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Michael Sherry received his Eagle Scout Award, Boy Scouting's highest honor, in a ceremony on June 22, at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in North Canton. Sherry is a member of Venture Crew 138. For his Eagle Leadership Project, Michael worked at Quail Hollow State Park to eradicate an invasive plant species. Michael worked with other Scouts in his troop to remove 10-foot high reeds and prepare the ground for weed control. Michael will attend Kent State University where he will study criminal justice and psychology.

The Sushi Patrol of Troop 1925 of the Georgia-Carolina Boy Scout Council returned from the 2010 National Scout Jamboree with an honor. The patrol's flag was recognized as one of the top three in the Southern region during the jamboree, which was held July 26 to Aug. 4 at Fort A.P. Hill in Virginia. "I think it made us feel pretty good about ourselves and proud that we were able to accomplish this feat," said 13-year-old C.B. Wren, who made the flag. His home troop is North Augusta Troop 7. The Georgia-Carolina Council took 66 scouts from its troops and created two troops specifically for the jamboree, said Jeremy Whitmore, assistant scout executive for the council.

A canteen, a few pieces of stitched fabric and a knife: On the surface it may not seem like much, but to a Boy Scout, those items mean survival and sometimes much-needed fun. Former Boy Scout Bill Yarbrough says it's a family tradition. "My father before me was a lone scout. I joined the scouts in 1947, went to Camp Yocona the same year," Yarbrough said. "My sons, when they came along, they became Boy Scouts." In fact, his grandsons are also involved in the organization, which makes four generations of Scouts from his family. "I tell you, it's great to get out there," he said. "It's great to look at nature and understand how important, the things in nature are so important to us." That's why he donated a collection of items from his time as a Scout to the Oren Dunn Museum for a special exhibit. "The Boy Scout exhibit is just one example of how we involve the community," outreach coordinator Rae Mathis said. "If it wasn't for the participation of the different Scouts, we would not have an exhibit."

In at the Romeo Airport will be the venue for a 10 a.m. Boy Scout Stamp Dedication ceremony put on by Romeo Postmaster Alex Stubbs and area Scouting troops. Stubbs said he will have a full agenda of things going in the same hangar where the Farmer's Breakfast will be held. The stamp was put out to honor the 100th Anniversary of Boy Scouting. "We have a planned agenda that includes raising the flag and pledge of allegiance, and the (speaking of the) Boy Scout Oath and Law and the Boy Scout Motto all to be done by Boy Scout troops in attendance," said Stubbs. Also speaking at the event will be U.S. Congresswoman Candice Miller, County Commissioner Don Brown and Macomb County Sheriff Mark Hackel. Closing the ceremony will be Brown's wife, Audrey, who will sing the National Anthem and God Bless America.

The Pickerington Lions Club will honor the 100th anniversary of the Boy Scouts during its 62nd annual Labor Day and Fish Fry celebration in downtown Pickerington Sept. 6. Each of the Pickerington Boy Scout troops will select representatives to serve as co-grand marshals of the parade that will begin at 8 a.m. The Pickerington Lions Club and Boy Scout Troop 256 share a history dating to the 1940s when the club sponsored the formation of the troop, Lions President Brian Fox said. Throughout each year the groups assist each other. The Lions donate supplies and funds to support Eagle Scout projects, and the Boy Scouts help prepare Lions Club events, Fox said. "It's kind of a neat relationship," Fox said. "Both organizations help each other and it works out really well."

The Boy Scout hot air balloon, “Trustworthy,” that flew at the 100th anniversary National Jamboree at Fort A.P. Hill in Virginia just last month will make an appearance in Monroe at 4 p.m. Thursday. The balloon is coming to Monroe to celebrate “Join Scouting on Super Thursday”. Through that event, more than 150 Schools in 20 parishes in northeast and central Louisiana will be open for parents and youth to come hear about and join the Boy Scouts. The balloon is seven stories high upon inflation and the heat at the top of the balloon is nearly 300 degrees. The nylon fabric the balloon is made of would cover a football field if stretched out.

To honor 100 years of service, the Boy Scouts of America (BSA) has received a $100,000 grant from The UPS Foundation, the charitable arm of UPS (NYSE: UPS). The grant will be used toward the Boy Scouts of America Natural Resources Conservation Local Council Grants. Conservation programs are popular activities for Scouts of all ages, and the Boy Scouts of America adheres to its long-standing policy of teaching youth and adult members to conserve, protect, and respect the environment. The BSA has been a positive force in conservation and environmental efforts for 100 years. Scouts have rendered distinguished public service by helping to conserve wildlife, energy, forests, soil, and water. The goal of awarding the Natural Resources Conservation Local Council Grants is to educate youth on the positive impact they can have on our environment through our conservation initiatives.

When it comes to earning the highest accolade the Boy Scouts of America can bestow, the name of the game is leadership – coupled with hard work. For Robert Francis, 18, son of David Francis and Madelyn Francis of Brookings, leadership and hard work came together in an Eagle Scout project that demanded 320 man-hours and 16 people. The project culminated in a playhouse now in use at the Wholeness Center, the domestic abuse shelter located in Flandreau and serving Moody County. In praise of Robert and the playhouse, Clary said, "He did a wonderful job. It's very impressive. It's large enough to move things in and out. It gets good use." Robert sees the playhouse as "a place where young kids can be comfortable playing without worrying about argumentative or abusive parents."

All four Boy Scout Troops from Londonderry were well represented at this past weekend’s Boston-Portsmouth Air Show. Co-sponsored by the Daniel Webster Council BSA of New Hampshire, Scouts from across the state camped close to the show grounds and participated in many of the volunteer efforts of the show, including helping with parking, ticket sales, and general patron assistance. The boys who camped were treated to a inspiring discussion on Saturday night with lead solo Blue Angel Pilot #5 Frank Weisser, an Eagle Scout himself, who talked about how Scouting influenced his career choice and helped him through his career in the U.S. Navy. Lt. Commander Weisser also spent a great deal of time answering questions from many of the boys at the camp.

Boy Scout Clayton Parker Attig, 15, of Troop 586 will be honored at a special Eagle Scout ceremony at 5 p.m. Monday at Riviera United Methodist Church. To earn Scouting's highest award, Clayton earned 21 merit badges and served the troop in a variety of leadership roles. He also completed a major community service project, managing 73 volunteers for 466 hours to landscape a 250-by-30-foot hillside at Toberman Neighborhood Center, a nonprofit organization that moves families from poverty to self-sufficiency. To achieve this, Clayton applied for and received a $2,500 grant from the Los Angeles Board of Public Works, Office of Community Beautification - making him its youngest grant recipient.

At the Troop 177 Court of Honor held in Lenni Lenape Park, Eagle Scout Thomas Ludwig was awarded his Silver Palm from Committee Chairman Jeff Huppert. Ludwig previously earned the Bronze and Gold palms for his continued participation in scouting and community service projects. He has most recently served as a Troop Guide and Junior Assistant Scoutmaster. Ludwig earned a total of 38 merit badges during his career in Boy Scouts. That is 17 more than required for Eagle Scout. In the 23-year history of Troop 177 only three other Scouts have earned palms.

His pastor said Eagle Scout Jacob Music has a "heart for others." That heart continues to bring happiness to children at St. James Lutheran School and the surrounding neighborhood. The Lafayette Eagle Scout's project resulted in a school playground for children 4 and under. Music's project recently earned the Sagamore Council's Eagle Scout Service Project of the Year. "When it all came together, it was really fun seeing how much progress we made," said Music on Tuesday. Music is a freshman at Indiana University with an eye on science as a major. "One of things I learned during the project was that not everything goes as you planned," he said. "You have to roll with the punches to get it done."

With a great team of volunteers, Sheryl Oakman was instrumental in rolling out the new Cub Scout delivery method. She has held numerous positions in her 23 years as a volunteer and graciously spent time with us to go over her ideas for the next core value: responsibility.

In one of the most popular Cubcasts of the year, the secret to selling lots of popcorn is revealed! Join us as we talk with Doug Dent, vice president of Marketing with Trails End. He is also an assistant den leader in the Sagamore Council in Kokomo, Indiana. Let’s get popping, shall we?

Over 4000 boy scouts, cub scouts, and adult leaders will converge at the Salina Bicentennial Center, Oakdale and Kenwood Parks, and the Salina Family YMCA from October 8th to the 10th for a Centennial Campout to celebrate 100 years of Boy Scout history in America. But while there will be tents and backpacks, this won't be like any campout you have ever seen. The entire weekend will be a celebration of scouting's centennial anniversary featuring a variety of hands-on activities, demonstration areas, and entertainment.

James M. Sevenich, who graduated from Johnston High School in May, received the Eagle Scout award, Scouting's highest honor, at a ceremony Aug. 14 at St. Paul Presbyterian Church in Johnston. Sevenich has been a member of Boy Scout Troop 44 since 2003 and participated in more than 130 nights of camping at Mitigwa, Theodore Naish near Bonner Springs, Kan., and at Camp Cedars near Fremont, Neb. He went on high adventure trips to the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness in the United States and in Canada, Philmont Scout Ranch and to the National Jamboree in Washington, D.C., in 2005. He is active as a vigil member in the Order of the Arrow, Scouting's honor camping society, and took part in Arrow Corp 5 in the Mark Twain National Forest and two wilderness voyager experiences at Northern Tier.

To commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Boy Scouts of America, Austin’s own Capitol Area Council is hosting ScoutJam 2010. ScoutJam 2010, an all day event to be held October 9th at the Travis County Exposition Center, is an opportunity for families to enjoy a variety of adventures together while learning about the history and current programs offered by the Boy Scouts’ local Council. ScoutJam 2010 is open to the public, and all Central Texas families, as well as Scout Alumni and community leaders, are invited to attend. A low-cost and family-friendly alternative to the concurrent Austin City Limits Festival, ScoutJam is an adventurous wonderland of outdoor activities and captivating learning opportunities for every parent and child.

WHOI engineer Paul Fucile took some time off this summer to volunteer at this year’s Boy Scout National Jamboree and give a glimpse of ocean research to boys who had never visited the seashore or heard the sound of the surf. He helped dozens of Boy Scouts from around the nation earn their oceanography merit badge. Fucile has seen plenty of ocean waves; he has spent the last three decades designing, building, and maintaining instruments in the Physical Oceanography Department at WHOI. An Eagle Scout himself, Fucile said scouting influenced his decision to become an engineer.