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Tuesday Talkback: How do you organize belt loops, pins, other recognition items?

December 10, 2013 42

When Cubmaster Lee inherited the position earlier this year, he was pumped to make an even bigger difference in the lives of youth. That is, until he saw the shape of his pack’s advancement and

Nominate a Scout or Venturer for the Citizen Honors Awards

December 4, 2013 1

Courage. Sacrifice. Selflessness. Patriotism. Do those words describe an act of service performed by a Scout, Venturer or Scouter you know? Chances are, they do. And you’ll need to act quickly to recognize this person

Lincoln Electric wins North Star Award for bringing welding to Scouts

August 28, 2013 5

You’d expect a bunch of welding experts to forge some strong bonds, but the folks at Lincoln Electric have gone above and beyond. Their work bringing welding and the Welding merit badge into the Boy

Five big takeaways from today’s release of the 2013 Guide to Advancement

July 11, 2013 52

Here’s one for your browser’s bookmarks bar: The newest edition of the Boy Scouts of America Guide to Advancement released today. The PDF version contains answers to pretty much any advancement question that might come up, and it’s

More on the 2013 Silver Buffalo recipients’ service to youth

June 19, 2013 2

The Silver Buffalo Award recognizes leaders whose service to youth is broad-reaching—whether it’s the creation of exciting new programs, the organization of high-magnitude events, or bringing Scouting to under-served youth. The award is Scouting’s highest

Meet your 2013 Silver Buffalo class

February 7, 2013 21

Words can’t adequately describe our gratitude for the sacrifice that Silver Buffalo recipients have made to Scouting over their lives, but I’ll offer two anyway: Thank you. Thank you to the 13 men and women who

Holding out for a hero: How the BSA honors lifesavers

January 23, 2013 43

Real heroes don’t wear flowing capes or iron suits or brightly colored tights. More and more, it seems, they wear Scout uniforms. Part of preparing boys for life means preparing boys to save lives if

An easy way to honor one of your everyday heroes

December 4, 2012 2

The heroes I know don’t wear capes, and they can’t fly. Their utility belts hold pocket knives, not grappling hooks. But the heroes I know often have secret identities. That is, they’re the volunteers who

In the loop: A guide to square knots, and how to wear them

November 20, 2012 201

If you’ve been honored with one of the 34 BSA square knots currently available, waste no time in sewing that badge of honor to your uniform.

Eagles: Apply now for 2013 NESA scholarships

October 4, 2012 7

Do you know an Eagle (or soon-to-be Eagle) who is graduating high school and entering college in 2013? The time has arrived for Eagle Scouts to apply for 2013 National Eagle Scout Association scholarships. First, see