About our cover:
Eleven-year-old Timothy Hwang of Troop 408 carries the U.S. flag in the Chinese Lunar Parade in Cupertino, Calif., in March. William B. McMorris's article detailing how the Chinese-, Japanese-, and Vietnamese-American communities in the San Jose, Calif., area are using the Scouting program begins on page 24.
In the September 2006 Issue
- Letters
- News Briefs
- Boys' Life Program Helper
- Family Talk Honestly, now...parents can set the example.
- Front Line Stuff Overcoming school district restrictions to promote School Night for Scouting.
- Outdoor Smarts A bookshelf of new books, plus a classic Scouting movie.
- Family Fun Page
- Riding for Insight And Understanding
- The Ventura County Council's 12-Point Bike Ride lets Scouts and family members learn more about the Scout Law's meaning and gain a deeper appreciation of different religious faiths.
- Connecting Cultures Through Scouting
- Asian-Americans in California use Scouting to maintain ties to treasured traditions while helping newcomers become part of U.S. society.
- Boys With Autism Can Thrive in Scouting With Help
- Scout leaders need parents' assistance in working with boys whose behavior is affected by any of the neurobiological conditions known as autism spectrum disorders.
- A Focus on Preparedness
- The Baltimore Area Council teams up with the Red Cross and other emergency organizations for a mega-camporee to heighten awareness for disaster readiness.
- Charting the Road to Tomorrow
- The BSA's National Annual Meeting in Washington, D.C., introduces a new five-year plan that provides local councils with strategies and tools to bring a better Scouting program to more eligible youth.
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