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Published: May 30, 2019

 

Blogs
 


In my volunteer life, I bounce back and forth between two worlds, Scouting and my church’s youth choir program, and I’m constantly amazed at the differences between the two. Scouting offers many things the church can’t match—an advancement program that gives Scouts a clear pathway, publications like Program Features for Troops and Crews that simplify planning, and the safety policies found in the Guide to Safe Scouting, which not only keep us all safe but save us the trouble of formulating our own rules through trial and error. But in our strength there is weakness. In many corners of the ......
 


Gregory H. Johnson; photo credit: NASA As a child, Gregory H. Johnson enjoyed asking questions, especially when he could discover the answer for himself. And as Johnson explains in a recent article in the U.S. News and World Report, Scouting served as an avenue for him to explore his interests, fully embrace his inquisitive nature, and hone leadership skills that would later become crucial in his career as pilot of the final flight of Space Shuttle Endeavour, a colonel in the Air Force, and the Executive Director for the Center for the Advancement of Science in Space (CASIS). “Scouting ......
 


For #NationalHamburgerDay, we wanted to show some appreciation to the creators of the dish we have devoured on too many campouts to mention. So who created the hamburger? Short answer: The hamburger’s origins are up for debate! Full scoop: Check out this video from NowThis to see who claims to have started serving up burgers first. The Hamburger’s Roots Probably Start With the Mongols If you watched the video above, you know about all the debate around who made burgers a “thing” in the U.S. But at least a little credit for the cookout classic probably goes to the ......
 

Dear Andy, I know that many families—especially military families—move during the summer and then have to find a new troop for their Scout(s) to join once the school year starts. (We live in a city that hosts a military training base, which means we have plenty of families that go through this each summer.) This can be a daunting task as many families try to make a decision based on their attendance of one or two troop meetings as they check out multiple options. But what should they be asking and looking for? I’ve come up with a set of ......
 


This sure beats an afternoon at the community pool. This summer, the Scouts of Troop 223 from Pacific Palisades, Calif., part of the Western Los Angeles County Council, will travel to Alaska for an epic two-week adventure. The trip will be the culmination of months of preparation at troop meetings and on weekend trips. The Scouts have practiced wilderness first aid, honed their leadership skills and perfected their packing technique. Like all the best parts of Scouting, the entire journey — from idea to planning to on-the-ground leadership — has been youth-led. And more than just making these Scouts feel ......
 


Welcome to Scouts Then and Now, a Bryan on Scouting blog series. The premise is simple. We share two photos of the same Scout or Venturer: once in his or her early Scouting years (Cub Scout, younger Scout, younger Venturer) and again in his or her later Scouting years (Life Scout, Eagle Scout, older Venturer). Find Chapter 15 below. And click here to learn how to submit your photos. Michael, David and Jeremy from Texas Orlando, Rolando and Osvaldo from Puerto Rico Nathan, Colton and Cody from Montana Matthew from Ohio Chase from Kentucky Zach, Gilbert, William, Juan, Ronny, ......

 
News
 


It was Alec Paul’s Eagle Scout project. Paul, along with the assistance of the Hall County Historical Society, worked on the wording and arranged for the placing of the marker for his project. Paul, ......
 


While the acquisition of the cabin is certainly a boon for the historical society, 15-year-old Trinity High School student Kristopher Howard and his fellow Boy Scouts, led by Scoutmaster Bob Cinnamond ......
 


"Being born premature can come with a lot of difficulties, like hearing and learning disabilities, " Goodman said. "So I wanted to give back to the community that helped me." Goodman, who has been a ......
 


Boy Scout Troop 575 has awarded the Eagle rank, Scouting's highest rank, to Dylan Stumbris of Wheaton, Noah Kotke of West Chicago, and Kelson Young of Winfield. The boys are the 52nd, 53rd, and 54th ......
 

Eagle Scout Josh Koff then read President Lincoln's Gettysburg Address and Girl Scout Elizabeth Verboys related the history of playing "Taps."...
 


On Memorial Day, people remember and honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice. For Dean Whitaker, those memories go back to World War II. Whitaker was a bombardier on a B-17, running 20 missions ......

 
Podcasts
 


Boy Scouts subject to lawsuits, Scoutrees in full swing...and Scouting surges in Britain's poorest communities. ----more----Subscribe: iTunes | Google Play | Android | TuneIn Radio | Stitcher | AnchorDownload episode: MP3 News Stories Buffalo Trails Cub-o-reePreparing to sue, ex-Boy Scouts recall abuse by unit leaders Scouts and guides plant 100 trees at town park Scouts partner with Kawartha Lakes on tree program Snake Crashes Girl Scouts' Year-End Party in Keller 25 years of Nite Trek for West Kootenay Scouts, Guides Quebec Scout troop scrambling after Tamaracouta camp closes for summer Scouts march back into Britain's inner cities as membership soars ......
 


Imagine this: Your unit is ready to depart for a big adventure. All the Scouts and adult volunteers are on time, the weather is perfect, and everything is ready. Then you realize you’re missing something, and it’s a big something: Your unit’s trailer and all the gear inside—hundreds or even thousands of dollars’ worth of stuff—is gone, all gone. So, after you call the police, you might be asking yourself, how can we make sure our stuff is secure? Keeping Scouts, volunteers, and their gear safe and sound—whether at your meeting place or on the trail—is Richard Bourlon’s mission in ......
 

We’ve got something brand new to talk about for this episode, something called (drum roll, please) preview adventures. Hmm, you might be saying to yourself, I wonder what that’s about? Joining us to tell us all about this exciting new initiative is Lisa Wylie, the brand-new chair for the National Cub Scouting Committee. TRANSCRIPT The post June 2019 – Preview Adventures appeared first on BSA Podcasts....

 
Youtube
 


This is the archive of our second IST Office hours, hosted by our USA Contingent IST Commissioners....
 


Let me take you on an adventure through Florida's Gulf Coast o Key West. We explore multiple National Parks and the Wildlife to be seen along the way. Don't forget to Subscribe for future videos....
 


Scoutmaster Letter to Northern Tier following his troop's adventure!...
 


Did you know that in South Sudan only 2 out of 10 people have access to clean water and basic sanitation? Watch how with a single Scout project, Patrick is providing safe drinking water and improving the health and education of thousands in South Sudan. #Scouts These project and documentary were made possible with the support of the Messengers of Peace initiative. Documentary by Enrique Leon, World Scout Bureau....

 
Jobs
 

Girl Scouts of NY Penn Pathways is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Counselor is responsible for acting as the primary caregiver for their assigned unit...From Girl Scouts of NYPENN Pathways Inc - Tue, 21 May 2019 15:21:06 GMT - View all Harrisville, NY jobs...
 

Girl Scouts of NY Penn Pathways is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The counselor/lifeguard is responsible for providing supervision and ensuring a safe...From Girl Scouts of NYPENN Pathways Inc - Tue, 21 May 2019 15:21:05 GMT - View all Harrisville, NY jobs...
 

Girl Scouts of NY Penn Pathways is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The counselor/lifeguard is responsible for providing supervision and ensuring a safe...From Girl Scouts of NYPENN Pathways Inc - Tue, 21 May 2019 15:21:06 GMT - View all Deposit, NY jobs...
 

_About Girl Scouts of Western Washington_*. Girl Scouts of Western Washington values diversity. _Girl Scouts is committed to providing leadership development... $17.30 an hourFrom Indeed - Wed, 22 May 2019 23:22:38 GMT - View all Seattle, WA jobs...

 
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