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Memorabilia Monday: Honk if you love the Boy Scouts of America

February 28, 2011 2

Living in Texas, I see this “Scouting Teaches Values” license plate on the highway at least once a week. You’ll find similar plates on vehicles in Utah, Oklahoma, Florida, Arkansas, Ohio, Colorado, and many more

Armando Galarraga’s visit to an Austin troop was, well, perfect

January 31, 2011 2

It was one of 2010’s biggest sports stories. On June 2, pitcher Armando Galarraga was one out away from a perfect game when umpire Jim Joyce made the wrong call at first base. Joyce incorrectly

What’s your favorite campfire story to tell Cub Scouts or Boy Scouts?

January 27, 2011 24

One of my favorite memories from Boy Scout camp-outs was gathering around the fire and listening to the assistant Scoutmasters tell campfire stories. I loved movies and books growing up, but there was something about

These 1913 Scout Law postcards are the coolest thing you’ll see today

January 26, 2011 30

You know the Scout Law, but you’ve never seen it like this. The 1913 Scout Law postcards seen above are a real treat. The cards, originally produced by The Henry Heininger Co., were reprinted by

Win a free patch if you can Name That Council (Dec. 31, 2010)

December 31, 2010 0

The prominent sign for U.S. Route 66 on this week's Name That Council patch is a clue … somewhat. But considering that the famous road, one of the country's original highways, is nearly 2,500 miles

Win a free patch if you can Name That Council (Dec. 24, 2010)

December 24, 2010 0

'Twas the day before Christmas when a new blog post appeared. A happy Scouter awoke, took a look, and then cheered. For there he saw a patch with no words and few clues. But he

Win a free patch if you can Name That Council (Dec. 17, 2010)

December 17, 2010 1

Oh, man, who is that guy? I swear I've seen him before! Figure out the name of that hat-wearing fella and you're on your way to naming that council. Once you've got it, simply send

Win a free patch if you can Name That Council (Dec. 10, 2010)

December 10, 2010 1

Name That Council is too difficult, you say? Well, here's a patch where the council's service area is literally outlined on a map. So figure out which state is outlined in gold and head off

Ten gifts that Scouters are asking for this holiday season

December 7, 2010 3

Are you buying a gift for a special Scouter in your life this holiday season? Or has a loved one or friend asked you for your wish list? We’re here to help. Or, more accurately,

Win a free patch if you can Name That Council (Dec. 3, 2010)

December 3, 2010 0

The vast expanse of blue thread on this patch in not unlike the vast expanse of blue ocean that Scouts and Scouters in this council get to enjoy every day. Name That Council, and you'll