Founded in 1960 under the auspices of the Standing Conference of Eastern Orthodox Bishops in the Americas (S.C.O.B.A.)

• Support and conduct the mission of our Lord and His church via the scouting program.

• Recognize the individual youth member as our most important member.

• Provide support, programs, and recognition to the scouts and scouters of Eastern Orthodox faith whether in units in the Eastern Orthodox Churches, or registered in units sponsored by other institutions, via the religious youth recognitions, adult recognitions for volunteer scouters and clergy, retreats, camp-o-rees, associated events and activities.

• Provide support, guidance, programs, and consultation to the Eastern Orthodox Churches that sponsor Scouting and are partners in the scouting program.

• Create, expand, enhance and project a presence of Eastern Orthodox Scouting in the Boy Scouts of America, Girl Scouts USA, and Camp Fire Boys and Girls.

• The E.O.C.S. exists to complement and supplement the youth's program and the unit's program. The E.O.C.S. does not exist to direct or replace a unit's program.

• Encourage the use of the Boy Scouts of America, Girl Scouts USA, and Camp Fire Boys and Girls programs as part of the youth ministry program of the Church and community.

• Develop and extend our Scouting network with our ministry partners.

• The E.O.C.S. is the officially recognized Eastern Orthodox religious committee for the Boy Scouts of America, Girl Scouts USA, and Camp Fire Boys and Girls programs.
   

  
  February 12 1956 - First Alpha Omega Awards?

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