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  • [ June 1, 2023 ] NFL strength coach earns NESA Outstanding Eagle Scout Award at Americanism Breakfast Alumni
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  • [ June 1, 2023 ] Four volunteers receive 2023 Silver World Award for international service to Scouting App Feed - Famous Scouts
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  • [ May 31, 2023 ] Duty to God Breakfast affirms Scouting’s foundations are strong App Feed

Articles by Gina Circelli

About Gina Circelli
Gina Circelli is the Digital Editor for Scout Life. She loves sharing news about Scouts who shake up pop culture or contribute to their communities in big ways.
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NFL strength coach earns NESA Outstanding Eagle Scout Award at Americanism Breakfast

June 1, 2023 0

Monty Gibson, strength and conditioning coach for the Cleveland Browns, brought the Americanism Breakfast crowd of Scouters to their feet this morning. But not before he brought his Scouting journey to a new summit as

Scouts at Naval Academy Church
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Duty to God Breakfast affirms Scouting’s foundations are strong

May 31, 2023 1

“The BSA’s oath still means something.” United Methodist Church Bishop Robin Dease followed this statement with a recitation of the Scout Oath. When she reached the line, “… I will do my best to do

NAM Guests and Speakers
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National Annual Meeting 2023: What it’s all about and how Scouting is moving forward

May 30, 2023 8

Why are hundreds of Scouting’s worldwide volunteers and professionals gathered in Atlanta this week? The excitement brimming from Scouters — some new, and many who haven’t seen each other in person in years — makes

Riding horses at Philmont
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How Scouts with disabilities can have the best summer ever (and how you can help make it happen)

May 16, 2023 1

Working with Scouts who have disabilities or special needs often requires two simple things: support and accommodation. And accommodating Scouts so they can achieve their goals and become stronger citizens? That’s at the heart of

Hiking Philmont during a break at the "Finding your seat at the Scouting table" training course
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BSA leadership welcomes all: We’re saving a seat for YOU at the Scouting table

March 28, 2023 5

“To make Scouting vibrant and sustainable in the future, we must shift our culture to see the leadership contributions of women at every level of BSA as essential to the successful future of the movement.”

Scouts wearing merit badge sashes
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2022 merit badge rankings: A new chart-topper emerges

February 28, 2023 13

Let’s take a look at what changed, what stayed the same and what took the prize as our most highly earned merit badge of last year.

Staff at the Summit
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Everything you need to know about working at a high-adventure base or BSA camp

February 21, 2023 2

Each summer, thousands of seasonal staff bring outdoor adventure to life for Scouts from across the world. Ever wondered who makes up this staff?

Scouts run
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Six New Year’s resolutions from the Personal Fitness merit badge

December 28, 2022 1

We took a look at the Personal Fitness merit badge to inspire six goals attainable for Scouts and adults, alike, who want to pay special attention to their health in 2023.

Girl Cub Scout Petting a horse
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This acronym is the secret to the strongest Cub Scout packs around the country

December 19, 2022 3

Use SAFE to prepare for all your Scouting activities!

sibling brother sitting on sofa playing online video games with headset in living room during weekend
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Calling all gamers: Sign up for the BSA Esports Tournament Series

September 29, 2022 4

The BSA has teamed up with Rally Cry to bring Scouts a tournament series this fall. Here’s how to register.

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Aaron Derr is the senior editor of Aaron on Scouting and Scout Life magazine, and also a former Cubmaster and Scouts BSA volunteer.


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Michael Freeman, an Eagle Scout, is an associate editor of Scout Life and Scouting magazines.


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Bryan Wendell, an Eagle Scout, is the founder of Bryan on Scouting (now Aaron on Scouting).

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