557 Great SMOKY Mountain Council

The corporation shall promote, within the territory covered by the charter from time to time granted by the boy scouts of America and in accordance with the congressional charter, bylaws, and rules and regulations of the boy scouts of America, the scouting program of promoting the ability of boys and young men and women to do things for themselves and others, training then in scoutcraft, and teaching them patriotism, courage, self-reliance, and kindred virtues, using the methods which are now in common use by the boy scouts of America.