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Venturing Age Change

Saturday, February 27 2010
The Boy Scouts of America's National Executive Board has announced a change in the age and grade requirements for the Venturing program. Effective May 1, 2010, the minimum age/grade requirement will be changed to 14 years of age or 13 years of age and completion of the eighth grade. The previous requirements...
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BSA 100th Anniversary Exhibit at Waukesha County Museum

Friday, February 26 2010
Come view an exhibit 100 years in the making, celebrating the first hundred years of Scouting in America. 101 W Main Street Waukesha, WI  53186  (262) 521-2859  www.waukeshacountymuseum.org Showing: February 6 – March 27, 2010 The event flyer is available here Saturday, March 6, 10am-4:30pm– Boy Scout Trade-O-Ree Buy, sell and trade Boy Scout memorabilia. Trade patches...
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Jamboree Spots Available

Friday, February 26 2010
jamboree patchBe part of something special.... There are still 6 - 7 spots open for the 2010 National Boy Scout Jamboree. The Jamboree is taking place July 26 thru August 3 at Fort A.P. Hill outside of Washington DC. Come and celebrate the Boy Scout 100th anniversary by joining us at the...
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Janesville Store Hours

Friday, February 26 2010
To serve you better, after many requests from Scouters, the Janesville Scout Shop hours have been changed to meet your needs. Effective March 1, 2010: Monday: 11:00am - 7:00pm Tuesday: CLOSED Wednesday: 11:00am - 7:00pm Thursday: CLOSED Friday: 11:00am - 5:00pm Saturday: 9:00am - 1:00pm Sunday: CLOSEDNote that the professional staff --...
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American Almanac 1910

bp-almanac2By Norman J. Schmetlick

Monday, March 7, 1910

On Sunday, as I was reading through the newspapers from this last week, I found several interesting stories about earthquakes, aero planes, and photos.

It occurred to me that when we hear of an earthquake causing damage somewhere in our great world, we frequently hear of another earthquake shortly thereafter. This last week I read of three times the ground shook and people lost their lives.

The U.S. military has begun to study the use of the aero plane. A pilot down south took four short flights and set a record for having his first solo take off, first solo landing, and first solo crash, all in the same day.

And the City of Janesville has been photographed with a new panoramic camera. It can take a picture of a city and show 180-degrees all in one photo...

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