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Month: February 2020

Scouting Tips

Tips for deducting Scouting expenses on your tax return

February 14, 2020 139

Scouters who heeded the Scout Motto last year remembered to track and document their Scouting-related expenses. Here’s how.

Daniel (right) and Joshua Kevil
Unsung Heroes

Unsung Hero: He saved older brother who sliced himself while cutting watermelon

February 14, 2020 12

This Scout knew just what to do when his older brother accidentally cut himself in his upper right groin while slicing a watermelon.

Advancement

Cub Scouts learn about grandfather’s career through Adventure requirements

February 13, 2020 0

Instead of visiting a local police station, two Cub Scouts visited their grandfather’s old barracks and learned more about him and his former job.

Scouting in the News

Boy Scouts of America partners with sexual abuse support service to provide support to victims

February 12, 2020 3

Nationwide, one in six men have experienced sexual abuse or assault. The BSA’s partnership with a nonprofit will expand services for them.

Mr Beast with team from the South Florida Council
App Feed - Famous Scouts

Behind the scenes of that viral YouTube video starring Mr. Beast at a Scout camp

February 11, 2020 5

Mr. Beast, the popular YouTuber with nearly 30 million subscribers, recently visited Camp Elmore in the South Florida Council. The result was comedy gold.

Philmont Scout Ranch

PhilBreak 2020: An alternative spring break experience for Scouts and adult volunteers

February 10, 2020 1

PhilBreak has broadened its eligibility requirements for 2020, making this alternative spring break week open to any registered BSA member 16 or older.

International Scouting

Scouts Australia responds to BSA support: ‘Overwhelmed and incredibly grateful’

February 7, 2020 7

Support from the worldwide community of Scouting, including from members of the BSA, has been an “enormous comfort” to members of Scouts Australia.

Cub Scouting

Tips for planning a successful, diverse Ten Commandments hike

February 6, 2020 4

With Scout Sunday, Sabbath and Jumuah slated for this weekend, it might be an ideal time to examine the 12th point of the Scout Law with your Scouts.

Eagle Before & After

Extreme Makeovers, Round 31: Eagle Scout project before-and-after photos

February 5, 2020 0

The latest batch of 20 projects — featuring Scouts from 20 different states — includes a rock climbing wall for kids, a horse-washing station and an outdoor food prep area to help a church feed the homeless.

Cub Scouting

Yes, a Cub Scout really did make that Pinewood Derby car!

February 4, 2020 6

The proof is in the pictures! Cub Scouts can create some truly incredible designs.

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