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How to prevent your troop trailer from getting stolen

October 17, 2018 83

Acts of theft don’t get much lower than stealing a troop trailer from Scouts. But it happens all the time. Here are some ways to ward off potential thieves.

How to help the Scouting family recover after recent natural disasters

September 26, 2018 3

Here’s the latest on how these disasters have affected our Scouting family — and how, if you’re able, you can help Scouting bounce back stronger than ever.

Photo of Cub Scout keeping flag off ground goes viral

September 25, 2018 17

As his classmates folded the flag, Jack became worried that the strong wind would cause the flag to touch the ground. So the Cub Scout acted quickly.

Chess set Scout made for Metalwork merit badge is now in World Chess Hall of Fame

September 24, 2018 6

A steel-and-wood chess set crafted at summer camp by a Scout working on his Metalwork merit badge is now in the World Chess Hall of Fame.

Scouts help American Legion celebrate at its 100th national convention

September 17, 2018 0

A hundred Scouts and Scouters in uniform volunteered at the American Legion’s 100th national convention in August in Minneapolis.

Law Enforcement Explorer saves coworkers stabbed at Target store in Georgia

September 14, 2018 4

A Law Enforcement Explorer from Georgia is credited with saving the lives of two Target coworkers who were stabbed during a robbery at the store.

West Virginia University wants to educate the next generation of BSA professionals

September 13, 2018 2

West Virginia University, a strong supporter of Scouting, will offer a one-of-a-kind degree program to train future leaders of organizations like the BSA.

Councils open camps as shelter for Hurricane Florence evacuees

September 12, 2018 2

Several Boy Scouts of America camps in Tennessee and Georgia will open their camps to Hurricane Florence evacuees who need a place to stay during the storm.

By the time firefighters arrived, Calif. Scout had already extinguished apartment fire

September 6, 2018 7

The 17-year-old Life Scout in Troop 36 of the Orange County Council says Scouting gave him the bravery and wisdom to react. He saved at least seven families’ homes.

Scout volunteer raises money for campers by cycling across the country

September 5, 2018 0

A Missouri roundtable commissioner cycled from Oregon to Virginia — 4,300 miles — with a purpose to help Scouts attend summer camp.