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Month: February 2011

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Giveaway Thursday: Win a free Big Agnes sleeping bag and insulated pad

February 17, 2011 15

The quest to clear out my office has only just begun. Last week, I told you that my cubicle has become the storage area for the outdoors stuff we feature in our “Great Gear” section.

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Photo: Boy Scouts of America delegates meet President Barack Obama

February 17, 2011 12

Jennifer Lowe had two thoughts after she and other BSA delegates met President Barack Obama yesterday in the Oval Office of the White House. Thought one: Delivering the BSA’s annual Report to the Nation to the

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Merit Badges

Boy Scouts, American Radio Relay League make partnership official

February 16, 2011 3

Through the Wireless merit badge (now known as Radio merit badge), the Jamboree on the Air, and K2BSA at the national Scout jamboree, the Boy Scouts of America and the American Radio Relay League have

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Meeting Robert Gates has special significance for Scout whose father is deployed in Afghanistan

February 16, 2011 3

For Jace Taliaferro, this was more than just another meeting. The 13-year-old presented the Report to the Nation to U.S. Secretary of Defense Robert Gates on Tuesday as part of the BSA’s annual visit to

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Name That Council: Feb. 11, 2011 solution

February 16, 2011 3

Two chances to win didn’t make Friday’s Name That Council contest twice as easy. Only 42 people correctly guessed at least one of the two mystery council patches. Of those 42, just 25 correctly guessed

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World Jamboree

Have you seen the BSA’s contingent patch for the 2011 World Scout Jamboree?

February 15, 2011 10

Just a few minutes ago, the patch at left was delivered to my office. It’s the official 2011 World Scout Jamboree patch for the Boy Scouts of America’s contingent. It’s more than just a cool-looking

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Photo: BSA delegates present 2010 Report to the Nation to John Boehner

February 15, 2011 2

From the BSA’s Flickr photostream, I spotted this photo of the 2010 Report to the Nation delegates meeting Speaker of the House John Boehner yesterday. The delegates met the Ohio congressman to present him with

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Memorabilia

Memorabilia Monday: He visited Philmont at 14 and can’t stay away

February 14, 2011 1

One song from my time as a Scout stands out among all others. I have forgotten most of the words as time has passed, but I still remember the song’s tune and its key lyric:

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The BSA’s Report to the Nation: An insider’s perspective from the Venturing President

February 14, 2011 1

This week, a youth delegation from the Boy Scouts of America visits Washington, D.C., for the organization’s annual Report to the Nation. The report, which summarizes the past year in Scouting, tells our elected officials

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Today’s the final day to cast your vote for the American Spirit Award

February 11, 2011 0

Let your voice be heard! Today marks your final chance to vote for the American Spirit Award. First, read a recap of the four Boy Scout finalists, and then head over to Boys’ Life‘s site

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