BSA Troop 271 Lafayette La

06/03/2026

I hope I would have half the resolve of Ukrainians - these people are gonna Scout On!

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UPD: This appeal is now closed. Thank you for your incredible support! For further details, please see the video update on our page.

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Last night, a Russian missile hit the factory where NOSU produces Scout uniforms.

We lost the fabric that had already been purchased, as well as uniforms that had already been produced and paid for, but not yet collected.

This happened just before the summer camp season, and all the uniforms lost belonged to new Scouts who had recently joined NOSU. For many of them, this summer will bring their first real Scout camp experience.

We cannot ask families to pay for the same uniform twice, but at the same time, NOSU is not in a position to replace everything that was lost on its own.

So today, we are turning to our friends, partners, and the global Scout community for support.

We all know that a Scout uniform is more than a shirt. It is about belonging, dignity, and equality. It is the feeling of standing together as part of a patrol, a troop, and the worldwide Scout family.

Please help us give these new Scouts the start to Scouting they deserve.

With your support, we will produce new uniforms and get them to the Scouts who have been waiting for them before their first summer camps.

- €20 provides a Scout uniform for one Ukrainian Scout
- €40 provides uniforms for two Ukrainian Scouts
- €100 provides uniforms for five Ukrainian Scouts

As a small thank-you:

- If you donate €20+, you will receive a thank-you video from a Ukrainian Scout.

- If you donate €40+, you will receive a thank-you video and a handmade postcard created by one of our Cub Scouts.

- If you donate €100+, you will receive a thank-you video, a handmade postcard, and a special edition NOSU Scout scarf.

All donations will go directly towards producing Scout uniforms for new Scouts.

All donors will receive a clear report on how the money was spent and what their support made possible.

Please donate using this link: https://secure.wayforpay.com/donate/d93156c4aac21

Thank you for helping us make this possible!

05/16/2026

What an AMAZING project! This Eagle is flying!!
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05/10/2026

05/10/2026

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"Years from now, when historians write about the Wales family and the values they chose to instil in the next generation of the British royal family, they will come back again and again to one single afternoon in early May 2023 at a scout hut in Slough. On the final day of King Charles III's Coronation weekend, William and Catherine brought their three children, George aged nine, Charlotte aged eight, and Louis aged five, to the 3rd Upton Scout Group to volunteer alongside local community members as part of The Big Help Out. They did not send a representative. They did not attend for thirty minutes and leave. They stayed for the whole day, working in the mud, operating heavy machinery, painting planters, resetting paths, sanding doors, shooting archery, toasting marshmallows, and pressing their five handprints side by side into a mural that still marks that wall today. The hut had served its community since 1982 and was used by scouts, senior citizens, mosque members, and cultural organisations whose roots reached from Berkshire all the way to the Caribbean. Seven point two million people volunteered across the United Kingdom that same day. And in the middle of all of it, a five year old future royal completed his first ever official engagement, declared his intention to become a fighter pilot, ate enough marshmallows to concern several observers, and was described by the CEO of the Scouts as the one who had led the way. Three children grew up a little that afternoon. A family showed a nation what service looks like when it comes from the heart. And a scout hut in Slough became, quietly and permanently, a piece of royal history."

01/21/2026

Another Woodruff Scout Camp staffer! I wonder if any of our Troop remembers any other staffers from the troop.
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While selling popcorn outside a Lowe’s on Peachtree Industrial Boulevard, 16 year old Life Scout Stefano of Troop 370 witnessed a car accident at the store entrance and immediately took action.

Stefano ran to the scene, assessed the situation, and asked for 911 to be called. He quickly identified that the driver of one vehicle, stopped in the middle of traffic, was trapped inside. Her door was crumpled from the impact, and she was visibly distressed.

Remaining aware of oncoming traffic, Stefano approached the vehicle, introduced himself, and asked permission to help. Using first responder skills from his CPro training earned while serving on staff at Woodruff Summer Camp, he forced the jammed door open using his hands and foot. He checked the driver for injuries, confirmed she had no neck or back pain, and helped her safely out of the vehicle and onto the sidewalk, away from traffic.

Stefano retrieved a red medical bag from the car and stayed with the driver, helping keep her calm while gathering critical medical information for first responders. After briefly checking on the other driver, who had only minor injuries, he returned to remain with the woman until police and EMS arrived.

When first responders arrived at the scene, Stefano clearly explained what he witnessed and relayed the medical information he had collected. He continued assisting until both drivers were transported and the scene was cleared.

Officer Pugh of the Chamblee Police Department later commended Stefano for his bravery, clear communication, and decisive action under pressure. In recognition of his conduct, the department named him January 2025 Citizen of the Month.

Earlier this year, Stefano also received the Scouting America Meritorious Action Award, recognizing his willingness to step forward and help when it mattered most. His actions reflect the very best of Scouting: being prepared, staying calm, and putting others first.

Scouting America | Prepared. For Life.™

Read more here:

https://www.scoutingatl.org/content/134315/A-Scout-Steps-In-When-It-Matters-Most

08/27/2025

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07/21/2025

Scouting the moon, 50 years ago today!

07/16/2025

07/07/2025

8 year old Mary Stevens from Austin and a Mystic camper has been found deceased. Prayers for Mary and her family 🙏💔

07/04/2025

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Congratulations, America!!! We have survived 249 years of God blessed freedom. Here’s to 249 more in this great experiment!