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Eagle Scout glassblower credits Scouting skills to saving his life

March 26, 2019 0

A canoe trip in the Boundary Waters area turned dangerous, but an Eagle Scout’s survival skills kicked in. Today, he makes some amazing glass work at the world’s premier glass museum.

Scouts split up big job for three Eagle projects

March 19, 2019 0

Three West Virginia Scouts tackled a big project for a church, splitting it up into three Eagle projects.

Eagle Scout fights human trafficking in Cambodia

March 12, 2019 0

An Ohio Eagle Scout is working on a decade-long study aimed at helping trafficking victims.

What do you do if a leader is too quick to sign off requirements?

March 5, 2019 34

Scoutmaster John sees three Tenderfoot Scouts get a quick sign-off on a requirement from an assistant Scoutmaster without fulfilling the requirement. What should he do?

When do you remove ‘Eagle Scout’ from your resume? Hint: It’s a trick question

February 26, 2019 139

Earning the Eagle Scout Award is an awesome accomplishment, one any Scout would be proud to proclaim. But how long should you highlight it?

How to donate items to the National Scouting Museum

February 19, 2019 6

You found some old Scouting memorabilia and want to send it to the National Scouting Museum. What’s the process?

Eagle Scout professional driver will lead NASCAR’s biggest race this weekend

February 12, 2019 2

Eagle Scout William Byron won the pole to start first in this weekend’s Daytona 500, NASCAR’s biggest race of the year.

Can unit committee meetings be ‘closed’ from parents attending?

February 5, 2019 29

Two parents heard they cannot attend a troop committee meeting because the meeting is “closed.” Is this allowed?

Can Scouters raise funds for themselves using individual accounts?

January 29, 2019 15

A parent wants to go to camp with his Scout, but money has been tight for the family lately. Is this solution a proper way to fund their way for the trip?

Have you taken our latest Scouting Safety Quiz?

January 22, 2019 0

More than 400 people tested their Christmas tree knowledge in our November-December Scouting Safety Quiz. We selected one at random to win a $100 Scout Shop gift card.