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Month: August 2011

World Jamboree

At the World Scout Jamboree, a test of pioneering (and courage)

August 4, 2011 2

“When you get to the top, hang onto your rope!” Those aren’t the words you’ll typically hear on a Ferris wheel.

World Jamboree

Some food for thought at the World Scout Jamboree

August 4, 2011 1

What’s for dinner at the World Scout Jamboree? The options are limited only by a patrol’s imagination. It’s one of the coolest things I’ve seen at this jamboree: Meal planning.

World Jamboree

Celebrating global diversity is music to my ears

August 3, 2011 0

At least 15 patrols from a dozen different countries sang “Happy Birthday” to me on Monday. One problem, though. My birthday’s in June. In fact, the patrols were participating

World Jamboree

Pedal power at the World Scout Jamboree

August 2, 2011 0

What’s the jamboree way to charge your cell phone? Like everything here, it combines hard work with being green. That’s right, bicycle-powered cell phone

Awards

Updates to Community Organization Award square knot

August 1, 2011 3

The Community Organization Award square knot might not be easy to earn, but it’s now easier to get. You can buy the knot, recognizing Scouters’ volunteer achievements in national charter organizations such as the Elks,

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