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RiReg
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ABWONTHELOOSE
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Are you a former Girl Scout or Boy Scout, a current or ex-Scoutmaster or Adult Leader? Are you someone who cares about the kids in your life and supports the Girl Scouts and Boy Scouts? Share your scouting experiences and stories here. Meet others with the same interests. Ask questions about scouting. It's happening here! All welcome.

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See calendar re National Council Mtg. Post contains embedded images

Just wanted to update you about the upcoming NCS in Indianapolis, October 30 – November 2. Be there if you can.

Boom boom boom ~suzy | posted by suzy
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Greatest leadership training

This quote really grabbed me, "I enjoy working with Scouts. I believe that Boy Scouts are the greatest leadership training in the country." Posted by dnis in a reply to Anyone camping w/Scouts this... read more | posted by RiReg
5 replies - last reply: "Speaking of leadership... here's... more" ~ RiReg
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ELEVENTH GIRL SCOUT LAW

As every die hard Girl Scout dinosaur knows . . . A Girl Scout is flexible. My story goes something like this:

Late August - receive an invitation in the mail from the school our troop meets at. "... read more | posted by ABWONTHELOOSE
1 reply - last reply: "That's pretty spectacular. You and... more" ~ flynn525
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Niagra Falls

My Girl Scout troop is composed of girls who are daughters of Latin immigrants (most parents are struggling with English)and African American girls. All go to one of the two public schools near the... read more | posted by flynn525
3 replies - last reply: "Flynn, I was just in Williamsburg... more" ~ Bill2U
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Memories

I haven't been active with scouting for about 15 years now, but the memories are still vivid!
I was a leader for almost 18 years, with my two sons, from Tiger Cubs thru 3 years of Boy Scouts.
I am ... read more | posted by Bill2U
1 reply - last reply: "We each do our share. Your boys must... more" ~ ABWONTHELOOSE
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TROOP TRIP

Wow. We just had the most successful extended troop trip I think we've ever taken. As Girl Scout leaders for 33 years, my husband and I have taken many a troop on many a trip. This one was the most... read more | posted by ABWONTHELOOSE
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Anyone camping w/Scouts this summer?

Are you camping with Scouts this summer? Where are you going? What will you be doing? What camp songs and stories will you share with the kids? ... with us?

Boom boom boom ~suzy | posted by suzy
9 replies - last reply: "As the mother of three former Boy... more" ~ ABWONTHELOOSE
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Help us meet this challenge, all my scouting friends!

In honor of our athletes, we’re launching a "Pass the Torch" challenge! Our goal is to literally, pass this virtual torch to 100,000 people... read more | posted by suzy
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A Short Story

I wrote a short story about 3 scouts having an experience in the 1950's. It wasn't a regular scouting function, but something we liked to do on a hot summer day.
If you are interested, read the fir... read more | posted by Darrel65
1 reply - last reply: "The boy that outran a freight train ... more" ~ Darrel65
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SIZZLIN HOLIDAYS DAY CAMP

I'm lucky enought to be able to direct a very special day camp for our Girl Scout council every summer Since the outside temperature ranges between 108 and 122, not much can be done outside. So, I ... read more | posted by ABWONTHELOOSE
1 reply - last reply: "Happy St. Patrick's Day! Well, it... more" ~ ABWONTHELOOSE

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Calendar

OCT
30

2008 Girl Scout...

The 2008 Girl Scout National Council Session/51st convention will take place in Indianapolis, Indiana 10/30-11/2 '08. The NCS brings together individuals responsible for governance of the Girl Scout Movement. View link for details.
MAY
20

BSA National Annual...

More details as they are available.

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