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  1. Discipline/Mentoring and Scout Spirit

    By Kemosabe,
    • 11 replies
    • 1.6k views

  2. Scout names on Troop websites

    By Kemosabe,
    • 6 replies
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  3. A heartening story

    By eisely,
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  4. Crazy Band Director & Crazy Swim Coach 1 2

    By John D,
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  5. A Time To Tell...how often?

    By SemperParatus,
    • 8 replies
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  6. Worth falling on the spear? 1 2

    By Oakville Tim,
    • 15 replies
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  7. Problems with MSN Scout Site?

    By Eamonn,
    • 0 replies
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  8. Have you heard this one before?

    By encourager,
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  9. Question about Court of Honor

    By ScouterJim,
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  10. I like mine well-done! 1 2

    By SemperParatus,
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  11. scouting programs at parks,etc

    By mtman,
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  12. Current Registration

    By OAEagleDude,
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  13. Charter Organization and PTAs

    By JMan,
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  14. What was your favorate scouting position????

    By BPwannabe@137,
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  15. The Speeding Scouter 1 2

    By SemperParatus,
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