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Note: Merit badges listed in bold italics are Eagle-required merit badges.

• October 08: Public Law 110-363 requires the U.S. Treasury to mint coins in commemoration of the Boy Scouts of America. Full Story

• September 9: Little Sioux Scout Ranch, Scouts and Leaders involved in the tornado tragedy received new award from the state of Nebraska. Full Story

• August 12: Boy Scouts prepared to launch marketing campaign to connect with digital-era youth. Full story

• July 1: The World Organization of the Scout Movement welcomes four new member organizations. Full story

May 5, 1961 – Alan Shepard becomes the first American in space, aboard Mercury-Redstone 3.

May 7 and 8, 1945 – Victory in Europe Day

May 10, 1869 – Completion of the First Transcontinental Railroad - Promontory Summit, Utah

May 9 – 12th Annual Jamboree On The Trail

May 10 – Mother's Day

May 25 – NASA's Phoenix spacecraft will land on Mars.

May 25 – Memorial Day observed

Dr. James E. West (May 16, 1876 – May 15, 1948) was a lawyer and an advocate of children's rights, who become the first professional Chief Scout Executive of the Boy Scouts of America, serving from 1911-1943. Upon his retirement from the BSA, West was given the title of Chief Scout. When the new BSA office opened in January 1911 West was at the helm and the movement began to grow at a rapid pace. Sixty local councils were organized in the first month of his tenure. One of his first tasks was the first edition of Boy Scout Handbook. West was instrumental in expanding the third part of the Scout Oath:

...To help other people at all times; to keep myself physically strong, mentally awake and morally straight.

He also pushed to add three parts to the Scout Law: brave, clean, and reverent. In November 1911 the title was changed and he became the first Chief Scout Executive.

• Merit Badges
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• 50 Miler Award

• Amateur Radio Operator Rating Strip
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Venture Patrol

• Venture Patrol Letter
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Honor Awards

• Medal of Merit
• Heroism Award
• Honor Medal
• James E West Award

Varsity Scouts and qualified Venturers may earn Boy Scout awards.
List of all Scouting Awards
Scouter Awards for leaders

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