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‘Social distancing court of honor’ held in new Eagle Scout’s front yard

May 18, 2020 11

Phillip LaVell Twilley, a member of Troop 457 of Memphis, Tenn., received his Eagle Scout Award at a special court of honor held in his front yard.

Left: Scoutmaster Elaine Mitchell (left) and her troop in January 2020. Right: A handmade card from Mitchell to her Scouts.

Scoutmaster finds refreshingly analog way to reach out to her Scouts

May 15, 2020 3

A Scoutmaster in Florida sent personal letters to each member of her troop, telling them that she’s thinking of them during this difficult time for us all.

When you get in again, vow to stay safe in the water

May 15, 2020 1

Today is International Water Safety Day. Are you and your Scouts going to participate in the #GetInAgain Challenge?

Councils coordinate donations, lead initiatives during COVID-19 pandemic

May 14, 2020 0

See how a few councils are working on helping others during this pandemic.

Meet your 2020 recipients of the National Venturing Leadership Award

May 13, 2020 2

Join us as we congratulate these 11 exceptional Venturers and Venturing volunteers who will receive the National Venturing Leadership Award this month.

Friends, family congratulate new Eagle Scout with a surprise parade

May 12, 2020 0

“It was the happiest day of my life. I was so surprised to see everyone coming out to celebrate my Eagle Scout during this unprecedented time.”

Left: A Scout from Troop 1345G talks about her favorite recipe. Right: Scouts from Troop 2 talk about their Scout ranks.

A world of good: Virginia Scouts hold virtual meeting with Scouts from Afghanistan

May 11, 2020 3

Troop 1345G of Burke, Va., held a virtual meeting with Troop 2 of Kabul, Afghanistan. They talked about patches, food and favorite hobbies.

‘We will miss you!’ Troop salutes departing Scoutmaster in safe, heartwarming way

May 8, 2020 2

When Aaditya Gulati realized his troop couldn’t give its longtime Scoutmaster a more traditional send-off, the Life Scout devised another way.

How three Eagle Scout brothers are working to make more ventilators

May 7, 2020 0

It’s not like Tyler, Ryan and Preston Mantel didn’t have anything else to do. It’s just that, back in March, when the three Eagle Scout brothers from Troop 804 of the Crossroads of America Council

Andrew Buchanan (left) and Andrew Nelson

What are the odds? They have the same name, patrol, birthday, Eagle board date

May 6, 2020 4

What are the odds that a single patrol would have two young men with the same name and birthdate earn the Eagle Scout Award on the exact same day?