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What a Weekend: Call for entries

The weekend’s almost here. That means that you can start daydreaming about another great trip with your Scouting unit. If you close your eyes, your office transforms… That’s not microwave popcorn you hear down the

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Scouter Spotlight: Meet Rick Bragga

It doesn’t matter whether you’ve been a Scouting volunteer for five months or 50 years—your role in the lives of youth has equal importance. Still, you’ve got to be inspired by volunteers who have given

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Knot of the Week: Tiger Cub Den Leader Award

The diamond-shaped Tiger Cub award is usually the first patch a young Cub Scout receives. These first-graders search, discover, and share—hey, that’s the Tiger Cub motto—as they complete 15 fun-filled requirements for the orange and

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Take a trip into Scouting history

We love to hear a great story around a crackling campfire. But we love it even more when it comes straight from the source—especially the story of the Boy Scouts of America. What you’ve read

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Scouting in the News

Scouting in the News: March 27, 2009

There are great Scouting stories to be told across the country every day, and newspapers and other media outlets are catching on. Here are some recent highlights: Stories of heroism are nothing new for the

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Stay connected with the BSA

Just a few years ago, the announcements portion at a Scout meeting went something like this: “Check the bulletin board for details about the weekend camp-out, and make sure to write down April 10-12 in

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Scouter Spotlight: Meet Amir Rupshi

Your pack, troop, crew, or ship is no doubt full of outstanding volunteers that tirelessly give themselves to Scouting and receive little—if any—recognition. Well, now is your chance to change that. Click here to tell

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Scouting in the News: March 20, 2009

There are great Scouting stories to be told across the country every day, and newspapers and other media outlets are catching on. Here are some recent highlights: What Scouting honor did Jeff Gordon (above) receive for his