December 2009 Blog Posts (5)

300 Eagle Scouts March Beside Action-Packed Float in Tournament of Roses Parade, Interactive Scouting Experience Begins Nationwide Tour

Pasadena, Calif. — On Jan. 1, 2010, a new century begins for the Boy Scouts of America (BSA), and with it comes an invitation to the nation to experience Scouting like never before. Kicking off the celebration is the BSA’s participation in the Tournament of Roses Parade, with a float entitled: “Celebrating the Adventure, Continuing the Journey.”

“This is an incredibly exciting and important time for our organization,” said Bob Mazzuca, Chief Scout Executive… Continue

Added by Bryan Kramer on December 21, 2009 at 9:00pm — No Comments

U.S. Mint reveals design for BSA 100th Anniversary coin

Heads up, coin collectors! The U.S. Mint has unveiled its final design for the Boy Scouts of America’s Centennial Silver Dollar.

The obverse (heads) side shows a Cub Scout, Boy Scout, and Venturer, and the reverse (tails) side depicts the BSA’s iconic fleur-de-lis emblem. Some of the inscriptions are ones you’re used to seeing on a coin: “In God We Trust,” “Liberty,” and “E Pluribus Unum.”

The rest of the text is unique to… Continue

Added by Bryan Kramer on December 20, 2009 at 5:20pm — No Comments

New Merit Badges Coming in 2010

WHAT'S NEW?

Scouting’s 100-year history has been marked by many changes in merit badges. Such badges as Cement Work, Farm Layout and Building Arrangements, and Interpreting bowed out long ago, while Climbing, Disabilities Awareness, and Nuclear Science have been added since the 1990s.

Now some new badges are coming. Scuba made its splash in December, and requirements are being developed for four more merit badges, all of which have been approved. Here they are along with… Continue

Added by Bryan Kramer on December 20, 2009 at 4:29pm — No Comments

Pilot: Under Armour Co-Branded Shirt

The Boy Scouts of America is considering introducing a Boy Scout shirt made by Under Armour. Boy Scouts would wear the shirt while doing activities such as service projects, hiking, camping, and other troop activities.

The BSA is interested in getting feedback on options via an online survey. Please help get the word out and encourage Scouts to take this survey.…

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Added by Ron Schoenmehl on December 9, 2009 at 2:01pm — No Comments

100th Anniversary Virtual Rally

Please join the Boy Scouts of America's Nationwide 100th Anniversary Audiocast kickoff rally on Thursday, December 10, 2009. This will be your chance to get pumped up and energized for Scouting's 100th Anniversary. In order to listen, you must register in advance at:

www.audiocast.scouting.org

During the audiocast, the following will be given away:

-Two tickets to Gala Twenty-Ten, a very special and elegant 100th… Continue

Added by Shannon Shaffer on December 8, 2009 at 9:33am — No Comments