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Month: November 2020

Service

At Wonderland of Trees event, the Summit shows what it means to be a good neighbor

November 30, 2020 0

At the Wonderland of Trees event, the Summit decked its halls and helped the local United Way rebound during a difficult year.

Eagle Scout

Five brothers from Wisconsin — all Eagle Scouts — share why we still need Scouting

November 27, 2020 7

All five sons in this exceptional family from Burlington, Wis. (Three Harbors Council), are now Eagle Scouts.

Eagle Scout

Let’s strike up a conversation with Daniel Pate, an Eagle Scout working at Juilliard

November 25, 2020 0

Eagle Scout Daniel Pate is an internationally recognized percussionist, researcher and educator who works at the Juilliard School.

Eagle Scout

Arizona Scout’s Eagle project benefits Navajo and Hopi communities

November 24, 2020 2

One of the most important things you can do to stay healthy during a pandemic is to wash your hands on a regular basis. But what if you don’t have reliable access to clean, running water?

Fun

Top 5 merit badges to help you create handmade gifts for family and friends

November 23, 2020 1

Before you hit up Etsy or eBay, consult this list of merit badges that will help you create handmade gifts for family and friends.

Troop 2019’s soon-to-be Eagle Scouts, from left: Lindsay Parker, Kenzie Neal, Taylor Bell and Morgan Phillips.
Eagle Scout

These four will join Inaugural Class of Female Eagle Scouts next year

November 20, 2020 4

Four young women from Troop 2019 of the Middle Tennessee Council have completed all the requirements to earn the highest honor in Scouts BSA.

App Feed

How to host a Pinewood Derby event safely this year

November 19, 2020 3

A lot of things have been cancelled, pared down and changed because of the COVID-19 pandemic, but your pack’s Pinewood Derby season can totally still happen.

Famous People

37 Scouting-related ‘Jeopardy!’ answers (and questions) in memory of Alex Trebek

November 18, 2020 5

In Alex Trebek’s memory and in honor of his 37 seasons, we’re sharing 37 of our favorite Scouting-related Jeopardy! answers (and questions).

App Feed

Texas town honors its leaders’ legacy of guiding Eagle Scouts with a monument

November 17, 2020 1

Many Scouting units have leaders who have volunteered for decades. Few though have erected a monument in honor of their leaders’ years of service.

Cub Scouting

Gidget’s Good Turn: Webelos Scout shows what it means to be friendly and kind

November 16, 2020 2

Gidget has been helping her best friend’s brother, who has Down syndrome, cope with the stresses of the pandemic.

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