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New Religious Emblems Brochure Released By BSA

Did you know that the B.S.A. recognizes 42 different religious organizations that have developed Religious Emblems programs? These are programs owned by the faith organizations that are eligible to be worn on B.S.A. Uniforms.

The last update to the promotional flyer for all of these emblems was done by the B.S.A. around 2016. The National Religious Relationships Committee has spent the last several months gathering updated images, contact information, website links, and new emblems to create this new version of the flyer.

Changes Include:

  • A better four page format (8.5″ x 11″) that can be printed from home printers AND a two-sided (11″x17″) format for larger printers.
  • Hyperlinks throughout the document to websites for each faith group that take you directly to the Religious Emblems information. (Some links even directly download the PDF Nomination Forms.)
  • More specific age group explanations for each emblem. They now list either B.S.A. program levels, age levels, or grade levels, specific for each emblem. “Senior Scouts” means Venturers, Sea Scouts, and Explorers between 14-20.
  • All of the Protestant Faiths that utilize P.R.A.Y. Emblems are grouped together for their common emblem information. If the specific faith has an extra emblem for unit level youth or adults, those are listed in the Alphabetical Section.
  • The Venturing TRUST Award is included.

Click here to go to the site DUTY TO GOD BSA to download the newly updated Religious Emblem Brochures

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2022 Wildfire Awareness Month Coloring Contest

May is Wildfire Awareness Month!
Please join us in spreading the message about preventing wildland fires in South Dakota with a coloring contest. Our objective is to educate South Dakota’s youth on ways to reduce wildland fires. The contest theme is “Meet Lil Sparky”.

IMPORTANT
Participants must be residents of the State of South Dakota. Only one entry per individual is allowed. Each coloring sheet must be colored by the individual with no outside assistance. A large Smokey Bear plush toy will be awarded to the contest winners in each category on or before May 31, 2022.

Coloring sheets will not be returned. Paint, markers, crayons, or colored pencils are mediums that may be used.

Coloring Contest
Offered for Ages 3-6: Contestants submit the official “Lil Sparky” coloring sheet.
2022 Ages 3 to 6 coloring sheet
Offered for Ages 7-11: Contestants submit the official “Camping” coloring sheet.
2022 Ages 7 to 11 coloring sheet
Offered for Ages 12-15: Contestants submit the official “Collage of items” coloring sheet.
2022 Ages 12 to 15 coloring sheet 

Deadline: Entries must be postmarked by April 29th, 2022 (see entry form below).
WAM 2022 Coloring Contest Entry Form

 

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