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The Standard Times has an article about a man who was able to be awarded his Eagle Scout award, 36 years later, after delivering a package to a Concho Valley Council Office Manager: Saturday morning, Boy Scout Troop 20, sponsored by Trinity Lutheran Church, named San Angelo's five newest Eagle Scouts.
The Star-Banner has a great article about three local Scouts who earned the Triple Crown Award: "Hol-ry" can be a friendly greeting or a cry for help, depending on the volume and context. The exchange is traditional at the Charles L.
The Daily Journal has the perfect story for promoting your District's Roundtable training: Kregor, a leader of Boy Scout Troop 300 in Kankakee, and fellow leader Ryan Barrie, stopped at the McDonald's on Oct. 8 before a monthly Scout leaders' roundtable meeting at Wilmington.
This week marked the 10 year anniversary of the Texas A&M Bonfire tragedy. The bonfire was an Aggie tradition since 1909, and was a symbol of the burning desire of Texas A&M to beat the University of Texas longhorns. On November 18th, 1999, at 2:42am the stack of logs collapsed killing eleven students and one…
An update to the story about the City of Allentown, and the union eyeing up an Eagle Project that took place in a city park. Fox News has an update about the situation: Nick Balzano, president of the Service Employees International Union's Allentown chapter, said last week that the union might file a grievance against…
U.S. Rep. Ike Skelton of Missouri told about 500 people from Boy Scouts' National Capital Area Council that the values of Boy Scouts and the military are constant and that both organizations seek to serve something greater than themselves. This was the first Scout dinner saluting the military.
In a room filled with hundreds of supporters and local leaders, the Boy Scouts of America today unveiled its plans for a world-class, national center of scouting excellence in the New River Gorge region of West Virginia. The site will serve as a premier Scouting destination, offering a new high-adventure base and national leadership programs…
This post is not a news release or story, it is my personal opinion… I have for the past few months, after seeing a promotion for it on the National Eagle Scout Association website , been excited for the release of myNESA.org .
In alliance with the Boy Scouts of America, eKnowledge is offering SAT and ACT test prep programs valued at $200, free to Boy Scout families. The eKnowledge Sponsorship Alliance is made up of educationally focused foundations, as well as a group of professional athletes from the National Football League and Major League Baseball that includes…
The Morning Call has an article about an Eagle Scout project that has caused some problems with a local union: In pursuit of an Eagle Scout badge, Kevin Anderson, 17, has toiled for more than 200 hours hours over several weeks to clear a walking path in an east Allentown park.
Scout units often assist first responders during large scale drills; however this is the first article I've seen where Boy Scouts helped a hospital staff prepare for the opening of a hospital. The Cumberland Times reported on Boy Scouts participating as patients during the dry run at the Western Maryland Regional Medical Center.
While it hasn't been officially announced on bsajamboree.org yet, the 2010 National Jamboree Staff Training is now available in MyScouting . The training which is consistent with other BSA online trainings consists of a video, flash based presentation, checks on learning, and additional information that can be downloaded.
WDAF-TV out of Kansas City , Missouri, featured a story about an Eagle Scout who noticed the signs of Carbon Monoxide poisoning and was able to get his family out of his house and to safety.
The Press-Enterprise has a story about a Scout's Eagle Scout Project to assist in replacing an Elementary Schools book collection that was ruined last year. Boy Scout Steven Pulsipher hopes a book drive will help Jacob Wiens Elementary School librarian Denise Beingessner replenish some 1,500 books ruined last summer in an indoor flood.
The Millerton News has a story about the hostage situation at Stissing Mountain Middle School, a twelve year-old who was in an adjacent office credited his dad and the Boy Scouts for his courage to act. Twelve-year-old Zack Pruner, a middle school student at Stissing Mountain, was in the adjacent guidance counselor's office calling home…
Back in August we informed you that Detroit Area Council and Clinton Valley Council were going to merge . They did, and became known as the New Michigan Council until a name could be decided. Well that time has come, and the new name is Great Lakes Council.
The U.S. Postal Service today gave scouting 'a stamp of approval' to honor 100 years of the U.S. scouting movement. The Celebrate Scouting stamp, which will be sold in the summer of 2010, coincides with the Boy Scouts of America's 100th anniversary.
I recieved word that Northen Tier High Adventure Base in Ely, Minnesota, still has some open slots for OKPIK Winter Adventures. This would be a great oppurtunity for a last minute adventure trip for your unit! The Okpik season begins Dec.
The Daily News has a nice feature article on Austin Boyd, the ninteen year-old Scout from New York that was killed in a car accident on Wednesday night. The story shows how the Scouting community is showing their respect, how friends and family remember Austin, and paints a picture of a young man that was…
Celebrate Scouting Stamp Unveiling at The Smithsonian National Postal Museum What: The U.S. Postal Service will be joined by the Boy Scouts of America to unveil a Celebrate Scouting stamp recognizing 100 years of Scouting in America. Who : Allen Kane, Director, Smithsonian National Postal Museum Sam Pulcrano, Vice President Sustainability, United States Postal Service Jim…
Iroquois Trail Council is mourning the loss of Austin J. Boyd who was killed in a traffic accident while traveling home from a camp kick off on Wednesday. Austin was the current Lodge Chief of Ashokwahta Lodge and had served on both the Camp Dittmer and Camp Sam Wood for the past four summers.
The Suburban Journal has an interesting feature on the company that creates the Eagle Scout Award Kits, check it out: When David Bouchein won his Eagle Scout medal in the 1970s he had no idea of the prominence that award would play later in his life.
The Bonner County Daily Bee has a nice feature article about Boy Scout Troop 111 which is celebrating its 75th anniversary: Troop 111 now has about 30 members according to scoutmaster Laszlo Suto, who said some scouts have moved to more conveniently located troops, including Cocolalla, St.
Morrison, Brown, Argiz and Farra, LLP (MBAF) CEO and Managing Partner Tony Argiz was recently honored by the South Florida Council, Boy Scouts of America for his service to the South Florida community as part of Hispanic Heritage month. The 11th Annual Hispanic Heritage Awards Celebration also commemorated the work of Former Mayor of the…
Highlands Today features an interesting article about an Eagle Scout project: As long as they are not still feathered and squawking, Sebring High school freshman Joseph De Genaro wants your turkeys. The 14-year-old Boy Scout has launched an ambitious service project aimed at feeding hundreds of Highlands County families this holiday season by collecting or…
The Daily Item features an article about an Eagle Scout whose project was scouting out fire hydrants for the city. He's made it his business to scout out the hydrants in town so emergency responders can know the exact longitude and latitude for each of the hydrants.
Asbury Park Press is reporting on how Scouts now have a lake named after them after some hardwork and teamwork. Holiday Lake is now Scout Lake, named after about 20 local Boy, Girl and Cub Scout troops who recently helped breathe new life into the surrounding Holiday Park.
The Greater New York Councils, Boy Scouts of America will honor Rex W. Tillerson, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of ExxonMobil Corporation, at its 2009 Eagle Scout Hall of Fame Induction on Monday, November 2nd at the Hilton New York.
If your unit wants to attend Philmont Scout Ranch in 2011, its time to get planning! Registration requests for 2011 Expeditions for Philmont Scout Ranch will be made on the internet beginning November 1 thru December 5, 2009. Please see the 2011 Philmont Registration Packet (pdf) for additional information.
Applications for Eagle Scout scholarships for 2010 are now available at www.nesa.org . Eagle Scouts who apply for a college scholarship must use the correct application, which is a mandatory requirement. The 2010 applications can be found here: http://www.nesa.org/applications.html In 2009, just over 4,500 applications were received for the 109 scholarships awarded.
The National BSA Museum has announced some new Webelos workshops for November. New Geologist Workshop Dates/Times November 8 2pm New Scientist Workshop Dates/Times November 21 10:30am November 21 12pm November 21 2pm November 21 3:30pm November 22 1:30pm November 22 3pm Registration Information Payment must be made at the time of reservation-no exceptions.
A 10-year-old boy is being hailed as a hero. He says he used what he learned in Cub Scouts to save his teacher's life. KTRK reports.
U.S. Senator Lamar Alexander (R-Tenn.), an Eagle Scout, announced that the Senate has passed a resolution he cosponsored to recognize February 8, 2010, as "Boy Scouts of America Day" in celebration of the 100th anniversary of the Boy Scouts. "Being a Boy Scout helped me build character and appreciate the outdoors.
This time, Phoenix area boy scouts will be on the receiving end of a good turn when Del Taco raises funds to help more than 430 scouts attend the 100th Anniversary National Scout Jamboree next summer. All Phoenix area Del Taco restaurants will donate 20% of sale proceeds from 11 am – 8 pm on October…
According to Green Mountain Council : As part of the 100th Anniversary Celebration of Scouting, the United States Post Office in Barre will be using a special postmark on October 29. This postmark will honor the first Boy Scout Troop in Vermont.
A portion of a Boy Scout Camp in New York is being sold again. The camp known as Camp Toad Hollow was in operation from the 1920s up until the 1980s when it was sold by Greater Niagara Frontier Council to the Linde Division of Union Carbide Corporation, which planned to use it as a…
Chief Scout Executive, Robert Mazzuca, send out an email about the National Executive Board taking another step to set up a permanent home for the National Jamboree and a premier outdoor adventure Scouting site. He also mentions more information being available in November; this is in line with previous rumors of a November 16th announcement.
The Radio Amateur Satellite Corporation – North America (AMSAT-NA) is supporting the 52nd Jamboree on the Air (JOTA) Scouting event by dedicating AO-51 operation to the event. You can learn more about the AO-51 satellite on the AO-51 Info page . For October 17th and 18th, the AO-51 QRP repeater will be allocated for JOTA use.
If you've been paying attention to the news lately, you've probably caught another rash of Scouts, good kids, being suspended under Zero Tolerance Weapon policies. Zachary Christie, a first grader, was suspended for 45 days after bringing a multi-utensil tool that he used camping to school.
Four Eagle Scouts from the Lincoln Heritage Council were asked to provide the Color Guard for the grand opening of the new Regional FBI Headquarters in Louisville, KY. The $40 million facility is a block away from the council office which was built in 2007.
As we mentioned back in August, Scuba Merit Badge was approved and would be showing up later this year. Wait no longer. The details are now available. While the requirements and information have been released and will be pushed out through the Councils, it will take a little while for the merit badge pamphlet and…
Seneca Waterways Council was formed from the merger of Finger Lakes Council and Otetiana Council. According to the Council's website: The new council name, "Seneca Waterways", was chosen to represent the two former councils, "Otetiana" and "Finger Lakes" and the five counties of the merged council.
If you follow @BoyScouts on twitter, you would have seen this tweet: Check out BSA's 2010 Tournament of Roses Parade float under construction. Cool way to kick-off the 100th Anniversary! http://bit.ly/26QKsr That's right, you can check out the Boy Scout's Tournament of Roses Parade float that is currently under construction.
Boy Scouts of America, Hudson Valley Council joined the American Veterans Aid Fund Great Cell Phone Drive today in support of housing for our veterans and their families in the Hudson Valley. "Having been a scout growing up in the Town of Woodbury was one of the greatest experiences in my lifetime in addition to…
Its been a while since I've done one of these recap posts, February to be exact, however I had a few requests from curious readers so here we go… This is a recap of September 2009 on Scouting News… First, I'd like to thank our September Sponsor: BoyScoutStore.com Boy Scout Store is an independent website…
Invitation to a special Capitol Hill screening of 759: BOY SCOUTS OF HARLEM….a documentary film. Sponsored by Senators Jeff Sessions and Senator Ben Nelson and Congressman Ike Skelton and Congressman W. Todd Akin Thursday, October 8th, 2009 5:30 PM sharp Capitol Hill Visitor's Center Congressional Auditorium – CVC 200 Enter on First Street & E.
The National Supply Group has issued a 2010 Anniversary Catalog. In it you will find all items related to the 2010 Boy Scouts of America. Items such as: – Limited Edition Scout Stoneware – Items to commemorate the Generations Connections Activity – Boy Scouts of America Monopoly – Anniversary Party Supplies – Limited Edition Gnomes – and much more!
SAN DIEGO (NNS) — The U.S. Navy parachute demonstration team, known as the Leap Frogs, parachuted onto the USS Midway Museum in San Diego Sept. 26 to help the Boy Scouts of America (BSA) celebrate 100 years of scouting. Nearly 800 scouts, scoutmasters and friends assembled on the flight deck of the longest-serving aircraft carrier in…
At the end of August, we informed readers about a partnership between Nothing But Nets and the BSA , now you can see a video that explains the partnership. The UN Foundation's "Nothing But Nets" Program announced that the Boy Scouts of America has joined the malaria-prevention campaign as part of its 100th Anniversary Celebration.
