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		<title>Life to Eagle Presentation Wednesday 2/19/14 at Willow Grove Giant Community Center at 7PM</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 12 Feb 2014 22:51:44 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[All, My name is Bob Gaston and I am the Eagle Board Chair for Washington District. We have planned to have the second Life-to-Eagle presentation since Bill Schaffert passed away and we want to take this opportunity to get the word out so that anyone who wants to participate can plan to do so with <a href='http://www.washington.colbsa.net/life-to-eagle-presentation-wednesday-21914-at-willow-grove-giant-community-center-at-7pm-2/' class='excerpt-more'>[...]</a><a href="http://www.washington.colbsa.net/life-to-eagle-presentation-wednesday-21914-at-willow-grove-giant-community-center-at-7pm-2/" title="&#171;Life to Eagle Presentation Wednesday 2/19/14 at Willow Grove Giant Community Center at 7PM&#187;" class="read-more-button"><span>Read More About: Life to Eagle Presentation Wednesday 2/19/14 at Willow Grove Giant Community Center at 7PM</span></a></div>]]></description>
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		<title>Scoutmaster Leader Specific Training At Bryn Athyn (For Assistants Too!)</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 03 Feb 2014 22:50:20 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[&#160; The Washington District Presents: Scoutmaster and Assistant Scoutmaster Leader Specific Training Bryn Athyn Scout Building, 2847 Buck Road, Bryn Athyn, PA* Saturday, March 1, 2014 – Please Pre-Register! This is required training for all Scoutmasters and Assistant Scoutmasters who have not been previously trained in those positions. Cost: $8.00, includes lunch Please arrive at least 15 minutes <a href='http://www.washington.colbsa.net/scoutmaster-leader-specific-training-at-bryn-athyn-for-assistants-too/' class='excerpt-more'>[...]</a><a href="http://www.washington.colbsa.net/scoutmaster-leader-specific-training-at-bryn-athyn-for-assistants-too/" title="&#171;Scoutmaster Leader Specific Training At Bryn Athyn (For Assistants Too!)&#187;" class="read-more-button"><span>Read More About: Scoutmaster Leader Specific Training At Bryn Athyn (For Assistants Too!)</span></a></div>]]></description>
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		<title>What’s that age again? A complete guide to when Scouts can do what</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 28 Jan 2014 17:20:13 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[MPAA ratings — G, PG, PG-13, R — take the guesswork out of deciding which movies are appropriate for your son or daughter. Fortunately, deciding which Scouting activities are age-appropriate is just as easy, thanks to this Age-Appropriate Guidelines for Scouting Activities PDF. The BSA&#8217;s Health and Safety team developed the age- and rank-appropriate guidelines <a href='http://www.washington.colbsa.net/whats-that-age-again-a-complete-guide-to-when-scouts-can-do-what/' class='excerpt-more'>[...]</a><a href="http://www.washington.colbsa.net/whats-that-age-again-a-complete-guide-to-when-scouts-can-do-what/" title="&#171;What’s that age again? A complete guide to when Scouts can do what&#187;" class="read-more-button"><span>Read More About: What’s that age again? A complete guide to when Scouts can do what</span></a></div>]]></description>
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		<title>Eagle identity: More than just a rank</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 28 Jan 2014 17:18:29 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[As you might imagine, I have been to many Courts of Honor to see Eagle Awards presented during my Scouting career. It&#8217;s always a proud moment, whether I know the recipient personally or have been requested by their council to attend. My pride in our Eagles went up a notch when I recently read an <a href='http://www.washington.colbsa.net/eagle-identity-more-than-just-a-rank/' class='excerpt-more'>[...]</a><a href="http://www.washington.colbsa.net/eagle-identity-more-than-just-a-rank/" title="&#171;Eagle identity: More than just a rank&#187;" class="read-more-button"><span>Read More About: Eagle identity: More than just a rank</span></a></div>]]></description>
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		<title>Tuesday Talkback: 3 big questions to ask before your next pinewood derby</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 28 Jan 2014 17:17:10 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Even the most finely tuned pinewood derby event needs an occasional tune-up. So before your pack waves the green flag this year, ask yourself three questions to make sure your derby doesn&#8217;t have any red flags. With each question, I&#8217;d love to read your thoughts in the comments section below. After all, I don&#8217;t call <a href='http://www.washington.colbsa.net/tuesday-talkback-3-big-questions-to-ask-before-your-next-pinewood-derby/' class='excerpt-more'>[...]</a><a href="http://www.washington.colbsa.net/tuesday-talkback-3-big-questions-to-ask-before-your-next-pinewood-derby/" title="&#171;Tuesday Talkback: 3 big questions to ask before your next pinewood derby&#187;" class="read-more-button"><span>Read More About: Tuesday Talkback: 3 big questions to ask before your next pinewood derby</span></a></div>]]></description>
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		<title>One-stop shopping for news on what’s changing in the BSA and when</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 28 Jan 2014 17:15:39 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[New Cub Scout handbooks are just part of the story. Keeping up with one BSA program change after another (after another) can feel a little like drinking from a fire hose. It doesn&#8217;t have to. Just consider scouting.org/programupdates your one-stop shop for promotional fliers, training information and the latest news about changes coming in 2014, <a href='http://www.washington.colbsa.net/one-stop-shopping-for-news-on-whats-changing-in-the-bsa-and-when/' class='excerpt-more'>[...]</a><a href="http://www.washington.colbsa.net/one-stop-shopping-for-news-on-whats-changing-in-the-bsa-and-when/" title="&#171;One-stop shopping for news on what’s changing in the BSA and when&#187;" class="read-more-button"><span>Read More About: One-stop shopping for news on what’s changing in the BSA and when</span></a></div>]]></description>
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		<title>Merit Badge Resources Just One Click Away</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 28 Jan 2014 17:13:59 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Looking for the latest merit badge fliers? Want to know which new merit badges are in the works? Check out http://www.scouting.org/scoutsource/BoyScouts/GuideforMeritBadgeCounselors.aspx. There you can download fliers, resources, and more to distribute or add to any roundtable meetings, newsletters, or training sessions. Be sure to bookmark this page so you can easily access the latest information. <a href='http://www.washington.colbsa.net/merit-badge-resources-just-one-click-away/' class='excerpt-more'>[...]</a><a href="http://www.washington.colbsa.net/merit-badge-resources-just-one-click-away/" title="&#171;Merit Badge Resources Just One Click Away&#187;" class="read-more-button"><span>Read More About: Merit Badge Resources Just One Click Away</span></a></div>]]></description>
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		<title>The Story of Scouting In 2013 (Council-Wide)</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 15 Jan 2014 15:55:39 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Cradle of LIberty]]></dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Support Scouting Today In The Washington District By Going To http://s.colbsa.org/washingtonfos Make Sure To Select Washington District when you are prompted<a href="http://www.washington.colbsa.net/the-story-of-scouting-in-2013-council-wide/" title="&#171;The Story of Scouting In 2013 (Council-Wide)&#187;" class="read-more-button"><span>Read More About: The Story of Scouting In 2013 (Council-Wide)</span></a></div>]]></description>
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		<title>How To Resolve Issues With Your Recharter</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 13 Jan 2014 20:51:06 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Cradle of LIberty]]></dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[This guide will help your unit resolve any outstanding issues that you might have with your recharter. Please review the steps below to assist you in completing your paperwork.  Please note that until the outstanding items are addressed, your unit will be unregistered. Contact information for Anthony Weiss (484-654-9217 or Anthony.Weiss@Scouting.org) &#38; Joseph Leiss (484-654-9206 <a href='http://www.washington.colbsa.net/how-to-resolve-issues-with-your-recharter/' class='excerpt-more'>[...]</a><a href="http://www.washington.colbsa.net/how-to-resolve-issues-with-your-recharter/" title="&#171;How To Resolve Issues With Your Recharter&#187;" class="read-more-button"><span>Read More About: How To Resolve Issues With Your Recharter</span></a></div>]]></description>
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		<title>Change To Sales Tax Exemption Process</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 08 Jan 2014 16:13:21 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Scout Shop Announcement  Date: January 8, 2014 To: Cradle of Liberty Council Unit Leaders From: Robin Crowl, National BSA Supply Group Territory Manager Re: Change to Sales Tax Exempt Process Recently we were notified by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, along with numerous other states, that they will be more diligent in monitoring sales tax laws <a href='http://www.washington.colbsa.net/change-to-sales-tax-exemption-process/' class='excerpt-more'>[...]</a><a href="http://www.washington.colbsa.net/change-to-sales-tax-exemption-process/" title="&#171;Change To Sales Tax Exemption Process&#187;" class="read-more-button"><span>Read More About: Change To Sales Tax Exemption Process</span></a></div>]]></description>
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		<title>Every Scout Deserves To Go To Camp &#8211; 2014 Camp Card Sale!</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 08 Jan 2014 06:37:51 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[When Scouts sign up for Cub Scout Packs, Boy Scout Troops, and Venturing Crews, we make a promise to them: That the Scouting program will deliver untold adventures to the youth, provide them with opportunities to explore and learn, and discover new and unfamiliar places. Of all of our different classrooms, the meeting rooms, zoos, parks, and <a href='http://www.washington.colbsa.net/2014-camp-card-sale/' class='excerpt-more'>[...]</a><a href="http://www.washington.colbsa.net/2014-camp-card-sale/" title="&#171;Every Scout Deserves To Go To Camp - 2014 Camp Card Sale!&#187;" class="read-more-button"><span>Read More About: Every Scout Deserves To Go To Camp - 2014 Camp Card Sale!</span></a></div>]]></description>
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		<title>&#8220;Trained Today&#8221; Newsletter</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 08 Jan 2014 06:01:33 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Welcome to the First Edition of the Training Newsletter! This is the first issue of the monthly Cradle of Liberty Council Training Newsletter, Trained Today. Each issue will feature upcoming training events of interest to Scout leaders in our council. For more information, please contact your local district training chair or Dick Clark, Council Training <a href='http://www.washington.colbsa.net/trained-today-newsletter-3/' class='excerpt-more'>[...]</a><a href="http://www.washington.colbsa.net/trained-today-newsletter-3/" title="&#171;"Trained Today" Newsletter&#187;" class="read-more-button"><span>Read More About: "Trained Today" Newsletter</span></a></div>]]></description>
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		<title>Apply For Financial Aid For Camp (Camperships)</title>
		<link>http://www.washington.colbsa.net/apply-for-financial-aid-for-camp-camperships/</link>
		<comments>http://www.washington.colbsa.net/apply-for-financial-aid-for-camp-camperships/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 08 Jan 2014 05:27:31 +0000</pubDate>
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				<category><![CDATA[Boy Scout Summer Camp]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Camping is an important aspect of the Scouting experience. It provides Scouts an opportunity to learn important life lessons and develop self-reliance and other valuable skills. Summer camp provides these opportunities in an extended format, while also encouraging team building and conflict resolution. While the Summer Scouting program is certainly affordable, we understand that there are certainly families <a href='http://www.washington.colbsa.net/apply-for-financial-aid-for-camp-camperships/' class='excerpt-more'>[...]</a><a href="http://www.washington.colbsa.net/apply-for-financial-aid-for-camp-camperships/" title="&#171;Apply For Financial Aid For Camp (Camperships)&#187;" class="read-more-button"><span>Read More About: Apply For Financial Aid For Camp (Camperships)</span></a></div>]]></description>
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		<title>Boy Scout &amp; Venturing Summer Camping Oppourtunities</title>
		<link>http://www.washington.colbsa.net/boy-scout-venturing-summer-camping-oppourtunities/</link>
		<comments>http://www.washington.colbsa.net/boy-scout-venturing-summer-camping-oppourtunities/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 08 Jan 2014 04:23:45 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Resica Falls]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Resica Falls Summer Camp]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Hot Off the Press &#8211; Boy Scout and Venturing Specialty Summer Opportunities Are your Boy Scouts and Venturers looking for more excitement this summer? Have they been to summer camp, but want to try something new this summer? Make sure you get them signed-up for one of our Specialty Programs: Fawn Run at Resica Falls <a href='http://www.washington.colbsa.net/boy-scout-venturing-summer-camping-oppourtunities/' class='excerpt-more'>[...]</a><a href="http://www.washington.colbsa.net/boy-scout-venturing-summer-camping-oppourtunities/" title="&#171;Boy Scout &#038; Venturing Summer Camping Oppourtunities&#187;" class="read-more-button"><span>Read More About: Boy Scout &#038; Venturing Summer Camping Oppourtunities</span></a></div>]]></description>
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		<title>Range Safety Officer Training</title>
		<link>http://www.washington.colbsa.net/range-safety-officer-training/</link>
		<comments>http://www.washington.colbsa.net/range-safety-officer-training/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 08 Jan 2014 04:19:37 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Shooting Sports Committee is hosting a Range Safety Officer Course on January 18, 2014 at the Council Office in Wayne. If you are interested in taking the training, please register for this course at nrainstructors.org  or for more information, contact Lambert Liebel at cliebel@aol.com<a href="http://www.washington.colbsa.net/range-safety-officer-training/" title="&#171;Range Safety Officer Training &#187;" class="read-more-button"><span>Read More About: Range Safety Officer Training </span></a></div>]]></description>
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		<title>102nd Pilgrimage &amp; Encampent</title>
		<link>http://www.washington.colbsa.net/102nd-pilgrimage-encampent/</link>
		<comments>http://www.washington.colbsa.net/102nd-pilgrimage-encampent/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 08 Jan 2014 04:11:25 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[What are you doing President&#8217;s Day Weekend? With live canon fire, musket demonstrations, music, and much more, the Pilgrimage &#38; Encampment is a great Winter camping opportunity. You can enjoy this event as a single day trip, or a 2-night camping trip. The event is open to Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts, Ventures, Families, Scouters, &#38; <a href='http://www.washington.colbsa.net/102nd-pilgrimage-encampent/' class='excerpt-more'>[...]</a><a href="http://www.washington.colbsa.net/102nd-pilgrimage-encampent/" title="&#171;102nd Pilgrimage &#038; Encampent&#187;" class="read-more-button"><span>Read More About: 102nd Pilgrimage &#038; Encampent</span></a></div>]]></description>
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		<title>Schedule Your Unit&#8217;s Friends of Scouting Presentation Today!</title>
		<link>http://www.washington.colbsa.net/schedule-your-units-friends-of-scouting-presentation-today/</link>
		<comments>http://www.washington.colbsa.net/schedule-your-units-friends-of-scouting-presentation-today/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 08 Jan 2014 02:44:01 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[We are at the starting line for the 2014 Campaign! As the sole oppourtunity for Scouting families to make a financial gift to support the Scouting programs of our area, Friends of Scouting is a critical campaign to the continued success of Scouting. In order to continue improving our camps and properties, provide administrative support, <a href='http://www.washington.colbsa.net/schedule-your-units-friends-of-scouting-presentation-today/' class='excerpt-more'>[...]</a><a href="http://www.washington.colbsa.net/schedule-your-units-friends-of-scouting-presentation-today/" title="&#171;Schedule Your Unit's Friends of Scouting Presentation Today!&#187;" class="read-more-button"><span>Read More About: Schedule Your Unit's Friends of Scouting Presentation Today!</span></a></div>]]></description>
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		<title>Make Sure Your Unit Is Recognized On The Journey To Excellence!</title>
		<link>http://www.washington.colbsa.net/make-sure-your-unit-is-recognized-on-the-journey-to-excellence/</link>
		<comments>http://www.washington.colbsa.net/make-sure-your-unit-is-recognized-on-the-journey-to-excellence/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 08 Jan 2014 02:36:09 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[&#8220;Scouting&#8217;s Journey to Excellence&#8221; is the BSA&#8217;s council performance recognition program designed to encourage and reward success and measure the performance of our units, districts, and councils. It is meant to encourage excellence in providing a quality program at all levels of the BSA. The performance of your unit can be scored by using either <a href='http://www.washington.colbsa.net/make-sure-your-unit-is-recognized-on-the-journey-to-excellence/' class='excerpt-more'>[...]</a><a href="http://www.washington.colbsa.net/make-sure-your-unit-is-recognized-on-the-journey-to-excellence/" title="&#171;Make Sure Your Unit Is Recognized On The Journey To Excellence!&#187;" class="read-more-button"><span>Read More About: Make Sure Your Unit Is Recognized On The Journey To Excellence!</span></a></div>]]></description>
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		<title>Register For The Iditarod!</title>
		<link>http://www.washington.colbsa.net/register-for-the-iditarod/</link>
		<comments>http://www.washington.colbsa.net/register-for-the-iditarod/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 08 Jan 2014 02:28:21 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Join In On The Fun! We are getting close to the Washington District’s 2014 Iditarod (Jan 31-Feb 2), and need to know how many Scouts and Scouters will be joining us at Camp hart for the weekend.  This year&#8217;s program promises to be one of the best years yet! Each unit planning on attending should <a href='http://www.washington.colbsa.net/register-for-the-iditarod/' class='excerpt-more'>[...]</a><a href="http://www.washington.colbsa.net/register-for-the-iditarod/" title="&#171;Register For The Iditarod!&#187;" class="read-more-button"><span>Read More About: Register For The Iditarod!</span></a></div>]]></description>
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		<title>Register For Cub Scout Summer Resident Camp Today!</title>
		<link>http://www.washington.colbsa.net/register-for-cub-scout-summer-resident-camp-today/</link>
		<comments>http://www.washington.colbsa.net/register-for-cub-scout-summer-resident-camp-today/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 08 Jan 2014 02:20:02 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Day Camp]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Medieval Adventures]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Medieval Adventures in 2014 Here ye, here ye! The King and his court invite you to Medieval Adventures for Summer Camp in 2014. Cubs and their pack will have the opportunity to attend camp for half-week resident session, full week day camp, or stay the whole week as part of our full week resident program! <a href='http://www.washington.colbsa.net/register-for-cub-scout-summer-resident-camp-today/' class='excerpt-more'>[...]</a><a href="http://www.washington.colbsa.net/register-for-cub-scout-summer-resident-camp-today/" title="&#171;Register For Cub Scout Summer Resident Camp Today!&#187;" class="read-more-button"><span>Read More About: Register For Cub Scout Summer Resident Camp Today!</span></a></div>]]></description>
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		<title>2014 Cub Scout Resident Camp Leader&#8217;s Guide</title>
		<link>http://www.washington.colbsa.net/2014-cub-scout-resident-camp-leaders-guide/</link>
		<comments>http://www.washington.colbsa.net/2014-cub-scout-resident-camp-leaders-guide/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 08 Jan 2014 02:17:32 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[We believe that getting you more information sooner will assist you in planning your summer visit to Musser Scout Reservation. We have compiled a Leader&#8217;s Guide that includes important information that will make your pack&#8217;s time in camp that much better. We encourage everyone to read through the guide and be familiar with it so you can help answer <a href='http://www.washington.colbsa.net/2014-cub-scout-resident-camp-leaders-guide/' class='excerpt-more'>[...]</a><a href="http://www.washington.colbsa.net/2014-cub-scout-resident-camp-leaders-guide/" title="&#171;2014 Cub Scout Resident Camp Leader's Guide&#187;" class="read-more-button"><span>Read More About: 2014 Cub Scout Resident Camp Leader's Guide</span></a></div>]]></description>
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		<title>Conflict Resolution</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 07 Jan 2014 16:08:55 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[So who here has a perfect Troop?  A group of Scouts that get along with no issues?  A unit that has a culture of absolute peace and harmony? Yeah?  If you have that Troop, please let me know what side of Utopia you live on and I will come and check that out.. I certainly <a href='http://www.washington.colbsa.net/conflict-resolution/' class='excerpt-more'>[...]</a><a href="http://www.washington.colbsa.net/conflict-resolution/" title="&#171;Conflict Resolution&#187;" class="read-more-button"><span>Read More About: Conflict Resolution</span></a></div>]]></description>
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		<title>New Boy Scout Handbook, other Boy Scout program tweaks due in 2016</title>
		<link>http://www.washington.colbsa.net/new-boy-scout-handbook-other-boy-scout-program-tweaks-due-in-2016/</link>
		<comments>http://www.washington.colbsa.net/new-boy-scout-handbook-other-boy-scout-program-tweaks-due-in-2016/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 07 Jan 2014 15:49:20 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The saying “if it ain&#8217;t broke, don&#8217;t fix it” could be used to describe some tweaks coming to the Boy Scouts program in 2016. The merit badge program has been getting stronger with the release of each new merit badge, and the trail to Eagle Scout continues to produce terrific young men. Neither will change. <a href='http://www.washington.colbsa.net/new-boy-scout-handbook-other-boy-scout-program-tweaks-due-in-2016/' class='excerpt-more'>[...]</a><a href="http://www.washington.colbsa.net/new-boy-scout-handbook-other-boy-scout-program-tweaks-due-in-2016/" title="&#171;New Boy Scout Handbook, other Boy Scout program tweaks due in 2016&#187;" class="read-more-button"><span>Read More About: New Boy Scout Handbook, other Boy Scout program tweaks due in 2016</span></a></div>]]></description>
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		<title>Scouting Around: A New TV Show From Boys’ Life Magazine</title>
		<link>http://www.washington.colbsa.net/scouting-around-a-new-tv-show-from-boys-life-magazine/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 07 Jan 2014 15:44:15 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[(Article adapted from Scouting magazine&#8217;s “Bryan on Scouting” blog.) Call it real reality TV. Take all the excitement and education found in Boys&#8217; Life magazine and transport it to your television. That&#8217;s the clever concept behind Scouting Around, the new show from the century-old mainstay in the life of boys and the Boy Scouts of <a href='http://www.washington.colbsa.net/scouting-around-a-new-tv-show-from-boys-life-magazine/' class='excerpt-more'>[...]</a><a href="http://www.washington.colbsa.net/scouting-around-a-new-tv-show-from-boys-life-magazine/" title="&#171;Scouting Around: A New TV Show From Boys’ Life Magazine&#187;" class="read-more-button"><span>Read More About: Scouting Around: A New TV Show From Boys’ Life Magazine</span></a></div>]]></description>
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		<title>Committee chair timeline: January</title>
		<link>http://www.washington.colbsa.net/committee-chair-timeline-january/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 02 Jan 2014 17:22:34 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Happy New Year! I hope you had a great holiday season and maybe enjoyed a little break from weekly Scouting, or perhaps a change of routine if your troop planned any special activities. You’ll be back at it soon enough, so here are a few things to think about as we head into the new <a href='http://www.washington.colbsa.net/committee-chair-timeline-january/' class='excerpt-more'>[...]</a><a href="http://www.washington.colbsa.net/committee-chair-timeline-january/" title="&#171;Committee chair timeline: January&#187;" class="read-more-button"><span>Read More About: Committee chair timeline: January</span></a></div>]]></description>
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		<title>Better activities, simplified advancement coming to Cub Scouting in 2015</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 02 Jan 2014 17:19:38 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Improved activities, easier-to-understand advancement and some sweet-looking handbooks — yes, Cub Scouting is about to get even better than before. After finding that current achievements are overly passive in nature, activities lack connection to the missions of Scouting and the advancement model is too complicated, the Boy Scouts of America&#8217;s volunteer task force created a <a href='http://www.washington.colbsa.net/better-activities-simplified-advancement-coming-to-cub-scouting-in-2015/' class='excerpt-more'>[...]</a><a href="http://www.washington.colbsa.net/better-activities-simplified-advancement-coming-to-cub-scouting-in-2015/" title="&#171;Better activities, simplified advancement coming to Cub Scouting in 2015&#187;" class="read-more-button"><span>Read More About: Better activities, simplified advancement coming to Cub Scouting in 2015</span></a></div>]]></description>
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		<title>Answers to Questions about Scouting Finances</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 02 Jan 2014 17:12:49 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Decisive answers to questions about Scouting finances can be difficult to find. While researching an answer to an email question I found this PDF document: Fiscal Policies And Procedures For BSA Units dated August 2013, that provides answers to most common Scouting financial questions. The short story is there are very specific policies that are <a href='http://www.washington.colbsa.net/answers-to-questions-about-scouting-finances/' class='excerpt-more'>[...]</a><a href="http://www.washington.colbsa.net/answers-to-questions-about-scouting-finances/" title="&#171;Answers to Questions about Scouting Finances&#187;" class="read-more-button"><span>Read More About: Answers to Questions about Scouting Finances</span></a></div>]]></description>
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		<title>Here are the three big changes in the BSA happening on Jan. 1, 2014</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 02 Jan 2014 17:08:26 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Before you watch Times Square’s big countdown tonight, take a look at three big changes coming to the Boy Scouts of America at the stroke of midnight. Effective Jan. 1, 2014, you’ve got a new list of Eagle-required merit badges, a new membership policy for youth, and new membership fees for Scouts and Scouters. Let’s take <a href='http://www.washington.colbsa.net/here-are-the-three-big-changes-in-the-bsa-happening-on-jan-1-2014/' class='excerpt-more'>[...]</a><a href="http://www.washington.colbsa.net/here-are-the-three-big-changes-in-the-bsa-happening-on-jan-1-2014/" title="&#171;Here are the three big changes in the BSA happening on Jan. 1, 2014&#187;" class="read-more-button"><span>Read More About: Here are the three big changes in the BSA happening on Jan. 1, 2014</span></a></div>]]></description>
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		<title>Navigating the Eagle Project:  Info for Beneficiaries</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 02 Jan 2014 16:49:54 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[I stumbled across this today, don’t know that it has ever been brought to my attention before: Navigating the Eagle Scout Service Project Information for Project Beneficiaries . It’s a pretty useful looking letter that your Life Scouts can hand to the Beneficiary as they are wrapping up their Proposal approval. &#8230;read more Via: An Hour a Week…. <a href='http://www.washington.colbsa.net/navigating-the-eagle-project-info-for-beneficiaries/' class='excerpt-more'>[...]</a><a href="http://www.washington.colbsa.net/navigating-the-eagle-project-info-for-beneficiaries/" title="&#171;Navigating the Eagle Project:  Info for Beneficiaries&#187;" class="read-more-button"><span>Read More About: Navigating the Eagle Project:  Info for Beneficiaries</span></a></div>]]></description>
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		<title>2014 Union League Good Citizenship Award Nominations</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 21 Dec 2013 14:45:23 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Youth Work Day &#38; the Good Citizenship Award The Union League of Philadelphia May 15,2014 How It Started: The Youth Work program began in 1946 as a way to recognize and reward good citizenship and encourage young people to become active and informed citizen leaders. Community youth organizations nominate students for the Good Citizenship Award. Every year <a href='http://www.washington.colbsa.net/2014-union-league-good-citizenship-award-nominations/' class='excerpt-more'>[...]</a><a href="http://www.washington.colbsa.net/2014-union-league-good-citizenship-award-nominations/" title="&#171;2014 Union League Good Citizenship Award Nominations&#187;" class="read-more-button"><span>Read More About: 2014 Union League Good Citizenship Award Nominations</span></a></div>]]></description>
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		<title>Scouts Australia Patrol System Video</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 20 Dec 2013 22:44:13 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Working the patrol system is a challenge no matter where you are. I think that the scenes with Scouts huddled together in a dim room and feeling hopeless speak volumes! I laughed out loud when the Scouter says “A written test?!? Of course!”. Thanks to Mike Beck and David Smith for letting me know about <a href='http://www.washington.colbsa.net/scouts-australia-patrol-system-video/' class='excerpt-more'>[...]</a><a href="http://www.washington.colbsa.net/scouts-australia-patrol-system-video/" title="&#171;Scouts Australia Patrol System Video&#187;" class="read-more-button"><span>Read More About: Scouts Australia Patrol System Video</span></a></div>]]></description>
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		<title>New Cooking Merit Badge Requirements Released</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 20 Dec 2013 21:35:46 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Here&#8217;s a Cooking Merit Badge infographic that you may find helpful: Download a printable PDF of the Cooking Merit Badge Infographic The Facts: As of January 1, 2014 Cooking Merit badge is required for Eagle. A new set of requirements have been published and new book will be available in January. During 2014 Scouts working <a href='http://www.washington.colbsa.net/new-cooking-merit-badge-requirements-released/' class='excerpt-more'>[...]</a><a href="http://www.washington.colbsa.net/new-cooking-merit-badge-requirements-released/" title="&#171;New Cooking Merit Badge Requirements Released&#187;" class="read-more-button"><span>Read More About: New Cooking Merit Badge Requirements Released</span></a></div>]]></description>
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		<title>Thermometer or Thermostat?</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 20 Dec 2013 21:33:48 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Thermometer or Thermostat which are you? I had a lengthy discussion the other day with a hand full of Scouts.  We were talking about the way that if you want to, you can set the conditions in your life that will allow you to have the life that you want.  Let me explain.  For example, <a href='http://www.washington.colbsa.net/thermometer-or-thermostat/' class='excerpt-more'>[...]</a><a href="http://www.washington.colbsa.net/thermometer-or-thermostat/" title="&#171;Thermometer or Thermostat?&#187;" class="read-more-button"><span>Read More About: Thermometer or Thermostat?</span></a></div>]]></description>
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		<title>Feast your eyes on the new requirements for Cooking merit badge</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 20 Dec 2013 21:31:58 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The sound of the kitchen timer can only mean one thing: The new Cooking merit badge requirements are done. For the new Cooking merit badge, which becomes Eagle-required on Jan. 1, 2014, Scouts will prepare meals using the MyPlate food guide, understand and explain food allergies, and learn about cooking food indoors. This is important: <a href='http://www.washington.colbsa.net/feast-your-eyes-on-the-new-requirements-for-cooking-merit-badge/' class='excerpt-more'>[...]</a><a href="http://www.washington.colbsa.net/feast-your-eyes-on-the-new-requirements-for-cooking-merit-badge/" title="&#171;Feast your eyes on the new requirements for Cooking merit badge&#187;" class="read-more-button"><span>Read More About: Feast your eyes on the new requirements for Cooking merit badge</span></a></div>]]></description>
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		<title>Three ‘Secret Weapons’ Every Scouter Should Have</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 20 Dec 2013 21:31:08 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Every Scouter has been there. You&#8217;ve been there, and so have I. Your fellow Scouter, a parent, or Scout has a question. You think you know the answer. After telling them what you think there&#8217;s a little shadow of doubt in your mind;”did I get that right?”. That shadow grows, and you go looking for <a href='http://www.washington.colbsa.net/three-secret-weapons-every-scouter-should-have/' class='excerpt-more'>[...]</a><a href="http://www.washington.colbsa.net/three-secret-weapons-every-scouter-should-have/" title="&#171;Three ‘Secret Weapons’ Every Scouter Should Have&#187;" class="read-more-button"><span>Read More About: Three ‘Secret Weapons’ Every Scouter Should Have</span></a></div>]]></description>
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		<title>Selecting your winter camp site</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 20 Dec 2013 21:20:30 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Much like camping in fair conditions there are principles that should be followed when winter camping site selection. First plan ahead. Know where you are going and try to get there with enough daylight to relax and set up camp. Remember that it will get dark much earlier, so set your pace from the start <a href='http://www.washington.colbsa.net/selecting-your-winter-camp-site/' class='excerpt-more'>[...]</a><a href="http://www.washington.colbsa.net/selecting-your-winter-camp-site/" title="&#171;Selecting your winter camp site&#187;" class="read-more-button"><span>Read More About: Selecting your winter camp site</span></a></div>]]></description>
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		<title>What are you asking your committee?</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 20 Dec 2013 21:20:10 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[&#160; There are two basic definitions of the term committee. One, a legal definition, refers to someone who has been placed in the charge of another person by reason of insanity. While Scouting can sometimes drive us to the brink, or so it seems, the more common definition describes a group of people assembled to perform <a href='http://www.washington.colbsa.net/what-are-you-asking-your-committee/' class='excerpt-more'>[...]</a><a href="http://www.washington.colbsa.net/what-are-you-asking-your-committee/" title="&#171;What are you asking your committee?&#187;" class="read-more-button"><span>Read More About: What are you asking your committee?</span></a></div>]]></description>
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		<title>Winter camping and the backpack</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 20 Dec 2013 21:16:46 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[We often talk about the general rule of thumb that the pack weight should not exceed 25% of the person&#8217;s body weight. This is a nice rule, but not stead fast in its application. A 90 lb Scout is limited to 22 and half pounds. A 75 pound Scout is hanging about 18 pounds on <a href='http://www.washington.colbsa.net/winter-camping-and-the-backpack/' class='excerpt-more'>[...]</a><a href="http://www.washington.colbsa.net/winter-camping-and-the-backpack/" title="&#171;Winter camping and the backpack&#187;" class="read-more-button"><span>Read More About: Winter camping and the backpack</span></a></div>]]></description>
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		<title>Just Released: December 2013 CubCast and ScoutCast</title>
		<link>http://www.washington.colbsa.net/just-released-december-2013-cubcast-and-scoutcast/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 20 Dec 2013 21:15:10 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The December 2013 CubCast highlights “Good Turns and Your Chartered Organization.” Whether a school, church, or fraternal organization, we&#8217;re sure your chartered organization is planning some kind of event or two for the holidays. Maybe it&#8217;s a food or clothing drive or maybe it&#8217;s a spaghetti dinner fundraiser. Whatever is it, your Cub Scout pack <a href='http://www.washington.colbsa.net/just-released-december-2013-cubcast-and-scoutcast/' class='excerpt-more'>[...]</a><a href="http://www.washington.colbsa.net/just-released-december-2013-cubcast-and-scoutcast/" title="&#171;Just Released: December 2013 CubCast and ScoutCast&#187;" class="read-more-button"><span>Read More About: Just Released: December 2013 CubCast and ScoutCast</span></a></div>]]></description>
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		<title>How Scouts Measure Height</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 20 Dec 2013 21:05:41 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Scouts measure height for First Class rank: First Class Requirement 2 Using a map and compass, complete an orienteering course that covers at least one mile and requires measuring the height and/or width of designated items (tree, tower, canyon, ditch, etc.). Peter Le Roux at the Ropes and Poles Blog provides the helpful illustration above <a href='http://www.washington.colbsa.net/how-scouts-measure-height/' class='excerpt-more'>[...]</a><a href="http://www.washington.colbsa.net/how-scouts-measure-height/" title="&#171;How Scouts Measure Height&#187;" class="read-more-button"><span>Read More About: How Scouts Measure Height</span></a></div>]]></description>
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		<title>Congratulations To Our Eagle Scouts</title>
		<link>http://www.washington.colbsa.net/congratulationsto-our-eagle-scouts/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 20 Dec 2013 07:58:53 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Cradle of LIberty]]></dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Eagle Scout rank is Scouting&#8217;s highest attainable rank for youth. To achieve this rank, a Scout must have earned at least 21 Merit Badges, demonstrated a consistent Scout Spirit and commitment to the Scout Oath and Law throughout his Scout career, learned and demonstrated proficiency in skills in over 64 requirements, performed at least 13 hours of service, <a href='http://www.washington.colbsa.net/congratulationsto-our-eagle-scouts/' class='excerpt-more'>[...]</a><a href="http://www.washington.colbsa.net/congratulationsto-our-eagle-scouts/" title="&#171;Congratulations To Our Eagle Scouts&#187;" class="read-more-button"><span>Read More About: Congratulations To Our Eagle Scouts</span></a></div>]]></description>
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		<title>Webelos College Date, Time, &amp; Location Announced!</title>
		<link>http://www.washington.colbsa.net/webelos-college-date-time-location-announced/</link>
		<comments>http://www.washington.colbsa.net/webelos-college-date-time-location-announced/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sat, 14 Dec 2013 12:15:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Cradle of LIberty]]></dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[WEATHER UPDATE: We are on for today&#8217;s event! The forecast is showing snow beginning in the afternoon. See you soon! &#160; The Webelos College will be run from 9-12 on Saturday December 14th at St. John of the Cross in Rosyln. We will have Scouters available to run classroom sessions on the Handyman pin (a <a href='http://www.washington.colbsa.net/webelos-college-date-time-location-announced/' class='excerpt-more'>[...]</a><a href="http://www.washington.colbsa.net/webelos-college-date-time-location-announced/" title="&#171;Webelos College Date, Time, &#038; Location Announced!&#187;" class="read-more-button"><span>Read More About: Webelos College Date, Time, &#038; Location Announced!</span></a></div>]]></description>
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		<title>What Makes A Trained Leader?</title>
		<link>http://www.washington.colbsa.net/what-makes-a-trained-leader/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 12 Dec 2013 22:52:12 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[ This is a handy chart to show you what courses you need to be considered a Trained Leader. Please Note, All Adults In The Cradle Of Liberty Council Must Obtain The Training Needed For Their Position * Italicized Training is available on http://myscouting.org Download This Chart As A PDF &#160; My Scouting Job &#160; &#160; Youth <a href='http://www.washington.colbsa.net/what-makes-a-trained-leader/' class='excerpt-more'>[...]</a><a href="http://www.washington.colbsa.net/what-makes-a-trained-leader/" title="&#171;What Makes A Trained Leader?&#187;" class="read-more-button"><span>Read More About: What Makes A Trained Leader?</span></a></div>]]></description>
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		<title>Keeping our Youth Safe &#8211; Training Recertification</title>
		<link>http://www.washington.colbsa.net/keeping-our-youth-safe-training-recertification/</link>
		<comments>http://www.washington.colbsa.net/keeping-our-youth-safe-training-recertification/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 12 Dec 2013 21:56:06 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Keeping Scouts safe and keeping Scouting leaders up to date with current information and methods means some of the BSA&#8217;s training courses need to be retaken every couple of years. We all know about Youth Protection training and National Camping School, but there are some others—including some that have recently been added to the list. <a href='http://www.washington.colbsa.net/keeping-our-youth-safe-training-recertification/' class='excerpt-more'>[...]</a><a href="http://www.washington.colbsa.net/keeping-our-youth-safe-training-recertification/" title="&#171;Keeping our Youth Safe - Training Recertification&#187;" class="read-more-button"><span>Read More About: Keeping our Youth Safe - Training Recertification</span></a></div>]]></description>
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		<title>Recharter Assistance Day</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 11 Dec 2013 18:16:31 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Below Article Is For Units Rechartering In January (List Below). December Units should reach out to Anthony.Weiss@Scouting.org to arrange for a one-on-one appointment. Dear Leaders, We would like to offer our help &#38; support with your unit&#8217;s recharter process.  This year, we will be holding a Recharter Support Day on January 11 (Saturday) at <a href='http://www.washington.colbsa.net/recharter-assistance-day/' class='excerpt-more'>[...]</a><a href="http://www.washington.colbsa.net/recharter-assistance-day/" title="&#171;Recharter Assistance Day&#187;" class="read-more-button"><span>Read More About: Recharter Assistance Day</span></a></div>]]></description>
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		<title>How Should We Respond to a Scout Who Want’s to Quit?</title>
		<link>http://www.washington.colbsa.net/how-should-we-respond-to-a-scout-who-wants-to-quit/</link>
		<comments>http://www.washington.colbsa.net/how-should-we-respond-to-a-scout-who-wants-to-quit/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 11 Dec 2013 18:12:42 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[There he is, waiting for our reply; how do we respond to a Scout who want&#8217;s to quit? Not every boy is going to maintain an active interest in Scouts, it doesn&#8217;t automatically mean that anything is wrong with them, the program, or ourselves. I expect that every Scout will have a tough time once <a href='http://www.washington.colbsa.net/how-should-we-respond-to-a-scout-who-wants-to-quit/' class='excerpt-more'>[...]</a><a href="http://www.washington.colbsa.net/how-should-we-respond-to-a-scout-who-wants-to-quit/" title="&#171;How Should We Respond to a Scout Who Want’s to Quit?&#187;" class="read-more-button"><span>Read More About: How Should We Respond to a Scout Who Want’s to Quit?</span></a></div>]]></description>
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		<title>We have to get it right!</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 11 Dec 2013 18:08:19 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[What if the coach of a basketball team let eight or nine players play at a time? Or let them shoot into both baskets? Have you ever seen a baseball game where the batter could swing at as many pitches as he wanted to until he got a hit, or keep running the bases after <a href='http://www.washington.colbsa.net/we-have-to-get-it-right/' class='excerpt-more'>[...]</a><a href="http://www.washington.colbsa.net/we-have-to-get-it-right/" title="&#171;We have to get it right!&#187;" class="read-more-button"><span>Read More About: We have to get it right!</span></a></div>]]></description>
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		<title>Are You Having Trouble Using A National Scouting Online Tool</title>
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		<comments>http://www.washington.colbsa.net/are-you-having-trouble-using-a-national-scouting-online-tool/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 06 Dec 2013 19:40:24 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Cradle of LIberty]]></dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[If you are having trouble using a tool such as Internet Rechartering, Internet Advancement, the Service Hour Logger, Unit Visit Tracking, MyScouting.org or the new my.scouting.org, the problem might be your browser.   The solution would be to modify the following settings in Internet Explorer: Some of the volunteers are having problems with grayed out <a href='http://www.washington.colbsa.net/are-you-having-trouble-using-a-national-scouting-online-tool/' class='excerpt-more'>[...]</a><a href="http://www.washington.colbsa.net/are-you-having-trouble-using-a-national-scouting-online-tool/" title="&#171;Are You Having Trouble Using A National Scouting Online Tool&#187;" class="read-more-button"><span>Read More About: Are You Having Trouble Using A National Scouting Online Tool</span></a></div>]]></description>
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		<title>All About Youth Protection Training</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 05 Dec 2013 18:10:56 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The purpose of this guide is to assist units with explaining the steps to taking and verifying Youth Protection Training. This guide applies to new registrants AS WELL as current leaders who need to update their training or access proof of their training. When managed correctly, there are three primary steps: Take Verify Update This <a href='http://www.washington.colbsa.net/all-about-youth-protection-training/' class='excerpt-more'>[...]</a><a href="http://www.washington.colbsa.net/all-about-youth-protection-training/" title="&#171;All About Youth Protection Training&#187;" class="read-more-button"><span>Read More About: All About Youth Protection Training</span></a></div>]]></description>
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		<title>Nominate a Scout or Venturer for the Citizen Honors Awards</title>
		<link>http://www.washington.colbsa.net/nominate-a-scout-or-venturer-for-the-citizen-honors-awards/</link>
		<comments>http://www.washington.colbsa.net/nominate-a-scout-or-venturer-for-the-citizen-honors-awards/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 05 Dec 2013 17:54:30 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Courage. Sacrifice. Selflessness. Patriotism. Do those words describe an act of service performed by a Scout, Venturer or Scouter you know? Chances are, they do. And you&#8217;ll need to act quickly to recognize this person by nominating him or her to the Congressional Medal of Honor Foundation&#8217;s Citizen Honors awards. The nomination deadline is Jan. <a href='http://www.washington.colbsa.net/nominate-a-scout-or-venturer-for-the-citizen-honors-awards/' class='excerpt-more'>[...]</a><a href="http://www.washington.colbsa.net/nominate-a-scout-or-venturer-for-the-citizen-honors-awards/" title="&#171;Nominate a Scout or Venturer for the Citizen Honors Awards&#187;" class="read-more-button"><span>Read More About: Nominate a Scout or Venturer for the Citizen Honors Awards</span></a></div>]]></description>
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