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Eagle Scout’s triathlon finish defined the heart of a champion

March 21, 2012 4

Spencer Zimmerman so badly wanted his friend with cerebral palsy to finish a triathlon that in 2010, the Arizona Eagle Scout pushed, pulled, and carried his buddy through a 500-meter swim, 3.2-mile run, and 12-mile

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Outdoor Nation grant rewards 18- to 28-year-olds who connect youth with the outdoors

September 14, 2011 0

Do you have a great idea for a project that will help youth better understand and appreciate the outdoors? Would you like $2,500 to help make your idea a reality? Are you between the ages

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Updates to Community Organization Award square knot

August 1, 2011 3

The Community Organization Award square knot might not be easy to earn, but it’s now easier to get. You can buy the knot, recognizing Scouters’ volunteer achievements in national charter organizations such as the Elks,

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11 Scouters join prestigious list of Silver Buffalo Award recipients

June 7, 2011 11

What do Robert Baden-Powell, Jimmy Stewart, Neil Armstrong, and Bill Gates have in common? All are recipients of the Silver Buffalo Award, Scouting’s highest honor for adults. Late last month, 11 more joined the prestigious

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The Boy Scouts of America’s new North Star Award: A Silver Beaver for non-Scouters

April 7, 2011 6

The Silver Beaver Award has a new cousin. Last month, the BSA’s National Court of Honor announced the addition of the North Star Award, an honor similar in prestige to the Silver Beaver Award. The

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