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By RememberSchiff · Posted
Interesting to read Troop 26 SM M-J Hey's account of this rescue in Outdoor Life. “When we got to him, I asked him where he thought he was and he was a complete 15 miles off course,” says Hey, who’s been a scoutmaster for six months. “He did bump into hikers and they gave him directions but no help. More than anything, I was upset to hear that. He was anxious and concerned. He was in a bad spot.” ... Three hours after the troop’s Garmin inReach transmitted a call for help, a chopper retrieved Montgomery from a nearby meadow. He made a full recovery and is now traveling in Europe. As for Troop 26, rescuing Troop 10’s former leader goes well beyond merit badge recognition. “We sat around the campfire that night and I was peppered with questions,” Hey says. “I thought it was so lovely to be able to go through the entire thought process with the boys. What I saw, what my options were, why I made certain decisions. They were really engaged. It was a powerful moment. What I wanted the scouts to get out of it was how they can really have a huge impact in the real world. I wanted to look after Montgomery and save him, but I also wanted the scouts to see how important their skills are. And they got the message in droves.” Source: https://www.outdoorlife.com/survival/boy-scouts-rescue-backpacker/ -
On a bike ride, Scout uses CPR to help save a Scout dad's life.... -
By RememberSchiff · Posted
Recently, Syracuse Post-Standard outdoors reporter Steve Featherstone was a big winner at the 2025 Outdoor Writers Association of America Excellence in Craft Contest last month. Among his four awards was Third Place in Newspaper, Family Participation/Youth for May, 2024 The quest to save Syracuse’s last Boy Scout troop Which can be read in full here. https://www.newyorkupstate.com/outdoors/2024/05/the-last-boy-scouts-inside-the-quest-to-save-syracuses-sole-remaining-scout-troop.html Competition, Lack of Volunteers, COST -
By RememberSchiff · Posted
From Michigan Crossroads Council: Want to test drive Scouting before a full-year’s commitment? Want a way to offset the membership fee associated with the application? We have options that will allow you and your youth the ability to learn how amazing the Cub Scout program can be. The 2025 membership fee is $170, which for some families is a large commitment, especially if there are multiple Scouts involved. Here is how the Trial Membership works. Step 1: Once you know the Cub Scout Pack that you would like to join, fill out the form below requesting the Trial Membership. Step 2: You will receive an email with a coupon code that can be then used in the Youth Application process. Step 3: Complete the online Youth Application, entering the provided coupon code. Your Cub Scout Pack should provide you a QR Code or link to their Application page. If not, you can go to https://beascout.org, enter in your zip, find your Pack, and click APPLY NOW. NOTE: The coupon does not cover the Scout Life subscription. If you optionally want to subscribe to that, it will be a $15 fee. Step 4: Enjoy the fun of Cub Scouts until December 1, 2025! You will be asked to sell popcorn to offset the balance of the $170 membership fee, if any, to continue your Cub Scout journey beyond December 1. Check your email for details on the Trails End sale. How it works: Upon completing the Online Application (with the discount coupon code), you will be asked to sell $570 in popcorn per registered child ($170 commission). If your Pack sells popcorn, you will be immediately included in their fall sale. If your unit does not sell popcorn, you will be contacted by a district popcorn lead about the options for selling. It’s easy! On average in Michigan, a Scout that sets up a table at approved stores will sell $48 in commission ($158 retail) in one hour! Set up for two 2-hour storefront sales, and you should exceed your required amount. Scouts not selling the full amount will be expired on December 1 unless the membership fee balance is paid. You must agree that your family will sell $570 in popcorn for each Cub Scout taking part in this trial membership. You will need to agree that you will sell the popcorn or return it as directed prior to the dates specified based on your application date. You agree that if you do not sell your allotted amount, your memberships will be expired on or around December 1, 2025 unless you pay the balance of your application fee for $170/Scout. You are responsible for returning popcorn product in a timely fashion. Have questions? Contact us at info@discoverscouting.org Sources: https://michiganscouting.org/trial-membership/ https://www.uppermichiganssource.com/2025/09/09/scouting-america-offers-trial-membership-program/ -
I do not think that Baháʼu'lláh, or Gibran would agree with your comment. A Scout is Reverent...
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