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Month: March 2016

Camping

Interior Secretary Jewell talks with Scouts about getting more kids outside

March 4, 2016 10

A group of Scouts met with Interior Secretary Sally Jewell to discuss ways to get young people away from screens and out into nature.

Report to the Nation

Photos: Scouts meet President Obama

March 3, 2016 12

The delegates, including one Cub Scout, eight Boy Scouts, one Venturer and one Explorer, met President Obama on Tuesday at the White House.

Scouting in the News

Medal of Honor recipient got his start in Scouting

March 3, 2016 2

Senior Chief Petty Officer Edward C. Byers Jr. — a former Boy Scout — was awarded the nation’s highest honor for military valor, the Medal of Honor.

Eagle Scout

Read what three Eagle Scout politicians had to say about Scouting

March 3, 2016 9

The shared language of what it means to be an Eagle was spoken fluently at the annual Gathering of Eagles on Wednesday in Washington, D.C.

Report to the Nation

Scouts present Report to the Nation to House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi

March 3, 2016 0

The seven Scouts, one Venturer and one Explorer handed their report to House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi, who spent about 15 minutes with the young people.

Health and Safety

Scouting gets a good checkup from U.S. Surgeon General

March 2, 2016 3

BSA initiatives on the responsible use of medicine, on physical activity and on nutrition align with what the Surgeon General deems most important.

Exploring

Head of Customs and Border Protection also a top Exploring volunteer

March 2, 2016 4

Gil Kerlikowske, commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Protection, is also chairman of the National Law Enforcement Exploring Committee.

Report to the Nation

Scouts present Report to the Nation to Speaker Paul Ryan (and get a selfie)

March 2, 2016 0

Ten youth delegates on Tuesday presented the Report to the Nation to Speaker Paul Ryan. They even had time for a quick selfie with the representative.

Scouting in the News

Michigan Scouts deliver 2,500 cases of water to residents in Flint

March 1, 2016 0

Michigan Scouts collected and hand delivered 2,500 cases of water to 300 residents in Flint, a city crippled by lead-tainted water.

Famous People

Scouts react to meeting President Obama to present Report to the Nation

March 1, 2016 1

The group of 10 youth delegates BSA presented our 2015 Report to the Nation to President Obama, who is also the BSA’s honorary president.

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