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Boy Scouts
Lord Robert Baden-Powell developed a training method which resulted in the foundation of the Boy Scout Movement in 1907. Today, the Scouting Movement is a worldwide movement with the aim of supporting young people in their physical, mental and spiritual development so that they may play constructive roles in society.
1,200 Questions
Where can you find answers to the nuclear science merit badge worksheet?
In the nuclear science merit badge book.
Why is the Boy Scouts highest rank called Eagle?
Because the eagle is the symbol of the United States. The June 1911 Official Handbook for Boys called it Wolf Scout but it was changed to Eagle Scout in the August 1911 edition. For more history, see the related link.
Skinning an animal is an activity that would not be allowed by the Girl Scout safety guidelines, so, as a Girl Scout member, girls would not be skinning an animal.
However, this might be an activity they do with their families.
What does the 1934 BSA cooking merit badge look like?
The badge has a black kettle within a green circle. You can find images on eBay.
The purpose of the Boy Scouts of America is to help build leadership and high values in boys.
How can you find a BSA troop website?
Go to Google, enter the information your looking for, then press enter, and you'll see different websites.
What merit badges are earned the least?
Master-at-Arms merit badge was created in 1910 and discontinued in 1911; it was never issued. Invention merit badge was created in 1911 and discontinued in 1915 and was earned by ten Boy Scouts; it required that the Scout invent and patent something useful.
Current merit badges least earned in 2007:
- American Business- 539
- Bugling- 684
- Fly Fishing- 665
- Plant Science- 928
What is the responsibility of a chaplain aide for Boy Scouts?
The chaplain aide is an approved youth leadership position in Boy Scout troops. The responsibilities of this position include encouraging the spiritual growth and awareness of each member of the troop and assisting the troop chaplain (and adult committee members).
The chaplain aide should
- Work with the troop chaplain (usually an adult member of the clergy) to plan appropriate interfaith religious services during troop outings
- Encourage troop members to strengthen their own relationships with God through personal prayer and devotion and participation in religious activities appropriate to their faith
- Participate in patrol leaders council panning sessions to ensure that spiritual emphasis is included in troop activities
- Help the troop chaplain (or other designated adult) plan and conduct an annual Scout-oriented religious observance,. Preferably during Scout Week in February
- Present an overview of the religious emblems program at troop meetings at least once per year
- Help the troop chaplain (or other designated adult) recognize troop members who receive their religious emblems, perhaps during a troop court of honor (note: most religious emblems are conferred during a service at the Scout's place of worship, but the achievement should also be recognized at a significant troop event.)
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Which presidential candidates are eagle scouts?
Rick Perry definitely is an Eagle. Mitt Romney was a Scout, but I do not believe he achieved Eagle (It is not surprising that he was a scout since he is LDS).
Specifically Where does the Ad Altare Dei religious medal go on the Boy Scout uniform?
Religious metals are pinned to the left chest above the pocket so that they hang down over the flap of the pocket.
No. The troop is part of the program of the chartered organization.
The chartered organization representative is responsible for choosing the Scoutmaster and other unit leaders with the assistance of the troop committee and the unit commissioner.
The chartered organization representative is also responsible for removing leaders when there are issues. See "How to Remove a Volunteer" from the Commissioner Fieldbook and related links.
Resources:
- Selecting Quality Leaders (see related links)
- Scoutmaster Handbook
- Troop Committee Guidebook
- Commissioner Fieldbook
What was Every scout to save a soldier about?
"Every Scout to Save a Soldier" was a slogan used to motivate Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts to help sell US Savings stamps. (think mini war bonds)
What do you get to do at boy scouts?
The great thing about Boy Scouts is that it is entirely up to the scouts what they want to do. Scouts work through their patrol leader to decide on what activities they will do. Some common examples are camping, hiking, backpacking, community service projects, canoeing, rock climbing. The list of possibilities is really endless, subject to some restrictions on dangerous activities. Most troops also attend summer camp, where they can do many outdoor activities and work on merit badges (see related link).
How long do Boy Scout sell popcorn 2012?
The popcorn fund-raising drives usually start in August and have a deadline for orders in October so that the popcorn can be delivered by late November.
Do boy scouts still recite dib dib dob?
I don't think Boy Scouts ever recited "dib dib dob".
Do Your Best ("dyb") is the Cub Scout motto. The Boy Scout motto is "Be Prepared", the initials of which don't really form a pronounceable syllable, and I highly doubt that any Boy Scout troop ever went around "bip"ing each other.
YES, Boy scouting is a sport because it is held in the out doors and has alot of physically competative events. It also has alot of team work which also defines a sport
How many local councils are in the Boy Scouts of America?
There are 296 local councils as of July 2011 plus Direct Service.
What is the Boy Scout sign used for?
The Scout sign identifies a person as a scout anywhere in the world. It is used whenever the Scout Oath or Scout Law is recited and when one scout raises it all other scouts should stand in respectful silence and return it.
The three upraised fingers stand for the three parts of the Scout Oath (duty to God and country, duty to others and duty to self). The thumb and little finger together stand for the bond between all Scouts.
Where does the Eagle Scout pin go on a mother's ribbon?
In the Boy Scouts of America, mother's ribbons are not a standard item, although they are often sold in Scout Shops. There is no official way to wear pins on it, but most often the higher rank pins are at the top.
