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The National Council Boy Scouts of America has released a new verison of Scouting.org . This new design is the beginning of phase two of the BSA leveraging Sitecore's web CMS for its nationwide brand management . The new site design that features the 100th anniversary of Scouting and 100 reasons to join Scouting was made public…
A consortium of federal agencies and nonprofit organizations and the recreation industry today announced details for National Get Outdoors Day 2009, an annual event to encourage healthy, active outdoor fun across the nation. On June 13, 2009, participating organizations will offer sites for American families to sample both traditional and new types of outdoor activities.
The Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission today approved the transfer of 91.3 acres of Abilene State Park property to the Boy Scouts of America, which officially has been leasing the land from the state for 60 years. The Texas Trails Council of the Boy Scouts of America requested the transfer of the land that has…
Claytor Lake Adventure Base at the Blue Ridge Scout Reservation has exclusive permission from the National Council Boy Scouts of America to pilot a Personal Watercraft Program for Boy Scouts and Venturers. This is the ONLY program in the Country where use of personal watercrafts are permitted as a part of any Scouting Program!
On June 11, 2008 an F3 tornado tore through the Little Sioux Scout Camp northeast of Omaha killing four young boys participating in an Eagle Scout leadership training weekend and injuring dozens. In the devastating aftermath, stories of incredible heroism arose from the destruction as children rescued children, pulling one another from the rubble while…
Ten days ago Scouting News launched a contest to win a copy of the book, Spirit of Adventure . In order to enter, folks had to visit BoyandGirlScouts.com , and then leave a comment with their favorite post. The goal of the contest was to get readers excited about Alvin Townley's newest book, Spirit of Adventure, and…
Back in February Scouting News reported about two of the youth selected to give the annual BSA Report to the Nation . Now you can read the Boy Scouts of America 2008 Annual Report online. Boy Scouts of America: 2008 Annual Report The introduction of the Annual Report is a letter to the Speaker of the…
Austin, Texas (May 18, 2009) RoyaltyZone today announced that it has entered into an agreement with the Boy Scouts of America to provide a web-based software solution for the BSA's trademark licensing program. RoyaltyZone automates license agreement compliance processes, enabling intellectual property licensors to share license agreement terms, payment schedules, and compliance tasks with their…
You may not have caught the original New York Times article titled Scouts Train to Fight Terrorists, and More , but you probably heard about Boy Scouts training to fight terrorism in the media lately, thanks to the misguided article. Even you haven't read it, I'd encourage you to check it out just for the awesome…
The Montgomery Biscuits will host the fifth annual Boy Scouts Camporee at Riverwalk Stadium on Saturday night following the Biscuits series opener against the Mississippi Braves. The team will host approximately 1,200 scouts who will "rough it" on the outfield at Riverwalk Stadium.
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia's Minister of Education and President of the Saudi Arabian Boy Scouts Association, H H Prince Faisal bin Abdullah bin Mohammed, yesterday delivered a $3 million donation to King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden, Honorary Chairman of the World Scout Foundation.
Follow Erik Simula (and his dog Kitigan) on a 1,000+ mile, 4-month solo journey in his 14-foot birch bark canoes. His route (the "Arrowhead Journey") is from the mouth of the Pigeon River on Lake Superior to Duluth, up the St.
As stated in ScoutingNews' review of Spirit of Adventure , we are giving away a copy of Alvin Townley's latest book, Spirit of Adventure! About the Prize: A copy of Spirit of Adventure by Alvin Townley shipped directly to your door.
Brad P. Jencks, 18, a senior at Bingham High School, earned the award and a college scholarship worth $10,000. The award was announced during The American Legion's board of directors meeting here. The award recognizes Jencks' practical citizenship at school, scouting, and his passion and commitment to community service.
Back in March I was contacted to see if I would be interested in receiving a gallery proof edition of Alvin Townley's second book on Eagle Scouts – "Spirit of Adventure Eagle Scouts and the Making of America's Future," to review.
Mr. John Benton Westfall, 81, an avid community leader, supporter, and retiree of the Phillips Petroleum Co., passed away at 8:45 a.m. on Saturday in the Heritage Villa Nursing Center. Funeral services for Mr. Westfall will be held at 2 p.m.
Nationally-acclaimed author Alvin Townley showcases America's next generation of leaders in his new book, Spirit of Adventure (Thomas Dunne Books/St. Martin's Press, 2009), which arrives in bookstores nationwide on May 12th. The book highlights a new generation of Americans: Eagle Scouts in their 20s and 30s who are shaping our future by leading lives marked…
Last year it was announced a North Carolina advertising agency, Enventys, had landed a contract with the Boy Scouts of America to redesign the Boy Scout Handbook. Enventys is a Charlotte based product development and creative-marketing company, which was founded in 2001.
The Boy Scouts of America recently awarded its 2008 Quality Licensee Awards. There were three award recipients: A-B Emblem of Asheville, North Carolina; Classb.com of Zephyrhills, Florida; DK Publishing of New York, New York A-B Emblem Internationally recognized designer and manufacturer of embroidered emblems and patches.
GREAT LAKES (NNS) — The commander of Navy Region Midwest was awarded the Distinguished Eagle Scout Award by the Boy Scouts of America April 28. The award was presented to Rear Adm. Douglas T. Biesel by his former Scoutmaster Thom Helmacy of Coudersbort, Pa., during the 2009 Northeastern Illinois Council Eagle Scout Recognition Dinner at Naval…
Back in February we started pointing out a great feature in the NOAC Update Newsletters called "Arrowmen in Action". Past Arrowmen in Action Stories: - Stepping Up when no one else did - Building houses in Mexico - New Hampshire House of Representatives - Runs an EMS Service The latest Arrowmen in Action, showcases an Arrowmen who serves as…
The BSA Licensing Insider newsletter announced that Moutain Jim's Ice Cream is about to introduce a new flavor of ice cream called Boy Scouts of America® Back Country Cobbler. Never heard of Mountain Jim's Ice Cream? Here is some information, curtesy of their website: Our Product Mission To create and distribute the freshest tasting, fun…
PORT HADLOCK, Wash. (NNS) — Boy Scouts of America (BSA) Troop 1539 attended a three-day advancement camp held at Naval Magazine (NAVMAG) Indian Island, April 17-19. "This island has more than 2,716-acres of land surrounded with preserved natural resources, and we always welcome Boy Scouts to visit and learn about the environment," said Cmdr.
Your pack can qualify for the National Summertime Pack Award by planning and conducting three pack activities during the summer – one each in June, July, and August. Cub Scout day camp and Cub Scout summer camp can be used to help earn this award.
Chief Scout Executive Robert J. Mazzuca recently signed a historic agreement between the Boy Scouts of America and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Boy Scout Association. The agreement outlines the details for a youth and leader exchange program between the two Scout associations.
Everyone is invited to come and see LIVE ANIMALS at the National Scouting Museum on Saturday, May 23, 2009 at 12 p.m. Join us as The Fort Worth Zoo presents Wild Wonders, an educational program for everyone!!! Attention Cub Scouts!!!
Fifteen year old Ben Webster of Troop 244, New River District, Blue Ridge Mountain Council, was selected as the "Leading Lights - Neighbors Helping Neighbors" Youth Award Winner. The Virginia Tech German Club Alumni Foundation Founded the "Leading Lights Award" in an effort to recognize and promote volunteerism in the aftermath of the events of April…
On April 23rd, 2009, Nebraska's Senator Ben Nelson introduced a resolution in the U.S. Senate which designates February 8, 2010 as "Boy Scouts of America Day" to celebrate the organization's 100th anniversary. "As an Eagle Scout, I know what an immensely valuable organization the Boy Scouts of America is to both the state of Nebraska…
Boys' Life magazine, the youth monthly published by the Boy Scouts of America, has become certified by the Sustainable Forestry Initiative, an organization dedicated to promoting sustainable forest management. From the forest to BSA headquarters to the pressroom to the mailboxes of more than 1 million subscribers each month, Boys' Life adheres to a strict…
Eleven year old Forrest Taylor was returning home from shopping in February and saw one of a number of brush fires that started that day. He told his brother to stop the car and dialed 911, and Forrest and his brother and father got out and battled the flames with T-shirts.
Armed with measuring devices and sunscreen, a group of Boy Scouts and volunteers, are helping the city gather field data from more than 175 water meters in town. The project is part of a proactive effort designed to conserve water and save the city money.
Hundreds of Boy Scouts who have been elected to the honor society of scouting, are planning to attend a weekend of training classes, competitions, and games at the Davis County Fairgrounds April 24 - 26. Scouts who are members were elected to the Order of the Arrow are able to register to participate in the exciting…
Bob Macklin, President and Chief Executive Officer of The Milford Bank, and Robert "Bob" Scukas, Owner and President of Heritage Electrical Contractors, will receive the Milford/Orange Good Scout Award at a luncheon in their honor on Tuesday, May 5th, 2009 at Costa Azzurra Restaurant in Milford.
Back in February we started pointing out a great feature in the NOAC Update Newsletters called "Arrowmen in Action". Past Arrowmen in Action Stories - Building houses in Mexico - New Hampshire House of Representatives - Runs an EMS Service The latest Arrowmen in Action, showcases an Arrowmen who jumped to action at an accident scene when no…
A motivational speech by Eagle Scout Daniel Wakefield, at the 2009 Middle Tennessee Council Boy Scout Luncheon.
This notice appeared in the April National Events Information Email List email. During the upcoming 2009 National Order of the Arrow Conference many lodges are planning to take part in the various activities during the Founders Day events. In the past, lodges have decided to create a display or booth which represented specific items, traditions…
Back in February we pointed out a great feature in the NOAC Update Newsletter , called "Arrowmen in Action". The first Arrowmen featured was involved with building houses in Mexico, the second serves in the New Hampshire House of Representatives , and the latest runs an EMS service.
The Occoneechee Council of the Boy Scouts of America will welcome Chief Scout Executive Robert "Bob" Mazzuca North Carolina for the opening of the new Grand Lodge at Camp Durant in Carthage, North Carolina on April 16. The Lodge opening is the culmination of an $8.7 Million Capital Campaign chaired by O.
On April 1, 2009 Michael Marchese was selected as the new Scout Executive for the Trapper Trails Council. Mike describes himself as an enthusiastic Scout, husband and father. He became a Boy Scout in Sacramento, California in 1978. He then moved to and grew up on the Oregon Coast in Brookings, Oregon with his family.
AT&T has committed to be a major sponsorship of the 2010 National Scout Jamboree. As part of their commitment, they plan to place numerous portable cellular phone towers featuring both closed and open systems. The Jamboree Director, John Alline, also announced that cell phone recharging will not be allowed in the medical tents.
The Rampage host Boy Scout Night tomorrow at the AT&T Center when they take on the Iowa Chops at 7 p.m. More than 1,200 Boy Scouts from the San Antonio community will watch the game from the stands, and then take to the ice for a post-game sleepover to earn a special Polar Bear merit…
Do you have an interest in making movies? Ever wanted to share your interest with someone else? Want to have your video on the screen at NOAC? If you answered "yes" to any of these three questions, then the NOAC Short Film Competition is for you.
If you follow ScoutStuff.org on twitter ( @ScoutStuff ) you would have seen the following message earlier today: ADVANCED NOTICE: Free Shipping, March 27-29 on Scoutstuff.org. Start shopping tomorrow. Enter code TW91422. Visit http://tinyurl.com/cax9k3 Happy Shopping!
The Automation Federation announced today that it has been selected by the Boy Scouts of America to provide activities for Technology Quest at the 2010 Boy Scout Jamboree. The event, which celebrates the 100th Year of Scouting in America and attracts over 40,000 Scouts and leaders, will be held at Fort A.
At its first annual meeting, the World Scout Committee appointed Luc Panissod as Secretary General of the World Organization of the Scout Movement. Mr Panissod, who had been fulfilling this function on an interim basis since November 2007, will lead the World Scout Bureau, the international secretariat of the Scout Movement, based in Geneva.
This is Scouting" has been added to the BSA's on-line Learning Center. "This is Scouting" replaces New Leader Essentials as a required course for Cub Scout, Boy Scout, Varsity Scout, and Venturing volunteers to earn the "Trained" leader emblem. New Leader Essentials will no longer be taught after April 1, 2009.
The National Scouting Museum and the Irving Convention and Visitors Bureau (ICVB) have teamed up to offer special discount packages to Scouts and their families who want to learn more about the history of the Boy Scouts of America. Located between Dallas and Fort Worth, Irving serves as the national headquarters for the Boy Scouts…
The results are in from the Boy Scouts' annual popcorn sale, and once again the Scouts have outdone themselves, taking to their neighborhoods, local businesses and even the internet to sell Trail's End popcorn. Congratulations to this year's "Tops in Pops" - the top 10 sellers from across the country for 2008, whose combined sales earned…
Councils across the Country kicked off their spring popcorn sales on March 15th. In a push to sell more popcorn online, Trails End introduced three new products that are available exclusively online. Available online are: -Chili Lime Almonds -Wasabi Soy Almonds -Yogurt-Covered Pretzels To order visit http://www.orderpopcorn.com .
The Western Region has announced its 2009 Silver Antelope recipients. These individuals will be honored at the Western Region Luncheon at the National BSA meeting in May 2009. About the Silver Antelope Award The Silver Antelope Award, created in 1942, is granted for outstanding service to youth within the territory of a BSA region.
