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I am an Eagle Scout
August 1, 2012 is the 100th anniversary of the first Eagle Scout Board of Review. I am proud to be an Eagle Scout. There are great resources to explain the Eagle award and what it represents. One...
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John Wayne’s 12 on 12/12/12
One of John Wayne’s last public appearances was at a Scouting fundraiser. His cancer was advanced, but he appeared at this dinner to help fund a new Boy Scout camp which would be called the John Wayne...
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Being A Scout Is Expensive
Being a Scout is expensive. I’ve seen the parent walk into the store with camping gear and plunk down the plastic to buy their young man whatever he needs. But that’s not doing it the right way. Here’s...
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The President and the Boy Scouts
Every President since its 1910 founding has served as the honorary chairman of the Boy Scouts of America. Teddy Roosevelt, newly ex-President in 1910 was given the unique title of “Chief Scout...
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Red Fox James
I subscribe to the SHORPY historical photo archive RSS feed. They have a variety of 20th century photographs … Adam West on the Batman set, beach goers at Atlantic City in the 1920s … you never know...
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Creating an Eagle Court of Honor
The Eagle Badge is the highest award in Scouting. It is the fulfillment of years of preparation, countless events and activities, and affirmation by adults that the Scout is worthy of this great honor....
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Idiots Masquerading As Boy Scout Leaders
Did you see the news coverage this week of the “Boy Scout Leaders” that destroyed a rock formation in Utah’s Goblin Valley State Park? The images were disgusting. The idea was disgusting. My quibble,...
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