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Saying ‘hi’ from the high seas: Watch Eagle Scout argonaut on live webcast

August 15, 2013 3

Somewhere in the Gulf of Mexico right now, an Eagle Scout is making history. CB Wren, the 16-year-old selected as this year’s Eagle Scout argonaut, is aboard the exploration vessel Nautilus as part of an international

Eight ways to avoid summer hibernation in your Cub Scout pack

August 14, 2013 25

If you’re smart and plan ahead, you can avoid the unnecessary summer hibernation that causes your Cub Scout pack to lose momentum.

Ask the Expert: Is cutting corners off the Totin’ Chip allowed?

August 13, 2013 113

Play around with a knife, lose a corner on your Totin’ Chip. In my troop growing up, it was that simple. If a Scout lost all four corners of his Totin’ Chip (essentially a Scout’s license

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It’s no secret: NSA Deputy Director is a Distinguished Eagle Scout

August 13, 2013 9

While you were probably surprised to learn about the National Security Agency’s secret spying programs back in May, you might not be shocked to find out one of the top officials at the NSA is an

One Scout dad’s quest to lose 75 pounds and hike with his son at Philmont

August 13, 2013 41

Sometimes to gain, you have to lose. Kent Cantrell, a Scouter from the Houston suburb of Bellaire, knows that all too well. Kent wanted nothing more than to hike at Philmont with Luke, his Life

How to suggest a new merit badge

August 12, 2013 35

Want to suggest a new merit badge? Send those ideas for new merit badges to someone who can actually act on them. Here’s how.

Sea Scout ship to honor Tiger Cubs killed in Sandy Hook shooting

August 9, 2013 22

Like all of us, Todd Skiles was overcome with grief when he heard about the school shootings at Sandy Hook Elementary School in December. But when news broke that two of the young victims were

Here are 5 inspiring letters from some satisfied jamboree customers

August 6, 2013 6

After I posted this heartfelt letter from a mom about her son’s jamboree experience, even more positive jamboree anecdotes poured in. I heard from Scoutmasters, Venturing advisors, visitors and even members of local West Virginia communities.

Bezos mentions ‘Scout troops’ in letter to Washington Post employees

August 6, 2013 31

Everyday Americans care about the Boy Scouts of America. You know it, I know it, and, as it turns out, Amazon.com CEO Jeff Bezos knows it. Bezos made headlines yesterday when he bought The Washington Post for

Money for NESA scholarships up 165% since 2007

August 5, 2013 0

Updated, Oct. 2: The opening of the 2014 scholarship window has been delayed to Monday, Oct. 7. Being an Eagle Scout pays off, in some cases literally. The National Eagle Scout Association offers scholarships for