Eagle Scout Application Updated in April
Do you have a Scout who is applying for his Eagle rank? Are you aware of the new application that was released in April? You can find a link to…
DetailsDo you have a Scout who is applying for his Eagle rank? Are you aware of the new application that was released in April? You can find a link to…
DetailsAccidents are quite rare in Scouting. But when one does occur, it probably didn’t happen while camping. It likely didn’t involve backpacking, canoeing or climbing, either. The majority of Scouting accidents happen on the…
DetailsWhy buy separate gear items when things already in your backpack or trunk can pull double (or triple) duty? A Scout is thrifty, after all. So here, courtesy of our friends…
DetailsBurn it, recycle it, donate it — Scouts and Scouters have a number of options for retiring worn-out American flags. And as the youth-serving organization most closely associated with patriotism, we have a duty…
DetailsThe Greater Tampa Bay Area Council’s annual Eagle Banquet was held May 11 at MacDill Air Force Base’s Surf Club. The event celebrated the achievement of 113 Eagle Scouts in…
DetailsIn many packs, Cub Scouts finish their rank advancement just in time for the blue and gold banquet in February. This approach lets families gather to celebrate the Cub Scouts’ accomplishments well before the…
DetailsIn Troop 101, even the layout of the troop trailer follows the patrol method. Everything in the 6-foot-by-12-foot trailer is organized by patrol. That means each group of Scouts is responsible…
DetailsA website focused on various aspects of sustainability has recognized the BSA’s commitment toward that goal. Aptly named TreeHugger.com, the article details the many ways Scouting includes sustainability issues throughout…
DetailsEffective immediately, units do not need to turn in the unit’s section of a Scout’s Merit Badge Blue Card to document earned merit badges. Instead, troops should follow these steps:…
DetailsYou worked hard to earn that Scouting square knot and should wear it with pride. You also should wear it right-side up. (Unlike the Hornaday Award knot pictured above. It’s shown upside…
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