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The Silver Buffalo Award, created in 1925, is bestowed upon those who give truly noteworthy and extraordinary service to youth. This award, Scouting's highest commendation, recognizes the invaluable contributions that outstanding American men and women render to youth. The service must be national in character and can be directly connected with the BSA or independent…
On February 27th, we started the February Twitter Contest , and today we announce the winner! We had 31 entries to the contest during the two week period it was open. The Prize The prize was donated by the good folks at TrailStop.com , and consists of a $25 coupon code and free FedEx Ground Shipping at…
As a result of the FDA expanding the Peanut Corporation of America's (PCA) Salmonella related recall to include all peanut ingredient products produced in PCA's Plainview, Texas facility since March 2005, Weaver Popcorn Company, Inc. has issued a precautionary voluntary recall for the following product: 12 oz.
ScoutStuff.org is running a promotion for a free BSA Umbrella when you spend $70 or more online. The umbrella is a $15.95 value. This promotion is scheduled to end on March 16th. At checkout use promotion code: H932811 For a complete list of ScoutStuff.org promotions visit the Special ScoutStuff.org Promotions Page .
The E-Learning section of MyScouting has grown! Now leaders can take Climb On Safely and Trek Safely online. These courses join a growing list of courses that include: - Not started Youth Protection Training - Safe Swim Defense - Safety Afloat - Staffing the District Committee - Weather Hazards - and more specific Cub Scout, Boy Scout, and Venturing related trainings.
I have received a few questions about Twitter and Scouting recently due to the TrailStop.com $25 Gift Card Contest . What contest you may be asking yourself… If you haven't already entered, do so soon as the contest ends on March 13th, 2009!
In 2008, the Capitol Area Council, Boy Scouts of America, set a local record with 342 young men reaching the rank of Eagle Scout - the highest rank in Scouting. News 8 Austin interviewed several new Eagles, and we're sharing one of them with you.
The BSA Licensing Insider, Vol. 2, No. 3, featured information about the Officially Licensed Product Seal. Officially Licensed Product Seal When the Boy Scouts of America Officially Licensed Product Seal (OLPS) is used on a product, it signals to the consumer that the product or service being purchased has been authorized by the Boy Scouts…
The Baltimore Area Council, Boy Scouts of America 2008 Gathering of Eagles launched the Eagle Reserve Initiative.
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 latest in the series highlights an Arrowmen who serves in the New Hampshire House of Representatives.
Champion race car driver Jeff Gordon has been selected to receive Boy Scouts of America's (BSA) highest honor for his efforts in Scouting's national recruiting program as well as his personal humanitarian work. The commendation, known as the Silver Buffalo award, will be presented at the annual Boy Scout Leadership Dinner at the Charlotte Convention…
The Boy Scouts of America announces the formation of its first development office at its Irving headquarters. The National Development Office will expand fundraising efforts by identifying, cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding relationships with corporate, foundation, alumni, and individual prospects and donors.
The Chief Scout Executive, Robert J. Mazzuca, appeared on NBC Nightly News to talk about the new Hispanic initiative. Visit msnbc.com for Breaking News , World News , and News about the Economy
In January we introduced readers to a new documentary film that was in production, titled 759: Boy Scouts of Harlem. In a followup interview with the co-directors , Joshua (from BoyandGirlScouts.com ) tried to learn more about a possible release date, but it was left at Spring of 2009.
Get paid this summer to paddle and camp in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness! Northern Tier National High Adventure of the Boy Scouts of America is located just outside of Ely, MN. We offer 6-10 day wilderness canoe trips for youth and their adult leaders.
This is a recap of February 2009 on Scouting News… Top Stories This Month This list is based on traffic as reported by Google Analytics. I suppose it is not a true image of the "top stories" since it gives preference to stories that have been online longer, however it is a nice snapshot.
The National Order of the Arrow Committee has released Operation Update 09-2 (40 Kbyte PDF file, 3 pages). Topics of the Operation Update Include: - Membership Reinstatement Policy - 2009 National Quality Lodge Reminders - Quality Lodge Pins - Fillable Forms - Clarification of the Lodge Voting Policies - Lodge Resource Materials - E.
Potawatomi Area Council's Executive Board Search Committee would like to announce that Patrick Scherer has been hired as Potawatomi Area Council's new Scout Executive. He will become the 13th Scout Executive in the history of the Council and will start his new position on March 9, 2009.
One in three children in Nebraska (K-12) are overweight or at risk of being overweight. To help combat this, the Mid-America Council is transforming our many wellness-based activities into a higher profile program – ScoutFit. The ScoutFit program will bring to light the current wellness-based activities and advancements Scouting offers and also use new, specially designed…
We promised a February Contest so here it is! (We know its a little late but hopefully you will agree it was worth the wait!) This month Scouting News Visitors have a chance to win a $25 coupon code for TrailStop.com , which includes free FedEx Ground Shipping!
ScoutStuff.org has created a special page to list all of the Scout Stuff Promotion Codes . Current ScoutStuff.org Promotions: 99 Cents Shipping 2/1/09 - 2/28/09 P90929 Free Thermos with a $50 purchase 2/18/09 to 2/28/09 P50446 Buy one 3-in-1 Backpack Vest and get a 19-LED Headlamp for free 2/25/09 to 2/28/09 P98912
For the first time, two youth from the same council will be part of the delegation selected to present the Boy Scouts of America's annual Report to the Nation in Washington, D.C. Eagle Scout Jack O'Neill, 19, and Amanda Vogt, 19, hold two of Scouting's highest national youth offices while representing the Greater St.
Today, February 22nd, is the birthday of Lord Robert Baden-Powell, the founder of the Scout Movement. Throughout the world, National Scout Associations are celebrating today as "Founder's Day". A day to take some time to learn about the Founder of Scouting.
Welcome to Friday Funny! Every Friday, Scouting News will share a Scouting related joke with our readers. Hopefully you find it just as funny as we did! This week's joke was seen over on Scouting Maniac Akela was teaching his Cub Scouts about survival in the desert.
Recently an email has been circulating about the creation of a new youth program called "America Scouts". It is being forwarded by Volunteers and Professionals alike, and has started to appear on various websites. The copy that was forwarded to me was originally sent from an Associate Director who works at National.
LoPresti Aviation will host another in their series of "First Saturday" events in the LoPresti hangar on the north ramp of the Vero Beach airport on March 7th starting at 9 am. LoPresti First Saturday is about connecting aviation to modern America.
While the kids aren't wearing Cub Scout Uniforms, Subaru has a commercial that features a Pinewood Derby Race. Isn't nice when honest virtues win…
In January we introduced readers to a new documentary film that was in production, titled 759: Boy Scouts of Harlem . In a followup interview with the co-directors , Joshua (from BoyandGirlScouts.com ) tried to learn more about a possible release date, but it was left at Spring of 2009.
There was a great article included in the last NOAC Update Newsletter , it was the first of what sounds like will be many Arrowmen In Action stories. Arrowmen In Action: Building Houses and Building Lives For many Arrowmen, the idea of a good time may be spending three days hiking in the backcountry.
If you enjoy the natural beauty of Philmont, you may be interested in this job opportunity that was posted on the Philmont Staff Association Website . Live and work year round under the Tooth of Time. Seeking a resident innkeeper for the Casa del Gavilan Historic Inn (The Nairn Place) in Cimarron, New Mexico.
The National Order of the Arrow Trading Post Online now includes 2009 National Order of the Arrow Conference (NOAC) merchandise. According to the NOAC Newsletter, there is a variety of items including: - A trendy polo shirt with a discreet embroidered turtle, which makes the shirt one that can be worn whether or not you are…
While we are still waiting for an official insignia guide for the new uniforms, National has released new uniform inspection sheets which clear up the proper placement of most insignia. Adult Scout Leader Uniform Inspection Sheet (pdf) Cub Scout Uniform Inspection Sheet (pdf) Webelos Uniform Inspection Sheet (pdf) Boy Scout/Varsity Scout Uniform Inspection Sheet (pdf)…
Those that follow @scoutingnews on Twitter know that I was having some difficulties with the back end of the Scouting News website. Starting on February 11th, I was unable to save new posts, which made it impossible to update the site.
Bay-Lakes Council, located in Wisconsin, will offer a week-long Wood Badge course this August, running from Monday through Saturday, to enable participation from scouters who faith practices do not permit/enable Sunday activities. It will be at Cub Scout World Camp Rokilio, near Kiel east of Lake Winnebago.
As on outgrowth of an 18-month process aimed at establishing a permanent home for its iconic event, the national Scout jamboree, the Boy Scouts of America announced today that it will enter negotiations with sites in Virginia and West Virginia to explore the vision of a National Scouting Center.
Last December Scouting News was trying to spread the word about an essay contest being run at ascoutis.org . A Scout Is … has set up an essay contest that hopes to encourage scouts to look at their own lives and those of their fellow scouts.
Boy Scouts from all over Texas converged on Austin to celebrate 99 years on Saturday. The 60th anniversary of the parade consisted of 3,000 scouts. After the parade, which ends at the State Capital, the Scouts made their Report to the State.
Can't get to the National Scouting Museum for the 2009 Pinewood Derby ? Then check out Museum U. at the National Scouting Museum. Here are the announced Merit Badges for March and April: Art March 1, 2009 3:00pm - 4:30pm April 26, 2009 3:00pm - 4:30pm Citizenship in the Nation April 11, 2009 2:30pm - 4:00pm April 25, 2009…
Nominations opened yesterday for the Boy Scouts of America's 100th Anniversary National Hall of Leadership . The National Hall of Leadership is an opportunity for anyone to recognize outstanding leadership by a Scout, registered Scout leader, or Scouting volunteer who made a significant difference in the life of another by the extraordinary service they have given…
The National Scouting Museum is hosting a Pinewood Derby Race on February 28, 2009. According to the Flyer there will be fun & prizes and admission to the Museum is $3 for everyone. Reservations are required, call 972.580.2467 to make a reservation.
Marcus Dean Cooper, Jr. has earned his the Venturing Gold Award and Venturing Silver Award. Marcus is the son of Marcus and Pieper Cooper of Kaysville and is currently serving as Crew Guide of Crew 438, Kaysville Crestwood LDS. Marcus worked at Camp Hunt this summer as a High Adventure Ranger and Lifeguard and is…
The Irving, Texas Convention and Visitors Bureau and Gondola Adventures teamed up to support the Boy Scouts of America (BSA), Capitol Area Council (CAC) with a gondola row on Austin's Lady Bird Lake on Friday, February 6. The expedition was designed to raise awareness of the Boy Scouts 60th annual Report to State Parade on…
Welcome to Friday Funny! Every Friday, Scouting News will share a Scouting related joke with our readers. Hopefully you find it just as funny as we did! Today's Friday Funny was overheard on Twitter, John ( @JohnShepard ) over at JohnScout 2.0 has been getting ready for a Pinewood Derby Race tomorrow.
The front page of the National Council Website is sporting a new look. The first thing you will notice is a more bold color scheme which gives the site a more patriotic feel. The new design puts more of an emphasis on the feature stories.
Trapper Trails Council is pleased to announce the third annual Whitney M. Young and Vale la Pena! awards banquet will be held on February 6, 2009 at the Weber State University's Sky Room in Ogden. The Trapper Trails Council will present the Whitney M.
As a result of the expansion of Peanut Corporation of America's (PCA) Salmonella related recall to include all peanut ingredient products produced in their Blakely, Georgia facility since January 1, 2007, Weaver Popcorn Company has issued a precautionary voluntary recall for the following product: • 9.5 oz.
Back in September, Scouting News brought to your attention numerous merit badge requirement changes that would take affect in 2009. Paul Wolf, over at the U.S. Scouting Service Project, brought to our attention a few additional requirement changes: Archery Merit Badge Removed "A FITA/NAA Olympic (outdoor) round and make a score of 80 points" from…
The Jamboree Department of the Boy Scouts of America recently approved the formation of the Youth Services Team-a team of skilled volunteers, 21+ years of age, dedicated to the highest standards of fun, support, and safety for the nearly 1,000 16-17 year-olds who will serve as Youth Staff members at the 2010 National Scout Jamboree.
The BSA Licensing Insider, Vol. 2, No. 2, featured Officially Licensed Custom Postage Stamps available from Zazzle.com . Zazzle.com , under license from the Boy Scouts of America, features an exciting array of BSA postage stamps featuring Eagle Scout®, Order of the Arrow®, Wood Badge™, BSA 100th Anniversary™, Norman Rockwell Illustrations and Merit Badges™.
This is a recap of January 2009 on Scouting News… Top Stories This Month This list is based on traffic as reported by Google Analytics. I suppose it is not a true image of the "top stories" since it gives preference to stories that have been online longer, however it is a nice snapshot, and…
