Cherokee Area Council Boy Scouts Host Annual Fundraiser Dinner

The event will feature a keynote address from the Scouting America National Board Chair-Elect.

Published on Feb. 17, 2026

The Cherokee Area Council of the Boy Scouts of America is hosting its annual Friends of Scouting Dinner on Thursday, February 26th at 6:30 PM at The Center in Bartlesville, Oklahoma. The event will feature a keynote address from Ricky Skaggs, the Scouting America National Board Chair-Elect.

Why it matters

The Friends of Scouting Dinner is a critical annual fundraising event for the Cherokee Area Council, which oversees Scouting programs across northeastern Oklahoma. The funds raised help support Scouting activities, outreach, and operations in the local community.

The details

The dinner will take place at The Center in Bartlesville and is open to the public. In addition to Ricky Skaggs' keynote address, the event will include dinner, fellowship, and a program highlighting the impact of Scouting in the region.

  • The Friends of Scouting Dinner is scheduled for Thursday, February 26, 2026 at 6:30 PM.

The players

Cherokee Area Council

The local council of the Boy Scouts of America that oversees Scouting programs in northeastern Oklahoma.

Ricky Skaggs

The Scouting America National Board Chair-Elect, who will deliver the keynote address at the Friends of Scouting Dinner.

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What they’re saying

“The Friends of Scouting Dinner is a critical annual fundraising event for the Cherokee Area Council, which oversees Scouting programs across northeastern Oklahoma.”

— Phillip Wright, Representative, Cherokee Area Council (COMMUNITY CONNECTION)

The takeaway

The Cherokee Area Council's Friends of Scouting Dinner is an important community event that supports the local Scouting programs and helps ensure their continued impact on youth development in northeastern Oklahoma.