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[ January 17, 2022 ] Illustrator of Scout Life’s ‘Gus’ cartoon has died; his last drawing will melt your heart App Feed - Cub Scouts
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Illustrator of Scout Life’s ‘Gus’ cartoon has died; his last drawing will melt your heart

January 17, 2022 0

Busino was the artist who created ‘Gus,’ the loveable large white dog who first graced the pages of Boys’ Life in January 1970 and was featured in almost every issue since.

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

November 16, 2021 0

Orlando Busino, 95, was recently honored for his 52 years of contributions to the BSA at a Connecticut Yankee Council camporee.

Earl Old Person, former Scout and chief of the Blackfeet Nation, dies at 92

October 25, 2021 0

Blackfeet Chief Earl Old Person, a former Scout who was the longest-serving elected tribal official in the country, has died. He was 92.

He and his uncle were featured in Scouts in Action … 51 years apart!

October 19, 2021 0

The chances of something like this happening are, in a word, slim.

Camp counselor to compete in ‘American Ninja Warrior’ finals

August 28, 2021 0

This North Carolina summer camp counselor will appear on the popular obstacle course game show.

Meet the TIME Kid of the Year and show off your own inventions this Saturday on Facebook Live!

August 26, 2021 0

As part of the National Capital Area Council’s STEM Speaker Series, Gitanjali will join us live on Facebook this Saturday, August 28 at 4 p.m. Central, to answer your questions and celebrate other Scout inventors

BSA professional puts career on pause to fight the pandemic in Tennessee

August 6, 2021 0

Anthony Spencer got the OK to take an indefinite leave from the position and join the Tennessee National Guard’s COVID-19 response team.

Hip-hop artist’s Eagle Scout project brings power to the world

August 3, 2021 2

Eagle Scout hip-art artist AY Young, 30, is grabbing the world’s attention — both with his activism (which started with his Eagle project) and with his music.

Mike Enzi, Distinguished Eagle Scout and former U.S. senator, dies at 77

July 28, 2021 2

Mike Enzi, a Distinguished Eagle Scout who represented Wyoming for 24 years in the U.S. Senate before retiring in January, died on Monday.

Boy Scouts of America administers FAA’s safety tests for drones

July 28, 2021 4

For flying drones, you will need to pass a test. The BSA can help you with that.