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National Outdoor Awards

9/25/2014

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Do you enjoy camping under the stars, rafting a whitewater river, or hitting the trail afoot, on a bike, or even on a horse? Can you pitch a tent, find your way, and bandage an ankle using only materials in your pack? Are you prepared to do any of these in rain, snow, sleet, or heat? If so, the National Outdoor Awards are for you.


There is nothing virtual about these awards—you can earn them only by demonstrating knowledge and experience in the outdoors
The award consists of five emblem segments positioned around a center emblem. he segments represent five areas of emphasis: Riding, Hiking, Camping, Aquatics, and Adventure. 


This is no give-away award. It takes some hard work to earn each segment.  You could be one of a handful in our council to get it!  The good news is that most of you are already on your way to earning segments!  It just takes a little extra effort, and you can rock this cool award.

Check out the requirements at the Scouting.org website.





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Uniform Inspection Sheet

9/18/2014

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Are you wearing your uniform properly?  Are all those patches in the right place?  Where do I put those merit badges that I just earned?  Am I allowed to wear my Scout shirt untucked (answer=no)?  Is the Scout Handbook part of my uniform?
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Check out the uniform inspection sheet (below) to find most of your answers.  You'll never know when this info might be handy.  Be prepared!

For more information on uniforming, patch placement, insignia placement, etc, check out the BSA's
Insignia Guide
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 Trucker's Hitch by Ylvis

9/17/2014

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Those of you who have completed the Kayaking merit badge will fully understand this song and knot. 
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