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Despite coming from different backgrounds and facing unique challenges of their own, two individuals from DEA Exploring Post 9910 say it’s Exploring that turned their obstacles into opportunities and opened their eyes to a better tomorrow. Exploring helped guide two teens on a path toward success, confidence, and trust and now they are sharing the…
Make 5 handmade gifts that Mom will love on Mother’s day Mother's Day is May 8. Show Mom you care with these handmade gifts. HEART ART Mom can always keep you close to her heart with this matchbox locket. What You'll Need: Scissors Matchbox Paint Colored paper 28-inch ribbon Small photo of you Glue What…
Ever have that one person that just wants to make you better than you are at something? I showed up at a Join Night back in 2008 and somehow figured out I wanted to be a Tiger Den Leader. But …
If seeing is believing, prepare to be a believer. This week we get our first look at the new T-shirts and caps to be worn by Lions - members of the pilot program for kindergarten boys set to roll out in participating councils this fall.
We'll purify many gallons of drinking and cooking water for three crews spending a week canoeing in Ontario's Algonquin Provincial Park this summer. Here's what I have learned about purifying water for a hundred or so Scouts and adults who have taken this trip over the past dozen years.
The Melrose Lions Club holds a special dinner every year to recognize volunteers in the community. This year's dinner was held on the evening of April 27th at the Melrose American Legion. Over 100 people from nearly a dozen volunteer organizations were represented, which included the local food shelf, Project Give-A-Gift, Meals On Wheels, the…
When a famous Hollywood actor calls your good turn "an example of excellence and a source of pride for your community," you know it's a good day. Seems like Illinois Eagle Scout Tristin Budzyn-Barker has had nothing but good days recently.
New Breakfast Recipe for All scouts
New Breakfast Recipe for Boy Scouts, Webelos scouts, Venturer scouts
New Breakfast Recipe for Boy Scouts, Webelos scouts
New Breakfast Recipe for All scouts
New Dutch Oven Recipe for Boy Scouts, Webelos scouts
New Dutch Oven Recipe for Boy Scouts, Webelos scouts
Yes, your official title - the position indicated on your BSA registration - says you're an assistant Scoutmaster. But now a Scouting colleague has asked you to sit on the troop committee as well. You agree (just an hour a week, right?), but when you try to register your second position, it turns out the BSA's registration…
New Dutch Oven Recipe for Boy Scouts
New Lunch Recipe for Boy Scouts, Webelos scouts
New Lunch Recipe for Boy Scouts
New Supper Recipe for Boy Scouts
If you’ve been a regular reader of Chief’s Corner — where content largely focuses on how Scouting helps develop the character and leadership skills of young men and boys — you probably wouldn’t expect me to extol the virtues of someone whose Scouting career promptly came to an end when he tossed a cherry bomb into a…
DIY gift ideas for Mother's Day Mother's Day is May 8. Show Mom she's the best with a handmade gift. Build-a-Bag Make Mom this fancy purse out of a placemat. What You'll Need: A durable placemat in Mom's favorite colors Heavy-duty thread A needle that can handle thick thread Scissors Sewing pins What You'll Do…
