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SCOUTERGRAM
Rhodes scholars selected for 1962
have highly superior Scouting back-
grounds. Of 27 men, 21 were in Scout-
ing for an average of nearly four
years each. Five were Eagle Scouts
and 16 of them were First Class rank
or higher. They ranked high as
leaders—13 patrol leaders and nine
den chiefs.
Boys* Life magazine has been awarded
the American Bar Association Gavel
for outstanding public service. The
award was for the series on "Lav/ and
Justice," tracing historical origins
of our legal system.
Price of wastepaper has reached the
point where it is worthwhile for
Scout units to consider collecting it
again. It is important to check with
local outlets to be sure of a market
before collecting.
Adults will find it easier to sub-
scribe to Boys' Life from now on.
As registration forms are reprinted,
space will be provided on them to
order Boys' Life for adults. Many
Scouters find it valuable to know
what program and other features the
magazine contains and find it inter-
esting reading as well. Since Septem-
ber 1, the complimentary subscription
plan has been changed with the intent
to have one complimentary subscription
for the unit leader if ten or more
boys subscribe at reregistration time
or on the initial order.
Recordings for the Blind, a nonprofit
organization, is rendering a service
to blind Scouts by preparing record-
ings of our most popular merit badge
pamphlets. Some recordings have been
completed. They are not for sale but
can be borrowed by blind Scouts free
of charge from Recordings for the
Blind, Inc., 121 E. 58th St., New
York 22, N.Y.
Four Scout handbooks are available
in Braille; Boy Scout Handbook, Wolf
Cub Scout Book, Bear Cub Scout Book,
and Lion-Webelos Cub Scout Book. They
can be purchased at cost from the
American Printing House for the
Blind, 1839 Frankfort Ave., Louisville
6, Ky. Only the Boy Scout Handbook
is available in large (18 pt.) type
for those with partial vision.
Bob Conger, president of the United
States Junior Chamber of Commerce
(national Jaycees), suggests Scouting
areas of service best adapted to
Jaycee chapters. These include spon-
sorship of units ; leadership and
committee positions; activities,
particularly short-term projects such
as Together plans, camporees, exposi-
tions, and rallies; aiding in securing
finances for Scouting needs; and using
individual skills in professions or
hobbies as merit badge counselors,
Exploring specialty consultants,
training, or camping. The starting
point - a conference of local Scout
officials and chapter president.
The Johnston Historical Museum
Endowment Fund has been established
by the National Executive Board to
receive contributions for the main-
tenance and perpetuation of the
national Boy Scout museum.
The 19th World Scouting Conference
will be held on the island of Rhodes,
August 12-19, 1963, immediately fol-
lowing the 11th World Jamboree at
Marathon, Greece, August 1-11.
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Boy Scouts of America. Scouting, Volume 50, Number 8, October 1962, periodical, October 1962; New Brunswick, New Jersey. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth331735/m1/6/: accessed April 23, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting Boy Scouts of America National Scouting Museum.