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NBC Nightly News Features Members of Inaugural Class of Female Eagle Scouts
On its February 17 broadcast, NBC Nightly News with Lester Holt featured 17 young women from the Baltimore area who have all become Eagle Scouts as part of the Inaugural Class of Female Eagle Scouts. NBC’s Kristen Dahlgren talked with several of the girls about the experience of earning the prestigious rank of Eagle Scout.…
Read MoreHe installed carbon monoxide detectors while earning Family Life MB. A few months later, they saved his family
Courtesy of the Tate family On the night of Dec. 30, 2020, Justin Tate, his sister and his parents were watching TV after enjoying an oven-baked dinner when a sudden loud beeping interrupted their show. Soon after that, a second beeping started. The sound was coming from a pair of carbon monoxide detectors, warning Justin…
Read MoreLet’s give an Emmy to this pack’s broadcast-quality virtual Pinewood Derby race
The starting line, seen in a screenshot from the race video. (Courtesy of Chris Simpkins) Chris Simpkins (Photo courtesy of the Simpkins family) At one point during the depths of pandemic-prompted boredom, Chris Simpkins and his family found themselves watching marbles roll down a track. Like the millions who have experienced Jelle’s Marble Runs on…
Read MoreMeet Harry Cooper of Missouri, who is believed to be the first Black Eagle Scout
Harry Cooper (Eagle Scout Class of 1920), the earliest known Black Eagle Scout, appears in the 1922 Scout Annual, published by the Kansas City Council. (Scan courtesy of Andy Dubill and the Heart of America Council) He demonstrated proficiency in Scouting skills like first aid, pioneering and bird study. He earned 48 of the 59…
Read MoreShe created a geocaching trail that links together 14 Eagle Scout service projects
Sarina Horner holds one of her geocaches. (Photo courtesy of the Horner family) With more than 50,000 Eagle Scout service projects completed every year, chances are good that you walk, bike or drive past one every day without even knowing it. “If you aren’t actively seeking out Eagle projects, they are easy to overlook because…
Read MoreCritical COVID-19 Safety Reminder from BSA
The Scouting community has shown remarkable resilience through this pandemic: units have continued providing vital, socially distant community service, volunteers have facilitated merit badge classes online and outdoors, and thousands of young people have even attained the rank of Eagle Scout. But it certainly has not been easy. And as we rightfully celebrate the initial…
Read MoreFor her Eagle project, she wrote a book aimed at building empathy
Photo by Theo Van Straten During this protracted pandemic, we’ve all spent a lot of time staring at screens instead of interacting with others. It’s a necessary evil that concerns Ava Van Straten — and not just because she loves spending time outside with friends. This Lone Scout from De Pere, Wis. (Bay-Lakes Council), is…
Read MoreUnsung Hero: She thought quickly after her brother was burned by boiling water
Photos courtesy of Robert Garrett This is Unsung Heroes, a Bryan on Scouting blog series celebrating under-reported acts of Scouting heroism. These are stories that don’t make national headlines — but should. That’s doubly true in this world that can always use more good news. Read the latest story below, and find instructions for sharing your…
Read MoreTo girls considering Scouts BSA, she says: ‘Don’t be afraid to do something that will change your life’
Courtesy of the Scalia family As the sister of a Cub Scout and daughter of an Eagle Scout, Jenna Scalia’s Scouting story begins in a familiar way. After years spent on the outside looking in, she finally got a chance in early 2019 to join the organization that means so much to her and her…
Read MoreA Look at Our History and Our Future
Scouting Family: On February 8th, I’m going to wear my Scouting uniform, and I encourage you all to do the same as we celebrate the Boy Scouts of America’s 111th birthday. It’s a moment to acknowledge the contributions made by millions of young people and adults to Scouting, as well as the power of our Movement to bring people together to make a positive…
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