General Information
General information relating to Scouting
…to keep myself physically strong- safely 
Some safety ideas to consider while staying (or getting) in shape A Mom’s Look at Scouting
A mom reviews some of the Scouting experiences she had with her sons. A Scout Leader’s Duty- Protect and Challenge
Two duties of a Scout leader are to protect and challenge the boys in our units. Alternate Requirements for Special Needs Scouts
A discussion of the process for determining alternative requirements for advancement for Scouts with special needs. Blood- Nothing to be Scared About
A brief discussion of blood, its parts and types Boy Scout Training- Training Leaders
Trained leaders are essential for a good Scout program Boy Scouts- 100 Years Old
At a summer camp on Brownsea Island 100 years ago, Robert Baden-Powell began the worldwide Scouting program. See how the 100th birthday is being celebrated. Boy Scouts- Giving and Receiving
A year of giving and receiving as the Boy Scout editor Can you solve the puzzle?
We challenge our Scouts to think "outside the box." Can you solve the puzzle? Color Guard- Another Chance to Serve and Learn
A District Color Guard is a great way to allow Scouts to learn more about our country and our history, participate in events they would otherwise not be able to attend, provide service to our community. Eagle certificate and no “God.”
An Eagle Scout was denied a certificate to accompany the flag flown over the Capitol in honor of his grandfather because the wording in the certificate contained the word "God." Flag Day and Flag Etiquette
The American flag and flag etiquette are discussed. There is also a related quiz. Interpreter Strips [offsite link]
This site gives an excellent overview of interpreter strips that are available, how to earn them and how/when to wear them. Lead Paint- a Problem?
The Scout office recently recalled 1.5 million Cub Scout badges because the paint on the badges contained too much lead. Is this a reaction or an over reaction to a lead paint issue? New Year- new goals
Dreams are often different from goals. Reaching Scouting goals can help us reach other goals. Pope Recognizes Scouting's 100th Birthday
In a recent letter to the archbishop of Bordeaux the Pope praised the benefits of Scouting. Retiring an American Flag
A soiled or torn American flag should not be flown. What is the proper way to retire an American flag? Scout Knot Tying Simplified
Tying knots is important in Scouting because it can teach a basic skill and develop a pattern for facing difficult situations. Scout Sunday…Duty to God
Scout Sunday and a creative way to work on a religious award Scouting Should Be Fun!!
Although we as leaders are teaching important skills to our Scouts, it is important to remember that Scouting should be fun! Service to America  [offsite link]
If you are looking for ideas for service projects, this is a great place to browse. Swapping Boy Scout Patches
Swapping patches as a part of Boy Scout life The Night Sky and Beyond
See planets, constellations, galaxies and more through the World Wide Telescope The United States One Dollar Bill
Do you think you know the meaning of the symbols on a US one dollar bill? What is a Council International Representative?
Learn what a Council International Representative is and how your council could benefit by having someone in that position. Links marked with the [offsite link] designation point to websites not associated with BellaOnline.com. BellaOnline.com is not responsible for the material found there.
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