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Eagle Scout, Navy veteran completes back-to-back treks at Philmont, Northern Tier

September 27, 2019 12

At a committee meeting, someone joked that it would be possible to finish the troop’s Philmont trek, hop on a plane, and head to Northern Tier.

Everything you need to know about the New Member Coordinator position

September 25, 2019 35

In the Scouting spirit of friendliness, we kindly recommend that every Scout unit identify at least one volunteer to serve as New Member Coordinator.

Three new resources to make Cub Scout leaders stand up and do a cheer

September 23, 2019 0

An array of new resources for Cub Scout leaders is designed to help you welcome new families to your pack, learn more about the program and recruit leaders.

‘Small Business Revolution’ TV series taps BSA expert to help revitalize small town

September 20, 2019 0

A climbing expert from the BSA will be featured in “Small Business Revolution,” a Deluxe Corp. show that invests $500,000 to revitalize a small town.

How to connect with fellow alumni from Sea Base, SBR, Northern Tier or Philmont

September 18, 2019 0

Join the Sea Base, Philmont, Northern Tier or Summit Bechtel Reserve alumni association to connect with others who share your passion for high adventure.

Dayton strong patch with Dayton tornado damage behind

#DaytonStrong: How Scouting healed a community after tornadoes, mass shooting

September 16, 2019 3

When Dayton has needed them most after tornadoes and a mass shooting, Scouts have rallied a community and provided much-needed comfort.

The lesser-known Scouting connections of philanthropist and oilman T. Boone Pickens

September 13, 2019 0

T. Boone Pickens, the former Boy Scout, oil tycoon and philanthropist who once donated $250,000 to support local Scouting, died on Wednesday at age 91.

There’s a ‘soft-skills gap’ in today’s youth, but Scouting is helping to close it

September 11, 2019 6

Technical skills can be learned in a few weeks. But soft skills like leadership and teamwork? Acquiring those takes the kind of immersion found in Scouting.

Jean Perea shaked hands with Scott Sorrels after Sorrels presented Jean with the National Medal of Merit.

Unsung Hero: Venturer driving to World Jamboree rescues family that crashed car

September 9, 2019 5

Jean Perea was driving to the World Scout Jamboree when a car going the other direction started swerving toward him. Scouting taught him what to do next.

10 facts about the first Wood Badge course to celebrate its 100th anniversary

September 6, 2019 8

Over a span of nearly two weeks, they experienced a course that offered “practical instruction as to how a camp should be run.”