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Outgoing Venturing National President Jennifer Lowe offers her five tips for success

May 11, 2011 0

It’s almost time to pass the baton. But before National Venturing President Jennifer Lowe’s term ends in about two weeks, she has taken time to offer praise and some advice to her successor in the

Five easy steps to get the Guide to Safe Scouting on your iPad, iPhone, or iPod Touch

May 5, 2011 9

The recently updated “Guide to Safe Scouting” is a vital tool for Scout leaders. But it doesn’t do you much good if it’s on the coffee table and you’re at a troop meeting or on a

On World Malaria Day, an important reminder about a preventable killer

April 25, 2011 5

UPDATE (April 25, 2012): Refreshed with 2012 info. You know the names of Mandy Moore, George W. Bush, Dikembe Mutombo, and Ted Turner. But Nathaniel Stafford? His name isn’t as well-known—until now. The Fayetteville, N.C.,

Let’s see your troop or crew’s trailer design

April 21, 2011 8

These days, more and more units haul their gear in style with a specially designed trailer, like Troop 42’s, seen above. The troop’s bold and sophisticated trailer serves both an internal and an external purpose.

10 ways to celebrate Earth Day with your pack, troop, team, or crew

April 19, 2011 2

Updated for 2024 Even Scouts need a reminder to protect our planet. And because it’s Earth Day, now’s the perfect opportunity to talk to the members of your unit about doing their part. Sure, the Boy Scouts

Five ways your unit can cope with skyrocketing gas prices

March 8, 2011 9

When your pack, troop, team, or crew sat down several months ago to create a budget for your next big trip, you and your Scouts thought of everything—except soaring gas prices. Six months ago, gas

A Scout is Reverent: Tips on making Scout Sunday matter

February 3, 2011 2

For many Scouting units, this Sunday is Scout Sunday, a chance for faith-based chartered organizations to celebrate and recognize the Scouting organization. I think I read somewhere that there’s a football game on Sunday, too,

Be Prepared in a winter emergency

February 2, 2011 5

With roads that look more like skating rinks all across the Dallas-Fort Worth area, I’m glad that the BSA National Office is closed today. But just because I can’t make it to the office doesn’t

Take note of these 2011 Boy Scout requirement changes

January 5, 2011 4

Any great organization constantly tweaks and adapts its requirements to better reach its members, and the Boy Scouts of America is no exception. To that end, the BSA announced this week which requirements will change

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,