by Vanguard Contributor | Mar 21, 2021 | Vanguard Beacon Newsletter
Troop 1692 (St. George, UT – Crossroads of the West Council) was formed to give scouts an opportunity to reach their goal of obtaining the rank of Eagle Scout. Don Fisher, Scoutmaster, saw a need to give boys with desire, self-motivation, and goal orientation...
by Charles Dahlquist | Mar 21, 2021 | News From The Field, Vanguard Beacon Newsletter
It is amazing how things are created – take, for instance, this “Report from the Field” which originally was to be titled “A Note from the Field.” It was intended to reflect wonderful letters from our members and supports around the world – and started with a letter...
by Trevor Bender | Mar 21, 2021 | Vanguard Beacon Newsletter
During the pandemic, it has become increasingly difficult for youth to connect with non-profit organizations to provide service opportunities for an Eagle project or to complete Religious Award service requirements. Some youth have contacted multiple organizations,...
by Vanguard Contributor | Mar 21, 2021 | The Pathfinder's Way, Vanguard Beacon Newsletter
Ever pause and think well upon the Scout Slogan to—Do a Good Turn Daily? For this blog I wanted to pass along some thoughts to ponder on this major principle of Scouting. I like to tie doing a good turn to doing our duty to God, as service to one another is a basic...
by Charles Dahlquist | Mar 16, 2021 | President's Message, Vanguard Beacon Newsletter
Can I speak for just a few minutes to parents and grandparents in Scouting families? I have a photo of an Eagle, a Cub Scout and his mom on my desk that reads: “This Cub Scout doesn’t have far to go to find a hero” (his mother). I have always loved how Scouting...
by Mark Francis | Feb 4, 2021 | News From The Field, Vanguard Beacon Newsletter
My journey in Scouting started in Tokyo, Japan, and that is where it continues now—only this time with a wife who is fully involved and six kids who are all enthusiastic participants. Scouting is a huge part of our family recipe. It just works for us, and it is...
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