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  1. Donn Fendler, 12 yr old Scout lost in Maine woods, dies

    By RememberSchiff,
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    • 8.7k views

  2. Paul Siple from Scouting Archives online.

    By skeptic,
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  3. Artifact of the Week video; this one on the original conception through B.P. documentations.

    By skeptic,
    • 0 replies
    • 661 views

  4. Community still cares, but only if they are made aware.

    By skeptic,
    • 0 replies
    • 544 views

  5. Dr. Martin Griffin, North Bay conservationist credited with halting coastal freeway, dies at 103

    By RememberSchiff,
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    • 654 views

  6. Scouts embrace a Shared History with France - CBS

    By RememberSchiff,
    • 3 replies
    • 959 views

  7. Maine Jamboree over 3000 scouts - June, 1949

    By RememberSchiff,
    • 0 replies
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  8. YOUTUBE VIDEO OF BSA JAMBOREE 1953

    By UncleP,
    • 4 replies
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  9. History of Swedish girl scouting

    By AwakeEnergyScouter,
    • 5 replies
    • 2.2k views

  10. Cub Scout program bead dating?

    By rallybug,
    • 4 replies
    • 1.7k views

  11. Campfire and other early groups in the first decade of the 20th century.

    By skeptic,
    • 1 reply
    • 1.8k views

  12. Lou Whittaker, legendary mountaineer, guide, and rescuer has died at age 95

    By RememberSchiff,
    • 0 replies
    • 709 views

  13. Bechtel Summit Plan from 2007

    By RememberSchiff,
    • 8 replies
    • 1.8k views

  14. All Out for Scouting and the 9th ed. BSH

    By Buffalo Skipper,
    • 3 replies
    • 3.7k views

  15. Scouts aid a Civil War soldier

    By RememberSchiff,
    • 1 reply
    • 599 views

  • LATEST POSTS

    • TeamOutsider
      It's about time that Scouting WOKE up

      By TeamOutsider · Posted

      I'm a "Life for Life" that got to 19 MBs.  The primary ones I missed were the Citz in Com/Nat/Wrld.   If you had your way, I'd probably be an Eagle today, but I still respectfully disagree with you.  When I review those requirements now as an adult - I disagree that I got the same experience in high school (which I did finish).  I did not: Citizenship in the Community: - learn the history of my community (req 1) - "Attend an in-person meeting of your city, town, or county council or school board, local court session; OR another state or local governmental meeting approved in advance by your counselor. " (req 2) - "volunteer at least eight hours".... at a" charitable organizations outside of Scouting" (req 7) - "Develop a public presentation (such as a video, slide show, speech, digital presentation, or photo exhibit) about important and unique aspects of your community" (req 8. ) ...and that's just the 1st of those badges. I'm happy to drop it and agree to disagree - but my experience has been different from yours, and I believe there's value in all 3 of the current Citz. MB's. Edit:  After I posted this on a re-read, I want to acknowledge you did say "Citizenship in Community provides value and is often missed in school".  So we're at least in agreement on that.  Thank you.
    • ShootingSports
      Citizenship in Society MB Discontinued

      By ShootingSports · Posted

      Question: Don't all three pictures show them not paying to go see the game? (stealing) While everyone paid for their seats.
    • ShootingSports
      Silver Beaver to an employee?

      By ShootingSports · Posted

      Their nomination has to be based solely on what they have done as a volunteer. So, yes they can earn it. Just cant be because of what they have been paid to do.
    • Eagle1993
      It's about time that Scouting WOKE up

      By Eagle1993 · Posted

      I don't know of any kid who goes through school that sees any value add in Citz in Nation or World. Both are covered many times in 6th through 12th grade.  Citizenship in Community provides value and is often missed in school. Citizenship in home (family life) could continue.  So go from 5 (world, nation, society, community and home) to 2.  Then add in Wilderness Survival and a shooting sport as Eagle required.
    • KnotYourAverageScout
      Silver Beaver to an employee?

      By KnotYourAverageScout · Posted

      Our council announced one of this year's recipients of the Silver Beaver award is an employee of the council. Is that possible? A lot of former Silver Beaver recipients seem to think it's not allowed and aren't happy about the announcement, but don't know what to do about it.
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