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Month: February 2019

Alumni

Book goes ‘Back to Gilwell’ to uncover ‘The History of Wood Badge in the United States’

February 28, 2019 18

A new book published by the Boy Scouts of America tracks the fascinating history of Wood Badge from its founding in 1919 to today.

Exploring

Drone-focused Explorer post offers path to careers that are really taking off

February 27, 2019 3

Members of Explorer Post 1194 of the Mecklenburg County Council learn how drones are used in business, use simulators and enjoy plenty of actual flying.

Commentary

When do you remove ‘Eagle Scout’ from your resume?

February 26, 2019 152

Earning the Eagle Scout Award is an awesome accomplishment, one any Scout would be proud to proclaim. But how long should you highlight it?

Fundraising

Scouts from Orange County Council donate $58,710 worth of popcorn to military

February 25, 2019 3

This month, Scouts and Scouters from the BSA’s Orange County Council delivered a taste of home to the men and women of our nation’s armed forces.

Order of the Arrow

Meet some of the first young women inducted into the Order of the Arrow

February 22, 2019 36

Earlier this month, a group of 18 Venturers from the Kansas City, Mo., area became some of the first young women ever inducted into the Order of the Arrow.

Sponsored

How a Jack Link’s fundraiser helps Scouts fuel their adventures

February 21, 2019 1

With its BSA fundraising kits, Jack Link’s makes it easier for your Scouts to raise the money they need to do the things they want.

Cub Scouting

Wear this patch to show off your status as a founder of your pack, troop, crew or ship

February 21, 2019 18

The Founder’s Bar lets youth and adult leaders show off their status as original members of a new pack, troop, crew or ship.

Eagle Scout

Eagle Scout Class of 2018: The numbers behind the number

February 20, 2019 91

Exactly 52,160 young men — representing all 50 states, Puerto Rico and the District of Columbia — earned Scouting’s highest honor in 2018.

Memorabilia

How to donate items to the National Scouting Museum

February 19, 2019 6

You found some old Scouting memorabilia and want to send it to the National Scouting Museum. What’s the process?

Inspirational Stories

Scouts BSA troop for boys votes to donate $1,000 to Scouts BSA troop for girls

February 15, 2019 17

The youth leaders in Troop 400 wanted to find a way to welcome Troop 440, a new Scouts BSA troop for girls. So the boys voted to donate $1,000.

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