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Does picking up trash constitute conservation?

June 23, 2022 30

We’ve received questions from Scouters regarding how intensive a conservation effort should be to fulfill requirements.

When? Where? What? Who? How? Why? Ask Us Anything!

Ask us anything! We answer some of your most frequently asked questions

June 3, 2022 7

Have questions about the BSA? We’ve got answers. In today’s edition: volunteers serving multiple units, merit badge counselors, Eagle pins and more!

Can you earn the 50-Miler Award on horseback?

July 14, 2020 6

What does the horseshoe mean on this award?

Can a den chief work with a Cub Scout den of the opposite gender?

December 30, 2019 14

Can a Scouts BSA boy be a den chief for a girl Cub Scout den? Can a Scouts BSA girl be a den chief for a boy Cub Scout den? We asked the expert.

What’s the intent behind advancement requirements?

July 23, 2019 29

What’s the point behind this First Class navigation requirement?

Who can wear the Journey to Excellence patch on their uniform?

June 19, 2019 35

In some units, confusion persists about who wears the JTE patch when a unit gets recognized. Let’s ask the expert for some clarification.

Does helping fellow Scouts count for service requirements?

May 30, 2019 18

When Scouts help each other out, the question sometimes comes up: Can helping another Scouting unit count for service hours for advancement?

Is your district on this fascinating list of the BSA’s most popular district names?

May 8, 2019 31

A look at the nationwide list of BSA districts reveals a fascinating find: a number of districts share their names with districts in other councils.

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

March 5, 2019 36

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?

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?