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Month: July 2016

Scouting Tips

So you’ve been bitten by a venomous snake? Here’s what to do.

July 16, 2016 6

When traveling in areas where you might encounter a venomous snake, knowing what to do is just as important as knowing what not to do.

Eagle Scout

Eagle Scout performs with Blue Angels

July 15, 2016 0

Navy Cmdr. Frank Weisser, an Eagle Scout, will rejoin the Blue Angels as a solo pilot, the U.S. Navy announced this week.

Exploring

How Scouts, Explorers in North Texas are supporting Dallas Police

July 14, 2016 0

For decades, the Dallas-based Circle Ten Council and the Dallas Police Department have been partners in developing young people into responsible adults.

Eagle Scout

Eagle Scout offers tips for being safe while playing Pokémon GO

July 14, 2016 4

The Eagle Scout who made headlines with a campaign against texting while driving is back with an important safety message about Pokémon GO.

Philmont Scout Ranch

Philmont Scout Ranch plays vital role in supporting northern New Mexico

July 13, 2016 2

A new, fascinating story in the Albuquerque Journal tells of the economic and social impact Philmont Scout Ranch has on northern New Mexico.

National Jamboree

Five myths about the 2017 National Jamboree, debunked

July 12, 2016 54

Before you sign up to attend as a participant or serve on staff at the 2017 National Jamboree, let’s debunk some myths out there about jamborees.

Fun

There’s a Pokémon GO PokéStop outside BSA headquarters — where else have you found one?

July 11, 2016 13

The statue of a Boy Scout outside the Boy Scouts of America’s headquarters in Irving, Texas, is a Pokémon GO PokéStop! Where else have you found one?

Cub Scouting

Surprise, you’re the Cubmaster! Here’s a guide to getting started

July 11, 2016 9

Whether you’re a veteran Cubmaster, new Cubmaster or a Cubmaster-in-training, you need these essential tips to surviving and thriving in this vital role

Scouting in the News

Sea turtle rescued, released with help of Scouts from Florida and Texas

July 7, 2016 1

A group of Scouts from Texas helped release a sea turtle back into the wild — the same turtle a group of Scouts from Florida had rescued months earlier.

Commentary

Why shouting ‘sign’s up’ to quiet Scouts is all kinds of wrong

July 6, 2016 78

Leaders know they can conjure calm by raising the Scout sign. But sometimes the sign is accompanied by a not-so-silent exclamation: “Sign’s up!”

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