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Virginia Eagle Project Honors Alabama Civil War Fallen

Tuesday, 03 January 2012 09:51 SM Seale

Following is a link that describes the Eagle Project of a Life Scout in Virginia who embarked on a historical project to honor an Alabama Civil War Regiment that died in the forest of Virginia.  This is a very good story that may inspire some of our Eagle Scout Candidates. 

http://blog.al.com/sweethome/2011/12/tenth_alabama_regiment_cemeter.html 

Last Updated on Wednesday, 11 January 2012 16:39
 

Scout in ASM Hannan's Old Troop Earns Every Merit Badge!

Wednesday, 15 December 2010 15:14 Mike Lyman

A scout in ASM Jeff Hannan's old scout troop has earned all 129 merit badges. Read more about it in the Seattle Times!

Last Updated on Thursday, 16 December 2010 09:51
 

Unbound: I Blame the Boy Scouts -- National Geographic Traveler

Friday, 19 November 2010 08:44 Mike Lyman

From the BSA's Facebook page: "This Scout climbed his first hill 50 years ago and he blames the Boy Scouts of America for stealing his soul and planting it in the wilderness! We’ll take the credit for that, check out this unique article about a father-son climb and their experiences to new heights featured in National Geographic."

Read the whole article!

 

The Summit: Bechtel Family National Scout Reserve

Friday, 23 April 2010 10:18 Mike Lyman

The BSA YouTube channel has a nice piece about the The Summit: Bechtel Family National Scout Reserve, the new Boy Scouts high adventure, summer camp and jamboree location in West Virginia. Looks like it's going to be an awesome high adventure destination!

Last Updated on Wednesday, 28 April 2010 18:08
 

71 Year Old Man Finally Earns Eagle

Wednesday, 31 March 2010 07:22 Mike Lyman

71 year old Edward Holbrook recently earned Eagle making him perhaps the oldest person to ever earn the badge. Years ago some paperwork got lost and it was recently uncovered when Mr Holbrook asked for old photos from his old scout camp. With them he got records showing he earned badges that made him eligible for Eagle. His daughter took it all to BSA and they decided to award him his Eagle badge.

Read more about it!

Moral of the story? Make sure you keep up with the badges you earn and keep a copy of your records yourself!

Last Updated on Thursday, 22 April 2010 11:06
 
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