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Make Philmont a family adventure

In the past weeks, we’ve introduced you to the high-level leadership training offered at Philmont Scout Ranch. You learned about NAYLE for Scouts and the Philmont Leadership Challenge for Wood Badge-trained adults. Now, you’re ready to hit

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Scouter Spotlight: Meet Sven Rundman

After more than four decades of involvement in Scouting, Sven J. Rundman III can stand proudly in this week’s Scouter Spotlight. Before you meet him, though, take a moment to e-mail us with the name

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Name That Council: May 8, 2009

We've removed the name from the council shoulder patch above. Your challenge: Name That Council. This patch essentially has just one clue: a skyline. If you recognize it, the answer will be easy. If not,

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Knot of the Week: Honor Medal

Take a look at the seven knots we’ve covered in our Knot of the Week series so far. They all have one thing in common: We want you to earn them. And with enough dedication

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Scouter Spotlight: Meet Connie Elliott

Great Scouters keep coming our way for Scouter Spotlight, but we’re always looking for more people to feature. Do you know someone who should be next? Send us an e-mail [insertlink], and you might see

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Name That Council: May 1, 2009 solution

On Friday, we presented you with another Name That Council challenge: Identify the council that wears the shoulder patch pictured above.  Got it? You certainly saw the lighthouse, the bridge, and the skyline. You probably

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Scouting Tips

Be prepared for swine flu

Let’s get serious. The H1N1 flu, commonly known as “swine flu,” is spreading rapidly across the United States, and the BSA is asking all unit leaders to be prepared and stay informed. The CDC has

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Name That Council: May 1, 2009

Last week, we introduced Name That Council, a fun Friday game that challenges you to identify a council using only the council shoulder patch. This week, we're back with another test for you. Use the