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Published: Jun 06, 2019
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Though it’s been nearly 85 years since Marie Curie’s death from prolonged exposure to radiation, radiation is still a significant issue today, and Girl Scouts are stepping up to tackle this challenge. Two of the many Girl Scout robotics teams that attended the 2019 FIRST® Championship (the world’s largest robotics competition and celebration for students) focused on how to protect astronauts from radiation exposure in space. Today’s girls are addressing this topic of great importance to humankind. The theme for the FIRST competition is “Into Orbit, ” in which teams identify and propose a solution for a physical or a ......
The CookieNauts from Girl Scouts of Utah earned the Motivate trophy at Utah State Competitionin recognition of the robotics camps they ran for kids from military families. For too long, children have been raised to believe that boys are innately more talented in math and sciences than girls; as early as second grade, youth agree that “math is for boys, not girls.” For over a century, Girl Scouts has pushed back against this harmful stereotype, providing an encouraging space for girls to explore their STEM interests in cybersecurity, engineering, robotics, and more - while also building confidence, leadership, ......
They’ve led giant corporations and highly ranked universities. They’ve skied at the North and South poles and chased eclipses around the world. They’ve volunteered with music education programs and at their places of worship. Impressive stuff, but there’s something even more remarkable on the résumés of the 13 men and women receiving the Silver Buffalo Award this year. I’m referring to their service to Scouting. Combined, this year’s Silver Buffalo Award recipients have given more than 400 years of service to the Boy Scouts of America. In recognition of their commitment to this life-changing movement, these volunteers join the illustrious ......
Where will your next Scouting adventure take you? You’re limited only by your imagination — and, yes, your budget. Scouting has many expenses, but you shouldn’t let that stop you from planning your dream year of Scouting. With these Council-approved fundraising options, you can earn the funds you need for your unit’s ideal year! Scout Popcorn Sales The Scout popcorn fundraiser – it doesn’t get more classic than that. And while popcorn is a well-known fundraiser for most Scouts across the nation, it may be new to many in our ......
Warmer weather, longer days, and endless adventures—sounds like the beginning of summer! And the best part about this beautiful month? June is also Great Outdoors Month! You already know that Girl Scouts loves the outdoors. Whether we’re protecting the environment or just having fun, getting outside is one of our favorite things to do. Plus, it’s good for us! In fact, girls who participate in outdoor activities on a monthly basis are stronger challenge-seekers and problem-solvers, which benefits their futures and the world. To kick off Great Outdoors Month, we put together our favorite outside activities that you can do ......
An inventive new Wood Badge course, scheduled for January 2020 at the Summit Bechtel Reserve, will give participants a chance to experience the “linked troop” model used by many Scouts BSA troops. Everything about the course breaks the Wood Badge mold in exciting ways. There’s the fresh format, the location at the BSA’s newest high-adventure base and even the time of year it’s being held. The inaugural National Linked Troop Wood Badge Course will be the chance of a lifetime for the participants who attend. Adult volunteers will join the all-female “red troop” or all-male “blue troop” under one troop ......
News
“Doing Boy Scouts when I was younger - it's like earning qualifications aboard the carrier, ” he said. “You learn specific tasks, get experts to sign off on ......
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — The Boy Scouts of America have given a Sioux Falls man the awards he earned decades ago after completing his Eagle Scout rank. The Boy Scouts awarded four Eagle Palms to Duane ......
... for the simple comforts of home, like walls, beds and air-conditioning, much more than my Eagle Scout husband and our crew of Cub Scouts do....
Two men fishing on Umaskis Lake took on some rough waters and inadvertently submerged their canoe while motoring back to shore Monday evening. Larry Fiori, age 70, of Kennebunk, and Michael Fiori, age ......
Youtube
Hey Scouts! We have a challenge for the 50 days leading up to the World Scout Jamboree. Join Bear Grylls, Chief Ambassador of World Scouting, on this global effort to serve our communities, save our planet and achieve the Sustainable Development Goals. #MakeItHappen Find out more at: www.scoutsmakeithappen.com...
Do you want to be a part of history? As a member of Scouts BSA, you can! On June 3rd we kicked off our first ever Scouts BSA Video Contest and we want to hear from you, the members of Scouts BSA. We want to know things like: • What are you and your troop doing? • What are you learning? • What are your plans for the year? • How do you like being a member of the program and a part of history? We want to hear all of this and more! Your videos can ......
White Oak canyon, Shenandoah National Park is located in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia just west of Washington, D.C. This a great hike and plenty of waterfalls. Watch me get soaked by one! We hiked from the boundary road approximately 3 miles up to the main falls then back down. Whitoak Canyon is a popular waterfall hike that can be accessed either via Skyline Drive or the park boundary from Route 600. This guide includes information about hiking Whiteoak Canyon from Skyline Drive, from the boundary, and as a circuit with ......
Our natural world is under threat like never before. With a little help from our friends at WWF, we’re fighting to protect it while there’s still time – restoring thriving habitats, bringing species back from the brink, and tackling the root causes behind nature’s decline, such as climate change. Learn more at: http://scouts.org.uk/community...
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Executes email marketing campaigns end-to-end, including copywriting, testing, and deploying, while ensuring campaigns are delivered on time accuracy and align...From EASiHR - Thu, 30 May 2019 19:07:33 GMT - View all Fort Wayne, IN jobs...
A commitment and passion for the Girl Scout Mission and an ability to effectively promote and communicate the Mission and Vision to external and internal...From EASiHR - Thu, 30 May 2019 19:07:33 GMT - View all Syracuse, IN jobs...
Knowledge of, or willingness to learn, the Girl Scout program. Girl Program coordinator. Join and maintain formal membership in the Girl Scouts of the U.S.A....From Arizona Hispanic Chamber of Commerce - Wed, 05 Jun 2019 05:07:08 GMT - View all Phoenix, AZ jobs...
Summer Camp Coordinator*. Ma-Ka-Ja-Wan Scout Reservation (MSR), Scouts BSA, is hiring for various positions to facilitate summer camp operations.... $210 - $350 a weekFrom Indeed - Thu, 30 May 2019 02:56:58 GMT - View all Pearson, WI jobs...
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