Posted in Flags in the News on Dec 26th, 2007
Nothing brings me greater joy than spotlighting young people doing good. Today from two different stories, comes news that four boys have earned rank of Eagle Scout. When I was active in Scouting, the report from national scouting was that of all the boys who enter the scouting program, only 2% would earn the coveted [...]
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Posted in History on Dec 14th, 2007
A fifty foot flagpole, a big U.S. flag, and a hot cup of coffee sound good to me. In fact, it makes me want to take a little trip and enjoy a cup on Mr. Rocheleau’s porch with him. That would be a pleasure. Local man’s replica flags honor service, sacrifice and country : Local [...]
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Posted in Flags in the News on Dec 7th, 2007
Inspiration is easy to find these days and for the men of Camp Taji, Iraq, it came in a package from Cub Scout pack 236 in Atlanta, GA. Spearheaded by leader Josh Moreland, the boys quickly assembled a large CARE package for the troops and prepared it for overseas shipping. In the package, the pack [...]
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Posted in Flags in the News on Oct 5th, 2007
Cub Scout Immediate Recognition Kit #01804, is being recalled for potential lead based paint. In addition to the news story, the Sam Houston Council website has more information. Cub Scout badges recalled over lead fears | Chron.com – Houston Chronicle A plastic badge awarded to Cub Scouts was recalled Thursday by the Boy Scouts of [...]
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Posted in Flags in the News on Sep 4th, 2007
You have to admire a kid that takes on a project with such short notice. Now, the recognition is coming to Ethan Enyart for his patriotic flag ceremony with his horse, Daphnie. Sounds like a show I’d like to see. American spirit alive and well at horse show Ethan Enyart has only been riding horses [...]
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