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Month: September 2015

Eagle Scout

Ken Whisenhunt, Tennessee Titans head coach, is an Eagle Scout

September 30, 2015 2

Eagle Scout Ken Whisenhunt, head coach of the Tennessee Titans, sat down with Eagles’ Call to share his thoughts on coaching, Scouting and leadership.

Camp Hacks

Keep your paper towel roll from unraveling with this simple camp hack

September 30, 2015 32

A Scouting volunteer came up with a simple, ingenious way to keep your paper towel roll from unraveling when camping in the front country.

Scouts BSA

Should parents be invited to sit in at troop meetings?

September 29, 2015 140

In one assistant Scoutmaster’s troop, there’s a “heated difference of opinion” about this: Should parents be invited to sit in during troop meetings?

Ask the Expert

What are Lone Scouts?

September 28, 2015 56

Certain circumstances make traditional Scouting an imperfect fit for certain young men. That’s why Lone Scouts was created.

International Scouting

American Scouter visited Pope Francis in 2014 and brought back the pontiff’s message for Scouts

September 25, 2015 1

Bray Barnes, Distinguished Eagle Scout and world chairman of the International Catholic Conference on Scouting, met Pope Francis at the Vatican in 2014.

Awards

Guide to the Grand Slam and Triple Crown of National High Adventure

September 25, 2015 29

Scouts and adults who visit three or four BSA national high-adventure bases can earn the Grand Slam or Triple Crown of National High Adventure awards.

Scouting Tips

10 things to know about flag etiquette

September 24, 2015 80

A volunteer from Texas cares so much about flag etiquette that he prepared a presentation he’ll send to fellow volunteers. Here are 10 things to know.

Merit Badges

This is how to earn a merit badge

September 24, 2015 64

Merit badges cover American Business, Woodwork and everything between. Boy Scouts should read these 12 steps to learn how to earn a merit badge.

Sponsored

Meet Country Meats, a family-run business with a fascinating story

September 23, 2015 Comments Off on Meet Country Meats, a family-run business with a fascinating story

Sponsored Post: You can feel good about a Country Meats fundraiser. This family-run business offers snack sticks your Scouts will have no trouble selling.

Scouting in the News

Remembering Yogi Berra, baseball legend who raised more than $1 million for Scouting

September 23, 2015 6

Yogi Berra, the baseball legend whose Scouting service earned him the Silver Buffalo Award, has died. He was 90.

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