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The venerable quiz show "Jeopardy!" paid tribute to the 100th Anniversary of the Boy Scouts of America last week with a special category about Scouting. The "Jeopardy!" Clue Crew took a special field trip to California's Camp Winton for footage to complement the category.
The Boy Scouts of America's National Executive Board today announced a change in the age and grade requirements for the Venturing program. Effective May 1, 2010 , the minimum age/grade requirement will be changed to 14 years of age or 13 years of age and completion of the eighth grade .
Scouts, Scouters, and supporters of the Sam Houston Area Council gathered Feb. 18 to celebrate the 100th Anniversary of the Boy Scouts of America and look toward the next 100 years. Held to honor Scouting's century of service, the evening drew many special guests including Houston business and community leaders, elected officials, astronauts, Distinguished Eagle…
Another stop for Adventure Base 100 means another great video from the team behind this nationwide tour. This edition takes you to Tupelo, Miss., birthplace of Elvis Presley. It's also the home of the Tomes brothers, who prove that Scouting can truly be a family affair.
Have you been searching for an answer to a Scouting-related question? Ask the Expert is here to help. Send us your question, and Cracker Barrel will seek out the answer. We received the following question from Janet Riley : Our Patrol Leaders Council is a closed meeting.
A great month for the City of New Orleans just got even better. After celebrating the Saints' Super Bowl win, the city got a visit from Adventure Base 100 . The video features an uplifting story about Eagle Scout William McCorkle, who helped rebuild a community center damaged during Hurricane Katrina.
As a child, Richard Louv, author of Last Child in the Woods: Saving Our Children from Nature-Deficit Disorder , saw being outdoors as necessary to his mental and physical health. "The woods were my Ritalin," he writes. "Nature calmed me, focused me, and yet excited my senses."
Check out the latest video from the Adventure Base 100 folks. You'll meet Eagle Scout Anthony Trevino, who helps the men and women serving our country overseas get a little piece of home. Previous Adventure Base 100 videos: Vol. 5: Austin, Tex.
This excellent painting by BSA artist Joseph Csatari encapsulates the essence of the 100th Anniversary in a single image. Now is your chance to have this memorable keepsake in your home or office. It would also be a fitting addition to the site of your unit's meetings.
Get the DVR, TiVo, or VCR ready, because you won't want to miss this. On Feb. 25, the iconic quiz show "Jeopardy!" will feature a special category all about the Boy Scouts of America. The game show of questions and answers will also spotlight the BSA before the first or second commercial break, so stay…
Last week, we asked you to send us photos of your unit's 100th Anniversary celebration. And we were impressed with what we got. It's clear that the BSA Centennial spirit is alive across the country. That's certainly the case at the library in Alton, Ill., where Troop 7 has created the Scout history window you…
When it comes to getting boys interested in shooting sports, the BSA is on target. That was the message from the Crosman Corporation, which last month awarded its annual Friend of Youth Shooting Award to the BSA. The award recognizes "An organization or individual whose commitment to excellence in youth shooter education and dedication to…
Whenever a major organization reaches its 100th birthday, it's a headline-making story. But when that organization is the Boy Scouts of America, we have a major news event on our hands. To help you sort through the reams of media coverage about the BSA from the past few days, we present this roundup of excerpts…
Have you ever thought to yourself, "Oh, to be young again?" The time-honored phrase must ring true now for you former Scouts with the release of special 2010 rank-advancement insignia. If you were still of Scouting age, you could proudly sew one of these once-in-a-lifetime patches onto your uniform.
One-hundred years ago today, the Boy Scouts of America was founded. It's time to celebrate the profound impact Scouting has had on our country. Here are some ways to get started: Check out Joseph Csatari's painting, shown above, which depicts a 1910 Scout, four current Scouts, and one boy who can't wait to join the…
After an excellent debut in California and a quick stop in Las Vegas, Adventure Base 100 has landed in the Lone Star State. The video above shows AB 100 in Austin, the capital city of Texas. Watch for Scout Sean Gingras, whose battle with leukemia inspired him to raise money for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society…
Have you heard? Monday is the 100th Anniversary of the Boy Scouts of America. On Feb. 8, 1910, the BSA was founded. That makes Feb. 8, 2010, the perfect time for a party. We're sure that many of you will have 100th Anniversary activities with your pack, troop, or crew in the next few days.
It's time for another edition of Ask the Expert. Send us your questions, and Cracker Barrel will try to find the answers. Rockie Yardley of Oklahoma's Last Frontier Council wondered: What is National's official policy on the new rank requirements if a Scout has started working on a rank prior to Jan.
Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Austin Collie already has one impressive title: Eagle Scout. On Sunday, he's looking to add "Super Bowl champion" to his résum é. The 24-year-old NFL rookie caught seven touchdowns this season for the AFC champion Colts and was a favorite target of this season's MVP, Peyton Manning.
The fourth installment in the excellent Adventure Base 100 series takes you to Sacramento, Calif., to meet Eagle Scout Mitchell Harry. It's quite inspiring. Next up: It's off to the Lone Star State with a stop in Austin, Tex. Previous Adventure Base 100 videos: Vol 3: Las Vegas, Nev.
[Editor's note: What follows is a guest blog post written exclusively for Cracker Barrel readers by Judge William S. Sessions . Sessions, a Distinguished Eagle Scout, is a former United States District Court Judge and the former director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
This just in: The deadline for nominating a worthy Scout or Scouter for the National Hall of Leadership is now April 2, 2010 . That gives you two extra months to recognize the people who have influenced Scouting the most. In deciding to extend the deadline, members of the 100th Anniversary Team said they have received…
You tell your Scouts to "Be Prepared" for anything, but would they know what to do when a model rocket flies off course and into the chest of one of their peers? Josh Raynes and Chris Rogers did. For their actions in saving the life of 16-year-old Connor McNeil, the boys received the Heroism Award…
At speeds that surpass 200 miles per hour, IndyCar racing offers fans nonstop thrills. So it's a natural fit with the Boy Scouts of America, an organization that's been serving up fast-paced adventure for 100 years. That's the idea behind this month's launch of BSA Motorsports.
Most people are drawn to Las Vegas for its glitzy hotels, casinos, and shops. But last weekend, a new Vegas hot spot stole some of the spotlight. That new entertainment venue was Adventure Base 100 , which is continuing its tour across America.
We already know what the BSA 100th Anniversary coin will look like . And now we know when we can get our hands on one (or several) of the 350,000 set to be minted in Philadelphia. The date to circle on your calendar?
We're still learning the full extent of the devastation caused by Tuesday's earthquake in Haiti, but we do know one thing: the people of Haiti need the world's help to recover from this tragedy. We're sure that many of you in the Scouting community have already stepped up, but if you're still looking for the…
Did you miss your chance to enter Scouting magazine's recent photo contest? We sympathize. So we're going to give you another chance to win recognition for your photographic prowess. We're talking about the Boy Scouts of America: Today photo contest.
The Adventure Base 100 nationwide tour is just a few weeks old, but it's already creating lifelong memories across the country. The latest dispatch from AB 100 comes from sunny San Diego, home of a great zoo and even greater weather.
Last week, we showed you a video of Adventure Base 100's first stop in Pasadena, Calif. Now it's time for another look inside the base with Eagle Scout and Survivor contestant Burton Roberts . In the video above, introduced by Roberts and narrated by Scouts from across the country, you'll get a closer look at the…
A merit badge called Computers would sound just a crazy to a 1910 Boy Scout as a merit badge called Tracking sounds to Scouts today. That's because the BSA's list of available merit badges has evolved through the years as the interests of boys have changed.
If you saw the Boy Scouts of America float in the Rose Parade this year, you know one thing: It was a work of art. And like any masterpiece, it shouldn't end up in a trash pile. Fortunately, after being paraded in front of the world and winning the award for "Best Depiction of Life…
Whatever your Cub Scout-age boys love to do, there's probably a belt loop for it. Whether it's Geology or Golf, Music or Marbles, Science or Soccer-there's plenty for everyone in the 25 Academics and 26 Sports subjects available. We know that as a leader, sorting through requirements for 51 different awards is a daunting task.
Adventure Base 100 started its cross-country road trip last week in Pasadena, Calif. Care to go along for the ride? At each stop during AB 100's 11-month journey, the BSA plans to create Webisodes that will showcase both the base itself and the different ways that Scouting is celebrated across America.
Don't worry if you couldn't make it out to Pasadena, Calif., last week to see the Boy Scouts of America float in the Rose Parade and the unveiling of Adventure Base 100. BSA photographer Michael Roytek has you covered. He was in Pasadena last week, and the BSA Facebook page is where you can see…
When you opened up the November-December Scouting to page 42 and saw the photo for our "Where Am I?" reader contest, did you recognize the inverted boot kicking its way toward the Texas sky? We received more than 700 responses, but only 133 of them correctly told us the location: Boot Canyon in Big Bend…
The New Year was welcomed with a bang on Jan. 1 as the Boy Scouts of America float had a starring role in the Rose Parade. The float, seen above in a beautiful photo by volunteer Dennis Kuba, was a hit with the thousands who lined the parade route and the millions who watched the…
Tonight's countdown to midnight takes on extra meaning this year. That's because when the clock strikes 12, the Boy Scouts of America's Year of Celebration will officially begin. It's a time for looking back and surging forward. Tonight provides a great opportunity to remember how the BSA got here.
Scouts have been solving problems for 100 years, and this time was no different. When they started to build their 100th Anniversary float for Friday's Tournament of Roses Parade, they ran into one small snag: an age limit. The rules state that nobody under the age of 13 is permitted to be on the decorating…
The excitement is building for the Rose Parade and the debut of the Boy Scouts of America float. Earlier this month, we presented a first look at the float's construction. Now, the finished product has been taken to the streets for a test run, and it's our first chance to see the float in its…
We're off all week spending time with our families. We'll return on Monday with fresh posts. Happy Holidays!
Heads up, coin collectors! The U.S. Mint has unveiled its final design for the Boy Scouts of America's Centennial Silver Dollar. The obverse (heads) side shows a Cub Scout, Boy Scout, and Venturer, and the reverse (tails) side depicts the BSA's iconic fleur-de-lis emblem.
You tell your Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts, and Venturers that Scouting will help them become better men and women well beyond their adolescent years. What's your proof? It's mainly the anecdotal evidence of 100 years of great Scouting alumni and their profound impact on the country, right?
The Boy Scouts of America and parades go together like New Year's Day and the Rose Bowl. In January, all four unite in a moment you can't miss. To celebrate the BSA's 100th Anniversary, the Orange County, Los Angeles Area, and San Gabriel Valley councils have joined the National Council to create a one-of-a-kind float…
People from all 50 states and several countries tuned in to the National 100th Anniversary Audiocast Kick-Off Rally last Thursday. In all, 50,000 Scouts, Scouters, alumni, and parents were present for the virtual event. Were you at the big party?
Tonight's the night for the National 100th Anniversary Audiocast Kick-Off Rally. Log in to your computer when the 30-minute, live audiocast begins at 8 p.m. (EST). We told you all about the big celebration in a blog post last week .
We at Cracker Barrel feel geographically blessed to be in the same building as most of the Boy Scouts of America's major decision-makers. So when one of you comes to us with a question about Scouting policy, we know how to find the answer.
Let's face it: It isn't hard to knock out for a good night's sleep after a long day hiking the trails at Philmont. You're out like a light as soon as your feet slide into the sleeping bag. If only getting to sleep the rest of the year could be that simple.
Ever since the Eagle Scout Award was first presented in 1912, families have been creating Eagle Scout scrapbooks to make these precious boyhood memories last. Well, it's time to take that nearly century-old process into the next 100 years of Scouting.
Connect with like-minded Scouting magazine readers from across the country-easier than ever before. Check us out now on Facebook! Click here to find Scouting 's new Facebook page, and become a fan today. If you aren't already one of the 300 million active Facebook users, you're missing out on the hottest, easiest, and most-exciting way…
