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Saint Louis Chess Club to Host Legends and Rising Stars of American Chess

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Thursday, June 29, 2023
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During the tournament, the Saint Louis Chess Club will recognize its 15th Anniversary.

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  • During the tournament, the Saint Louis Chess Club will recognize its 15th Anniversary.
  • From establishing Saint Louis as the Chess Capital of the United States, to building the most elite tournament venue and hosting some of the most influential chess tournaments around the world, the Saint Louis Chess Club is among the leading chess organizations in the world.
  • In addition, the Saint Louis Chess Club first introduced the Chess Merit Badge in 2011.
  • The Saint Louis Chess Club is a non-profit, 501(c)(3) organization that is committed to making chess an important part of our community.

STEM Scout selected to deliver Annual BSA Report to the Nation

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Friday, April 14, 2023
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URBANA, Md.,  April 14, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- STEM Scout Callista Kellogg, a fourth-grader at Urbana Elementary School and a member of STEM Lab 4548, has been selected to deliver the Boy Scouts of America Annual Report to the Nation in Washington, DC. Kellogg was chosen from a pool of applicants from all over the country, and the report is expected to be delivered to Congress on April 25, 2023.

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  • Callista Kellogg of STEM Lab 4548 selected to deliver the Boy Scout of America Annual Report to the Nation in Washington, DC.
  • URBANA, Md., April 14, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- STEM Scout Callista Kellogg, a fourth-grader at Urbana Elementary School and a member of STEM Lab 4548, has been selected to deliver the Boy Scouts of America Annual Report to the Nation in Washington, DC.
  • It is a high honor to be selected to represent Cub Scouting, Scouts BSA, Venturing, Sea Scouting, STEM Scouts, and Exploring to our nation's leaders.
  • For more information about STEM Scouts, please contact Talisha Kellogg at [email protected] or check out https://www.ncacbsa.org/s-t-e-m .

Televerde CEO Chris McGugan to be Honored with Boy Scouts of America Silver Beaver Award

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Tuesday, February 21, 2023
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PHOENIX, Feb. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Televerde, a global revenue creation partner supporting marketing, sales, and customer success for B2B businesses around the world, announced today that its CEO Chris McGugan will receive the prestigious Silver Beaver Award -- the highest honor an adult can achieve in the Boy Scouts of America (BSA). The award will be presented to McGugan in a ceremony this weekend in recognition of his strong character and distinguished service within the Silicon Valley Monterey Bay Council, Boy Scouts of America.

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  • The award will be presented to McGugan in a ceremony this weekend in recognition of his strong character and distinguished service within the Silicon Valley Monterey Bay Council, Boy Scouts of America.
  • "Volunteers like Chris McGugan are the reason that the Boy Scouts of America exists today," said Eric Tarbox, scout executive & CEO of Silicon Valley Monterey Bay Council, Boy Scouts of America.
  • "I couldn't be more excited to watch Chris receive our council's highest volunteer recognition, the Silver Beaver Award.
  • "I am honored and humbled to receive this award and I will continue to live every day the values and principles of the Boy Scouts of America."

Boy Scouts Of America Sexual Abuse Survivors Clear Up Lies And Misinformation From Mass Tort Attorneys

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Wednesday, October 27, 2021
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LOS ANGELES, Oct. 26, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The Official Tort Claimants' Committee (TCC) , made up of Boy Scouts of America sexual abuse Survivors, is clearing up the lies, misinformation and scare tactics from the Coalition of Abused Scouts for Justice regarding the current proposed Modified Fifth Amended Plan of Reorganization (Plan) of the Boy Scouts of America.

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  • LOS ANGELES, Oct. 26, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The Official Tort Claimants' Committee (TCC) , made up of Boy Scouts of America sexual abuse Survivors, is clearing up the lies, misinformation and scare tactics from the Coalition of Abused Scouts for Justice regarding the current proposed Modified Fifth Amended Plan of Reorganization (Plan) of the Boy Scouts of America.
  • A video produced by the coalition, made up of mass tort attorneys aligned with BSA, was recently released urging Survivors to go along with the Boy Scouts and its current plan.
  • "The fact is this is a lowball offer from the Boy Scouts, Local Councils, and Chartered Organizations.
  • of Justice, to represent the interests of all Boy Scouts sexual abuse Survivors.

Long Beach Architect Named to the City's Cultural Heritage Commission

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Wednesday, October 27, 2021
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LONG BEACH, Calif., Oct. 27, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Grisafe Architecture , a residential and commercial architecture firm in Long Beach, California, announced recently that the company's owner and lead architect, Mark Grisafe , has been named to the Long Beach Cultural Heritage Commission.

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  • LONG BEACH, Calif., Oct. 27, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Grisafe Architecture , a residential and commercial architecture firm in Long Beach, California, announced recently that the company's owner and lead architect, Mark Grisafe , has been named to the Long Beach Cultural Heritage Commission.
  • The Cultural Heritage Commission is tasked with protecting and enhancing the historic districts, buildings, structures, and other pieces within the City of Long Beach that are significant reminders of the past and important and irreplaceable assets to the City.
  • As the owner of an architecture firm in a city like Long Beach that has its share of historic homes and buildings, Grisafe was quite familiar with the Cultural Heritage Commission prior to being appointed as a member.
  • Those designs were then sent to the Cultural Heritage Commission for review and approval.

St. John's Northwestern Academies Appoints Father Philip Cunningham to Serve as Chaplain and Smythe Faculty Chair

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Wednesday, August 11, 2021
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DELAFIELD, Wis., Aug. 11, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- St. John's Northwestern Academies (SJNA) announced the appointment of Father Philip Cunningham to serve as Academies' Chaplain.

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  • DELAFIELD, Wis., Aug. 11, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- St. John's Northwestern Academies (SJNA) announced the appointment of Father Philip Cunningham to serve as Academies' Chaplain.
  • He will also serve in the Reverend Sidney T. Smythe Faculty Chair of Religious Studies and provide oversight for SJNA's Columbarium.
  • "Father Cunningham brings many of the qualities and attributes needed to serve a unique community like ours," said MG Paul Lima, President of St. John's Northwestern Academies.
  • The Smythe Chair is appointed by the President of the Academies and is intended to advance religious studies for cadets and students at St. John's Northwestern Academies.

The Boy Scouts of America and the Barbara Sinatra Children's Center Expand Tools to Combat Abuse with Safety Awareness Videos for Teens

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Monday, July 19, 2021
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The four new videos were developed and scripted by child advocates, psychologists, and national scholars, and are aimed at youth ages 14-17.

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  • The four new videos were developed and scripted by child advocates, psychologists, and national scholars, and are aimed at youth ages 14-17.
  • "We are dedicated to ensuring every child's right to a normal, safe, healthy, and secure life," saidJohn Thoresen, Director and CEO of the Barbara Sinatra Children's Center.
  • Founded in 1986 by Barbara and Frank Sinatra, the Barbara Sinatra Children's Center is dedicated to ensuring every child's right to a normal, healthy and secure childhood.
  • For more information on the Boy Scouts of America, please visit www.Scouting.org .

BASF launches Safety Scouts program to help keep children safe on the farm

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Monday, July 5, 2021
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CALGARY, July 05, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- BASF Canada Agricultural Solutions has launched its BASF Safety Scouts program as a fun and interactive way to support family farm safety.

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  • CALGARY, July 05, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- BASF Canada Agricultural Solutions has launched its BASF Safety Scouts program as a fun and interactive way to support family farm safety.
  • The BASF Safety Scouts program aims to engage the next generation and ensure a safe, bright future for Canadian agriculture.
  • To help bring the BASF Safety Scouts program to as many Canadian farming families as possible, registration is available through the Kids Safety Hub on CASAs website.
  • The launch of the BASF Safety Scouts program is a great added educational resource to support kids learning about farm safety in a fun, hands-on manner.

Elite Soccer Camp Set To Give Aspiring Young Players The Chance To Shine This Summer

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Tuesday, June 15, 2021
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Talented young soccer players will be given the opportunity to be evaluated by professional scouts as part of a new camp.

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  • Talented young soccer players will be given the opportunity to be evaluated by professional scouts as part of a new camp.
  • The hand-selected coaches have all demonstrated outstanding credentials in youth player development and sporting achievement, ensuring that aspiring soccer stars at the camp will learn from the best and have the opportunity to fulfil their potential.
  • The Hattiesburg camp costs $300 for those athletes attending the one-day program with scouting combined.
  • The three-day camp, which offers a more personalized training experience, costs $425 and is limited to 150 places.

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

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Thursday, May 20, 2021
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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.

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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'