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Update Sep 17, 2025: For its 13th year, Scout leaders have set up shop in the Waterville (Maine)Goodwill to collect and distribute partially used uniforms for scouts in need. The donated uniforms are cleaned and have all patches removed, giving any aspiring scouts a clean slate to start their scouting journey. According to Goodwill Leadership, the Waterville Goodwill collects uniforms all year for this event. Kennebec Valley Uniform Bank coordinator, Chris Bernier, says the drive helps eliminate the cost of scouting for a lot of families. "It helps kids who can't afford get their uniforms. It helps them feel included," says Chris Bernier, Kennebec Valley Uniform Bank coordinator, "Especially next to families who can afford a uniform, and we want to make sure everybody feels included in this program, because, y'know, it's a great learning for life organization, and we want kids to be successful." Over the years, this drive has outfitted over 2,000 scouts with uniforms. Source with audio: https://www.foxbangor.com/news/local/scout-leaders-hold-uniform-drive-to-help-with-cost-of-scouting/article_debb2581-a39a-4a28-b252-0823fb58bf0d.html Scout Salute.

My guess - it could, in part, be the growing blacklist I use to foil bad actors (spammers, brute force attackers,...) or something(s) more. A forum administrator could better analyze the problem than a moderator. @SCOUTER-Terry @Eagle1993

By 12, cancer had stolen his ability to walk, yet Stacy Mitchell II trekked on to earn Eagle. Source with video: https://www.wfaa.com/article/features/cedar-hill-eagle-scout-cancer-diagnosis-overcomes/287-0d846f9e-7499-4ed3-9707-1d73cbd36af6

Watching the former CDC director testify before Congress and got me wondering... Answer: Just one, tetanus. Source: https://www.scouting.org/health-and-safety/ahmr/medical-formfaqs/

How faith-based support is helping Scouting America stabilize Stabilize? "According to Scouting America’s latest data, faith-based organizations account for 42% of the nearly 40,000 units operated by chartered organizations. The Catholic Church and its affiliates are No. 1 — overseeing 3,514 units serving more than 87,100 of the roughly 1 million boys and girls now active in scouting. Other major sponsors include the United Methodists, the Episcopal Church and various Lutheran and Presbyterian denominations. Nearly 250 units, serving more than 6,500 scouts, are sponsored by Muslim, Jewish and Buddhist organizations. ... Back in 2013, the United Methodists accounted for almost 350,000 youth members in the Boy Scouts. The figure now is 52,600. While Christian churches account for the vast majority of Scouting America’s faith-based units, there are more than 3,500 scouts in Muslim-sponsored units and about 1,560 in Jewish-affiliated units. ... One step the organization will not take, (Roger) Krone said, is abandoning the religious credo at the core of its mission. The famed Scout Oath begins, “On my honor I will do my best to do my duty to God,” while the Scout Law’s concluding message is: “Be reverent toward God. Be faithful in your religious duties. Respect the belief of others.” Krone acknowledged that some nonreligious families, while admiring aspects of scouting, might be uncomfortable with the “Duty to God” pledge. He encourages them to try scouting nonetheless." Similar sources: https://www.ctpost.com/living/article/despite-past-challenges-scouting-america-21052590.php https://fortune.com/2025/09/17/catholic-boy-scouts-bankruptcy-scandal-mormons/

More details on Scouts Davin, Raphael, and Avi actions and CPR training. In that parking lot in March, Raphael instantly recalled what he had been taught. “You have to put the palm of the bottom of your hand, you have to push that two inches deep into the middle of the chest. You have to do that a lot during a minute, 100 to 120 [compressions].” While Avi emotionally supported Davin, Raphael and some parents took turns giving Laurent CPR, and continued to do so for at least ten minutes until paramedics arrived. It was then that the boys learned just how well everyone did their jobs. “Some of the new defibrillators don’t fire if they sense a pulse,” explained Davin, “and it didn’t fire, so [the paramedics] knew [my dad] had a pulse.” Laurent is now on his way to a full recovery. Davin later learned from his uncle, a cardiologist, that his father had a 5% chance of survival, “and an even lower chance that he would be completely undamaged with no major injuries,” Davin explained. “As far as we can tell, he does not have brain damage or amnesia.” ... Sources (includes audio and photos - nice Class B's) https://www.fcps.edu/news/classroom-community-how-three-fcps-students-saved-dads-life-thanks-cpr-lesson https://wjla.com/news/local/students-save-life-longfellow-middle-school-fairfax-county-cpr-training-boy-scouts-classroom-lesson-life-saving-emergency-heroes-cardiac-arrest-fcps-program Scout salute to Scouts and their school, Longfellow Middle School , for being a HEARTSafe school.

Source: https://www.philmontscoutranch.org/treks/secondseasonprograms/winteradventure/

Update April 10, 2025: "The April 9 arrest on undisclosed charges resulted in Michael Kelsey being held at the Dutchess County Jail Wednesday night. Kelsey was previously arrested in 2023 for a parole violation." Source: https://midhudsonnews.com/2025/04/10/former-lawmaker-and-boy-scout-leader-kelsey-arrested-for-another-parole-violation/ Update Sept 13, 2025: "On Thursday, September 11, Kelsey was returned to prison for the April parole violation. He is confined in the St. Lawrence Correctional Facility." https://midhudsonnews.com/2025/09/13/former-legislator-who-molested-scouts-back-in-prison-after-violating-parole-again/

9/11/2025: Boy Scout Settlement Delays Extend ‘Nightmare’ for Abuse Victims by Alex Wolf https://news.bloomberglaw.com/bankruptcy-law/boy-scout-settlement-delays-extend-nightmare-for-abuse-victims

I only found one other BSA troop in Syracuse, a girls-only BSA troop 150. At that time in Syracuse, did the author miss another traditional boy scout troop beside Troop 1? I hope so as only 3 boy scouts in a city of 140,000+ is discouraging.

You are right, but IMO, a Scout is Trustworthy should have been sufficient.

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/

Troop 1916 Committee Member Laurent Lee, 59, volunteered for a 5 mile scout bike ride as part of the Cycling Merit Badge. Three miles into ride, Mr. Lee stopped to check something on his son’s bike chain. The last thing he remembers is leaning over to look at it. “Then, that’s when I fell over. After that, just everything (went) dark,” Lee said. He had gone into cardiac arrest...no pulse...911 called...13 year old Scout Raphael started CPR... Read the rest of the story at source: https://wtop.com/virginia/2025/09/boy-scout-troop-saves-leader-after-cardiac-arrest-on-bike-trail/

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

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/