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3/18/2024: https://coronadotimes.com/news/2024/03/18/coronado-girl-scouts-celebrate-rosie-the-riveter-at-eponymous-rose-garden/ 3/22/2022: "Coronado Girl Scouts gathered near the Spreckels Center “Rosie the Riveter Roses” on Monday to honor “National Rosie the Riveter Day,” designed to raise awareness about the 16 million women who worked during World War II. Source includes a good interview of a "Rosie", 98 year old Betty Ridenour https://coronadotimes.com/news/2022/03/22/coronado-girl-scouts-celebrate-national-rosie-the-riveter-day-with-a-real-rosie-video/

Quick reacting women cyclists fought cougar and pinned it down with bike to rescue their friend. SCOUT SALUTE! Source: https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/women-pinned-cougar-hand-hand-combat-friend-trapped-jaws-rcna143806

"Raluca Popa, serving as the Peace Education Team lead for the European Scout Region, brings a wealth of experience and passion to her role. Her journey started in Romania with a simple curiosity that blossomed into a profound understanding of the Movement's broader impact through her active participation in jamborees and various projects. However, he onset of the full-scale war in Ukraine ignited her interest in human rights. Stepping into action, she coordinated first responders at the Romania-Ukraine border, showcasing her dedication to humanitarian efforts. This pivotal moment propelled her into the role of Programme Officer for the initiative in collaboration with UNICEF, known as UAct: Scouts in Response for Ukraine. Through this partnership, Raluca and the team actively engaged in empowering Scouts to develop essential competencies and foster approaches aimed at promoting social cohesion and inclusion amidst challenging circumstances. Her commitment to fostering peace and unity stands as a testament to the transformative power of scouting on both a local and international scale. … Through scouting, we shape future adults who are exposed to many realities and educational contexts. This equips them with critical thinking, dialogue skills, openness to learn more about the world, and to lead with empathy, no matter what their role will be in the future: a team leader, a mayor, a CEO, or a nice fellow in the neighbourhood. This is the power of Scouting; we are raising generations of future leaders for our society who lead with empathy and commitment. " More of her interview: https://www.scout.org/news/we-find-out-how-many-things-unite-us-and-how-similar

Life Scout organizes a dog wash and raises around $1000 for her Eagle Scout Project. https://www.1450wlaf.com/2024/03/18/bsa-troop-435s-dog-wash-a-doggone-success/

Northern Star Council is offering this in-person conference, unsure about councils. https://ablescouts.org/2024/03/11/planning-for-neurodiverse-scouting-mini-conference/

Upcoming Jana Marie Question, Persuade, Refer (QPR) virtual courses. Register: https://janamariefoundation.org/bsa-qpr/

Found this Webinar BSA Renewal System Overview. Q&A starts at 33:00

Brought back some camp memories... "WHYY’s (PBS) arts and culture reporter Peter Crimmins first became interested in radio in the fourth grade, when he smuggled a contraband crystal-diode radio into the Boy Scout summer camp. Subsequent radio projects were more successful." https://whyy.org/person/peter-crimmins/page/175/

@Bzzy welcome to scouter.com I cross-linked your post in a more active topic.

Note, Newcomer @Bzzyposted this in another topic:

Seems to be discontinued in our Scout Shop. Found something similar (canvas, not felt) in Australian Scout Shop - Scout Canvas Drovers Hat. https://scoutshop.com.au/products/scout-canvas-drovers-hat https://barmahhats.com/product/1057-canvas-drover/

I'm not an expert but have read about FCC Low Power FM station licenses. Maybe? https://www.fcc.gov/media/radio/lpfm https://www.fcc.gov/consumers/guides/low-power-fm-lpfm-radio Many resource links here https://www.dummies.com/article/technology/digital-audio-radio/general-digital-audio-radio/low-power-fm-for-dummies-300527/ Enabling FM radio on cellphones? https://www.lifewire.com/use-fm-radio-on-smartphone-4176272

Back to @scoutldr point, is parent authorization obtained during this my.scouting transfer? (I'm old)

Cinnaminson, NJ: Another example - scouts portraying victims in a mass casualty drill During the (mass casualty) drill, which was designed to simulate a high-intensity emergency situation on NJ TRANSIT’s River LINE, the Boy Scouts pretended to be the victims of the staged transportation accident. The exercise aimed to test the response capabilities of local emergency services, including first responders, transit police, and medical personnel. The drill scenario involved a mock collision between a car and a train, requiring a coordinated response from multiple agencies. Troop 13's involvement provided a unique learning opportunity for the scouts, immersing them in the intricacies of emergency response protocols and the importance of preparedness in the face of unforeseen events. The Scouts, who even put on makeup to simulate injuries, were tasked with acting out various roles, ranging from the injured to the critically wounded. This setup provided a realistic challenge for the emergency responders, testing their ability to triage and manage a large amount of victims efficiently. Sources: https://www.tapinto.net/towns/bordentown/sections/giving-back/articles/bordentown-boy-scouts-learn-response-skills-in-river-line-drill https://www.tapinto.net/towns/bordentown/sections/burlington-county-news/articles/nj-transit-to-perform-emergency-training-on-river-line

CHICAGO, March 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- This March, in celebration of International Women's Day and Girl Scouts' 112th birthday, United is encouraging MileagePlus® members to donate miles to Girl Scouts of the USA (GSUSA) to help fund life-changing experiences for Girl Scouts through travel. United will match the first one million miles raised for GSUSA through Miles on a MissionSM, United's leading fundraising and crowdsourcing program, giving MileagePlus members a chance to use their miles for good. Travel is an essential part of many Girl Scouts' journeys as they are encouraged to explore, make global connections and cultivate skills they can use for the rest of their lives. More than 59,000 Girl Scouts traveled either domestically or internationally in 2023, with many troops funding their own adventures with money earned through the Girl Scout Cookie Program®. "We are honored to be the featured partner for United's Miles on a Mission program this month," said Wendy Lou, Chief Revenue Officer and Head of Membership, GSUSA. "As we come to a close on our 2024 cookie season and many are figuring out creative ways to use their cookie proceeds, including travel, we hope this program can help them take their travel dreams even farther." More at source: https://united.mediaroom.com/2024-03-11-United-Raises-Miles-for-Girls-Scouts-of-the-USA-to-Help-Inspire-the-Next-Generation-of-Leaders

03.12.2024 U.S. Army Garrison Benelux Story by Sandra Wilson Participation in girl troops has increased on Benelux installations. Girls attend the weekly meetings and campouts, just as the boy troops, where they find camaraderie and build upon skills and leadership. Additionally, the standards and merit badges that the girls achieve mirror those of the boy troops. “Before we didn’t have the numbers to have our own girl troop so the youth that were involved had to meet with an online troop,” said Chris Stewart, scoutmaster of Troop 100 G in Brunssum. “I came in a year and a half ago with absolutely no skills for camping or scouting,” said Kirstin Heist, scoutmaster of Troop 325 G at Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe (SHAPE) in Belgium. “I am learning with the scouts.” .... Upcoming trips include camping on Omaha Beach in Normandy in April and taking a trip to Kenya in December. Campouts happen regularly throughout the year. Additionally, all the troops welcome an international mix of scouts and often partner with local national scouting groups to use their facilities or build skills together. The benefit of living overseas not only offers scouts an international experience but also the chance to visit sites of historical significance. Seeing first-hand the memorial sites and the battle grounds of wars fought creates a more tangible learning environment for the scouts to bolster appreciation and respect. Scout salute, Great article with photos https://www.dvidshub.net/news/465947/scouts-bsa-expand-girl-troops-engage-skill-building

Prattville, AL: The participants from BSA Troop 25 participated in a practice drill with the Prattville Fire Department (PFD) and Autauga County Emergency 911 Communication Center. ... Members of the PFD Sergeant Zach Gibbons and Captain Kyle Brock began by discussing the Incident command structure for handling an emergency situation. Additional members of PFD assisted with individual instructions for the Scouts on how to shut off service to home water and electrical, as well as how to safely mark them in a disaster situation and inform responders upon arrival. “This event is very important to help encourage youth to understand how the community operates together to respond to emergencies when they happen. The knowledge these scouts have learned here today will hopefully translate not only into a better prepared citizen, but also one that will step in to fulfill one of these responder roles in the future,” Gillespie said. Members of the 911 center, Emily Herring and Caleb McGowin, were on hand to explain to the Scouts what the purpose and role 911 plays during an emergency and how the process initiates, with a call to the center from an impacted member of the community, to how it is dispatched to all the emergency services needed. Once the Scouts were given the introductory information within both areas, a simulated emergency was initiated involving a tornado. The scouts were involved in receiving the call at the 911 center which started the exercise drill. Once the 911 process was completed the scouts then moved to the training aids at the rear of the fire station and executed the proper shutoff and shutdown procedures as needed. I like how this merit badge class was put together not only content and actual facilities but also use of the Adult Association method. https://elmoreautauganews.com/2024/03/11/boy-scout-troop-25-takes-emergency-preparedness-to-the-next-level/

Maybe it is old-school me. Apparently it doesn't matter to that Council and it works for them. If Council asked me to volunteer for an adult-only Easter Egg Hunt, Costume contest fundraiser at OUR Camp, I would assume it was an April Fool Joke and hang up. If Council asked me to volunteer for Family Easter Egg Hunt, I would be hiding milk chocolate bunny ears (eggs? real scouts eat ears! Arrrg!) on an orienteering course. Different strokes for different folks ...YMMV,

It is not a family event, it is not a youth event.

I was not expecting UP arrows. This event is contrary to my thinking of a council fundraising event, but it must be working, if this is their 6th year.

"Sagamore Council is hosting Indiana's largest adult only Easter egg hunt next week. Registration is $25 and is open to the public but participates must be 18 years and older. In addition to over 50,000 eggs in the egg hunt, over 2,000 prizes will be given out. Guests can also enjoy food and drinks from seven vendors, live music, a costume contest, yard games, and more." "Let’s have fun like the kids do!! The 6th Annual Scouting 4 Eggs Adult Easter Egg Hunt presented by Caterpillar is a GO! ...Over 1,000 prizes to be given out including a chance to win sports tickets/memorabilia, artwork, gift cards, big screen tv, and more amazing prizes. We will have live music, a photo booth, Easter-inspired costume contest, Easter Bunny, yard games, and much more! Glow sticks will be on sale to brighten up the night! FREE SMORES for everyone! The campfire rings will be back so bring a lawn chair if you want to enjoy sitting around the fires. Since the event is being held at Scout Camp, no alcohol will be served/allowed at this event. The cost is $25 per person. Don’t forget your flashlight and closed toed shoes." Sources: https://scoutingevent.com/162-egghunt24 https://www.wlfi.com/news/local/boy-scouts-of-america-hosting-adult-easter-egg-hunt/article_5ff81d5a-df92-11ee-ab56-c7693b84b347.html

@Scout368 welcome to scouter.com

03/09/2024: Interview with Scouts Canada CEO CEO Liam Burns You’ve been on the job for almost a year now, what do you see as Scouts Canada’s most pressing challenges? "The biggest thing that keeps me up at night is that scouting was in decline right up to COVID. Since then we’ve recovered strongly — last year we had 22 per cent growth, this year we’ll have about nine per cent growth — but nothing is fundamentally different. So logically we presume that growth curb will plateau and start to come down, and there’s no evidence the status quo is going to work, so the question is, what needs to change? Another challenge is that our digital infrastructure is an absolute mess for all the sorts of reasons legacy organizations would give. At times it took four hours for someone to register their young person. Unless you’re getting a Taylor Swift ticket, that’s unacceptable. We’ve just taken on a director of digital transformation, and we’re excited about what we can build, but it’s going to take millions in investment, so we’re starting to think about how we get permission for that from our governance and our members. As far as diversity and inclusion, we’re an organization that has an awful lot of baggage. We just made an apology for the harm we caused Indigenous communities. When you talk to successful business leaders that have been scouts, they always talk about how scouting gave them a leg up, and if we’re doing that only for the more privileged families in Canada, that’s a moral hazard. So understanding our current demographics and how we change that is something we need to get much better at. The last thing I’ll talk about is partnerships. There are so many amazing organizations out there dedicated to giving young people skills for life, so how can we have better relationships with other organizations and corporate entities? That’s something we need to figure out." More at Source: https://www.thespec.com/business/awful-lot-of-baggage-scouts-canada-ceo-looks-to-lead-century-old-institution-out-of/article_8c8db008-b21a-5bf0-9b8b-4abc0664917d.html

"The conference registration fee for the 2024 National Annual Meeting is $825 and includes a box lunch in the exhibit hall on Tuesday and Wednesday this year. Registration on site will be very limited due to cutoff dates with the hotel. Onsite registration fee will be $900 and will be limited." *The cutoff date to register for the National Annual Meeting is Friday, March 29th. https://nam.scouting.org/ No word if any meetings or sessions will be streamed via youtube.