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Month: November 2014

National Jamboree

2017 National Scout Jamboree theme, logo unveiled

November 6, 2014 23

The 2017 National Scout Jamboree will feature the theme “Live Scouting’s Adventure,” with a logo that embraces the energy of the Summit Bechtel Reserve.

Cub Scouting

Get ideas for pack and den meetings in the November 2014 CubCast

November 6, 2014 3

The November 2014 CubCast, the monthly podcast for Cub Scout leaders, comes to your rescue with plenty of ideas for activities at pack and den meetings.

Scouting in the News

West Virginia voters OK tax exemption for the Summit

November 5, 2014 48

West Virginia voters approved an amendment that allows the Summit Bechtel Reserve to host non-Scouting groups while maintaining its tax-exempt status.

Advancement

What to do when a Scout loses his handbook

November 5, 2014 55

For today’s Ask the Expert, I field a question from an assistant Scoutmaster wondering what to do when a Scout loses his Boy Scout Handbook.

Sustainability

Let’s dig in to the 2014 BSA Sustainability Report

November 4, 2014 13

Here are some key findings in the 2014 BSA Sustainability Report, released last week at the 2014 Sustainability Summit in West Virginia.

Ask the Expert

E-cigarettes now included in BSA smoking policy

November 3, 2014 76

The Boy Scouts of America has added electronic cigarettes, or e-cigarettes, to the BSA tobacco-use policy, effective immediately.

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