Boy Scouts of America

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Boy Scouts rescue injured climber

By Paris Achen - Mail Tribune

A 35-year-old woman is in serious condition at a Redding hospital after falling into a crevasse on Mount Shasta and wandering the peak for two days before a group of Boy Scout Explorers rescued her late Monday.

Rockwell model inspired scouts to aid country, community, dies at 82

By James Monteleone The Daily Times

Boy Scouts of America lost its poster face last week when Arthur Robert Hamilton died in Aztec at the age of 82.

President Bush Receives Scouts Affected By Tornado at Little Sioux Scout Ranch

In a ceremony honoring recipients of the "Scouts in Action" commendation, President Bush opened The White House doors today and warmly greeted the 114 Scouts who exhibited bravery during the June 11th tornado that swept trough Iowa's Little Sioux Scout Ranch.

Advice from the Top: Leaders need Scouts' qualities

For 98 years, the Boy Scouts of America have been identified with leadership, and it was put to the test last month when a deadly tornado tore through a campsite in Iowa killing four Scouts. USA TODAY corporate management reporter Del Jones spoke to Chief Scout Executive Robert Mazzuca, 60, about the leadership lessons of Scouting from a business perspective. Following are excerpts, edited for clarity and space.

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.