the Aloha Council Pacific Basin District. In addition, there are USA Girl Scouts Overseas in Ebeye, Kwajalein, and Majuro, serviced by way of USAGSO headquarters in New York.
Scouting in the Northern Mariana Islands
The Northern Mariana Islands have had Boy Scouting for decades, as part of the Aloha Council Pacific Basin District. In addition, there are USA Girl Scouts Overseas in Rota, Tinian, and Gregorio T. Camacho Elementary School on Saipan, serviced by way of USAGSO headquarters in New York.
Scouting in Palau
Palau is presently developing Boy Scouting as part of the Aloha Council Pacific Basin District. In addition, there are USA Girl Scouts Overseas in Koror, serviced by way of USAGSO headquarters in New York.
Scouting has also existed at various times on other Pacific remote island areas, Johnston, Wake, Kingman, Midway, and Palmyra islands.
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