Tag Archive: Scouting

Nov 11

"Scouting for Food" Food Drive

On Saturday, November 13 for the 24th consecutive year, the Hawk Mountain Council of the Boy Scouts of America will be collecting non-perishable food donations from homes across our area on Saturday, November 13. If you received a plastic bag with the Scouting for Food information printed last week, that means Scouts in your neighborhood …

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Nov 08

Leave No Trace – Trainer

This past weekend I completed a 16-hour course to become a certified Trainer by the Leave No Trace Center for Outdoor Ethics headquartered in Boulder, CO.  It was a fantastic course that enhanced my understanding of the seven principals of Leave No Trace, and providing a wealth of knowledge to enable me to educate others …

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Jan 13

New Cub Scout Belt Loops and Pins

The Boy Scout Trail has posted the requirements for the twelve new Cub Scout Belt Loops and Sports/Academic Pins on their website. The new Sports loops and pins are: Hiking Skateboarding Kickball Horseback Riding The new Academic loops and pins are: Video Games Reading and Writing Photography Pet Care Nutrition Good Manners Family Travel Disabilities …

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