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Hawaiian Boy Scouts stitch their place in history

November 21, 2012 3

On a Saturday in 1913 on the island of Oahu, Queen Lili‘uokalani drove past a group of boys doing Scouting drills. Intrigued, she walked over and asked what kind of military exercise the boys were doing.

Eagle Scout Manti Te’o sees awards pile up

November 21, 2012 9

UPDATE (Dec. 10, 2012): Added mention of all of Manti’s impressive awards. Manti Te’o is a brave, confident leader with an impressive collection of awards on his shelf. He’s comfortable in a uniform. He’s a

In Sandy’s wake, BSA Chief relays call for help

November 9, 2012 3

I mentioned a few ways to help Scouts and Scouters affected by superstorm Sandy on Tuesday, but today we’re getting more details about the toll on local Scout councils and what some units are doing

Sea Scouts rewarded for STEM research, with more than just a payday

October 30, 2012 4

Today’s Scouts will go on to careers where they solve some of the world’s biggest problems. But apparently the boys and girls in Sea Scout Ship 41 aren’t waiting till they’re grownups to make a

Far out! Jamboree on the Air event crosses the final frontier

October 22, 2012 5

How do you expand the reach of an event that’s already global? Find something out of this world. This weekend, the National Scouting Museum became the only Jamboree on the Air location on earth to enable 10

The longest pinewood derby track in the world

October 16, 2012 11

On Oct. 7, 2012, the Boston Minuteman Council broke the Guinness World Record for the longest pinewood derby track with one stretching 320 feet.

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Boy Scouts of America clarifies its membership policy

June 7, 2012 195

This morning, the Boy Scouts of America responded to media reports about its membership policy. Follow the jump for the full text of the news release:

Eagle Scout’s triathlon finish defined the heart of a champion

March 21, 2012 4

Spencer Zimmerman so badly wanted his friend with cerebral palsy to finish a triathlon that in 2010, the Arizona Eagle Scout pushed, pulled, and carried his buddy through a 500-meter swim, 3.2-mile run, and 12-mile

UPDATE: ‘Are You Tougher Than a Boy Scout?’ casting expands to seven states; deadline April 16

March 7, 2012 30

(UPDATED April 10, 2012) The Are You Tougher? casting call is growing! See the expanded casting region and new deadline in the “How to Apply” section at the bottom. Scouts and adults, practice your knots, sharpen your

Next on ‘The Voice’: An Eagle Scout prepares for battle

March 5, 2012 1

UPDATE (March 14, 2012): — I have just confirmed that Pip’s battle episode will air 8/7 Central on Monday, March 19! Good thing a Scout is Brave. Phillip Arnold will need all the courage he

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