 <?xml-stylesheet type="text/css" href="https://www.hoac-bsa.org/Data/style/rss/rss1.css" ?> <?xml-stylesheet type="text/xsl" href="https://www.hoac-bsa.org/Data/style/rss/rss1.xsl" ?>
<rss version="2.0" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" xmlns:itunes="http://www.itunes.com/dtds/podcast-1.0.dtd">
  <channel>
    <title>News</title>
    <link>https://www.hoac-bsa.org/news</link>
    <description />
    <docs>http://www.rssboard.org/rss-specification</docs>
    <generator>mojoPortal Blog Module</generator>
    <language>en-US</language>
    <ttl>120</ttl>
    <atom:link href="https://www.hoac-bsa.org/Blog/RSS.aspx?p=72~134~32&amp;r=ea76f2a9-e5a5-4f65-ba4f-f6e2680584a3" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml" />
    <itunes:owner />
    <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
    <item>
      <title>Local Scout Honored with Rare Award</title>
      <description><![CDATA[<p>Kansas City Scout receives rare award demonstrating exceptional "Scouting heroism and skill."</p>
 <a href='https://www.hoac-bsa.org/local-scout-honored-with-rare-award-2026-02-24'>Read More <span class="fa fa-long-arrow-right"></span></a><div class='excerptspacer'>&nbsp;</div>]]></description>
      <link>https://www.hoac-bsa.org/local-scout-honored-with-rare-award-2026-02-24</link>
      <comments>https://www.hoac-bsa.org/local-scout-honored-with-rare-award-2026-02-24</comments>
      <guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.hoac-bsa.org/local-scout-honored-with-rare-award-2026-02-24</guid>
      <pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2026 21:22:00 GMT</pubDate>
    </item>
    <item>
      <title>Lt. Governor Launches New Recognition Program for Missouri Scouts</title>
      <description><![CDATA[<p>The <strong>Missouri Lt. Governor’s Patch</strong>&nbsp;is a new recognition program developed to honor Scouts who exemplify leadership, service, and citizenship at the state level.</p>
 <a href='https://www.hoac-bsa.org/lt-governor-launches-new-recognition-program-for-missouri-scouts-2025-11-20'>Read More <span class="fa fa-long-arrow-right"></span></a><div class='excerptspacer'>&nbsp;</div>]]></description>
      <link>https://www.hoac-bsa.org/lt-governor-launches-new-recognition-program-for-missouri-scouts-2025-11-20</link>
      <comments>https://www.hoac-bsa.org/lt-governor-launches-new-recognition-program-for-missouri-scouts-2025-11-20</comments>
      <guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.hoac-bsa.org/lt-governor-launches-new-recognition-program-for-missouri-scouts-2025-11-20</guid>
      <pubDate>Thu, 20 Nov 2025 17:54:00 GMT</pubDate>
    </item>
    <item>
      <title>Kansas Eagle Scout Honored with National EPA Award</title>
      <description><![CDATA[<p>A Kansas Eagle Scout is receiving national recognition after being honored with the Environmental Protection Agency's President’s Environmental Youth Award.</p>
 <a href='https://www.hoac-bsa.org/kansas-eagle-scout-honored-with-national-epa-award-2025-10-20'>Read More <span class="fa fa-long-arrow-right"></span></a><div class='excerptspacer'>&nbsp;</div>]]></description>
      <link>https://www.hoac-bsa.org/kansas-eagle-scout-honored-with-national-epa-award-2025-10-20</link>
      <comments>https://www.hoac-bsa.org/kansas-eagle-scout-honored-with-national-epa-award-2025-10-20</comments>
      <guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.hoac-bsa.org/kansas-eagle-scout-honored-with-national-epa-award-2025-10-20</guid>
      <pubDate>Mon, 20 Oct 2025 16:13:00 GMT</pubDate>
    </item>
    <item>
      <title>New EPA Anniversary Award</title>
      <description><![CDATA[<p><span class="font-normal">The Boy Scouts of America and The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) are teaming up to release a new award that Scouts can earn as a part of the EPA’s 50th anniversary.</span></p>
 <a href='https://www.hoac-bsa.org/new-epa-anniversary-award-2021-01-19'>Read More <span class="fa fa-long-arrow-right"></span></a><div class='excerptspacer'>&nbsp;</div>]]></description>
      <link>https://www.hoac-bsa.org/new-epa-anniversary-award-2021-01-19</link>
      <author>zcull2015@gmail.com (zcull2015@gmail.com)</author>
      <comments>https://www.hoac-bsa.org/new-epa-anniversary-award-2021-01-19</comments>
      <guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.hoac-bsa.org/new-epa-anniversary-award-2021-01-19</guid>
      <pubDate>Tue, 19 Jan 2021 20:49:00 GMT</pubDate>
    </item>
    <item>
      <title>Meet Your Kauffman Distinguished Eagle Scouts</title>
      <description><![CDATA[<p><img alt="" class="floatleftimage" src="https://www.hoac-bsa.org/Data/Sites/1/media/activities/scout-day-k/Scout Day 2015 Logo-1.png" style="width: 150px; height: 169px;" />Scout Day at the K is more than just a baseball game, it also serves as an opportunity to recognize local Eagle Scouts. This weekend’s festivities will include the presentation of the Ewing M. Kauffman Distinguished Eagle Scout Award, an honor that recognizes adult Eagle Scouts for their positive contributions to the Kansas City community.&nbsp;</p>
 <a href='https://www.hoac-bsa.org/meet-your-kauffman-distinguished-eagle-scouts-2015-04-17'>Read More <span class="fa fa-long-arrow-right"></span></a><div class='excerptspacer'>&nbsp;</div>]]></description>
      <link>https://www.hoac-bsa.org/meet-your-kauffman-distinguished-eagle-scouts-2015-04-17</link>
      <comments>https://www.hoac-bsa.org/meet-your-kauffman-distinguished-eagle-scouts-2015-04-17</comments>
      <guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.hoac-bsa.org/meet-your-kauffman-distinguished-eagle-scouts-2015-04-17</guid>
      <pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2015 16:07:00 GMT</pubDate>
    </item>
    <item>
      <title>2014 Silver Beaver Award Recipients</title>
      <description><![CDATA[<p><span style="color: rgb(44, 44, 44); font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 19.799999237060547px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"><img alt="" class="floatleftimage" src="https://www.hoac-bsa.org/Data/Sites/1/media/activities/silver-beaver-2.png" style="height: 164px; width: 140px;" /></span>It's the highest award that a local council may present to a volunteer for distinguished service to youth. The Heart of America is proud to recognize the 2014 Silver Beaver Award recipients.</p>
 <a href='https://www.hoac-bsa.org/2014-silver-beaver-award-recipients-2014-09-03'>Read More <span class="fa fa-long-arrow-right"></span></a><div class='excerptspacer'>&nbsp;</div>]]></description>
      <link>https://www.hoac-bsa.org/2014-silver-beaver-award-recipients-2014-09-03</link>
      <comments>https://www.hoac-bsa.org/2014-silver-beaver-award-recipients-2014-09-03</comments>
      <guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.hoac-bsa.org/2014-silver-beaver-award-recipients-2014-09-03</guid>
      <pubDate>Thu, 04 Sep 2014 02:27:00 GMT</pubDate>
    </item>
  </channel>
</rss>