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Boy Scouts Mid California Council
Catherine (Cathy) Reheis-Boyd is the chief operating officer and chief of staff for the Western States Petroleum Association (WSPA). Affiliated with WSPA since 1990, she currently directs WSPA s government affairs, assists the president in media affairs, oversees all office and committee operations…
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Lewis and Clark Boy Scouts California Council
When peace negotiations were underway with England to bring the American Revolution to an end, vital American interests in the Mississippi River, the ‘Father of Waters, ’ stood paramount in the minds of the American diplomats on the scene, Benjamin Franklin, John Jay and John Adams. They knew that any…
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Gerald r Ford Boy Scouts California Council
This week in commemoration of the 40th anniversary of his presidency, the Boy Scouts of America pays tribute to the late President Gerald R. Ford Jr. President Ford is the only president to earn the rank of Eagle Scout. “I have not sought this enormous responsibility, but I will not shirk it … I believe…
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South Florida Council Boy Scouts California
Rick and Sue are Denise’s parents. Nathan Lee - President/Founder Nathan is the widowed husband of Denise. Inspired by the outpouring of community support in the aftermath of his wife’s murder in 2008, Nathan launched the Denise Amber Lee Foundation in June of 2008. He has made it his life’s work to…
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Boy Scouts of California Central Florida Council
Walt Disney has booted the Boy Scouts out of the Magic Kingdom, allegedly due to the national organization s discriminatory policies against gay members. Although the Boy Scouts began welcoming gay scouts in January, it dispels these members after they turn 18, banning them, as well as gay parents, from…
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Michigan Boy Scout California Council
Troop 377 of the California Inland Empire Council presented six Battle of Normandy veterans ranging from Private First Class to Lieutenant with medals commemorating the 70th anniversary of the battle. These American heroes include a duo that were not only in the same squadron during the D-Day invasion on June 6, 1944, but they were also Boy Scouts who grew up within 100 miles…
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Atlanta Area Council Boy Scouts California
An Eagle Scout from Maryland, the young woman serving as National Venturing President and a Cub Scout from Sandy Hook, Conn., are among the nine young people selected to represent the Boy Scouts of America during this week’s Report to the Nation in Washington, D.C. The Scouts (accompanied by a support team of adults) will tour D.C., visit monuments and smile for countless photos…
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Aloha Council Boy Scouts California
In 1910, a traveling American businessman discovered Scouting and brought it home to America. And that same year, a Hawaii artist and outdoorsman by the name of Hitchcock discovered Scouting in California, and brought it home to Hawaii. Yes, Scouting in the islands has been around a long time – and from the very beginning, it had a dramatic mission. To not only Be Prepared…
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Boy Scouts of California National Council
GRAPEVINE, Texas The Boy Scouts of America voted on Thursday to lift a century-old ban on openly gay scouts in a major victory for gay rights activists, but the decision means a sea of change for an organization that depends heavily on faith-based groups. More than 60 percent of the group s National Council, comprised of some 1, 400 delegates, voted in favor of ending the ban…
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Sam Houston Area Council Boy Scouts California
Theme: Go For The Gold Webelos: Traveler & Handyman Tiger Cub Activities THE ATHLETE Utah National Parks Council Props: Cubmaster can select any sport and use appropriate equipment as props throughout this ceremony. Cubmaster: The first thing an athlete learns is the basic rules of his chosen sport. When a Cub first enters the Pack, he learns the Bobcat Trail, which…
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Boy Scouts of California Grand Canyon Council
Wipala Wiki Lodge has enjoyed a rich history with great traditions. This history has been enhanced with the addition of separate histories and traditions from other great lodges of the past. The footprint of Wipala Wiki Lodge has changed and evolved over the years, to the great lodge that it is today. The brothers of three other great lodges have been invaluable to the growth…
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Grand Canyon Council Boy Scouts California
“Adventure, ” he said, “Is when you do something for the first time. Fun is when you repeat the adventure and still enjoy it. And romance is the spirit of Scouting, the classy experiences that tie you to the program. Romance keeps you coming back for more fun and adventure.” My most recent post was entitled “The Romance of Scouting.” In the article, I noted that the “romance…
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