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U.S. Chamber of Commerce CEO to companies: Use Exploring to build a talent pipeline

August 25, 2016 0

Thomas Donohue, an Eagle Scout who is president and CEO of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, sees Exploring as a way for companies to develop a talent pipeline.

How Scouts, Explorers in North Texas are supporting Dallas Police

July 14, 2016 0

For decades, the Dallas-based Circle Ten Council and the Dallas Police Department have been partners in developing young people into responsible adults.

Become a better-informed Cub Scout, Boy Scout or Exploring leader while you drive to work

May 13, 2016 9

Commute happy with the Boy Scouts of America’s monthly podcasts for Scout leaders: CubCast, ScoutCast and the new ExploringCast

It’s time to take a fresh look at Exploring

March 31, 2016 2

With a new tagline — “Discover Your Future” — a phenomenal new website, and teen-targeted imagery, Exploring is ready for takeoff.

Head of Customs and Border Protection also a top Exploring volunteer

March 2, 2016 4

Gil Kerlikowske, commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Protection, is also chairman of the National Law Enforcement Exploring Committee.

These 10 outstanding young people will deliver the 2015 Report to the Nation

February 26, 2016 11

A group of 10 extraordinary young people representing every Scouting program is heading to Washington, D.C., to present the 2015 Report to the Nation.

Actor William H. Macy, reminiscing about his days in Scouting, helps send Scouts to camp

January 29, 2016 15

William H. Macy was an Explorer Scout, and he remembers a trip to Region 7 Canoe Base that changed his outlook on life.

Rocks, Rockets, Rhythm? 1958 flier tells of new Exploring program

April 30, 2015 7

In January 1959, the Boy Scouts of America replaced its Explorer program with the Exploring program. This was more than just a suffix change, though.

In the 1960s, the NFL’s Minnesota Vikings sponsored an Explorer post

September 4, 2014 7

In the ’60s, the Minnesota Vikings Football Club sponsored an Explorer Post. They held mock drafts, toured the team’s stadium and met with sports reporters.

What’s happening in this Scouting cover? (Or: A history of ‘new Exploring’)

February 14, 2014 29

“Who wouldn’t like to do Exploring in this pleasant fashion,” Scouting editors wrote in describing the April 1959 cover seen at right. “It’s a case where it might be more fun to fail than to succeed!” It’s