An Interview with a Scout Who Earned All 121 Merit ...
Raymond Adrian DeLeon Jr. is an Eagle Scout, founder and president of Venture Crew 1209, and recently graduated high school senior. He also has earned all 121 merit badges in the Boy Scout program. On June 1, 2007 I talked with Adrian about his ... [... more]
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Lessons from the Merit Badge Counselor Quiz - Boy Scouts
A short quiz was run which discussed a number of issues related to merit badges and merit badge counselors. The average grade on the quiz is 67- not what we would hope for. Maybe we should get the Advancement Chairman in our districts to do some ... [... more]
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Advancement Guide- the Adult Scout Bible - Boy Scouts
Are you new to Scouting? Had 3 boys in Scouting and been to Philmont twice? Been an Assistant Scoutmaster for 4 years and have a son who is an Eagle Scout? There is rarely anything that is inexpensive yet can provide something useful to a group ... [... more]
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Advancement Changes for 2006 - Boy Scouts
There have been a significant number of changes in merit badges for this year. Also there is a change in the First Class requirements and a new merit badge has been added. According to US Scout, the following merit badges have changes: The ... [... more]
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The New Year- Resolutions and Reflections - Boy Scouts
As we start a new year many of us are making resolutions of things to do (or not do) in the coming year. In looking forward to the coming year I reflected some on the past (at my age, people are allowed to do that) and thought about what Scouting ... [... more]
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Speeding Ticket in the Christmas Spirit - Boy Scouts
You are driving to a meeting and you are already late. You know you are going over the speed limit but you have to take that chance. A set of red and blue flashing lights appear in your rear view mirror and you say to yourself, "Just what I need. ... [... more]
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Extra Large Full Moon Lights Campsites - Boy Scouts
If you were camping this past weekend (December 12, 2008) and the sky was clear, it might have seemed that the night was especially well lighted. It wasn't your imagination. Scientists say that the full moon appeared 14% larger and 30% brighter ... [... more]
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Who Can Identify Future Eagle Scouts? - Boy Scouts
Depending on the reference, the number of Scouts reaching the Eagle rank is between 2.5% and 5% of the boys who join the Scouting program. According to the national headquarters, the percent for 2007 was 4%. A very select group. You become a ... [... more]
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What's New in BSA Advancement? - Boy Scouts
I recently talked to Bill Steele, Director of Advancement, at the Boy Scout national headquarters. I got some of the usual information but also some information that can be really helpful. In fact, even staying up to date on the usual stuff is ... [... more]
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Thou Shalt Not Change Requirements - Boy Scouts
Although not written on tablets of stone, no part of the Scouting program is followed more closely than this guideline. Insuring that all Scouts take the same tests, meet the same requirements, earn the same merit badges to achieve a rank is the ... [... more]
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