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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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,

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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

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Submit your slogan ideas for National Robotics Week

November 29, 2010 0

Forget the holidays. If you or your Scouts like anything robotic, April 2011 is going to be "the most wonderful time of the year."  That's when the Boy Scouts of America's Robotics merit badge is scheduled

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Win a free patch if you can Name That Council (Nov. 19, 2010)

November 19, 2010 0

It's Friday, so it's time for a little fun. This week's Name That Council has two major clues: The flat, wide-open terrain. The fella with the hat. We realize this isn't exactly the easiest Name

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Watch our first-person jamboree video, and see how video can spice up a unit Web site

October 25, 2010 2

http://www.youtube.com/v/qocLD26H3Aw   Hang on for the ride of your life. When Scouting magazine visited the 2010 National Scout Jamboree this past summer, we brought along our newest toy: a GoPro HD Helmet Hero camera. It

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