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It doesn't have the historical weight of W.D. Boyce's meeting with the Unknown Scout, but Bob Olafson considers his meeting with William Hillcourt to be just as special. Olafson met Hillcourt, known to you and me as "Green Bar Bill," and was never the same.
At the 2010 National Scout Jamboree last July, as I sat down and typed out a blog post for Scouting magazine's site, I wasn't thinking about the wireless network that allowed me to post those words and pictures. I was only thinking about how much fun I was having at my fourth jamboree and how…
The fleur-de-lis, an old-school plane, and some sort of insect. That's it for clues for this week's Name That Council. On Wednesday I asked you if you like tough Name That Council patches or prefer only easy ones. Most of you were up for a challenge, so this is it.
A boy must complete all requirements for the Eagle Scout Award by his 18th birthday, but why? That was the question posed by Scouter Kim. H. She writes: "Why do Scouts have to complete their Eagle requirements by their 18th birthday rather than by the time they graduate from high school?"
One of my favorite memories from Boy Scout camp-outs was gathering around the fire and listening to the assistant Scoutmasters tell campfire stories. I loved movies and books growing up, but there was something about those live stories that was more compelling than the printed word or images on a screen.
Click to view slideshow. You know the Scout Law, but you've never seen it like this. The 1913 Scout Law postcards seen above are a real treat. The cards, originally produced by The Henry Heininger Co., were reprinted by the Northern Star Council in Minnesota and sent to me.
I'm having a dilemma. I can't decide whether it's good or bad when there aren't very many correct answers for an edition of Name That Council. On the one hand, an easier mystery patch, like the Baden-Powell Council , means more people have a chance to win.
We get a lot of heartfelt letters at Scouting magazine, but a recent one has really stuck out in my mind. A few weeks ago I received a large manilla envelope from Arthur Warrick of the Baden-Powell Council. Inside were photos, newspaper clippings, and a two-page, handwritten letter.
Just a few months ago my Scouting magazine colleagues and I were taking the long walk down Thomas Road at Fort A.P. Hill. The 2010 National Scout Jamboree seems like it was yesterday, but somehow, we're already talking about the 2013 jamboree?
Last week, I asked you to dust off boxes, dig through storage closets, and scour your attic for pieces of Scouting memorabilia. But for some of you, I'll bet your BSA memories aren't stuffed in a box somewhere. I'm sure they're proudly displayed in your home.
After 22 months, and nearly 400,000 page views, Cracker Barrel is no more. Scouting magazine's official blog is now Bryan on Scouting, written by me, Bryan Wendell, an Eagle Scout and the associate editor of Scouting magazine. Like you, I'm passionate about the Scouting program and am always looking for compelling stories, fascinating people, and…
Take a trip down this valley and tell us the name of the council that wears the patch seen above. We've removed all of the words (except "BSA"), leaving behind only the colorful images. Good luck! Rules: Guess the name of the council whose members wear the patch shown.
Whether it's tucked away in the attic or proudly displayed on your mantel, everyone who was in the Boy Scouts of America has a favorite piece of Scouting memorabilia. Eagle Scout and current Scouter Mark Truax sent us a picture of his favorite item, a Coca-Cola ad promoting the 1937 National Scout Jamboree.
For a patch with plenty of visual clues on it, this one sure was tough. That's because the Pioneer Valley Council no longer exists. In June of 2008, the council merged with the Great Trails Council to form the new Western Massachusetts Council.
It's still January, but if you're already thinking about your summer vacation, you're not alone. We hear ya! Now's the time to start planning your family's summer getaway, and many Scouters are heading to Philmont for a week at the Philmont Training Center, the BSA's national training facility since 1950.
All four Boy Scouts nominated for the American Spirit Award are deserving of the honor, but only one can win. And you get a say in who that will be. Last week, you met each of the four young men right here on our blog: On Monday, we told you about the award itself .
Since Monday, we've been talking about the American Spirit Award , an honor given to "one or more individuals who demonstrate extraordinary skill, professionalism, and a spirit of excellence in a challenging situation." You've already met three of the four finalists for this award, T.J.
You better be ready for a challenge if you hope to name the council that wore this patch. That's right, wore . The council in question no longer exists because it merged with another council in summer 2008, meaning the patch seen above is out of print.
The World Scout Conference announced today that The Summit Bechtel Family National Scout Reserve will host the 2019 World Scout Jamboree. That means that for the first time in 52 years, the global Scouting extravaganza will be held in the United States.
By now, you should know all about the American Spirit Award , an honor given to "one or more individuals who demonstrate extraordinary skill, professionalism, and a spirit of excellence in a challenging situation." We're halfway through introducing you to the four young men that Boys' Life editors selected as finalists for this award.
When you think of Florida, you think of amusement parks, space shuttles, and Florida orange juice ( but not snow ). So when you saw a patch with two of those three things on it, you probably knew the state right away.
There are two parts of a Philmont trek-the destination and the journey-and both are important. Reaching the destination means that you and your Scouts accomplished an impressive goal that you'll all remember for a lifetime. And the journey? That's all about you and your crew enjoying 137,000 acres worth of flora and fauna and experiencing…
On Monday, you read all about the American Spirit Award , an honor given to "one or more individuals who demonstrate extraordinary skill, professionalism, and a spirit of excellence in a challenging situation." All this week, we're introducing you to the four young men who are finalists for this award.
Yesterday, we told you about the American Spirit Award , an honor given to "one or more individuals who demonstrate extraordinary skill, professionalism, and a spirit of excellence in a challenging situation." And starting today and continuing through Friday, we'll introduce you to the four young men who are finalists for this award.
The Boy Scouts of America and the spirit of America go hand in hand. So it makes sense that Boys' Life , the official youth magazine of the BSA, teamed up with the Congressional Medal of Honor Foundation to nominate a Boy Scout for the prestigious American Spirit Award.
Hmm, let's see. Which state do I think of when I see oranges and space travel? There's only one answer that works, and there's only one council that wears the patch seen above. Figuring out the state should be easy.
The Boy Scouts of America this week unveiled its brand identity pieces for 2011: "Prepared. For Life." The trademarked words incorporate the Boy Scout motto, "Be Prepared," to show non-Scouts what Scouting is all about. The three simple words convey a clear message: By joining Scouting, boys and girls will be prepared for life and…
To earn the Boy Scout ranks of Star, Life, and Eagle, a boy has to serve in a position of responsibility for six months (four months for Star rank). But not every position of responsibility applies. Assistant patrol leader, for example, is not considered a position of responsibility in this sense.
If you're keeping score at home, you'll want to know about a minor revision to the requirements for Sports merit badge , effective Jan. 1, 2011. The change affects requirement 2 and shows the BSA's continuing commitment to childhood health. The new requirement is the following: Explain the importance of the following: (a) The importance of…
Archery merit badge has set its sights on two minor revisions to its requirements, effective Jan. 1, 2011. They affect requirement 5. Change option A (recurve bow or longbow), subpoint F, sub-subpoint 2 to the following: Shooting 30 arrows in five-arrow ends at an 80-centimeter (32-inch) five-color target at 15 yards and using the 10…
Put on your hazmat suit and check out the latest requirements for Nuclear Science merit badge , updated on Jan. 1, 2011. Follow the jump for the complete requirements... Do the following: (a) Tell what radiation is. (b) Describe the hazards of radiation to humans, the environment, and wildlife.
Saddle up and get ready for the latest requirements for Horsemanship merit badge , updated on Jan. 1, 2011. Follow the jump for the complete requirements... Do the following: (a) Describe the safety precautions you should take when handling and caring for a horse.
Turn your eyes to the skies and check out the latest requirements for Astronomy merit badge , updated on Jan. 1, 2011. Do the following: (a) Describe the proper clothing and other precautions for safely making observations at night and in cold weather.
Friday's Name That Council took you on a cruise down historic Route 66, but how many of you knew which council featured the highway on its shoulder strip? Fifty-one of you, to be exact. We took all those guesses and picked one winner at random.
Any great organization constantly tweaks and adapts its requirements to better reach its members, and the Boy Scouts of America is no exception. To that end, the BSA announced this week which requirements will change in 2011. One big item is actually more of a clarification than a complete change.
The prominent sign for U.S. Route 66 on this week's Name That Council patch is a clue ... somewhat. But considering that the famous road, one of the country's original highways, is nearly 2,500 miles long, it doesn't really narrow things down much.
We hope you enjoyed reading the poem we wrote for Friday's episode of Name That Council . But we know that you'd enjoy winning the free patch even more, so let's get to the results. As you can see above, the patch belongs to the Central Georgia Council based in Macon, Ga.
The Order of the Arrow announced this week the results of the election for the next national chief, national vice chief, and four region chiefs. The newly elected officers for 2011 are: National Chief : Jonathan Hillis (above left), from Tonkawa Lodge in the Capitol Area Council (based in Austin, Tex.).
Twas the day before Christmas when a new blog post appeared. A happy Scouter awoke, took a look, and then cheered. For there he saw a patch with no words and few clues. But he smiled and told his whole family the news.
There's a new entry in the Guinness World Records book this week. That's because Adele Trapp, a Scouter from the Hudson Valley Council, has been officially recognized as the longest-serving den leader in history. Trapp, 96, has spent 53 years as a volunteer leader with Pack 263 in Brooklyn.
Apparently we weren't the only ones who recognized a familiar face in Friday's Name That Council challenge . A record number of our readers, 119 to be exact, responded with the correct answer as well. As many of you knew right away, the man in the patch is Scouting's founder, Robert Baden-Powell.
Oh, man, who is that guy? I swear I've seen him before! Figure out the name of that hat-wearing fella and you're on your way to naming that council. Once you've got it, simply send us your guess. Remember, the only way you can win is by entering!
It was hard for our ancestors to Leave No Trace when building a cabin. After all, the key ingredient in constructing a log cabin was, well, logs. And that meant chopping down a few dozen trees. But it's the 21st century now, and modern technology has presented us with new ways minimize the environmental impact…
Judging by the 98 correct responses we got to Friday's Name That Council , this patch contained, perhaps, too many clues. But we like getting plenty of guesses, even if it reduces everyone's odds of winning the prize. This week's correct response was the Tall Pine Council , based in Flint, Mich.
In our November-December 2010 edition of Where Am I? , the gorgeous picture at left was a nice treat for all of our readers. But only one reader got an additional treat: a $100 gift card to the BSA's supply division.
It's hard to put into words the experience that awaits anyone who visits Philmont Scout Ranch. You pretty much have to check it out for yourself. But a new documentary about Philmont succeeds at what once seemed impossible: It takes you inside the BSA's preeminent hiking destination from the comfort of your living room.
Name That Council is too difficult, you say? Well, here's a patch where the council's service area is literally outlined on a map. So figure out which state is outlined in gold and head off to your favorite search engine to learn which council inhabits that red-colored area.
It's cold outside, folks. That's even more reason to be jealous of the men and women who are members of the Gulf Ridge Council , headquartered in Tampa, Fla. Tampa's highs will be in the mid-70s this weekend, meaning nobody there will be getting out the snow tires any time soon.
In our little corner of the Boy Scouts of America's national headquarters, the staff of Scouting magazine is surrounded by experts who know just about everything there is to know about the program we love. That's why we started the "Ask the Expert" series last year.
Are you buying a gift for a special Scouter in your life this holiday season? Or has a loved one or friend asked you for your wish list? We're here to help. Or, more accurately, you're here to help one another.
