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What A Senior Patrol Leader (SPL) Does: Duties, Tips, And Advice

The position of Senior Patrol Leader (SPL) is recognized as Scouting's highest youth leadership role. If you're elected as your troop's SPL, not only is it your duty to lead almost all of the...

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How To Plan An Eagle Scout Project: An Easy 5-Step Guide

A large-scale service project is one of the final obstacles that you'll need to overcome to reach Scouting's highest rank: Eagle Scout. If you're a Life Scout in the process of planning your own...

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How Much An Eagle Scout Project Costs (With Example Budgets!)

When it comes to organizing an Eagle Scout service project, it's difficult to estimate how much it'll cost. Whether you're documenting the costs of food to feed your volunteers or the prices of...

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How To Organize Merit Badge Counseling Meetings (The Right Way)

With over 135 merit badges available for scouts to earn, I’m going to bet that if you’re in Scouting, you’ve had at least one merit badge counseling meeting. Meeting with your merit badge...

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Why Do Scouts Wear Neckerchief Scarfs? (And Their Symbolism)

Have you ever wondered why Boy Scouts wear that triangular piece of fabric (called a neckerchief) around their necks? When getting ready for your weekly troop meeting, you often dress in your...

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link to 99 Amazing And Creative Eagle Scout Project Ideas For 2021

99 Amazing And Creative Eagle Scout Project Ideas For 2021

Your Eagle Scout project is the culmination of every lesson you've learned throughout your years in Scouting. Do you already have your own project in mind? If not, don't worry! In this article,...

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