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Month: February 2019

Merit Badges

Top of their game: Grandmasters help girls earn Chess merit badge

February 14, 2019 16

With the help of some female grandmasters, a group of Scouts in St. Louis became some of the first girls in the country to earn the Chess merit badge.

Scouts BSA

Get your top 10 questions about Scouts BSA answered here

February 13, 2019 137

There’s enthusiasm for the launch of Scouts BSA everywhere you look. Today, let’s look at the top 10 Scouts BSA questions volunteers are asking.

Scouts BSA

Massive research study will examine the ways adults and Scouts work together

February 13, 2019 11

As part of the Building Evidence in Scouting Together (BEST) study, researchers from Montclair State University will study troops and adult leaders.

Eagle Scout

Eagle Scout professional driver will lead NASCAR’s biggest race this weekend

February 12, 2019 3

Eagle Scout William Byron won the pole to start first in this weekend’s Daytona 500, NASCAR’s biggest race of the year.

Fun

Check out the latest official merit badge rankings: 1 to 137

February 11, 2019 31

First Aid merit badge extended its reign atop the charts in 2018, while the Exploration, Animation and Bugling merit badges each saw double-digit gains.

Scouts BSA

50 states, 50 photos: Scouts BSA launch week was a huge success

February 8, 2019 43

With Scouts BSA troops formed in all 50 states, it’s safe to say that the excitement has spread from coast to coast. Here’s a state-by-state look.

Commentary

When encouraging proper uniforming becomes unkind

February 8, 2019 312

Proper uniforming is a worthy pursuit, but sometimes that pursuit takes a turn with comments that aren’t friendly, courteous or kind. Let’s discuss.

Camp Hacks

Teach Scouts to identify essential knots by making this cool Knot Recognition Game

February 7, 2019 27

When this assistant Scoutmaster brings his Knot Recognition Game to summer camp or a district camporee, volunteers from other troops take notice.

Scouts BSA

Some of the first girls to join Scouts BSA shout: ‘Scout Me In!’

February 6, 2019 96

Scouts BSA is less than a week old, but reports of new troops are pouring in from across the country. Learn more and share your “founder’s photo.”

Ask the Expert

Can unit committee meetings be ‘closed’ from parents attending?

February 5, 2019 29

Two parents heard they cannot attend a troop committee meeting because the meeting is “closed.” Is this allowed?

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