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Extreme Makeovers, Round 1: Eagle Scout project before-and-after photos

June 29, 2015 18

This is the first in a series where I share Eagle Scout project before-and-after photos. Look for a new batch every Monday morning.

Supersize service: Scouts wash World War II-era B-17 airplane

June 22, 2015 5

A few dozen Scouts from Erie, Pa., gathered to give a World War II-era Boeing B-17 “Flying Fortresses” a good scrubbing.

How to send in your before-and-after Eagle project photos

June 17, 2015 7

I’m interested in before-and-after Eagle project photos — the same photos each Eagle Scout includes with his final project documentation.

Value of volunteer time rises to $23.07 an hour

April 16, 2015 10

Independent Sector, a nonprofit network dedicated to supporting other nonprofits, recently updated its national value of volunteer time estimate.

Check the BSA tool-use guidelines before your next service project

March 9, 2015 145

The BSA tool-use guidelines document how old Scouts should be to use certain hand tools and power tools at service projects (including Eagle projects).

Elian’s Good Turn: Scout’s kind act will make you proud to be in Scouting

January 30, 2015 17

If you ever need a reminder that there are still good people in this world, look to Scouting and Elian’s Good Turn. This awesome example happened last week.

Scouts, Venturers give a 3-D-printed hand to kids in need

January 28, 2015 8

Scouts and Venturers in Baltimore are making 3-D-printed hands to send to refugees and others in need around the world.

Scouts, National Geographic team up to save animals

January 13, 2015 0

For the National Geographic Mission: Animal Rescue Contest, Scouts demonstrated how they help save the lives of animals and educate others about nature.

How to get Scouts in the spirit of giving this holiday season

December 8, 2014 7

By taking advantage of some teachable moments during the holidays, you can reinforce a spirit of giving in your Scouts and Venturers.

Some kid! Life Scout uses goats to help clear poison ivy

September 30, 2014 9

Gavin Burseth, a 16-year-old from Illinois, is using goats to help clear poison ivy from campgrounds.