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Story by Peter Livengood, Westmoreland-Fayette Council Bracing against the wind and bitter cold, I patiently perched atop a mountain early one September morning. The fog in the valley had begun to lift, and the sun was sparkling in the clear blue sky.
Have a question? Facing a dilemma? Wondering where to find a BSA policy or guideline? Just drop a line to me at [email protected]. THANKS FOR YOUR PATIENCE! A surgery to repair a severely injured right shoulder rotator cuff three months ago put my right arm in a sling 24/7.
Last year, after the Illinois state president of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary issued a call for toiletries and other items for active troops overseas, Cub Scouts with Pack 3930 of Bloomington, Ill., stepped up. “The items that we take for granted were not in available supply to our brave men and women thousands…
December 2020 Time to make: 2 hours Finishing: 1 hour Original design: Jeff Springer Boys Life Sept. 1995, page 54 For the Wood Badge "Critter" folks I present the Beaver. (Still not as great of a Patrol as the da Bears but I digress.)
It started in a grocery store. In 2018, Gabrielle Thorsen and her family were walking through the aisles when Gabrielle spotted a girl wearing a blue Cub Scout shirt. “We stopped her family and asked them about her uniform,” Gabrielle says.
TIME 2020 Kid of the Year – STEM Scout Gitanjali Rao. photo: Sharif Hamza for TIME Each year since 1927, TIME has selected a Person of the Year to feature in the pages of the magazine. In addition to that annual feature, this year, the magazine is highlighting its first-ever TIME Kid of the Year.
Please join us in congratulating Manuel Ramos, who will serve as Scout Executive of the Chief Seattle Council in Seattle, Washington, effective December 15, 2020. Manny began his Scouting career in 1998 as a District Executive with the Circle Ten Council in Dallas, Texas.
fizkes/Getty Images Whenever a Cub Scout meeting reaches what we like to call “maximum fidget,” seasoned leaders know it’s time for a game, song or cheer. As we enter day 15,000 of the pandemic, you’re no doubt looking for new games that might enliven your next virtual Cub Scout den or pack meeting.
Wendy Ingham knows how much her son loves Jeopardy! The only time Patrick misses an episode is on nights when Troop 18 of West Grove, Pa. (Chester County Council), has a meeting. Patrick is a Geography Bee champion, history buff and, in fourth grade, was voted by his classmates as “Most Likely to Compete on…
(Have a question? Facing a dilemma? Wondering where to find a BSA policy or guideline? Just drop a line to me at [email protected]) THIS IS FOR ALL SCOUTS… Never believe anyone who claims you don’t “deserve” your next rank! Only YOU can request—and absolutely expect to receive—your Scoutmaster conference and your board of review!
When Assistant Scoutmaster Andy Leuschen arrived at Camp Mitigwa , tears welled in his eyes. Just a few weeks prior, Troop 188 of Ankeny, Iowa, had camped at one of the camp’s sites. This was where the Scouts agreed 2020 proved to be the best year of summer camp they had ever experienced, thanks to the…
Courtesy of TIME, used with permission There aren’t many 15-year-olds who make it on the cover of Time magazine, have their own Wikipedia page and get interviewed by global superstar Angelina Jolie. Then again, there aren’t many 15-year-olds like Gitanjali Rao.
December 2020 Time to make: 2 hours Finishing: 1 hour Original design: Philmont / Bill Macfarlane Days till Philmont 2022 Countdown Calling all Philmont alums! Want to experience Philmont again while giving back? Well bucko saddle up and join the "Volunteer Vacation" .
Congratulations to Marcus Ragland as Scout executive of the Westmoreland-Fayette Council in Greensburg, PA, effective January 15, 2021. Marcus began his Scouting career in 2002 as a District Executive at the Heart of Virginia Council in Richmond, VA where he moved on to become the Field Director.
This is the 33rd in an occasional series where I share Eagle Scout project before-and-after photos. See the complete collection here and submit your own here . COVID-19 note: Most of these Eagle projects were completed before the pandemic, meaning the photos may not necessarily depict coronavirus-related health and safety protocols .
Six years ago, the Chippewa Falls Area Unified School District in Wisconsin bought a 1967 Ford Mustang. It didn’t run; the windshield was smashed; the undercarriage was covered in rust — it was a major restoration project. But it would be a perfect project for high school students, teaching them mechanical and automotive skills.
Imagine being there in the early 1930s when James E. West, E. Urner Goodman and other BSA founders were planning the first National Jamboree. That first national Scouting event — originally scheduled for 1935 but delayed to 1937 because of the polio outbreak — ignited a tradition that has taken this quadrennial celebration from the National Mall…
Hi Andy, About that Scout who used an outdated merit badge workbook, I’d like to offer an alternative view on why he grabbed that worksheet and started in before contacting a counselor. My guess is that somewhere along the way, the notion that it’s all about “capturing” the next badge (rather than learning about brand-new…
It’s Pinewood Derby season! This year’s favorite Cub Scout event will look different because of the COVID-19 pandemic. We’ve shared how to host a virtual or socially distant event here . To help you make sure everyone can prepare for your pack or den’s big day, Champ Camp workshops will be online.
The Scouting trail has continued uninterrupted for 110 years, enduring along the undulating contours of American history. Through it all, Scouts have shown ingenuity, tenacity and selflessness. They’ve helped their communities navigate world wars, crippling recessions, natural disasters and global pandemics.
Courtesy of William Marshall This story is shared here from the Scouting magazine app. For more of the content you’re used to from Scouting magazine , download the Scouting magazine app today! It’s available now in the App Store and Google Play .
Courtesy of William Marshall This story is shared here from the Scouting magazine app. For more of the content you’re used to from Scouting magazine , download the Scouting magazine app today! It’s available now in the App Store and Google Play .
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A Scout from Troop 215 of the Great Trail Council views Norman Rockwell paintings at the Medici Museum of Art. (Photo courtesy of Medici Museum of Art) From his ode to heroic volunteers in “The Scoutmaster” to his slice-of-life depiction of a lakeside Scout camp in “Come and Get It,” Norman Rockwell spent decades capturing…
December 2020 Time to make: 2 hours Finishing: 1 hour Original design: Bill Macfarlane Days till Philmont 2022 Countdown Unless you have been to Philmont, you might not get the humor in this slide. Let just say this was a more acceptable slide than the others I could have made (pilot to bombardier, pilot/co-pilot, or…
A few months ago, we wrote about the special extension of time to complete Eagle Scout, Summit Award and Quartermaster Award requirements beyond the age of eighteen due to circumstances related to the pandemic and the closures and program shutdowns that occurred in 2020.
It’s a story being called a “holiday miracle.” When their sled crashed into an icy pond, two young children were saved from drowning by a Scout who led his friends to form a human chain to rescue them. Reminiscent of a scene from “It’s a Wonderful Life,” this real-life accident terrified the children and their…
As we look back on this year, it is easy to see the challenges that have become synonymous with 2020. While these challenges are significant, I believe they are outnumbered by the joy, opportunity and hope that surrounded us. After all, this was the year when we found unique means to bring Scouting to young…
The iPhone 5s, with its 4-inch screen and maximum 64 GB of storage, was Apple’s latest and greatest way back in 2013 when Justine Cole was 11 years old. Iron Man 3 was the year’s top-grossing movie. Justine is 18 now, and a lot has changed in those seven years.
National Football League photo Eagle Scout Kevin Greene, whose 15-year career as a physically gifted and mentally tough NFL linebacker landed him a spot in the Pro Football Hall of Fame, died on Dec. 21 at his home in Florida.
December 24, 1992, Southern California. Early evening. My 12-year-old Scout son and I are hunting for a tree. It’s been a difficult year. I’ve done my best to keep a bright face. Fact is, I’m pretty much in survival mode.
When things seem dark, Scouts create their own light. With its twice-yearly barbecue chicken fundraiser put on ice during the pandemic, Troop 758 of the Baltimore Area Council dreamed up a brilliant way to raise funds while bringing some much-needed joy to its community.
Cameron Welch and his son, Zane, a 12-year-old Tenderfoot Scout with Troop 772 of The Woodlands, Texas, were heading home from a troop meeting on an evening in October. On a dark stretch of road near their neighborhood, they spotted a man walking in the ditch.
Zoe Nash and her family have spent far too many Christmases at Children’s Hospital Colorado where Zoe’s little sister, Simone, received treatment for a weakened immune system, asthma and seizures. Thankfully, Simone is healthy and strong now. But Zoe will never forget what it was like to watch her brave sister spend birthdays and Christmases…
Foreground: Rachel Brachman, public engagement specialist at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory in California. Background: Holden Crater on Mars. (Background photo via NASA/JPL-Caltech/University of Arizona) For a full portrait of Rachel Brachman’s passions and proficiencies, don’t look at her LinkedIn. Start with her merit badge counselor registration.
This story is shared here from the Scouting magazine app. For more of the content you’re used to from Scouting magazine , download the Scouting magazine app today! It’s available now in the App Store and Google Play . It’s good to think big when it comes to New Year’s resolutions: save money, lose weight, read more…
Ten (ish) years ago I started this blog with a goal of making all the Whittlin Jim slides (which I finished in 2017) and then to make all Slide of the Month slides from Boys Life. So with the close of 2020, I've now made all the of them.
