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Yahoo
03-06-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Scouting America Troop 529 cleans Spectre Island
FORT WALTON BEACH, Fla. (WMBB) – Members of Scouting America Troop 529 (Shalimar) removed hundreds of pounds of trash from Spectre Island in the Santa Rosa Sound. According to a news release, 11 youth scouts and seven adult leaders paddled canoes out to the island for a day of conservation to clean litter and debris. These members collected nearly 300 pounds of trash both inland and on the shores of the island. The island was littered with cans, spent shotgun shells, cigarette butts, a buouy, fishing debris, folding chairs and toys. 'I am extremely proud of these scouts and how they have lived up to the Scout Oath and Law as well as our slogan to Do A Good Turn Daily,' said Troop 529 Scoutmaster Chris Cutler. 'I encourage the community to follow the lead from these young scouts to be conservation-minded.' In addition, the scouts had the opportunity to complete the requirements for the canoeing merit badge, which included challenging deep-water canoeing rescues. Click here to learn more about their adventure, or click here to watch their video. Join Scouting by clicking here. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Business Journals
19-05-2025
- Business
- Business Journals
Honoring a Champion for Community and Service
Scouting America is proud to announce that Bob Rivers, Executive Chair and Chair of the Board of Directors at Eastern Bank, will be recognized as the 45th recipient of the Ralph Lowell Distinguished Citizen Award at the 2025 Salute to Scouting on Wednesday, June 4th at the Boston Harbor Hotel. Bob's visionary leadership and unwavering commitment to community have inspired others to lead with purpose. His work exemplifies the Scout Oath and Law —service above self, a life of integrity, and dedication to community. Join us in celebrating Bob's incredible contributions and the values that bind us together as a community.
Yahoo
09-02-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Boy Scouts of America name change becomes official in effort to be more 'inclusive'
Nine months after announcing a name change was coming, the Boy Scouts of America (BSA) on Saturday officially changed its name in an attempt to "meet the evolving needs of young people." The organization adopted the new name, Scouting America, on its 115th anniversary, "marking a pivotal moment in the organization's journey," according to a statement released Saturday. The shift comes after a recent policy change in 2018, allowing girls to join the program. The organization began allowing gay youth in 2013 and ended a blanket ban on gay adult leaders in 2015. Judge Tosses Girl Scouts' Recruitment Suit Vs. Boy Scouts President and CEO Roger Krone told the Associated Press there was "some backlash," but said there was a small spike in membership after announcing the rebranding in May. "The fact that we were going with a more kind of gender-neutral name, a lot of people kind of wanted to know more about it," Krone told the AP. Read On The Fox News App More than 15,000 scouts joined, the AP reported, bringing total membership to more than 1 million. As the nation's foremost youth program, Scouting America said it provides children opportunities focused on character development, leadership, fun and outdoor exploration. The adaptation will "ensure future generations have the opportunity to benefit from this transformative program," according to the statement. Federal Judge Upholds $2.4 Billion Bankruptcy Plan For The Boy Scouts Of America While the name changed, the Texas-based organization said its mission has remained the same for a century: to prepare young people to make ethical and moral choices over their lifetimes by instilling in them the values of the Scout Oath and Law. "Whether it's a camping trip, a pinewood derby car race or a trail hike, every adventure encourages personal growth by teaching youth how to set goals and achieve them with determination," spokespeople wrote in the statement. "As we look to the future, Scouting America is dedicated to providing young people with the values, skills and experiences they need to thrive in a rapidly changing world." The organization's website features its new name, but social media accounts still have the traditional handles. "Scouting America has helped instill timeless values for multiple generations of Americans," Krone wrote in the statement. "In an increasingly complex and interconnected world, the values and skills instilled by Scouting are more critical than ever and the need for strong character, ethical decision-making and effective leadership remains paramount." Krone added it is reaffirming its commitment to providing a "safe and supportive environment" where young people can develop essential qualities. "Scouting America has remained committed to providing youth with a safe environment where they can learn meaningful life skills, create lifelong memories and grow into tomorrow's leaders," the organization wrote in the statement. "In fact, more than 130 million Americans have been through Scouting America programs since our founding in 1910." Fox News Digital previously reported the rebranding came after a substantial hit in membership during the COVID-19 pandemic. It also follows a court order to pay out a $2.46 billion settlement involving about 82,000 former Boy Scouts who claimed they were sexually abused by BSA officials and volunteers. Filing for bankruptcy allowed the organization to keep operating. Fox News Digital's Michael Dorgan and the Associated Press contributed to this report. Original article source: Boy Scouts of America name change becomes official in effort to be more 'inclusive'
