Cub Scouts are back in Conotton Valley, Ohio, after more than 20 years — thanks to resident Debbie Gooding. She was the treasurer of her son’s pack and preserved the funds after the pack disbanded, hoping they’d one day support a new generation of Scouts.
Gooding asked a Scouting America representative to visit the elementary school, which led to the interest. That sparked some parents to step up to help relaunch the program. The new pack offers kids in the area a chance to learn, grow and explore through hands-on activities and community involvement.
The new pack held its first meeting in late September with seven children of various ages and will continue to meet weekly.
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Scouting spirit shines in Indiana town
Alex Appley, a Scout from Troop 244 in New Palestine, Indiana, was honored by the local school board for leading an Eagle Scout project that restored a retention pond near a local school.
After school officials discovered low oxygen levels and heavy algae in the pond, they thought it might make a good cleanup project for Troop 244. Alex jumped at the chance.
He researched, raised funds and organized 20 volunteers to install filter screens. The project improved water quality, created a better habitat for wildlife and added benches for students to enjoy the space as an outdoor learning area.
The board also recognized Cub Scout Pack 234 and several local troops for spreading 23 yards of mulch at an elementary school playground. The troops and pack worked together in a strong show of community collaboration.
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From fields to food drives: Scarecrows team up with Scouts
Cub Scout Pack 28 in Paris, Tennessee, is bringing fall fun and community spirit with their annual Scouting Out Hunger campaign. Throughout October, festive scarecrows will “pop up” at local businesses to collect canned goods for area food banks.
The effort is part of Scouting America’s national Scouting for Food season, which encourages Scouts across the country to fight hunger in their communities.
Each scarecrow stop offers a fun photo opportunity and a reminder to give back.
“It’s a fun, creative way for our Scouts to get involved and inspire others to support families in our community,” said Cubmaster Lee McDaniel.
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