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Worth reading: Acclaimed Explorer got his start in Scouting

November 14, 2022 0

Growing up in New York City in the 1950s, J.R. Harris developed a love of exploring when he got to go to work with his dad, a waiter in the dining car of a long-distance train. He developed his love of the outdoors, however, in Scouting.

Movie star’s comments remind us why Scouts still perform in front of each other to this day

November 8, 2022 2

Performing in front of others — whether it’s acting in a skit, playing a musical instrument or putting on a puppet show — has been a part of Scouting for decades, and for good reason: It’s another thing that helps kids Be Prepared for life.

In this turbulent world, there’s still a lot to learn from the late Gail Halvorsen — ‘Berlin Candy Bomber’ and father of 3 Eagle Scouts

April 19, 2022 0

After talking to one of his three Eagle Scout sons, we can provide a bit of the untold story of Gail Halvorsen, the “Berlin Candy Bomber.”

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Worth reading: Acclaimed Explorer got his start in Scouting

Movie star’s comments remind us why Scouts still perform in front of each other to this day

In this turbulent world, there’s still a lot to learn from the late Gail Halvorsen — ‘Berlin Candy Bomber’ and father of 3 Eagle Scouts

William Hanna, half of famed duo that created The Flintstones and Yogi Bear, was an Eagle Scout

How many U.S. presidents were involved in Scouting in their youth?

Charles McGee, Distinguished Eagle Scout and Tuskegee Airman, dies at 102

E.O. Wilson, Eagle Scout biologist known as ‘The Ant Man,’ dies at 92

Apollo 17 astronaut encourages Scouts to expand their knowledge

‘Gus’ illustrator, 95, honored at Connecticut Yankee Council camporee

Paul McCartney says his time as a Scout in England inspired the song ‘Eleanor Rigby’