Advancement and recognition in the Boy Scouts of America

Female Veteran Non-Profit Executive to Become Board Chair of Local Boy Scout Council

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Thursday, May 20, 2021

b'PORTLAND, Ore., May 20, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --The Cascade Pacific Council (CPC) of the Boy Scouts of America (BSA) announced today that a veteran non-profit leader will become its first female board chair in its 105-year history.

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  • b'PORTLAND, Ore., May 20, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --The Cascade Pacific Council (CPC) of the Boy Scouts of America (BSA) announced today that a veteran non-profit leader will become its first female board chair in its 105-year history.
  • "\nKaleen began her Scouting adventure by attending Wood Badge, an advanced, national leadership course, in September 2009.
  • "\nKaleen is currently a partner at Page Two Partners, a consultancy focused on developing leaders and supporting executive transition for non-profit organizations.
  • For more information on the Boy Scouts of America, please visit www.Scouting.org .\nView original content to download multimedia: http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/female-veteran-non-profit-execut...\n'

First Female from Indiana's Boy Scouts of America LaSalle Council Earns Eagle Scout Status

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Friday, February 5, 2021

Emily is among hundreds of young women who will make up the Inaugural Class of female Eagle Scouts.

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  • Emily is among hundreds of young women who will make up the Inaugural Class of female Eagle Scouts.
  • "Earning the rank of Eagle Scout takes hard work and perseverance, and we are honored to recognize Emily for this significant accomplishment," said LaSalle Council Scout executive, John Cary.
  • Young women have been part of Scouting for decades in co-ed programs offered by the Boy Scouts of America (BSA), including Sea Scouts, Venturing, Exploring and STEM Scouts.
  • For more information on the LaSalle Council, Boy Scouts of America, please visit http://www.lasallecouncilbsa.org .

InventHelp Inventor Develops Versatile Badge Holder (HTM-9327)

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Thursday, July 30, 2020

"This inspired me to develop a better means to store badges together with keys to allow them to conveniently be used."

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  • "This inspired me to develop a better means to store badges together with keys to allow them to conveniently be used."
  • She developed the patent-pending DOUBLE BUNGEE BADGE AND KEY HOLDER to eliminate a mess of multiple, tangled clip attachments.
  • This invention ensures that a badge and keys are always together and safely attached to the user.
  • 18-HTM-9327, InventHelp, 217 Ninth Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15222, or call (412) 288-1300 ext.

Songs, Skits and So Much S'more! The Boy Scouts of America Invites Families to Join National Camp-In

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Thursday, April 23, 2020

IRVING, Texas, April 23, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --The Boy Scouts of America (BSA) invites families with children of all ages to join in on a day of adventure during a National Camp-In on May 2.

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  • IRVING, Texas, April 23, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --The Boy Scouts of America (BSA) invites families with children of all ages to join in on a day of adventure during a National Camp-In on May 2.
  • "We are bringing the excitement of Scouting and the outdoors to families that are adjusting to the great indoors together," said April McMillan, Ph.D., the National Director of Program for the Boy Scouts of America.
  • The Boy Scouts of America provides the nation's foremost youth program of character development and values-based leadership training, which helps young people be "Prepared.
  • For more information on the Boy Scouts of America, please visit www.Scouting.org .

Scouts From Across the Country Deliver the 2019 Report to the Nation Highlighting Scouting's Unparalleled Service to Youth and Communities

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Tuesday, March 3, 2020

The report, designated in the BSA's congressional charter, details the impact millions of Scouts and Scouting volunteers have made throughout 2019.

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  • The report, designated in the BSA's congressional charter, details the impact millions of Scouts and Scouting volunteers have made throughout 2019.
  • Being selected as a Report to the Nation delegate from among approximately 2.1 million youth membersis an honor for BSA youth members.
  • The 2019 delegation includes:
    The delegation will deliver the annual report to key members of U.S. federal government leadership.
  • Highlights from the report include:
    More than 150,000 young women joined Cub Scouting and Scouts BSA by the end of 2019.

Insigniam Partner Receives Silver Buffalo Award, Scouting's Highest Honor

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Tuesday, February 25, 2020

Scott Beckett, Ph.D. will be receiving the Silver Buffalo Award, Scouting's highest commendation for service to youth, at the National Annual Meeting of the Boy Scouts of America (BSA) in late May.

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  • Scott Beckett, Ph.D. will be receiving the Silver Buffalo Award, Scouting's highest commendation for service to youth, at the National Annual Meeting of the Boy Scouts of America (BSA) in late May.
  • Scott Beckett is a partner at the organizational-transformation consulting firm, Insigniam.
  • The Silver Buffalo has been awarded annually since 1925 to civic-minded men and women for their invaluable contributions and service to youth.
  • Over the past 22 years, Beckett has personally coached and trained thousands of business leaders as a partner at Insigniam.

At Power Rogers & Smith, L.L.P., Partner Todd Smith Inducted into National Center for States Courts Board of Directors

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Thursday, December 12, 2019

Recently, the firm's founding partner Todd A. Smith was honored with an induction into the National Center for States Courts (NCSC) Board of Directors.

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  • Recently, the firm's founding partner Todd A. Smith was honored with an induction into the National Center for States Courts (NCSC) Board of Directors.
  • At the recommendation of Supreme Court Chief Justice Warren Burger, the nonprofit National Center for States Courts was created to provide comprehensive research and support for the nation's state court systems.
  • As a Director at NCSC, Todd A. Smith aims to continue giving back to his community by strengthening the American judicial system.
  • For more information or press inquiries, contact Power Rogers and Smith online at https://www.prslaw.com/
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Church of Scientology’s Troop 313 to Present Merit Badge Academy

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Thursday, August 29, 2019

CLEARWATER, Fla., Aug. 29, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- On September 28th, Boy Scout Troop 313, chartered by the Church of Scientology Flag Service Organization, will host a Merit Badge Academy for Tampa Bay Scouts.

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  • CLEARWATER, Fla., Aug. 29, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- On September 28th, Boy Scout Troop 313, chartered by the Church of Scientology Flag Service Organization, will host a Merit Badge Academy for Tampa Bay Scouts.
  • The Academy also includes, the Personal Management and Citizenship merit classes which are requisites for Eagle Scout ranking.
  • Troop 313 has many skilled badge councilors who want to share their knowledge with other troops.
  • To register for the Merit Badge Academy, please contact Michael at the CCV Center at (727) 316-5309 or email [email protected] .

FEI Announces 2019 Financial Executive of the Year and Distinguished Service Award Recipients

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Thursday, May 2, 2019

Harry Soose is the Chief Financial Officer of Civil Environmental Consultants (CEC), an engineering consulting firm with over 1000 employees.

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  • Harry Soose is the Chief Financial Officer of Civil Environmental Consultants (CEC), an engineering consulting firm with over 1000 employees.
  • Recipients of the Financial Executive of the Year award will be celebrated during the Awards ceremony reception on May 19 at 6:00 p.m.
  • Recipients of the Distinguished Service Award are individuals who have demonstrated exemplary service to the organization that consistently rank above and beyond their chartered responsibilities.
  • Financial Executives International (FEI) is the leading advocate for the views of corporate financial management.

Thousands Of Girls, Boys, And Families Celebrate Historic Launch Of Scouts BSA

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Friday, February 1, 2019

For more than five decades, the Boy Scouts of America has been welcoming young women into its Venturing, Exploring, Sea Scouts and STEM Scouts programs.

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  • For more than five decades, the Boy Scouts of America has been welcoming young women into its Venturing, Exploring, Sea Scouts and STEM Scouts programs.
  • And today, the BSA is further expanding that legacy by welcoming young women into Scouts BSA.
  • For many young women, the opportunity to join Scouts BSA comes after years of attending Scouting events with their families.
  • The BSA will celebrate our inaugural class of female Eagle Scouts in 2020.