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Get your canoes ready and your life jackets on! The Neches River Rendezvous is Saturday, June 5 th at Temple-Inland's North Boggy Slough. This scenic 10-mile caonoe trip has something for everyone. Whether you're a bird watcher, or just need a relaxing day out of the house, the Neches river Rendezvous is for you!
The following is a response to the outcome to the Portland, Oregon Abuse Trial issued by the BSA on April 23, 2010: The Boy Scouts of America continues to be deeply saddened by what happened to the plaintiff in this case more than 25 years ago.
The Occoneechee Council has announced that the Boy Scouts of America (BSA) is now offering four historic merit badges in honor of the 100th Anniversary of the founding of BSA. Scouts will have the opportunity to earn merit badges in Signaling, Tracking, Pathfinding, and Carpentry.
Alex Lloyd finally got his trip to the Beach for one of Indy Car's signature races, the Toyota Grand Prix of Long Beach. Alex Lloyd driving the #19 BSA car has won numerous times on the Indy Lights series in 2007 but has never run on the streets of Long Beach before.
The Boy Scouts of America #19 IndyCar made its first trip to the beautiful Barber Motorsports Park Road Course circuit 20 miles east of downtown Birmingham. Alex Lloyd driving the #19 BSA car ran as high as 6th place in today's race.
The Tall Timbers District of the Boy Scouts of America is looking for Eagle Scouts of ALL ages, who live in the District and the South Montgomery County area. The District is hosting a ‘Gathering of Eagles' on Sunday, May 23, 2010, in The Woodlands at the Woodlands Waterway Marriott, starting at 6:00 p.m.
The Central Florida Council, Boy Scouts of America is celebrating 100 years of Scouting with the "Scouting for Change" coin drive. The Scouting for Change service project was conceptualized by the Central Florida Council's leadership as a way to join the national celebration of Scouting by raising funds to help build schools in Nairobi, Kenya.
More than a dozen scouts and parents from Boy Scout Troop 3:Lee, MA enjoyed their overnight stay in Historic Fort Adams on Saturday, March 27, 2010. The troop camped in the middle of the 6 ¼ acre parade field surrounded by the 180 year old Fort's majestic walls.
The famous motto of the Boy Scouts is "Be Prepared". In today's modern world it takes on new meaning as teens and youth are constantly bombarded with drug ads in the media as well as celebrity popularization of illicit drugs.
As we stated in Historic Merit Badge Program A Go (for real this time!) , we are going to be taking an in-depth look at each of the four Historic Merit Badges in the next few days. First up was Carpentry Merit Badge , then Signaling Merit Badge , then Tracking Merit Badge , and finally Pathfinding Merit Badge!
As we stated in Historic Merit Badge Program A Go (for real this time!) , we are going to be taking an in-depth look at each of the four Historic Merit Badges in the next few days. First up was Carpentry Merit Badge , then Signaling Merit Badge , and now Tracking!
The Boy Scouts of America Quality Licensee program is designed to recognize licensees that achieve excellence through their commitment to ongoing product development, their steadfast adherence to the licensing program requirements, and their active support and promotion of the Boy Scouts of America and its programs.
The Boy Scouts of America (BSA) has officially taken its 100th Anniversary Celebration to new heights. Four Year of Celebration patches left the stratosphere today as cargo on the space shuttle Discovery's STS-131 mission to the International Space Station. A Year of Celebration, A Century of Making a Difference is the BSA's 100th Anniversary patch-earning…
As we stated in Historic Merit Badge Program A Go (for real this time!) , we are going to be taking an in-depth look at each of the four Historic Merit Badges in the next few days. First up was Carpentry Merit Badge , now its Signaling!
If you follow @ScoutingNews on Twitter, you may have caught a tweet about last night's Saturday Night Live. " ScoutingNews : Annoyed that Eddie Vedder (or actor playing him) is wearing #BSA uniform in #SNL skit… no good reason for it…" I had a few folks ask me questions via Twitter and email about it so I…
Union Pacific Railroad unveiled the UP No. 2010 Boy Scouts of America Locomotive, created as a tribute to the organization's centennial celebration. The UP No. 2010 honors Scouting's 100-year impact on the nation and the many Scouting enthusiasts in Union Pacific's work force and communities.
As we stated in Historic Merit Badge Program A Go (for real this time!) , we are going to be taking an in-depth look at each of the four Historic Merit Badges in the next few days. First up is Carpentry Merit Madge!
Arkansas Nuclear One's annual Boy Scout Merit Badge University set a new attendance record recently and left little doubt that the annual event has become a favorite for area youth and adults. Attendance reached 200 – the largest since the university was launched in 2004.
As you are well aware yesterday was April Fools Day. The Scouting World wasn't exempt from this day of pranks; however it seemed fairly tame this year. Take a look at a few of the April Fools Day Pranks that tried to take the Online Scouting Community: John over at OAImages.com had breaking news about…
It's been a long wait since Scouting Magazine announced the Historic Merit Badge Program back in January to yesterday when the program was made live for Scouts to earn the badges. (ok, technically the material first appeared on March 30th, according to some readers- however according to the material April 1st was the first day…
Just received this announcement from ScoutStuff.org: The BSA® 4th Edition Fieldbook and Protective Cover NOW ONLY $5.99 EACH! There's never been a better time to purchase the comprehensive reference handbook trusted by millions of Scouts and leaders. Loaded with essential information for every outdoor enthusiast, the Fieldbook is 614 pages of trek tips and adventure…
After qualifying gremlins on Saturday relegated the talented Lloyd to starting 22nd for today's running of the Honda Grand Prix of St. Petersburg, the Boy Scouts Car would soldier forward during the race. Starting on what was a damp race track the surface was quickly drying after the night rains.
It was an up and down day for the Boy Scout of America IndyCar and driver Alex Lloyd during qualifying on Saturday. Alex will start 22nd in tomorrow's Honda Grand Prix of St. Petersburg, after several unfortunate incidents dampened what started as a promising day for the team.
With the IZOD Indy Car® Series returning from Brazil for the first domestic race of the season, Dale Coyne Racing and the Boy Scouts of America begin their year long trail of engagement with America's youth. This weekend, March 26- 28, the Boy Scouts of America #19 Indy Car will debut on American soil at…
Take a peak around BSA Adventure Base 100 at its stop in Jacksonville, Florida. Meet Jeff Swindling, a Scouter from Jacksonville, Fla. who made getting the BSA Commemorative Coin a personal mission years ago. Learn more about Adventure Base 100 at http://www.adventurebase100.org .
Potash Corporation of Saskatchewan Inc. (PotashCorp) announced on Monday donation of $250,500 to the East Carolina Council of the Boy Scouts of America to fund a new facility at Camp Boddie. The new building will be named the PotashCorp ECO Lodge.
Take a peak around BSA Adventure Base 100 at its stop in Tampa, Florida. Meet Patrick Stinson is an Eagle Scout, just like his older brother. However, unlike his brother, Patrick was born with Down Syndrome. Watch the story of this incredible young man, told as Adventure Base 100 visits the Strawberry Festival in Tampa…
Scouts, Explorers, and leaders were out in full force representing the Boy Scouts at the 2010 New York City St. Patrick's Day Parade! This year's parade Grand Marshal, NYPD Commissioner Ray Kelly, dedicated the 249th NYC St. Patrick's Day Parade to the Boy Scouts of America in honor of our 100th Anniversary.
The Boy Scouts of America #19 Indy Car began the season with a race that saw 5 different yellow flags, rain and even a rare red flag before the timed race would see checkered flags. Alex Lloyd driving the #19 Boy Scouts of America car had an eventful day.
Take a peak around BSA Adventure Base 100 at its stop in Houston, Texas. Meet Eagle Scout, Jacob Pekarek, who is making a big difference protecting South Texas watershed areas with his ambitious Eagle Scout Project. If you haven't checked it out, http://adventurebase100.org takes you around the Adventure Base 100 exhibit and allows you to…
James O'Rourke is the mastermind behind this project, called MS Service Day. O'Rourke is trying to earn his eagle badge for the Boy Scouts and wanted to give back to those who are going through what his family is going through.
At least 20,000 Boy Scouts will volunteer to assist in various community projects on March 27 in the annual Scout Community Service Day. Twenty-five counties in Kentucky and southern Indiana will be targeted for this event in an effort to positively impact their city, town, and county.
A few Councils have started releasing the requirements for the much anticipated Geocaching Merit Badge. This was originally discussed as GPS/GIS Merit Badge. Keep in mind the Geocaching merit badge and pamphlet are not finalized yet, but these appear to be close to, if not, the final Geocaching Merit Badge requirements.
Forbes Video Network has a feature video on Billionaire Stephen Bechtel Jr. The video talks a little about his youth, his Scouting experiences, and his donation for The Summit: Bechtel Family National Scout Reserve , in West Virginia.
The National Capital Area Council Scout Executive Selection Committee has announced that it has chosen Les Baron as the new National Capital Area Council (NCAC) Scout Executive. Mr. Baron is currently the Orange County Council Scout Executive. He will begin his assignment with NCAC on April 16, 2010.
On March 6, 2010, a handful of Scouts and leaders from Troop 412 in Corydon, Indiana participated in a Polar Plunge. They dove into the freezing water at Buffalo Trace Park to benefit the Special Olympics. Other Scouts from the Troop volunteerred at the event doing such tasks as parking, color guard, and setting up…
A BSA Licensee, Hyprid Apparel , is launching a BSA ® T-Shirt in select Target stores later this month. The design features "SCOUTS HONOR" and a hand formed in the Scout Sign. Let us know in the comments if you spot one of these T-Shirts in a store near you! Source: BSA Licensing Newsletter
Eagle Scout Candidate Forrest Bernhardt, age 14, received the go-ahead from Whitehall City Council on January 12, 2010 to locate a Liberty Swing in Goodrich Park. The Liberty Swing, a world-first Australian innovation, has enabled many Australian children who use wheelchairs to experience the joy of having a swing in a park and it will…
After posting the press release about the release of "A Scout Is…" , Author Todd Shaw sent me a few signed copies of his Scouting book " A Scout Is… Values for a Lifetime " to review and give away to Scouting News readers.
BSA Adventure Base 100 is in Tupelo, Mississippi. Take a peek inside the exhibit and meet the Tomes brothers. For them, Scouting is for the whole family, proven by the fact that all three reached the rank of Eagle Scout at the same time!
MensHealth.com has a list dedicated to the Boy Scouts in the Guy Wisdom section of its website. The Boy Scouts of America celebrates its 100th anniversary this year. Since 1910, more than 83 million American boys have worn the khaki, recited the Scout Oath, learned to "Be Prepared," and scoured the countryside searching in vain…
The Waukesha County Museum hosts its largest exhibit ever to celebrate the 100th anniversary of scouting in America for a limited engagement beginning this week. The exhibit has been developed and installed by the museum staff under the leadership of J.
BSA Adventure Base 100 was in New Orleans. Take a peek inside the exhibit and meet Eagle Scout William McCorkle. William tells his inspirational story. Proud to be a Scout and mentor to his younger brother, he worked to help rebuild a community center after Hurricane Katrina battered the city.
Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort Story by Lance Cpl. Courtney White Cub Scouts line up along the caution tape surrounding the race track while preparing to watch their car compete against other cars for the fastest speed. Chatter fills the room as the scout master puts up two fingers, a move that all of the…
On February 8th, Scouting News started the 100th Anniversary contest on Scouting News , and today we announce the winners! We had 44 entries to the contest during the one week period it was open. Thanks to everyone that entered! How we selected the winner In order to enter this contest, you had to: 1.
If you are going to the Chicago Auto Show make sure you don't miss your opportunity to see the Boy Scouts of America Indy car in the Chicagoland Motor Speedway booth. This car will compete in the 2010 Indy Racing League Series including the Indianapolis 500.
This spring, the three high-adventure bases, Philmont Scout Ranch, Florida Sea Base, and Northern Tier, in conjunction with the American Red Cross (ARC) and Emergency Care and Safety Institute (ECSI) will be offering the opportunity of a lifetime. ARC and ECSI will be providing an opportunity to participate in a WFA Instructor Course and a…
WITI-TV, MILWAUKEE – 100 years old and ready for another century of service. It's exactly what the Boy Scouts of America and the Milwaukee County Council of the Boy Scouts celebrated Friday. More from the FOX6 News team and Bob Moore.
Some folks from the Charles L. Sommers Alumni Association have lost their bearings and ended up down at Sea Base for a few days. While I'm sure all of us with snow on the ground would love to be in sunny Florida, we have the next best thing – videos!
BSA Adventure Base 100 is in San Antonio, Texas. Take a peek inside the exhibit and meet Eagle Scout Anthony Trevino. Anthony describes his Eagle Scout project which supports the military men and women being deployed from Lackland Air Force Base, by providing them with a piece of home.
