Posts Tagged Boy Scout
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Scouting Corner – Year of Celebration
By Thomas McDermott Scout Executive, Illiowa Council Boy Scouts of America Scouts put the OUTING in SCOUTING October will see many Cub Scouts and their families enjoying a spooktacular weekend at Camp Loud Thunder. This extravaganza of events is made possible with the help of older Boy ...
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History of the Boy Scout Pinewood Car
The story of the pinewood derby starts with Don Murphy, Cub Master for Pack 280C in 1952. Don Murphy wanted to create a new father-son Cub Scout activity he could do with his 10 year old son who was too young to race in the Soap Box Derby, which requires the boy to drive a home made car down a hill....
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February Facts
By Jennifer Kohel Monthly Observances American Heart Month International Boost Self-Esteem Month National Laugh-Friendly Month National Mend a Broken Heart Month National Pet Dental Health Month XXI Olympics Weekly Observations Women's Heart Week February 1-7 Boy Scout Anniver...
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The Boy Scouts of America History Through the Decades
1910s The Boy Scouts of America is incorporated on February 8 under the laws of the District of Columbia by W.D. Boyce. The first awards for heroism are presented by the National Court of Honor. By 1912, Scouts are enrolled in every state. After signing of the armistice, the slogan “Th...
