Boy Scouts of America

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Scout blows it out: 121 merit badges, and that's just a start

By Jon Mark Beilue - Amarillo Globe-News

There are 121 merit badges for Scouts, and Carter has earned every darn one of them. In the sports vernacular, it would be like when Babe Ruth hit 54 home runs in 1920 and the previous record was 29.

Boy Scouts taking back 'destiny, definition'

People who notice the tiny, gold lapel pin that Bob Mazzuca wears usually recognize it as the Boy Scouts emblem. But afterward, he said, too many ask whether the organization still is around. .

Scoutmaster’s zeal inspires generations

Benator was 12 when he first joined the organization in 1934. Scouting was considered one of the great youth programs of the time...

Scout Puts Lifesaving Skills To Work

The Georgia Boy Scout earned his life saving merit badge just two months ago, and put those lessons to use on the beach in Panama City. ...

Commissioners are district and council leaders who help Scout units succeed. They coach and consult with adult leaders of Cub Scout packs, Boy Scout troops, Varsity teams and Venturing crews. Commissioners help maintain the standards of the Boy Scouts of America.