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Scouts learn, create
News-Times/Steve Moseley Wolf Den leader Tom Franklin helps Pack 173 Cub Scouts Austin VanHorn and Zachary Oakleaf create an airplane from salvaged trash items in the basement of the NRD in York. Cub Pack 173 visited the NRD to learn how to Reduce, Reuse and Recycle to earn a conservation award.

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Vestaburg Cub Scout Pack No. 3076 earn trophies at Pinewood Derby
The Vestaburg Cub Scout Pack No. 3076 had 14 participating in the annual Pinewood Derby at the Pine River Church of God.  Each scout was awarded a trophy, donated by the Riverdale Tavern and Dining, represented by Kassandra Renneberg.  Pictured, left to right, back row are scouts Grant McQueen, Blake Vowell, Alex Russell, Kassandra Renneberg – representing Riverdale Tavern and Dining – Caleb …

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Local history lesson at Randolph Museum
On April 28, Cub Scouts from Pack 50 in Randolph visited the Randolph Museum on Millbrook Avenue to learn about life in Randolph 150 years ago.

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To Do My Best: James E. West and the History of the Boy Scouts of America

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This is a welcome new edition of a standard – unavailable for nearly a decade. In more than nine decades of Girl Scouting, a vast popular and material culture has given rise to a wealth of Girl Scout history collections. More than an identification guide to uniforms, insignia, and other Girl Scout objects, this work also documents when changes occurred and why new items were introduced. Placing these objects in context, this essential guide provides a discerning look at the history and development of the Girl Scout Movement in the United States. Scholars and aficionados of Girl Scout history, costume history, womens studies, popular culture, and dress will welcome this indispensable and definitive resource. Thi… More >>

Girl Scout Collectors’ Guide: A History of Uniforms, Insignia, Publications, And Memorabilia

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In celebration of the BSA’s 100th anniversary, Boy Scouts of America: A Centennial History is the official and definitive history of one of our nation’s most influential and cherished organizations. Packed with stories of service and heroism, and brought to life through more than 1000 images from the BSA’s archive, this treasure trove of American history is a must-have for millions of scouts, alumni, volunteers, and anyone interested in the making of a timeless American tradition…. More >>

Boy Scouts of America: A Centennial History