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Month: June 2016

Cub Scouting

Five ways to keep Scouts safe on Snapchat, Facebook and whatever else teens use

June 13, 2016 11

June is Internet Safety Month, so now’s the time to get up to speed on online safety with the help of the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children.

Service

Cub Scouts to the rescue in Houston flooding crisis

June 10, 2016 3

With Houston facing some of the worst flooding in its history, the Scouts of Pack 1292 jumped into action to volunteer at a Red Cross relief site.

Cub Scouting

The force is strong with this Star Wars-themed blue and gold

June 10, 2016 10

Impressively detailed costumes, a dessert-making contest and “the Scouting Force” made this Star Wars-themed blue and gold an out-of-this-world event.

Awards

How to earn the National Den Award

June 9, 2016 7

For delivering an outstanding, year-round Cub Scouting experience to your boys, you deserve an award. You deserve the National Den Award.

Scouting in the News

District serving Manhattan has a rare all-female Key 3

June 9, 2016 12

In a scenario that’s rare if not unprecedented, the Big Apple District in the Greater New York Councils now has an all-female Key 3.

Advancement

Who can sign off on Boy Scout requirements?

June 9, 2016 73

It’s a question that every Scout will face: Who can sign off on Boy Scout requirements for merit badges and rank advancement?

Awards

How these 2016 National Venturing Leadership Award recipients achieved Greenshirt greatness

June 8, 2016 3

Presented at the council, area, regional and national levels, the Venturing Leadership Award honors Greenshirts who made big contributions to Venturing.

Camping

Americans’ three favorite outdoor activities have one thing in common

June 7, 2016 0

The National Recreation and Park Association asked Americans to select their favorite summer outdoor activities. The top three have one thing in common.

Cub Scouting

How would you handle a Scout who is consistently late to meetings?

June 7, 2016 44

Does your pack, troop, team, post, ship or crew have Scouts who consistently arrive late to meetings? Let’s discuss in this latest Tuesday Talkback.

Scouting in the News

Randall Stephenson, AT&T CEO and BSA president: ‘It’s a new day in Scouting’

June 6, 2016 68

Randall Stephenson, the AT&T CEO who took over as BSA president in May 2016, shares his thoughts on the BSA’s bright future.

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