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BSA Announces Are You Tougher Than a Boy Scout?

Our original article on Are You Tougher Than a Boy Scout? can be found here . The following is the press release from BSA. Are You Tougher Than a Boy Scout? Series to Debut on National Geographic Channel This Fall New Series From Original... From Scouting News 5 days ago

BSA Contingent to Korea National Jamboree

BSA Contingent to Korea National Jamboree By ScoutingNews Staff This year's 13th Korea National Jamboree will be held in Goseong, which was the 17th World Scout Jamboree campsite and located within the Gangwon Province, Korea. The BSA's... From Scouting News 5 days ago

How to Find a Great Idea for an Eagle Scout Service Project

The most rewarding part of my journey toward Eagle? Walking across the wooden deck that my fellow Scouts and I built at The Heard Natural Science Museum in McKinney, Tex. My Eagle Scout Service Project was hardly a unique idea - the majority of... From Scouting Magazine 5 days ago

USHCC to Honor Chief Executive of Girl Scouts of the USA Anna Maria CháVez

WASHINGTON, D.C. (January 17, 2012) The United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (USHCC) today announced that Girl Scouts of the USA (GSUSA) Chief Executive Officer Anna Maria Chávez will be honored with the 2012 Chairman's Award at "A... From Scouting News 1 week ago

2012 Production Schedules for 'Scout Wire,' 'the Buzz' Now Available

Are you looking for ways to share your council's story and events with the entire organization? Look no further than the Scout Wire biweekly e-newsletter and The Buzz biweekly video news program. To assist you in your planning, the 2012 production... From Scout Wire 1 week ago

Turn Back the Clock Program Theme for Cub Scouts

The following is a Guest Article by Scouter Mom. Scouter Mom Blogs and writes informative articles on all aspects of Scouting at ScouterMom.com. You might have heard that BSA is once again providing theme based Pack meeting plans for Cub Scout... From Scouting News 1 week ago

The 20 Most (and Least) Earned Merit Badges of 2011

What were the hottest merit badges last year? I've got the answer. Maybe. So first, a caveat: The friendly folks at the Supply Division tell me there's no way to determine exact numbers of merit badges earned. That info is tracked by troops - not... From Scouting Magazine 1 week ago

Calling All Young Inventors!

The next big thing: Will one of your Scouts invent it? Encourage that future Ford, Fulton, or Bell to enter the Boy Scouts of America and Edison Nation Challenge, where creative thinkers could get help turning their ideas into products. Edison... From Scouting Magazine 1 week ago

National Outdoor Award

The National Outdoor Awards program recognizes Scouts for some above-average participation in challenging outdoor activities. A combination of merit badges, rank, and activities qualify Scouts for hiking, aquatics, camping, adventure and riding... From Scoutmaster Clarke Green 2 weeks ago

Eagle Scouts: Tell Your Story in a New Book

What's the greatest story never told? Yours. Specifically, your trail to Eagle and the ways it changed your life - both during and after. Whether you earned Scouting's top honor six days or six decades ago, your tale is worth sharing. So submit it... From Scouting Magazine 2 weeks ago

National Sea Scout Flagship Competition Underway

In honor of the 90th anniversary of Sea Scouts in 2002, BoatUS , the nation's largest recreational boating organization, instituted the annual Sea Scout National Flagship Award . Since then, the award has been presented to ships from Texas, Ohio,... From Scout Wire 2 weeks ago

DK Publishing Introduces Boy Scouts of America® Deck of Trees

This pocket-sized deck of 40 + cards contains all the information needed to identify the major coniferous and broad-leaved trees, as well as cactus and yucca, in North America. Each card covers the region where the tree naturally occurs and details... From Scouting News 2 weeks ago

How to Run the Second-Largest City in West Virginia

Once the Summit Bechtel Reserve is up and running during the jamboree, it will be the second-largest city in West Virginia. Yep, that's pretty big. There were 43,434 Scouts and approximately 50,000 visitors at Fort A.P. Hill last year, so calling... From Summit Blog 3 weeks ago

Book Review: The Scouting Party

Red Honor Press has done it again, this Offical Book Description: Set in the Progressive Era so dominated by President Theodore Roosevelt, The Scouting Party: Pioneering and Preservation, Progressivism and Preparedness in the Making of the Boy... From Scouting News 3 weeks ago

Venturing at Its Best! [Slideshow]

Do you have a Scouting story to share? We want to hear about your adventures and the amazing things Scouts are achieving in your area! So check out this form and let us know what you are up to. But first, check out this story! Fall Fun Rally? Why,... From Summit Blog 3 weeks ago

Lowes Pinewood Derby Workshops 2012

Lowes and Dremel have teamed up again to offer Pinewood Derby workshops in 2012. At these clinics experts share their tips and tricks for making good looking and fast racing derby cars. Everyone who attends an event will be given a BSA-approved... From Scouting News 4 weeks ago

JTE Revisited

As with many of us we wear multiple hats in Scouting. First and foremost we wear the Dad (or Mom) hat, then the hat appropriate to our unit, like Scoutmaster or Committee Chair. Then there often times is some District level hat, whether that is... From The Scoutmaster Minute 4 weeks ago

Girl Scouts Introduce New Cookie to Mark Its 100th Anniversary

Do you like powdered sugar? Do you like lemon? Then you'll love the Girl Scout's 100th Anniversary cookie. The Savannah Smiles is a dense shortbread like cookie with a light lemon flavor, topped off with a powdered sugar dusting.Savannah Smiles... From Scouting News 1 month ago

2012 the Year of the Eagle! #Scoutnation

2012 is the 100th Anniversary of the Eagle Scout. The Eagle Scout is an elusive creature. His achievements are the stuff of legend. He is roundly respected and ultimately expected to do the right thing. He has been known to be a little tattered... From The Scoutmaster 1 month ago

Issue 283 January 1, 2012

As we begin this New Year, here are some thoughts at random for us to consider as we continue to move Scouting forward into this millennium: Scouting Versus Sports The teams of John R. Wooden (1910-2010), head coach for UCLA basketball, won ten... From Ask Andy 1 month ago

Girl Scouts Declares 2012 the Year of the Girl

New York, N.Y. - In a move designed to focus national attention on girls and the issues they face, Girl Scouts of the USA (GSUSA) has declared 2012 the Year of the Girl: a celebration of girls, recognition of their leadership potential, and a... From Scouting News 1 month ago

Saying Goodbye to a Great Year of Scouting

2010 ended on the heals of one of the most exciting things I had ever done in Scouting having gone to the National Jamboree. Making that super special was that I got to go with both of my sons. 2011 ends with some challenges, but looking back, it... From The Scoutmaster Minute 1 month ago

100-Year Anniversary Girl Scout Float

On Monday while you watch the Rose Parade be on the lookout for the Girl Scout's Float. The Girl Scouts have a float each year in the Rose Parade, but this year the float is a little more special. 2012 marks the Girl Scouts of USA's 100th... From Scouting News 1 month ago

Scout Honored by California Fire Department

SAN RAMON, Calif. â On December 19th, Boy Scout Quentin Boasso, 14, of Danville, CA was presented with a certificate of recognition and fire district cap for his service to a fellow citizen. On September 7th, Quentin and his father were... From Scouting News 1 month ago

Are Fireworks an Approved Scouting Activity?

Thinking of ringing in the New Year by setting off some fireworks with your Boy Scout troop or Venturing crew? Think again. Unless you and your Scouts are watching a show conducted by a "certified or licensed fireworks control expert," these... From Scouting Magazine 1 month ago

Podcast Holiday

This week the Scoutmaster Podcast takes a holiday but there's a lot of work going on behind the scenes; Next Monday we'll publish podcast number 99 . January 9th the Podcast reaches the century mark with podcast 100! I've been pleased (and... From Scoutmaster Clarke Green 1 month ago

Photo Friday: Capturing Snow-Covered Hills vs. Snow-Covered Scouts

Photo Friday We recognize that our audience has an interest in photography to capture special moments such as Courts of Honors, campouts, winter activities, family vacations, sport events, and other gatherings. "Photo Friday" is intended to help... From Scouting News 1 month ago

Podcast 98 Arrow of Light and Scout Badge, Mentoring Planning

IN THIS PODCAST Scouts and planning (yet again!) and Arrow of Light requirements applied to the Scout Badge LINKS IN THIS PODCAST Scoutmaster Podcast 40 â Interview with the authors of Working the Patrol Method Buy the book Working the... From Scoutmaster Clarke Green 1 month ago

'Supply Line': December Issue Is Out!

Click to open December issue The December issue of the Supply Line newsletter has been published and is available online. In this issue, you can read more about Blastcar, a new racing event designed exclusively for Boy Scouts featuring level,... From Scout Wire 1 month ago

Issue 280 December 14, 2011

Rule No. 45 : The question, "Will you promise not to get mad when I tell you something?" is a guarantee that you will. Well folks, you've figured out pretty fast that I'm not in Scotland and don't need any money! Yup, I got hitâ My regular... From Ask Andy 1 month ago

Paying It Forward in a New Direction - Up

Though Scouting isn't all about tying knots, for Shawn Killian, a correctly tied knot can mean the difference between fun and accident. Killian, 24, is the Challenging Outdoor Personal Experience (COPE) chairman for the South Texas Council . What... From Summit Blog 1 month ago

Scoutmaster's Bookshelf

Here's some of the books that have helped me as a Scout leader and outdoorsman. This collection has helped me learn practical skills, history, outdoor lore, the Scouting program and provided inspiration for many years. Wildwoods Wisdom Ellsworth... From Scoutmaster Clarke Green 1 month ago

Six Lease Cars for Sale

The National Council is offering the following six vehicles for sale: 1. 2010 Ford Edge SE AWD Mileage: 81,626 approximate miles Exterior color: Ingot silver metallic Interior color: Charcoal black cloth Asking price: $19,610 Location: Marshall,... From Scout Wire 2 months ago

Timely, Accurate Incident Reporting Is Crucial

Local councils and BSA locations such as the Supply Group and high-adventure bases have been using the online incident reporting gadget on MyBSA since 2009. As a result, Risk Management and Health and Safety have seen an increase in the overall... From Scout Wire 2 months ago

Status Update

hello my name is Mark West. IAM currently a assistant scoutmaster for 3 years. Currently I am with the great Alaska Council with headquarters in Anchorage, Alaska, which is where I am currently living. I am active with 3 different units with 2 being... From Scouting Maniac 2 months ago

Marketing Webinars: Prepared. For Life.

To take Scouting into the next century, the BSA adopted a new national theme and an updated unique selling proposition in 2011. The Prepared. For Life theme reflects the BSA's program of preparing young people for the future. It also provides a... From Scout Wire 2 months ago

'Marketing News': December Issue Now Out

Click to open December issue The December issue of Marketing News has been published and posted to the Marketing Toolbox. Stories include the following: About the Prepared. For Life. National Theme Make the Most of Your Council's 100th 2013... From Scout Wire 2 months ago

Coming Soon to Scout Stores Near You

It's a new home for the jamboree. It's a new high adventure base. It's a new century of Scouting. All of that calls for some brand new gear. You Scouts out there who were learning about the Summit at the 2010 jamboree at Fort AP Hill might remember... From Summit Blog 2 months ago

Issue 279 November 30, 2011

Rule No. 44 : Never argue with idiots. They'll drag you down to their level and then beat you with experience. Dear Andy, I'm a member of the National Scout Council in my country, Liberia, Africa. Scouting says, "We are volunteers, and... From Ask Andy 2 months ago

Zionsville Cub Scouts Give Over $1,350 to Soldiers in Need

In recognition of Veterans Day, nearly 90 Cub Scouts from the Tecumseh Tribe of Pack 358 today contributed over $1,350 in hard-earned popcorn sales rewards to the Indiana National Guard Relief Fund as part of their inaugural Half to Heroes effort... From Scouting News 2 months ago

SMMPodcast #98 Gear Q&A

Welcome back, in this show we answer a listeners email on gear. It is a peek into some of the gear I take and why. Hope you enjoy the show. I am looking for help with the 100th Show.. drop a voice mail to the SMMVoicemail Box by calling... From The Scoutmaster Minute 2 months ago

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SMMPodcast # 98 Gear Q&A

Welcome back, in this show we answer a listeners email on gear. It is a peek into some of the gear I take and why. Hope you enjoy the show. I am looking for help with the 100th Show.. drop a voice mail to the SMMVoicemail Box by calling... From The Scoutmaster Minute Podcast 2 months ago

Reconnect With Scouting Through BSA's New Scouting Alumni Association

The BSA has launched the Scouting Alumni Association, giving former Scouts an opportunity to reconnect with the organization that has helped shape the lives of America's youth. For more than 100 years, nearly 200 million men and women have been... From Scout Wire 2 months ago

Issue 278 November 22, 2011

Rule No. 43 : Never give a Commissioner a weak cup of coffee. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Dear Andy, How do I create my own website for the Communications merit badge? (Scout's Name & Council Withheld) You start by asking your... From Ask Andy 2 months ago

Strategic Plan Progress Report: Holiday Edition!

Now that we're approaching the end of the first full year of the 2011-2015 National Council Strategic Plan, it's a perfect time to take a quick look at the progress we've made in pursuit of our goals. With that in mind, take a quick look at the... From Scout Wire 2 months ago

Bob's Blog: A Salute to Eagle Scouts

It's not often that I see a newspaper column about Scouting that's written right from our playbook, but I think this one from the Charlotte Observer is among those that fit the bill-what a terrific headline: "Eagle Scouts are a big benefit to... From Scout Wire 2 months ago

2012 Adams Eagle Scout Project Award Applications Now Available

The application for the Glenn A. and Melinda W. Adams National Eagle Scout Service Project of the Year Award is now available on the NESA website (in the far-right column). This year marks the third year of the award. In 2010, Eagle Scouts from 35... From Scout Wire 2 months ago

All-Terain Vehicles and Personal Watercraft

In 2009,the BSA Innovation and Strategy Group conducted a survey to determine the level of interest in various high adventure activities. Four of the top survey responses were banned in the Guide to Safe Scouting. Shortly after that survey was... From Scouting News 2 months ago

Three Lease Cars for Sale

The National Council has a trio of leased cars that are now up for sale: 1. 2009 Nissan Altima 2.5S Mileage: 78,761 approximate miles Exterior color: Super black Interior color: Charcoal gray leather Asking price: $13,549 Location: LaGrange, IL... From Scout Wire 2 months ago

A Scouting Poem

In 1996, following a September court of honor, the troop surprised me with a little ceremony for the fifteenth anniversary of being the scoutmaster of Troop 68. After a few speeches by committee members and Boy Scouts I was presented with a book of... From A Scoutmaster's Blog 2 months ago

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