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Month: February 2018

Scouting Tips

Saved by the Boy Scouts: Woman recounts tale of rescue on the mountain

February 20, 2018 3

When Katherine slipped on a loose rock during her descent and fell down hard, she couldn’t move another foot. That’s when, as if from a movie, the Boy Scouts came along.

Awards

BSA names its National Alumnus of the Year for 2018

February 16, 2018 0

Scouting Alumni and Friends has named Joseph Weingarten of Fishers, Ind., its 2018 National Alumnus of the Year. The award is presented each year to one worthy alumnus who has made significant contributions to our

Fun

Top 5 merit badges for which Marvel’s Black Panther would make the ideal counselor

February 16, 2018 3

What if the King of Wakanda, also known as the Black Panther, found a free weekend or two to serve as a merit badge counselor? In that case, here are five I might recommend.

Alumni

Man finds treasure trove of long-lost Wood Badge documents

February 15, 2018 38

It’s been seven decades since July 31, 1948, when 29 men descended on Schiff Scout Reservation in New Jersey to learn Scout skills, Scoutcraft and pioneering at the first U.S. Wood Badge course.

Scouting Tips

After roaring success, Lions will move from pilot to full-time part of Cub Scouting

February 14, 2018 91

On the heels of a successful pilot, Lions, the BSA’s Cub Scout program for kindergarten-age youth, will become an official part of Cub Scouting this year.

Merit Badges

Presenting the 2017 Merit Badge Rankings: Which were the most and least popular?

February 14, 2018 33

In our 2017 merit badge rankings, we share: the top 10 (Eagle-required included), the top 10 (Eagle-required excluded), the bottom 10 and the merit badges gaining and losing popularity.

Eagle Scout

Larry Bacow, next president of Harvard, says ‘I learned to be a leader in Scouting’

February 13, 2018 5

Larry Bacow, a Distinguished Eagle Scout who is “one of the most experienced and respected leaders in American higher education,” will be the next president of Harvard University. 

Scouting Tips

Snowboarder Red Gerard leaps from pages of Boys’ Life to earn Olympic gold medal

February 12, 2018 1

The February 2014 issue of Boys’ Life — four years ago this month — featured a two-page article called “Red Shreds!” about Red Gerard, who is now an Olympic champion.

Summit Bechtel Reserve

Treat yourself: Summit Bechtel Reserve invites you to Adult Adventure Weekend

February 12, 2018 3

At Adult Adventure Weekend, held June 20 to 24, 2018, at the Summit Bechtel Reserve in West Virginia, adults get to unleash their inner Scout. This first-of-its-kind event invites adults to try SBR activities usually reserved for Scouts and Venturers.

Awards

Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award USA helps make Scouts, Venturers more competitive in the world

February 12, 2018 1

By simply participating in Scouting, a young person will fulfill many requirements for the Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award USA.

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