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Month: July 2016

Scouts Then and Now

Scouts Then and Now, Chapter 5: 54 inspiring sets of photos

July 29, 2016 21

Chapter 5 of Scouts Then and Now includes 54 before-and-after photos that show the transformative power of Scouting. Scouting really does change lives.

Fun

1979 Boy Scouts of America PSA features the Peanuts gang

July 28, 2016 16

In 1979, the Boy Scouts of America released a public service announcement featuring the classic Peanuts characters: Charlie Brown, Snoopy and more.

Eagle Scout

Ben Gallaher, country singer and Eagle Scout, makes his mark in Nashville

July 27, 2016 0

Eagle Scout Ben Gallaher, who lives in Nashville, has a Sony Music recording contract and has opened for Neal McCoy, Big & Rich, Lynyrd Skynyrd, and others.

Scout Life magazine

How has Boys' Life magazine improved your Scout's experience?

July 26, 2016 5

Today’s Tuesday Talkback is all about Boys’ Life magazine. Join me in sharing stories about BL’s impact on your family and your son or sons.

History of Scouting

Philmont Photo Archive now includes every attendee since 1976

July 25, 2016 13

The Philmont Photo Archive now stretches back to the year the U.S. celebrated its Bicentennial and Steve Jobs founded Apple Computer.

Northern Tier

American Hiking Society has a deal for 2016 high-adventure base attendees

July 21, 2016 1

The American Hiking Society has a special offer for participants of 2016 high-adventure programs at Philmont, Sea Base, Northern Tier or the Summit.

Eagle Scout

Neil Armstrong’s success in space didn’t surprise his fellow Boy Scouts

July 20, 2016 2

A diligent student, dedicated Boy Scout and model employee, Neil Armstrong still made time for fun — as told in the March-April 1970 issue of Scouting.

Eagle Scout

Alaska Airlines CEO Brad Tilden is an Eagle Scout

July 20, 2016 4

Brad Tilden, president and CEO of Alaska Airlines, is an Eagle Scout. In the viciously competitive airline industry, he proves nice guys can finish first.

Fun

Pokémon sightings reported at Eagle projects, Scout camps, council offices

July 19, 2016 22

Pokémon GO trainers are finding Pokémon, PokéStops and gyms at summer camps, Eagle Scout service project sites and local Boy Scout council offices.

Health and Safety

2016 Pool Safely Pledge: Take a minute, save a life

July 18, 2016 3

The third-annual Pool Safely Pledge Week is July 18 to 24, 2016. The Boy Scouts of America is a partner in promoting this important safety message.

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