HalfEagle.com
Scouting Blogs and News | HalfEagle brings together the historians of today's Scouting movement.
43 entries from official and volunteer blogs posted the week of April 21st, 2014.
More Scouting Posts:
2014 Fieldbook: Your must-have user's guide to the outdoors
Aaron on Scouting Magazine April 15th, 2014
Venturer visualizes her wonderful web of Scouting connections
Aaron on Scouting Magazine April 17th, 2014
When worlds collide: What are Scouts seeing on your Facebook page?
Your boss views your tailgating photos on Instagram, your Facebook friends see you complaining about your job or your Scouts read your tweets in favor of a politician. You've just encountered context collapse. That's the phrase...
Aaron on Scouting Magazine April 16th, 2014
Glowstick Orienteering
In an earlier posting about a Scout Campout, I talked about Glowstick Orienteering. I got a few requests via Twitter for more details. After a quick email to the Scoutmaster, he replied with this: "Basically there were 10 glowsticks that correspond...
Scouter Adam April 14th, 2014
Victim in Kansas City-area Jewish center shooting was a Life Scout
Aaron on Scouting Magazine April 14th, 2014
Eagle Palms and Merit Badges
Steve sent in this question about Eagle palms : In terms of earning Palms. Do MB's earned before getting Eagle count towards Palms? The wording on the BSA site is unclear to me. My oldest will be 15 in July and has to be in his PL position for...
Scouter Mom April 14th, 2014
Digital Technology merit badge requirements released
The latest and greatest in tech isn't a new smartphone, tablet or game console. It's a new merit badge. Today the Boy Scouts of America welcomes Digital Technology merit badge to its ever-growing arsenal of merit badges focused on careers, hobbies...
Aaron on Scouting Magazine April 16th, 2014
Issue 393 â" April 15, 2014
________________________________________ Hi Andy, My son just crossed over into a pretty good troop. Based on my own experience as a Scout (my two highlights were being elected Senior Patrol Leader and making it to Eagle along with my two best...
Ask Andy April 15th, 2014
This summer, Eagle Scouts will bicycle across America to prove a point
Aaron on Scouting Magazine April 15th, 2014
Understanding the Troop Flavor
It's Sunday night and I am back from a weekend of camping with the Troop. It was the annual shakedown Campout for Camporee in a month. This was also the first campout with the Troop for Elliot and myself. I was pretty eager to go since I had not...
Scouter Adam April 14th, 2014
Finance Impact e-Letter: April 15 Issue Features Member Data Shared Services
Scout Wire April 17th, 2014
How to lead millionaires
Bobwhite's Blather April 14th, 2014
Creating opportunities for all children
In Scouting, one of our priorities is to reach out to young people in all neighborhoods so all kids â no matter their origin or circumstances can experience the life changing adventures, lessons, and friendships that Scouting has to offer. We know...
Chief's Corner April 16th, 2014
Top Hands 2014: August 20-22 in Anaheim
Top Hands 2014 will be an exciting opportunity for fellowship, learning, team building, sharing of ideas and a fun time for professionals and spouses! Make plans now to attend and bring key staff members. Joining us for a keynote address will be...
Scout Wire April 17th, 2014
Cub Scout Bear Electives
Cub Scout Ideas April 14th, 2014
Nick Dannemiller | Summit Summer
2014 National Chief Nick Dannemiller wants a Summit Summer so he can take selfies on the canopy tour. Why do you want a Summit Summer? Create a 30-second video telling us why and you could win a trip to The Summit Bechtel Family Scout Reserve this...
Order of the Arrow Youtube Videos April 20th, 2014
Naturally Slim Application Period Opens April 21
The Boy Scouts of America is offering Naturally Slim® to benefit eligible employees and their spouses â at no cost! Naturally Slim Foundations is a 10-week online health improvement program that helps you lose weight, reduce stress and improve your...
Scout Wire April 15th, 2014
Occoneechee Lodge 104 Powwow Weekend
Occoneechee Lodge 104 held its Lodge Weekend at Camp Durant (Occoneechee Scout Reservation) March 14-16, 2014. 469 Arrowmen were present with 157 new Ordeal Members and 67 new Brotherhood Members. The event was Fiesta themed and included an AIA Pow...
Order of the Arrow Youtube Videos April 16th, 2014
Sea Scout Base-Galveston Nears Completion
If open water is your thing, check out Sea Scouting ââ¬Ës newest base. Sea Scout Base-Galveston has been hosting high adventure trips since 2011, but the facility is expected to be completed this year. As with most projects of this scale, it...
Summit Blog April 17th, 2014
Dreams and Decisions
I had a dream once. It was to make my Troop the perfect Scout Troop. I just joined Scouting and I was excited about the whole thing. I knew if I worked hard enough, I could become a leader and iron out all the wrinkles that I observed around me...
Scouting Rediscovered April 14th, 2014
About HalfEagle.comHalfEagle.com is a service project of Gregg Hilferding. I am an Eagle Scout, U.S. Army veteran, and Appalachian Trail thru-hiker. I'm currently serving as the Gulf Ridge Council Advancement Chair. Updates regarding HalfEagle.com are posted to the blog. |
This website is independently operated and is in no way sponsored by, endorsed by, or affiliated with the Boy Scouts of America. The opinions expressed herein are those of the author alone and in no way represent the views of the Boy Scouts of America. BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA®, the BSA Universal Emblem, the Venturing diamond logo, and all other related marks are trademarks owned exclusively by the Boy Scouts of America. All blog, photo and news content shown here is owned by the original poster and reproduced here under fair use. Please contact the individual site owner with questions or issues. If you see your content here and would like it removed, please contact me and I'll do everything I can to accomodate your request. All rights reserved. |
