Scouting’s impact on Central Indiana’s youth celebrated at 29th Annual Governor’s Luncheon

Indianapolis – The 29th Annual Governor’s Luncheon for Scouting will be held at Lucas Oil Stadium Wednesday, Dec. 18, where Indiana Governor Eric Holcomb and an esteemed panel of community leaders will gather to highlight the impact of Scouting on thousands of young men and women in Central Indiana. As the Crossroads of America Council’s largest fundraising event, this luncheon draws over 2,000 business and civic leaders to generate critical support for Scouting programs that positively shape young lives, including hundreds of Black youth. (Photo/BeyondTheFocus Photography) The luncheon will feature event co-chairs DuJuan McCoy, owner, president and CEO of Circle City Broadcasting (WISH-TV); Kathy Martin Harrison, owner and CEO of Ed Martin Automotive Group; Latha Ramchand, chancellor of IU Indianapolis; and Vop Osili, president of the Indianapolis City-County Council. These leaders are passionate advocates for youth development and are instrumental in advancing opportunities for Scouts of diverse backgrounds throughout the region. Scouting has long been a powerful influence on Indianapolis’ Black community, fostering leadership and service through programs that emphasize character, community service and personal growth. This impact was recently highlighted in the celebration of Troop 199’s 75th anniversary. The troop, which has served Black youth in Indianapolis for generations,...