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## [https://ascelibrary.org/doi/10.1061/%28ASCE%29LM.1943-5630.0000030 Everthing I Needed to Know about Leadership I Learned in the Boy Scouts] - AceLibrary. | ## [https://ascelibrary.org/doi/10.1061/%28ASCE%29LM.1943-5630.0000030 Everthing I Needed to Know about Leadership I Learned in the Boy Scouts] - AceLibrary. | ||
# '''[https://blog.scoutingmagazine.org/2020/10/14/can-being-an-eagle-scout-help-you-get-into-college/ Increased Educational Opportunities in College]''' - 17 colleges explained to Bryan on Scouting why Eagle scout candidates get preferential recognition during the college admissions process. David H. Smith, phd, wrote a whole book on this opportunity: [https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B087NXTWGY/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_bibl_vppi_i1 Scouting your Way to the Best Colleges]. | # '''[https://blog.scoutingmagazine.org/2020/10/14/can-being-an-eagle-scout-help-you-get-into-college/ Increased Educational Opportunities in College]''' - 17 colleges explained to Bryan on Scouting why Eagle scout candidates get preferential recognition during the college admissions process. David H. Smith, phd, wrote a whole book on this opportunity: [https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B087NXTWGY/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_bibl_vppi_i1 Scouting your Way to the Best Colleges]. | ||
# '''[https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/business/story/2020-12-14/what-is-it-about-you-that-makes-you-so-special Increased Employment Opportunities]''' - Create an eye-catching resume for successful job hunting. | |||
=== Presentations: === | |||
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* '''[http://Explore.Scouting.org Explore Scouting]''' - 2020 Introduction Video #1 | * '''[http://Explore.Scouting.org Explore Scouting]''' - 2020 Introduction Video #1 | ||
* '''[http://About.Scouting.org About Scouting]''' - 2020 Introduction Video #2 | * '''[http://About.Scouting.org About Scouting]''' - 2020 Introduction Video #2 | ||
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=== BSA Parents === | === BSA Parents === | ||
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The Boy Scouts of America serves an invaluable purpose in building character and instilling values in America’s youth, and shaping the leaders of tomorrow. As parents, family members and friends of the BSA, we pledge our support for this organization and the value that it brings to communities. | The Boy Scouts of America serves an invaluable purpose in building character and instilling values in America’s youth, and shaping the leaders of tomorrow. As parents, family members and friends of the BSA, we pledge our support for this organization and the value that it brings to communities. | ||
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* [https://filestore.scouting.org/filestore/marketing/ppt/ReachingtheNextMulticulturalGeneration.ppt Reaching the Next Multi-Cultural Generation] - powerpoint presentation | * [https://filestore.scouting.org/filestore/marketing/ppt/ReachingtheNextMulticulturalGeneration.ppt Reaching the Next Multi-Cultural Generation] - powerpoint presentation | ||
* [https://www.texasmonthly.com/articles/can-the-boy-scouts-save-america/amp/ Can the Boy Scouts Save America?] (TexasMonthly.com) They might. They’re trustworthy, loyal, helpful, and friendly, and in today’s world that can mean a lot. | |||
== Benefits of Community Service == | == Benefits of Community Service == | ||
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== Scout Leader Quotes == | == Scout Leader Quotes == | ||
[[Image: | [[Image:BP jagger complete.jpg|right]]Founder of scouting, '''[[Robert Baden-Powell]]''', made many remarkable observations about the benefits of scouting: | ||
# "The open-air is the real objective of Scouting and the key to its success." - Nature is a great teacher, an inspiration, and a source of lifelong experiences. Afterall, "Scouting" is 75% "outing." One of the great parts of a week at camp is getting to spend a week living in the outdoors! | # "The open-air is the real objective of Scouting and the key to its success." - Nature is a great teacher, an inspiration, and a source of lifelong experiences. Afterall, "Scouting" is 75% "outing." One of the great parts of a week at camp is getting to spend a week living in the outdoors! | ||
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== See Also == | == See Also == | ||
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* [[Modern Youth Terminology]] = Scouting Benefits cover a lot of the themes of modern youth care. | * [[Modern Youth Terminology]] = Scouting Benefits cover a lot of the themes of modern youth care. | ||
* See also : [[Recruitment Resources (Boy Scouts of America)]] | * See also : [[Recruitment Resources (Boy Scouts of America)]] | ||
* '''[https://whyscoutingmatters.com/share-your-scouting-story/#real-scouting-stories Scouting Success Stories]''' - WhyScoutingMatter.com - | |||
