{"id":314,"date":"2008-08-09T13:30:00","date_gmt":"2008-08-09T13:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.melrosetroop68.org\/blog\/?p=314"},"modified":"2016-02-24T10:51:11","modified_gmt":"2016-02-24T15:51:11","slug":"scouting-news","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.melrosetroop68.org\/blog\/?p=314","title":{"rendered":"Scouting News"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"<\/a>Here are some news releases about Scouting that have been recently found online. It is great to see Scouts making a positive impact on their community, and the financial support from some major corporations.<\/p>\n

Eagle Scout Paul Banwart from Shakopee, Minnesota, awarded American Legion Award:<\/span><\/p>\n

And now, this Shakopee teen is being honored nationally this month as the top Eagle Scout by the American Legion, which also gave him a $10,000 college scholarship. “Paul Banwart represents the best in scouting, and the American Legion is proud to have selected him as its Eagle Scout of the year,” said Commander Marty Conatser, the national leader of the organization.<\/p>\n

http:\/\/www.startribune.com\/local\/south\/26223804.html<\/p>\n

AT&T Donates $3 Million To BSA To Kick-Off 100th Anniversary<\/span><\/p>\n

The Boy Scouts of America announced today that AT&T has donated $3 million to kick off nationwide support for the youth organization\u2019s 100th Anniversary Celebration. The announcement came during the opening of the BSA\u2019s Annual National Leadership Training Conference in Nashville.<\/p>\n

AT&T is the first major donor to step forward with a multi-million dollar contribution and will serve as Scouting\u2019s official communications partner during the 100th Anniversary celebration. Feb. 8, 2010 marks 100 years of Scouting in America for one of the country\u2019s largest youth-serving organizations.<\/p>\n

http:\/\/www.scoutingnews.org\/2008\/08\/05\/att-donates-3-million-to-bsas-100th-anniversary-celebration\/<\/p>\n

Top Ten Reasons Why Scouting Beats TV<\/span> (from Lone Star Scouter)
\nNo batteries required<\/span>
\nCommercial-free<\/span>
\nStrengthens families<\/span>
\nBurns more calories<\/span>
\nGrows character, not potatoes<\/span>
\nOffers college scholarships<\/span>
\nViolence-free<\/span>
\nDevelops leaders<\/span>
\nPrepares kids for real life<\/span><\/p>\n

#1: It\u2019s the Ultimate Reality Show! <\/span>
\nTV shows like Survivor, Fear Factor and the Human Race have nothing on Scouting. Just ask a Scout.<\/p>\n

http:\/\/buffaloeagle.wordpress.com\/2008\/08\/07\/top-10-reasons-why-scouting-beats-tv-hands-down\/<\/a><\/p>\n

Have a great Scouting Day!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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