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The Boy Scouts of America files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy – here’s what that means for you

February 18, 2020 0

The national organization has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy (which is also known as a financial restructuring) to achieve two goals.
2019 merit badge rankings: Which were the most (and least) popular?

February 17, 2020 3

Let’s take a deep dive into the complete 2019 merit badge rankings — from the year’s most popular merit badge to its absolute rarest.
Tips for deducting Scouting expenses on your tax return

February 14, 2020 130

Scouters who heeded the Scout Motto last year remembered to track and document their Scouting-related expenses. Here’s how.

Unsung Hero: He saved older brother who sliced himself while cutting watermelon

February 14, 2020 2

This Scout knew just what to do when his older brother accidentally cut himself in his upper right groin while slicing a watermelon.
Cub Scouts learn about grandfather’s career through Adventure requirements

February 13, 2020 0

Instead of visiting a local police station, two Cub Scouts visited their grandfather’s old barracks and learned more about him and his former job.
Boy Scouts of America partners with sexual abuse support service to provide support to victims

February 12, 2020 3

Nationwide, one in six men have experienced sexual abuse or assault. The BSA’s partnership with a nonprofit will expand services for them.
Behind the scenes of that viral YouTube video starring Mr. Beast at a Scout camp

February 11, 2020 5

Mr. Beast, the popular YouTuber with nearly 30 million subscribers, recently visited Camp Elmore in the South Florida Council. The result was comedy gold.
PhilBreak 2020: An alternative spring break experience for Scouts and adult volunteers

February 10, 2020 1

PhilBreak has broadened its eligibility requirements for 2020, making this alternative spring break week open to any registered BSA member 16 or older.
Scouts Australia responds to BSA support: ‘Overwhelmed and incredibly grateful’

February 7, 2020 6

Support from the worldwide community of Scouting, including from members of the BSA, has been an “enormous comfort” to members of Scouts Australia.
Tips for planning a successful, diverse Ten Commandments hike

February 6, 2020 3

With Scout Sunday, Sabbath and Jumuah slated for this weekend, it might be an ideal time to examine the 12th point of the Scout Law with your Scouts.

Top 5 merit badges that prove Scouts are modern-day Jedi

Exciting change makes this award available to more volunteers

Decade in review: Top 10 Bryan on Scouting posts of the 2010s

Square knot rankings: What are the most- and least-awarded?

Meet 110 Scouts who became famous

The Boy Scouts of America files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy – here’s what that means for you

2019 merit badge rankings: Which were the most (and least) popular?

Tips for deducting Scouting expenses on your tax return

Now’s the time for Space Camp, where dreams go beyond moonshots

Unsung Hero: He saved older brother who sliced himself while cutting watermelon

Cub Scouts learn about grandfather’s career through Adventure requirements

Boy Scouts of America partners with sexual abuse support service to provide support to victims

Behind the scenes of that viral YouTube video starring Mr. Beast at a Scout camp

PhilBreak 2020: An alternative spring break experience for Scouts and adult volunteers

Scouts Australia responds to BSA support: ‘Overwhelmed and incredibly grateful’

Tips for planning a successful, diverse Ten Commandments hike

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