Wednesday, March 28, 2018

Check Out These Amazing Scouting-Themed Cake Ideas



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VOLUNTEER NEWSLETTERMarch 28, 2018
Amazing Scouting-Themed Cake Ideas 
These 29 outstanding cakes are a delicious way to celebrate Scouting.
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How These Scouts Plan to Save the Disappearing Monarch Butterflies
Hundreds of D.C.-area Scouts have pledged to help save the monarch.
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Volunteers Invented This Ingenious Pinewood Derby Car Judging Method 
These volunteers knew there had to be a fairer way to judge Pinewood Derby cars.
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Study Shows Getting Outdoors Improves a Child's Brain Development 
The study is from the Barcelona Institute for Global Health and the UCLA Fielding School of Public Health. 
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You Can Use These Tips for Deducting Scouting Expenses From Your Taxes 
With the April 17, 2018, deadline approaching fast, there's no better time than now to get started.
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ScoutingWire: Alumni Edition



Hello Robert,
Here are just some of the latest happenings in Scouting. Thank you for your continued support!
Yours in Scouting,

Dustin Farris
Director, Scouting Alumni and Friends
P.S. Always remember...Once A Scout, Always A Scout.
P.P.S. 'A' great gift for the letterman in your life... or yourself! Show your Scouting alumni spirit with the alumni 'A' letter patch. This uniquely designed, chenille patch will look great on any jacket. Visit the Alumni Store to find this and other alumni items.
P.P.P.S. If you find a typo in this ScoutingWire: Alumni edition, send us an email at bsaalumni@scouting.org, with the subject "Alumni Spelling Bee", and a description of the typo. We will feature YOU in a future issue of Alumni Alive! 



Did Your Favorite Make This List of 8 Incredible Scout Camps?

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A Salute to the People Who Helped Make Report to the Nation Possible

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New Mobile App, Called 'Scouting,' Is Now Available to Download

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How Do You Define Adventure?

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Upcoming Alumni Events

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Featured Event: Back to Gilwell and Other Places
Monday, April 1, 2019 through Sunday, April 7, 2019
Email Amy Schwartz (amy.schwartz@scouting.org) if you are interested in this opportunity.


California

Thurs. 4/5/2018
Gathering of Eagles - Networking for Eagles
5:00pm - 8:00pm (PST), Los Angeles, CA

Sat. 4/7/2018
San Diego Scout Fair Alumni Welcome Booth
9:00am - 3:00pm (PST), Chula Vista, CA


Florida

Wed. 8/1/2018
Annual Gathering of Eagles
6:00pm - 8:00pm (EST), Orange Park, FL


Michigan

Wed. 3/28/2018
Grosse Pointe Yacht Club Breakfast
8:00am - 9:30am (EST), Grosse Point, MI

Tue. 4/17/2018
Detroit Eagle - Networking Evening
6:30pm - 8:30pm (EST), Northville, MI

Sat. 5/12/2018
Migisi Fire Bowl - A Service Day at D-Bar-A Scout Ranch
8:00am - 8:00pm (EST), Metamora, MI

5/18/2018 - 5/20/2018

Sun. 5/20/2018
Pedro Trail - A Service Day at D-Bar-A Scout Ranch
11:00am - 6:00pm (EST), Metamora, MI


Minnesota

5/25/2018 - 6/8/2018

New Jersey

4/19/2018 - 4/22/2018

New Mexico

7/22/2018 - 7/29/2018

10/20/2018 - 10/28/2018
A Scouter's Vacation in New Mexico
9 Days and 8 nights in New Mexico


New York

Thurs. 1/10/2019
2018 Longhouse Council Eagle Recognition Dinner
6:00pm - 9:00pm (EDT), Syracuse, NY


Pennsylvania

Wed. 5/16/2018

Sat. 8/18/2018
Alumni Trip to the SteelStacks
8:00am - 11:00pm (EST), Bethlehem, PA


Tennessee

Tue. 4/3/2018
Scouting Alumni and Friends Gathering
5:30pm - 7:30pm (CST), Memphis, TN


Texas

Sat. 5/12/2018
Eagle Scout Recognition
11:30am - 1:00pm (CST), San Antonio, TX


Utah

Sat. 4/28/2018
Gathering of Eagles Banquet
6pm (MST), Ogden, UT


Washington

Sat. 4/7/2018
Eagle Scout Recognition Luncheon
11:00am - 2:00pm (PDT), Parkland, WA

8/24/2018 - 8/26/2018
Camp Thunderbird Reunion
Summit Lake, WA

West Virginia

6/10/2018 - 6/16/2018
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Thursday, March 22, 2018

Clearing Up Misconceptions and Demonstrating There's Room for Everyone in Scouting



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VOLUNTEER NEWSLETTER March 21, 2018
Clearing Up Misconceptions and Demonstrating There's Room for Everyone in Scouting
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Ten Incredible Duct-Tape Creations You Can Make Right Now 
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This Means Scouts Can Continue Riding Amtrak on Trips to Philmont 
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Unearthed Journal Reveals What Makes World Scout Jamborees Special 
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New Mobile App, Called 'Scouting,' Is Now Available to Download
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ScoutingWire: Alumni Edition


Hello Robert,
Here are just some of the latest happenings in Scouting. Thank you for your continued support!
Yours in Scouting,

Dustin Farris
Director, Scouting Alumni and Friends
P.S. Always remember...Once A Scout, Always A Scout.
P.P.S. Know a soon-to-be Eagle Scout? Visit the NESA Store to find an awesome Court of Honor presentation gift.
P.P.P.S. If you find a typo in this ScoutingWire: Alumni edition, send us an email at bsaalumni@scouting.org, with the subject "Alumni Spelling Bee", and a description of the typo. We will feature YOU in a future issue of Alumni Alive! 



How This Man Turns the Youth in His Community Into Leaders

Scoutmaster Joe Hayes knows how Scouting has the power to transform youth into responsible members of society...

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Man's Detective Work Reveals Treasure Trove of Long-Lost Wood Badge Documents

The long-lost documents reveal how much has changed — and how much has stayed the same — at Wood Badge...

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5 Ways Older Girls Can Get Involved in Scouting Now

For girls who are already past Cub Scouting-age, we've got great news—you don't have to wait until February 2019 to jump into Scouting...

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This Pack Has a Continuity of Scouting Tradtion

In this pack, when Cub Scouts level up, they pass their neckerchiefs and hats to the Scouts...

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If you are not already a Pathfinder member, upgrade today at www.scoutingalumni.org. A percentage of your Pathfinder membership goes to support Scouting in your community.

Upcoming Alumni Events

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California

Thurs.
4/5/2018
Gathering of Eagles - Networking for Eagles
5:00pm - 8:00pm (PST), Los Angeles, CA

Sat. 
4/7/2018
 
San Diego Scout Fair Alumni Welcome Booth
9:00am - 3:00pm (PST), Chula Vista, CA

Florida

Wed.
8/1/2018
Annual Gathering of Eagles
6:00pm - 8:00pm (EST), Orange Park, FL

Minnesota

5/25/2018 - 6/8/2018 

New Mexico

7/22/2018 - 7/29/2018 

New York

Thurs. 
1/10/2019
 
2018 Longhouse Council Eagle Recognition Dinner
6:00pm - 9:00pm (EDT), Syracuse, NY

West Virginia

6/10/2018 - 6/16/2018 

Wisconsin

3/9/2018 - 3/11/2018

Sat. 
3/10/2018
 
Northern Tier Alumni Dinner
7:00pm - 9:00pm (CDT), Madison, WI
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Our mailing address is: 
Scouting Alumni and Friends
1325 W. Walnut Hill Lane
P.O. Box 152079
Irving, TX 75015-2079
Telephone Number: (972) 580-2000




Mailing Address:
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P.O. Box 152079
Irving, TX 75015-2079
US 

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