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Month: December 2010

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Philmont Scout Ranch

Philmont documentary offers complete look at Scouting’s premier hiking destination

December 13, 2010 1

It’s hard to put into words the experience that awaits anyone who visits Philmont Scout Ranch. You pretty much have to check it out for yourself. But a new documentary about Philmont succeeds at what

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Fun

Win a free patch if you can Name That Council (Dec. 10, 2010)

December 10, 2010 1

Name That Council is too difficult, you say? Well, here's a patch where the council's service area is literally outlined on a map. So figure out which state is outlined in gold and head off

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What's New

Name That Council: Dec. 3, 2010 solution

December 8, 2010 0

It's cold outside, folks. That's even more reason to be jealous of the men and women who are members of the Gulf Ridge Council, headquartered in Tampa, Fla.  Tampa's highs will be in the mid-70s this

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Ask the Expert

Which uniform should a Council Executive Board Member wear?

December 8, 2010 5

In our little corner of the Boy Scouts of America's national headquarters, the staff of Scouting magazine is surrounded by experts who know just about everything there is to know about the program we love.

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Ten gifts that Scouters are asking for this holiday season

December 7, 2010 3

Are you buying a gift for a special Scouter in your life this holiday season? Or has a loved one or friend asked you for your wish list? We’re here to help. Or, more accurately,

Scouting Tips

Winter sports safety tips: Sled, ski, and snowboard without incident

December 6, 2010 0

  We’re fickle about snow. We want less of it in our driveways and more of it at our favorite ski resorts. But when it comes to snow-related activities, the BSA Health and Safety team’s

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Win a free patch if you can Name That Council (Dec. 3, 2010)

December 3, 2010 0

The vast expanse of blue thread on this patch in not unlike the vast expanse of blue ocean that Scouts and Scouters in this council get to enjoy every day.  Name That Council, and you'll

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