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Trading in a coffee-stained uniform for an OA Vigil Honor sash
During the Great Depression, Laurence Seeger’s family couldn’t afford to buy an official Boy Scout uniform. As a substitute, Seeger’s mother doused his father’s old white dress shirts in coffee grounds, staining them khaki. The Chicago native, who celebrated his 96th birthday last week, owns an official uniform today, which he adorns with an Order of…
Read MoreAs its 20th birthday approaches, Venturing calls for 20 great stories
Wondering what to get Venturing for its 20th birthday next year? Here’s the best gift of all: A personal story about how Venturing impacted your life. Venturing turns 20 in 2018, and to celebrate, the BSA’s program for older youth is asking for Venturing stories and photos from current and past members. They call it 20…
Read MoreOrder of the Arrow – Information for All Arrowmen – Oct 22 – Nov 5, 2017
Chapter Conclave Complete – Thanks goes out to all Arrowmen that attended and served at our fall conclave. We inducted 48 ordeal members and converted 28 to brotherhood. The kitchen staff was amazing. Stearns was well received and is our long term home. November Chapter Meeting – November 2nd – New Member WELCOME – Please…
Read MoreSubmit Your Venturing Stories to Celebrate Venturing’s 20th Birthday
Has the Venturing program made a positive difference in your life? We want to hear about it! Current and former Venturers are encouraged to submit stories and photos highlighting their fun experiences and adventures in Venturing as part of 20 Stories to Celebrate 20 Years. From now until November 1, 2017, the Venturing program will select 20…
Read MoreTo defeat bullying, Scouts must shift from bystander to ‘upstander’
Note from Bryan: October is National Bullying Prevention Month. Each Wednesday this month, the BSA Youth Protection team will share important reminders about what each of us can do to prevent, recognize and report bullying as we work to make Scouting a safe place for all. Week 1 (Oct. 4): The BSA is a safe place…
Read MoreJTE 2.0 Guideposts 4 and 5 Must be Completed by October 31, 2017
Dear Unit Leaders, All units should now have completed or be nearing completion of JTE 2.0 Guideposts 4 (Basic Adult Leader Training) and 5 (Advanced Training). These two guideposts must be successfully completed by October 31, 2017 in order to count towards JTE. Information on the guideposts and how to prepare for them can be…
Read MoreWhat goes on at a weekly troop meeting? Here’s the parent’s-eye view
Just what kind of lessons can a Boy Scout learn at a weekly troop meeting? And how will those lessons help prepare a young person for life? Julie Labuszewski, the Denver Area Council leader behind this excellent guest post, gives us her perspective as a proud parent. Enjoy. How to Turn a Boy into a…
Read MoreFirst Aid Training Opportunity – Don’t miss out on this very reasonably priced training – Oct 24, 2017
Hello everyone, On Tuesday, October 24, 2017, there will be a CPR/AED/First Aid training opportunity for Venturers in Northern Star Council. Crew 695, located out of Eden Prairie, will be hosting this training opportunity. A valid First Aid/CPR/AED certificate is required to receive the Discovery Award within the Venturing program, and is helpful in many…
Read MoreBSA EXPANDS CUB SCOUTS, BOY SCOUTS PROGRAMS TO WELCOME GIRLS
On October 11 the BSA’s board of directors unanimously approved welcoming girls into our Cub Scouts program and delivering a Scouting program for older girls that will enable them to advance and earn the highest rank of Eagle Scout. The historic decision comes after years of receiving requests from families and girls. The BSA evaluated…
Read MoreBSA to welcome girls into Scouting programs — here’s what that means for your pack or troop
The Boy Scouts of America’s volunteer-led board of directors on Wednesday unanimously approved a plan to welcome girls and young women into all Scouting programs. The historic move means boys and girls will soon experience the values-based, life-changing, Instagram-worthy moments offered in all of Scouting’s programs — from Cub Scouting all the way to Scouting’s…
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