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A giant leap for gay Boy Scouts?
Pardon me if I'm encouraged -- but not enthused -- by the decision of the Boy Scouts of America to lift its century-old ban on gay scouts. I just can't get that excited about the fact that an organization that holds a deep-seated distrust in gay men...
Tags: Minority Groups, Clubs and Associations, U.S. Supreme Court, Gays and Lesbians, Same-Sex Marriage
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After months of debate, Boy Scouts' ban on openly gay youth lifted
In an emotionally charged vote Thursday, the Boy Scouts of America lifted its ban on gay youth starting in January, the latest sign of a shift in American attitudes toward gays and lesbians. After months of debate in local districts, more than 61...
Tags: Religious Events, Minority Groups, Clubs and Associations, Annual and Special Corporate Meetings, Gays and Lesbians
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Howard County Briefs
Gardening volunteers The Howard County Conservancy seeks Wednesday morning drop-in gardening volunteers from 9:30 a.m. to noon to help maintain its themed and native plant gardens. All levels of experience welcome. For information, call Tabby Fique at...Tags: Artists, Alzheimer's Disease, Dining and Drinking, Howard County, Physical Fitness and Exercise
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Scouts and equality
One of the first things that an incoming Boy Scout must learn is the Scout Law. It's become so famous that many people outside the organization likely recognize it. "A Scout is trustworthy, loyal, helpful, friendly, courteous, kind, obedient, cheerful,...
Tags: Minority Groups, Clubs and Associations, Gays and Lesbians, Same-Sex Marriage, Social Organizations
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Scouting organization to demonstrate for equality Friday
A national scouting alumni organization will be campaigning at the Boy Scouts of America's Baltimore Council Headquarters Friday to promote internal legislation concerning the acceptance of openly gay members. At 12:30 p.m., Scouts for Equality will...
Tags: Social Organizations, Minority Groups, Gays and Lesbians, Youth Organizations
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Nathan Cook achieves Eagle Scout rank
On April 7, a Court of Honor was held to celebrate Nathan Cook achieving the rank of Eagle Scout. Nathan has been a member of scouting since first grade when he joined St. Mary's Pack 937. He bridged to Boy Scout Troop 965, Havre de Grace, in 2006....Tags: Havre de Grace
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Nathaniel Paradis earns Eagle Scout award
On Feb. 25, 17-year-old Nathaniel Joseph Paradis earned the highest rank to be attained in the Boy Scouts of America. He became the 29th Eagle Scout of Boy Scout Troop 899 in Fallston. Nathaniel's Eagle Scout service project entailed leading interview...Tags: Library of Congress
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Nearly 300 participate in 13th annual River Sweep
Nearly 300 people came out on a blustery spring day Saturday to participate in the Lower Susquehanna Heritage Greenway's 13th annual River Sweep. Volunteers worked from 9 a.m. to noon along the Lower Susquehanna River and its tributaries in five...
Tags: Social Organizations, Havre de Grace, Schools, Elementary Schools, Earth Day
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Gary Miller awarded Silver Beaver from National Capital Area Council of Boy Scouts [Old Town]
On April 4, the Boy Scouts of America, National Capital Area Council honored 23 local volunteers, all recipients of the "Silver Beaver" award. It is the highest accolade given by the organization at the council level. Among those recognized for their...Tags: Social Organizations, Youth Organizations, Separation of Church and State
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Auction and feast at St. Andrew's will mark Cinco de Mayo [Glenwood/Glenelg/Dayton]
St. Andrew's Episcopal Church is making plans for a Cinco de Mayo Auction and Feast on May 4 from 7 to 10 p.m. The evening will feature a fun night of friends, food, drinks (cash bar), prizes and an auction. Part of the proceeds from the evening will...Tags: Social Organizations, Anglicanism, Methodist, Cinco de Mayo, Auction Service
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Harford Scouts recognized for 'Scouting for Food' Campaign
Harford County Executive David R. Craig recently recognized Scouts and Scout leaders from the Boy Scouts of America, Baltimore Area Council, for the upcoming 2013 "Scouting for Food" campaign. Several Scouts and Scout leaders were greeted by Craig at...Tags: Social Organizations, Elections, Youth Organizations
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Bel Air teen receives Eagle Scout Award
Brady Daniels Kautsch, 17 of Bel Air, earned the highest advancement award the Boy Scouts of America offers to Scouts, the Eagle Scout Award, on Dec. 13, 2012 and was formally recognized in a ceremonial Court of Honor on March 17, at the Church of St....
Tags: Social Organizations, Gerald Ford, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Schools, First Aid
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