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Month: March 2019

Report to the Nation

These 12 phenomenal young people will deliver the BSA’s Report to the Nation

March 8, 2019 7

This group of 12 of the country’s finest young people will deliver the 2018 Report to the Nation. The delegates will share the Scouting story in Washington.

5 Quick Questions

5 Quick Questions with: Matthew Schwab, Eagle Scout and Navy helicopter pilot

March 7, 2019 1

Lt. Matthew Schwab, a U.S. Naval Academy graduate and former search and rescue pilot, says Scouting prepared him for academic and military life.

Cub Scouting

The most important patch in Scouting might not be what you think

March 6, 2019 15

If you think about its ability to grow Scouting and introduce this life-changing program to new people, this might be the most important patch in Scouting.

Sponsored

Become an Adventure Ambassador to win a GoPro HERO7 Ultimate Adventure Kit

March 5, 2019 Comments Off on Become an Adventure Ambassador to win a GoPro HERO7 Ultimate Adventure Kit

Capture and share your latest Scouting adventure in a 30- to 60-second video to enter the GoPro BSA Adventure Ambassador Contest.

Advancement

What do you do if a leader is too quick to sign off requirements?

March 5, 2019 36

Scoutmaster John sees three Tenderfoot Scouts get a quick sign-off on a requirement from an assistant Scoutmaster without fulfilling the requirement. What should he do?

History of Scouting

Here are 18 of the best Scouts BSA patrol names so far

March 4, 2019 107

For Scouts BSA patrols, a name unites new and old friends. What’s more, it gives Scouts a chance to express their originality.

Eagle Scout

Eastern Washington guard Jacob Davison is an Eagle Scout

March 1, 2019 2

Jacob Davison, a sophomore on the Eastern Washington basketball team, says becoming an Eagle Scout has helped him become a better player and person.

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