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A message from Girl Scouts of the USA's Interim CEO, Sylvia Acevedo
Posted to Scouting News on June 29th, 2016
Hello, Girl Scouts! As you may have heard, I was recently appointed interim CEO of Girl Scouts of the USA (GSUSA), and I am thrilled to help during this time of transition. I am succeeding Anna Maria Chávez, who is departing GSUSA to pursue a... [more]
Cub Scouts Study Meteors
Posted to Cub Scout Ideas on June 29th, 2016
Find out what your Cub Scout can do on National Meteor Watch Day to complete some requirements. Will they see some meteors? The post Cub Scouts Study Meteors appeared first on Cub Scout Ideas ... [more]
The Melrose Disc Golf Course
Posted to A Scoutmaster's Blog on June 29th, 2016
A year and a half ago I wrote a couple of articles about how the Melrose Boy Scout Troop had inspired the Melrose city officials to think about having a nine basket disc golf course installed in the main city park. A quickly planned but simple... [more]
On point: Boy Scouts of America, USA Archery announce partnership
Posted to Aaron on Scouting Magazine on June 29th, 2016
Now this is a bull's-eye. Just in time for the 2016 Olympic Games, the Boy Scouts of America and USA Archery, the national governing body for the Olympic sport of archery, have announced a new partnership aimed at enhancing the awareness of youth... [more]
Issue 493 â" June 28, 2016
Posted to Ask Andy on June 28th, 2016
________________________________________ Hi Andy, My question is about the 1910 Anniversary Ring patch that goes around the World Crest. At first, the 1910 patch was available to anyone who was BSA-registered at the time it was issued. But what... [more]
How to Identify and Deal with Dangerous Insects
Posted to Inside Boys' Life on June 28th, 2016
How to Identify and Deal with Dangerous Insects ⢠Take the insect quiz and see if you can identify these dangerous bugs Letting a line of ants crawl up your arm might seem kind of cool, unless they happen to be small red ones. Those are fire ants,... [more]
7 Coolest Video Games for Summer
Posted to Inside Boys' Life on June 28th, 2016
7 Coolest Video Games for Summer Here are Games Guru's best picks for the season. Japanese Railroad Sim 3D (Sonic Powered for 3DS eShop) The top screen features a cool 3-D train ride through Japan. The bottom screen lets you drive as the train's... [more]
Retiring a Pack Flag
Posted to Scouter Mom on June 28th, 2016
Raquel sent in this question: My Pack has moved to a new sponsor and we would like to retire the old pack flag that represents our old sponsor. Are there any ceremonies for retiring a sponsor pack flag? Thanks for the question Raquel. I have never... [more]
Parade Flags 2016
Posted to A Scoutmaster's Blog on June 28th, 2016
This year marked the eighth year that the Boy Scouts of Melrose Troop 68 have handed out 4ââ¬Â³ x 6ââ¬Â³ United States flags before the Riverfest parade in Melrose. Once again the Scouts walked along the parade route and gave away 1250 flags,... [more]
Jeff Segler named BSA's national artist, following in footsteps of Rockwell and Csatari
Posted to Aaron on Scouting Magazine on June 28th, 2016
The story of Scouting has been told through campfire tales, physical and digital photo albums, and official Boy Scouts of America paintings. In history, only two men have created those official paintings: Norman Rockwell and Joseph Csatari. Now a... [more]
Use Pack's Summer Events for More Than Fun!
Posted to Cub Scout Ideas on June 27th, 2016
Our Cub Scout pack's summer events do triple duty for us. Read on to find out how we use the events! The post Use Pack's Summer Events for More Than Fun! appeared first on Cub Scout Ideas ... [more]
Wear cowboy boots on a hike?
Posted to Inside Boys' Life on June 27th, 2016
Is it a good idea to wear cowboy boots on a hike? Q. Is it OK to wear cowboy boots on a hike? I have a pair that is very comfortable. - B.J. the Cowboy, LeHigh Acres, Florida Interesting question. I've definitely never been asked that one before... [more]
Scoutmaster Podcast 322 â" Youth Engagement
Posted to Scoutmaster Clarke Green on June 27th, 2016
Scouting is something Scouts do for themselves ââ¬Â¦ ââ¬Â¦ rather than a program of activities presented for them. This week I'll discuss the way Scouts should be engaged in leading one another, in making decisions affecting what they do and... [more]
Where to Find Examples for Bobcat Requirements
Posted to Scouter Mom on June 27th, 2016
Sean sent in this question: Hi! This site is so helpful, thank you for doing this! I'm planning on signing up my son for scouts this coming fall & was going to get started on the Bobcat requirements this summer. I was able to access the... [more]
Get your 2017 National Jamboree questions answered live
Posted to Aaron on Scouting Magazine on June 27th, 2016
From high-octane adventure to making lifelong friends, your Scouts and Venturers will be talking about the 2017 National Jamboree for years to come. An event this memorable takes a lot of planning, which is why the experts are stepping in to help... [more]
Exploring Coyote Gulch with Scouts
Posted to My Scout Stuff - A Scoutmaster's Blog on June 27th, 2016
I've been asked all year if we are planning another trip to Goblin Valley this summer. Remembering last year's experience , my answers were always vague and uncertain as I was contemplating the possibility of another option. I really liked having... [more]
The Last Roundtable
Posted to A Scoutmaster's Blog on June 27th, 2016
The District Roundtable. That once a month training meeting for all Scout Leaders. They are a good meetings for all Scouters to attend, filled with lots of ideas and knowledge, but in reality only a small percentage of Scouters attend them. It is... [more]
Wood Badge methods inspire executive training program in Rwanda
Posted to Aaron on Scouting Magazine on June 27th, 2016
We think of Wood Badge as a way to deepen our impact within our immediate circles: at home, in Scouting, at work. But Kevin Etter, whose Wood Badge critter is a Bear, has unlocked a way to bring Wood Badge principles beyond Scouting and, indeed,... [more]
Advice for a new advancement coordinator
Posted to Bobwhite's Blather on June 27th, 2016
You're taking over as advancement coordinator for your troop. Congratulations and thank you ââ¬â this is an important position with an impact on every youth member. Being advancement coordinator is part recordkeeper, part go-fer, part scheduler... [more]
Fishing the Summit lives up to hype Whether you're headed to...
Posted to Inside Boys' Life on June 24th, 2016
Fishing the Summit lives up to hype Whether you're headed to jamboree next summer, or on any trip to the Summit Bechtel Reserve, you owe it to yourself to try a little fishing. And that's not just a load of hype... [more]
Cub Scout Shooting Sports Guide
Posted to Cub Scout Ideas on June 24th, 2016
Download the Cub Scout Shooting Sports Guide here! You'll find great information to help range officers conduct their shooting sports events. The post Cub Scout Shooting Sports Guide appeared first on Cub Scout Ideas ... [more]
MasterChef Junior announces open casting calls for young cooks
Posted to Aaron on Scouting Magazine on June 24th, 2016
A Boy Scout won Season 2 of MasterChef Junior back in December 2014 . If you ask me, it's time for seconds. MasterChef Junior , the Fox competition that awards $100,000 to a preteen cook, is hosting open casting calls for Season 6 in New Orleans,... [more]
Insight to a National Process
Posted to Scouter Adam on June 23rd, 2016
I have always been interested in how things work. Be it mechanical or within an organization or a team. I like seeing what is happening behind the scene. Being asked to be part of a team is great. So far, ââ¬Â¦ Continue reading ââ â... [more]
Sparks will fly when Cub Scout leader competes in Season 2 of 'BattleBots'
Posted to Aaron on Scouting Magazine on June 23rd, 2016
A software developer by day and an assistant Cubmaster by night (and weekends), Randy Farmer has one of the coolest hobbies imaginable. Farmer (top row, left) is a member of Chaos Corps, a robot-building team from Atlanta that will appear in... [more]
Five tips for starting a new Scout unit in an underserved market
Posted to Aaron on Scouting Magazine on June 23rd, 2016
To grow Scouting, consider looking in communities where Scouting hasn't yet flourished. That's a skill Brian Collins has perfected. By tapping into underserved markets, this assistant Scoutmaster and district commissioner in the Central Florida... [more]
Great American Campout
Posted to Cub Scout Ideas on June 22nd, 2016
Enjoy the outdoors with your Cub Scout during the Great American Campout. Learn about the National Wildlife Federation's annual event. The post Great American Campout appeared first on Cub Scout Ideas ... [more]
New Jersey triplets receive Eagle Scout Award -Â together, of course
Posted to Aaron on Scouting Magazine on June 22nd, 2016
I'll give you three good reasons to be excited about the future of Scouting. Their names are Nicholas, Anthony and Justin Neves. In January, this set of triplets from Troop 46 of Montgomery Township, N.J., received the Eagle Scout Award. They lived... [more]
Visitors Passes are Available for July 9th and 30th 2016
Posted to Summit Blog on June 22nd, 2016
With the Summit Visitors Pass, we've got you covered. The Summit is opening up to visitors this summer! A visitors pass is a great time for family and friends, and open to the public. We're all set and can't wait for you to visit. There are two... [more]
Issue 492 â" June 21, 2016
Posted to Ask Andy on June 21st, 2016
________________________________________ Hi, Andy, I have a question about the Camping National Outdoor Award that you probably have addressed before, and I'm not sure where else to go. I have done an internet search, but have not found a source to... [more]
Inside the July 2016 issue
Posted to Inside Boys' Life on June 21st, 2016
Peek inside the July 2016 issue of Boysââ¬â¢ Life magazine Here's what you'll find inside the July 2016 issue of Boys' Life magazine. Remember, many articles are only available to subscribers and are not available online. To subscribe to the... [more]
Eagle Scouts first on scene of rollover accident along Interstate 95
Posted to Aaron on Scouting Magazine on June 21st, 2016
"Helping other people at all times" includes those times you don't anticipate. So when two Eagle Scouts and an assistant Scout executive came across the scene of a single-car rollover accident on Thursday, June 16, in Georgia, there was never a... [more]
Scoutmaster Podcast 321- Brownsea Island Moment
Posted to Scoutmaster Clarke Green on June 20th, 2016
21 boys boarded a boat in Poole Harborââ¬Â¦ ââ¬Â¦ they had no way of knowing they were pioneering a movement for millions of young people around the world. Several lived well into old age to vividly recount their experiences decades later... [more]
Pedro tries competitive eating Does the mailburro have what it...
Posted to Inside Boys' Life on June 20th, 2016
Pedro tries competitive eating Does the mailburro have what it takes to be a competitive eater?... [more]
On a Sea Scout long cruise - defined as an on-the-water activity that lasts two or more weeks -...
Posted to Inside Boys' Life on June 20th, 2016
On a Sea Scout long cruise - defined as an on-the-water activity that lasts two or more weeks - everybody has a job to do. At the top of the list: Get along. It's not all about you and what you want and what benefits you the most. It's about the... [more]
Cub Scout National Summertime Pack Award
Posted to Cub Scout Ideas on June 20th, 2016
The Cub Scout National Summertime Pack Award recognizes packs that are active during the school's summer vacation. Boys can also earn an individual award. The post Cub Scout National Summertime Pack Award appeared first on Cub Scout Ideas ... [more]
An impressively high number of U.S. senators are Eagle Scouts
Posted to Aaron on Scouting Magazine on June 20th, 2016
You've heard it again and again: Eagle Scouts become sports heroes, astronauts, CEOs and high-ranking politicians. Now we have the numbers to prove just how many U.S. Senators - some of the country's most powerful politicians - earned Scouting's... [more]
Summer camp survival kit
Posted to Bobwhite's Blather on June 20th, 2016
Even though summer camp rolls around each year at this time, we're never quite prepared for it. We generally do a pretty good job, but there are details we tend to forget from one year to the next. Add to this the changing nature of our troops and a... [more]
A Father's Day salute to Scouting dads
Posted to Aaron on Scouting Magazine on June 17th, 2016
Where would we be without our Scouting dads? They sacrifice time, money and precious vacation days for the betterment of packs, troops, teams, crews, posts and ships across the country and around the world. From 1992 to 2002 - my youth Scouting... [more]
Zepplin Bend Infographic
Posted to Scoutmaster Clarke Green on June 17th, 2016
The Zeppelin bend is an easy, secure way of joining two lines. Where it really shines, though, is how easy it is to untie even after it has been under a heavy load. Also called a Rosendahl Bend after Commander of the Lakehurst, N.J. Naval Air... [more]
100th anniversary of BSA charter gets congressional recognition
Posted to Aaron on Scouting Magazine on June 17th, 2016
On major news sites and in both houses of the U.S. Congress, everyone seems to be talking about the BSA's big anniversary. One-hundred years ago this week, President Woodrow Wilson signed a bill granting federal incorporation to the Boy Scouts of... [more]
Groundbreaking Ceremony held for Thomas S. Monson Leadership Excellence Complex
Posted to Summit Blog on June 16th, 2016
Here in Wild, Wonderful West Virginia, Scouts have unforgettable adventures at the Summit Bechtel Reserve (SBR). Our site has become a pinnacle of the Scouting experience, with incredible outdoor programs and state-of-the art facilities that offer... [more]
Could you earn the Golf merit badge? Take this 18-question quiz to find out
Posted to Aaron on Scouting Magazine on June 16th, 2016
You don't have to swing like Spieth or blast it like Bubba to earn the Golf merit badge. You do have to know about golf's rules, its equipment and its lingo. (Like: Was that a hook or a slice I just hit? ) This wasn't a problem for the 3,826... [more]
'The Scoutmaster' turns 60: The story behind the Rockwell classic
Posted to Aaron on Scouting Magazine on June 16th, 2016
On its surface, Norman Rockwell's The Scoutmaster painting depicts a satisfied and pensive adult leader peering into a fading campfire. The sun has set. The Scouts are asleep. All is quiet. But go a layer deeper, and there's more to The... [more]
Should Webelos Lead Their Own Den Meetings?
Posted to Cub Scout Ideas on June 16th, 2016
What are you teaching your Webelos that will help them with the Webelos to Boy Scout transition? Check out this idea! The post Should Webelos Lead Their Own Den Meetings? appeared first on Cub Scout Ideas ... [more]
What is Your Scouting Legacy?
Posted to Scoutmaster Clarke Green on June 15th, 2016
You probably can't appreciate what your Scouting legacy will be a few years from now. Today you have your hands and your head full of getting things done; looking into the future may not be high priority. No matter how hopeful or difficult things... [more]
Accept no substitutes: On June 15, 1916, Woodrow Wilson made the BSA official
Posted to Aaron on Scouting Magazine on June 15th, 2016
In 1916, the 6-year-old Boy Scouts of America faced increasing competition from other organizations - groups that wished to capitalize on the growing interest in all things Scouting generated by the BSA. These imitators, Scouting magazine... [more]
Youth Protection and texting with Scouts
Posted to Aaron on Scouting Magazine on June 15th, 2016
Waiting on that Scout to email or call you back? You could be waiting a long time. These days, three-fourths of teens have smartphones, and their favorite way to communicate is by texting, according to the latest research . If you're a Scout... [more]
Extreme Makeovers, Round 16: Eagle Scout project before-and-after photos
Posted to Aaron on Scouting Magazine on June 14th, 2016
Note: This is the 16th in an occasional series where I share Eagle Scout project before-and-after photos. See the complete collection here . To fully understand the impact Eagle Scout projects have on communities, you need to see to believe. That's... [more]
Issue 491 â" June 14, 2016
Posted to Ask Andy on June 14th, 2016
________________________________________ Last week's column (June 9th â No. 490) about "earned awards" versus "participant recognitions" sparked a whole bunch of responses. Here are a few, to give you all a perspective on not only how boys feel... [more]
A Boy Scout designed the 50-star American flag
Posted to Aaron on Scouting Magazine on June 14th, 2016
Bob Heft loved flags, and he loved politics. So when his U.S. History teacher handed out a homework assignment in 1958, Heft had the perfect idea. He would design something nobody had seen: a 50-star version of the American flag. Heft, a high... [more]
Scoutmaster Podcast 320 â" The Garden
Posted to Scoutmaster Clarke Green on June 13th, 2016
Scouting needs gardeners more than managers or officers. Scouting isn't the science of management or military discipline, it's much more like a garden. Gardeners prepare the ground, plant the seed, keep the weeds away, make sure there is plenty of... [more]
Scoutmaster has been developing future leaders in Savannah for 35 years
Posted to Aaron on Scouting Magazine on June 13th, 2016
For more than three decades, Troop 210 has been developing future leaders in inner-city Savannah, Ga. Throughout it all, Herbert DeLoach Sr. has been there as a positive adult male role model to young men - many from single-parent households. For... [more]
Five ways to keep Scouts safe on Snapchat, Facebook and whatever else teens use
Posted to Aaron on Scouting Magazine on June 13th, 2016
Just when you think you have social media figured out, something new comes along. Today's teens and tweens fill their home screens with Snapchat, Instagram, Kik, Yik Yak, Whisper, Tumblr and a dozen other apps I've never heard of... [more]
Cellphones at summer camp
Posted to Bobwhite's Blather on June 13th, 2016
Earlier this week I posted an article giving adults some guidance, sometimes tongue-in-cheek, about what they should pack for spending a week at summer camp with their troop. In it, I included a link to a packing list for Scouts that my troop has... [more]
Cub Scouts to the rescue in Houston flooding crisis
Posted to Aaron on Scouting Magazine on June 10th, 2016
When a major city faces some of the worst flooding in its history, Scouts leap into action. Scouts like the young men of Pack 1292 of the Sam Houston Area Council in Houston. Cubmaster Patrick Snyder heard on the radio that the Red Cross was... [more]
The force is strong with this Star Wars-themed blue and gold
Posted to Aaron on Scouting Magazine on June 10th, 2016
Princess Leia (real identity: Cubmaster Nancy Burke) addresses the crowd at the Pack 19 Blue and Gold Banquet. " Star Wars and Scouting are a perfect combination," Leia/Burke says. "Both Jedis and Cub Scouts share similar values. They each follow a... [more]
How to earn the National Den Award
Posted to Aaron on Scouting Magazine on June 9th, 2016
For delivering an outstanding, year-round Cub Scouting experience for your boys, you deserve an award. You deserve the National Den Award. The National Den Award recognizes dens that run a great program. You can earn it once in a 12-month period;... [more]
District serving Manhattan has a rare all-female Key 3
Posted to Aaron on Scouting Magazine on June 9th, 2016
Randall Stephenson, AT&T CEO and BSA national president, has called on the movement to continue to broaden and diversify our leadership. In the BSA district in the heart of the nation's most-visited city, that's already happening. In a... [more]
Issue 490 â" June 9, 2016
Posted to Ask Andy on June 9th, 2016
________________________________________ Hi Andy, I've just finished my first year as a Cub Scout adult volunteer-Tiger Den Leader-after several decades as a Scout and Scouter. We finished this year with ten Tigers, of which eight were with us for... [more]
Who can sign off on Boy Scout requirements?
Posted to Aaron on Scouting Magazine on June 9th, 2016
It's a question every Scout will face: Once I finish requirements for merit badges and rank advancement, who signs off? Is it the Scoutmaster? The merit badge counselor? My senior patrol leader? Mom or Dad? The answer is all of the above. Or at... [more]
How these 2016 National Venturing Leadership Award recipients achieved Greenshirt greatness
Posted to Aaron on Scouting Magazine on June 8th, 2016
Spend five minutes with some Greenshirts and one thing becomes clear: The passion and enthusiasm among Venturers for this older-youth program is high. Venturers, unofficially known as Greenshirts because of the unique hue to their uniform shirts,... [more]
Americans' three favorite outdoor activities have one thing in common
Posted to Aaron on Scouting Magazine on June 7th, 2016
Some surveys and studies surprise you. Others do not. Into the latter category goes a new survey from the National Recreation and Park Association that asked Americans to select their favorite summer outdoor activities. The top three - taking... [more]
How would you handle a Scout who is consistently late to meetings?
Posted to Aaron on Scouting Magazine on June 7th, 2016
Right when Troop 55 gets to the "mentally awake" section of the Scout Oath, the meeting room doors crash open. Everyone's head turns to see Colton is here. He's nearly 10 minutes late, as always. Something must be done to reverse this habit. But... [more]
Capacitor
Posted to Scouter Adam on June 7th, 2016
Over this past weekend (June 4th) myself and another Scouter went to this years Amateur Radio Conference in Seaside, Oregon. It is called SEAPAC. I had only been to this conference one other time and it was fun then. If ââ¬Â¦ Continue reading... [more]
Podcast 319 â" Scoutmaster Conferences & More
Posted to Scoutmaster Clarke Green on June 6th, 2016
Are Scoutmaster's Conferences a retest? Can assistant Scoutmasters do them? This week we'll catch up on listener email by answering these questions and more. When it comes to Scoutmaster conferences they are explained unambiguously in teh Guide to... [more]
Randall Stephenson, AT&T CEO and BSA president: 'It's a new day in Scouting'
Posted to Aaron on Scouting Magazine on June 6th, 2016
Randall Stephenson has a quote on his office wall from Eric Shinseki, the former secretary of the Department of Veterans Affairs. It reads: "If you don't like change, you are going to like irrelevance even less." Stephenson, the AT&T CEO who... [more]
Summer camp packing list for adults
Posted to Bobwhite's Blather on June 6th, 2016
June is here, which means troops will be heading off to summer camp starting this month. The annual pilgrimage always involves making sure everyone has what they need in order to have a successful week at camp. There are many lists of what Scouts... [more]
My Little Friends
Posted to Scoutmaster Musings on June 3rd, 2016
The animals along the local trails are so nonchalant about humans, it's scary. This deer couldn't care less that I walked by no more than 15 feet from it. I almost stepped on a rabbit before it decided to saunter, not hop, rocket, dodge, bolt,... [more]
What are the BSA's regions and areas?
Posted to Aaron on Scouting Magazine on June 3rd, 2016
Some are pretty obvious: the Boston Minuteman Council is in the Northeast Region, the South Florida Council is in the Southern Region, the Mid-Iowa Council is Central and the San Francisco Bay Area Council is Western. Others are less so. Like,... [more]
The road to 2017
Posted to Summit Blog on June 2nd, 2016
14 months from now, 35,000 Scouts and Scouters will descend upon the Summit Bechtel Reserve for the 2017 National Scout Jamboree. There is an incredible amount of work to be done between now and then, all of which will be driven forward by a team... [more]
#jambo2017: the most connected Jamboree ever
Posted to Summit Blog on June 2nd, 2016
You're on a "need to know" basis â and you need to know! During an event as complex as the National Scout Jamboree, it is essential that staff, participants and leaders have access to the most timely information. In 2017, a new team has been... [more]
Now's the Time to Sign Up!
Posted to Summit Blog on June 2nd, 2016
Staff registration for the 2017 NSJ is open! July 14, 2017 may seem like a long ways away, but the next year will pass quickly â which makes today the perfect time to formalize your jamboree staff commitment by registering for jamboree staff. To... [more]
We Listened; We Learned
Posted to Summit Blog on June 2nd, 2016
What you can expect from staffing the 2017 NSJ Staffers returning from the 2013 National Scout Jamboree agree that our inaugural event at the Summit Bechtel Reserve was an unqualified success â but as with all new endeavors, we learned there were... [more]
Book Stand For Scouting Display
Posted to A Scoutmaster's Blog on June 2nd, 2016
I have been on the Melrose Area History Museum board of directors for a little over a year now. I have been finding it to be interesting. I have a feeling that if I am still on the board when I am old enough to retire from work I may spend quite a... [more]
Dear Dave, Eagle Scout asks: 'What does it mean to be American?'
Posted to Aaron on Scouting Magazine on June 2nd, 2016
Unsatisfied with the dictionary definition - "a citizen of the United States of America" - Eagle Scout Dave Jorgenson recently set out to answer a deceptively simple question: What does it mean to be American? You might remember "Dear Dave" from... [more]
Life Saving Ring Throw ... to a Tree?! - June 2016
Posted to U.S. Scouting Service Project on June 1st, 2016
KNOTS Cartoon for June 2016 Life Saving Ring Toss ... to a Tree?! Cafe Press Items Copyright - U.S. Scouting Service Project | Visit us at http://usscouts.org | News at http://usssp.blogspot.com... [more]
U.S. Naval Academy's top graduate is an Eagle Scout, former Venturing officer
Posted to Aaron on Scouting Magazine on June 1st, 2016
Eagle Scouts lead the way in business, on sports teams and at our nation's military academies. How fitting, then, that the man who led the graduates this year at the U.S. Naval Academy is an Eagle Scout. (Especially considering one in 10 midshipmen... [more]
Cub Scouts and Comic Books
Posted to A Scoutmaster's Blog on May 31st, 2016
I have just finished my second year as the cubmaster for Melrose Pack 68. It was fun and I enjoyed it. The Cubs have such a different view of life then Boy Scouts. I am still getting used to working with them. I must be doing a decent job because... [more]
Memorial Day
Posted to Bobwhite's Blather on May 31st, 2016
It's the unofficial start of summer. For many, it's the first three-day weekend of the summer season. Stores have big sales to mark the occasion. And towns across America have parades and remembrances to mark Memorial Day. As with many holidays, we... [more]
Issue 489 â" May 31, 2016
Posted to Ask Andy on May 31st, 2016
________________________________________ Dear Andy, You recently answered a question about where the Doctorate of Commissioner Science patch could be worn. There is, in fact, a DCS "square knot" that can be worn on the uniform. It's Item #18093 in... [more]
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