A 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…
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Effective 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:…
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You 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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Effective April 1, 2017, the Tour and Activity Plan process will be terminated. A team has reviewed the overall process and made the recommendation in order to reduce complexity, increase…
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Mark your calendars for the Spring Merit Badge Academy on Saturday, May 13 at Saint Leo University. We are offering a combination of adventure/hands-on classes, like Climbing and Digital Technology…
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Save this date for lots of fun! This year’s Scout Spectacular pits the Clearwater Threshers against the Fort Myers Miracle at Spectrum Field in Clearwater. There will be LOTS of…
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When the Report to the Nation delegates described their Washington visit to the Secretary of the Senate, she was floored. “That’s not a routine week in Washington by any stretch of the…
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Camping Promotion! Gear up for the summer camping season! Received 10% off a purchase of $200.00, 15% off $300.00 and 20% off $400.00 of your total camping items purchased. Sale…
DetailsBill Guglielmi, Council Vice President of Manpower and member of the Executive Committee, has been awarded the Silver Antelope award. Bill has served and continues to serve on numerous committees…
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There were 55,186 Eagle Scouts in 2016. That’s the fourth-largest Eagle Scout class ever — surpassed only by 2012, 2010 and 2013 — and represents a 1.5 percent increase over 2015. Just think…
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