Build model trains and earn the Railroading Merit Badge -- ISNL 20-30

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Published: Aug 03, 2020

 

 

 

 

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 Merit badges are earned by Scouts working with a registered merit badge counselor, someone who works or has experience in the topic area and desires to share his or her experiences, knowledge and training with a Scout (and a buddy).  There are specific requirements for each badge, which are not just "write this down" or "tell me what the book or I've said to you, " but rather "do, " "show, " "demonstrate, " "find, " "prepare, " "play, " or so many other verbs -- actions to the counselor.  Depending on the Scout and his preparedness, it may take ......
 
 

She sailed away, on a lovely summer's day, On the back of a crocodile. 'You see', said she, 'he's as tame as tame can be, I'll ride him down the Nile.' The croc. winked his eye, ......
 
 

Scouting is a game. Being a well trained leader allows you to guide the boys how to better play the game and have fun. Being a well trained leader you have the knowledge how to pla......
 
 

There was a man who was not kind to animals. One day when he was hunting, he found a rattlesnake and decided to torture it. He held its head to the ground and pierced it with a piece of bark. Th......
 
 

A uniform is like a smile. When wearing it your right in style. Don't put it on for special times For saving it is just a crime A funny smile is not a shame, And neither is a patch or a stain. So wea......
 
 

Ingredients: 4 c air-popped popcorn 2 c mini-dinosaur grahams 2 c corn cereal squares 1 ½ c dried pineapple wedges 1 package (6oz) raisins butter flavored nonstick cooking spray 1 tbsp +1 frac12......
 

 
Comics

Scouts orienteering

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EDGE explanation

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Blog
 


If you were to tell a time traveler from any year before 2020 about William Shuster’s Eagle Scout project, that visitor might furrow their brow. “Say what? He made face coverings for senior citizens? And he planned everything without a single in-person meeting?” Welcome to Eagle Scout projects in the age of COVID-19. For more than 100 years, Scouts have adapted to meet their community’s most pressing needs. When the moment has demanded it, Scouts have found creative solutions to problems others might try to step around. No pandemic has changed (or ever will change) that fact. In May, William ......
 
 


BSA has created updated versions of the Troop Program features for Scouts BSA. The Multimedia program feature is available in digital format on the BSA website or can be purchased as a publication from you local Scout Shop. The Multimedia feature lets Scouts explore their creative side using cameras, and other technology. They can shoot, edit and share a short film. The program feature includes some general information and some more specific ideas for meetings: Internet safety How to select a camera Tips and tricks for filming How to include sound in ......
 
 


Last summer, more than 120 Scouts met at the Chicagoland Lionel Railroad Club’s clubhouse in New Lenox, Ill., to learn about the world of model trains. The 3, 600-square-foot clubhouse features dozens of model trains that run through handcrafted terrain built by club members. This summer, the clubhouse has been closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but that doesn’t mean people stop pursuing their hobby. Working on model trains counts toward requirements for the Railroading merit badge. During this pandemic, trying a new hobby might be a fun way to pass the time at home. If your state is reopening ......
 
 


CARL: You are in a room with unbreakable walls and no doors or windows. All you have is a computer. How do you get out?CARLA: I don’t know.CARL: Press the escape key....
 
 

As the school year begins, it’s time to encourage everyone to use social media to spread the word about Scouting. You can start sharing right now with a few simple items like hashtags or ready-to-post social content. Be sure to visit the BSA Brand Center and use the official logos, social media images, videos, and other assets like the ones available for Cub Scouts, Scouts BSA, Venturing, Exploring, and Sea Scouts. Also direct people to Scouting.org or BeAScout.org so they can learn more or join! As a reminder, focus your social posts on the value of the programs of the ......
 

 
News
 

The kids you'll play as are all voiced, coming straight out of an '80s throwback where they talk about Boy Scouts and baseball while attempting to ......
 
 

We've been grilling out for decades, everyone from boy scouts and young families to Hollywood stars, royalty and presidents. Take a look at these ......
 
 

Ken Kercheval, the scout executive and CEO of the Choctaw Area Council of the Boy Scouts of America, said it took about four weeks to remove downed ......
 
 

... place for the Tomah Boy Scouts. The cabin dates back to 1934 and fell into disrepair after the scout troop vacated the building and later disbanded....
 
 

Brothers give back through Eagle Scout projects. News / 1 week ago. Video. KELOLAND Living. Levitt in Your Living Room Shayna Steele. Lifestyle ......
 
 

A 1, 288-acre former Boy Scout camp, hailed as a spectacularly beautiful and pristine slice of Northern Michigan wilderness, has officially opened to ......
 

 
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Being a Scout just like Kingston, kids get to enjoy everything from hiking, camping and so much more! Follow along as Kingston shows you why you should join Scouts BSA this year! Learn more: https://beascout.scouting.org/...
 
 


Being a Scout-like Daegan, kids get to enjoy everything from hiking, camping and so much more! Follow along as Daegan shows you why you should join Scouts BSA this year! Learn more: https://beascout.scouting.org/...
 
 


18-year-old Najma is a Girl Powered Nutrition Advocacy Champion in Tanzania. She joined the Girl Scouts movement when she was just 8 years old. Through the Girl Powered Nutrition project, she has been able to establish community gardens in over 45 schools in her region of Arusha, including in Notre Dame Secondary school where she attended as a student. In this video, Najma explains why it is important to take action and speak out about challenges facing adolescent nutrition. Through her participation in the Girl Powered Nutrition program, funded by Nutrition International and delivered in 4 countries ......
 
 
 

 
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Jobs
 

4-H Youth Development Instructor- Girl Scouts Silver Sage Co. 4-H Youth Development Instructor- Girl Scouts Silver Sage Co.From AmeriCorps - Sat, 01 Aug 2020 05:56:22 GMT - View all Idaho jobs...
 
 

Girl Scouts of Northern Indiana-Michiana. Prepare and implement exciting, fun, and thought-provoking activities that utilize the Girl Scout national curriculum, …From Girl Scouts of Northern Indiana-Michiana - Fri, 31 Jul 2020 17:48:26 GMT - View all Fort Wayne, IN jobs...
 
 

Girl Scouts of Northern Indiana-Michiana. Prepare and implement exciting, fun, and thought-provoking activities that utilize the Girl Scout national curriculum, …From Girl Scouts of Northern Indiana-Michiana - Fri, 31 Jul 2020 17:48:26 GMT - View all South Bend, IN jobs...
 

 
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Reddit
 

Hi! I’m new to scouting, and recently became an assistant den leader for my son. I am working on getting my uniform together, and had a question regarding numeral colors because I have heard mixed messages. As a leader, am I supposed to use the red numerals or the tan? Is there a significance between using either? Thanks so much. submitted by /u/HeyItsToast [link] [comments]...
 
 

I made the rank of Eagle Scout as a US venture scout. I’m going to be volunteering as a scouter in the Mexican Scouting Association. Local unit isn’t sure if I should wear the Mexican uniform or an adult US scouter uniform. What do people in this situation do? Do they wear the local uniform? Is there a patch I should have like the US Scouter Eagle knot or a similar thing? submitted by /u/madocgwynedd [link] [comments]...
 

 

 

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