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Month: February 2015

Fun

Top 5 merit badges to help you when there are llamas on the loose

February 27, 2015 27

How can Scouts and Scouters be better prepared for the next time there are llamas on the loose? Start by checking out these five merit badges.

Merit Badges

Signs, Signals and Codes merit badge requirements

February 26, 2015 51

Today the Boy Scouts of America officially releases Signs, Signals and Codes merit badge, making it the 135th current merit badge.

Awards

2015 Silver Buffalo class to be announced in May

February 25, 2015 12

The 2015 Silver Buffalo class consists of 13 Scouting volunteers whose service to Scouting has earned them the BSA’s highest honor for adults.

Ask the Expert

Why isn’t the World Crest pre-sewn on BSA uniform shirts?

February 25, 2015 186

The World Crest, that purple circle worn by Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts, Sea Scouts and Venturers, doesn’t come pre-sewn on uniforms. Here’s why.

Venturing

Venturer shares ‘5 Things Scouting Has Taught Me’

February 24, 2015 26

Lydia G., a 17-year-old Venturer, was asked what she has learned from being in Venturing. So she wrote them down in “5 Things Scouting Has Taught Me.”

Report to the Nation

Follow the OA’s National Chief on Twitter for a first-person look at Report to the Nation

February 23, 2015 2

Keep in the loop with Report to the Nation by following @OANationalChief. You’ll get a first-person account from Alex Call, Eagle Scout and Arrowman.

Report to the Nation

Meet the 10 extraordinary young people delivering your 2014 Report to the Nation

February 23, 2015 22

The Boy Scouts of America’s 2014 Report to the Nation delegates is made up of an impressive group of young men and women from across the country.

Fun

Wood Badge Goes to College: Schools with critters for their nicknames

February 20, 2015 91

Wood Badge patrol spirit can’t be explained; it must be experienced. So today let’s have some fun with our critters in “Wood Badge Goes to College.”

Video

Powerful musical tribute shows the lasting impact of a quality leader

February 18, 2015 24

“Doesn’t Take Much Light” is a powerful song written by Dean Madonia about his real-life Scoutmaster. It’s proof that one leader can have a profound impact.

Merit Badges

Council’s women-only welding course is first of its kind

February 18, 2015 50

Last month, the Three Fires Council of St. Charles, Ill., hosted a first-of-its-kind “Women-Only Welding” event. It was a huge success.

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