Name: Duane Kinney, Jr.
Merit Badge Counselor for: Insect Study, Gardening
District: Thunderbird (Pacific Harbors)
How did you get started in Scouting?
I got started in Scouting by invitation from my dear friends, David and Elisha. I honestly only had a vague idea of Scouting from the film Follow Me Boys, and that my father had been a [...]

Absolutely the most amazing merit badge clinic of all! Troops from as far away as Montana make the trip to McMinnville, OR (about 4 hours from Silverdale) to participate in the annual clinic — and it’s definitely worth it!
The Evergreen Aviation Museum (Spruce Goose Museum) has its own Scouting coordinator. In addition to [...]

A Scout is Trustworthy, Loyal, Helpful, Friendly, Courteous, Kind, Obedient, Cheerful, Thrifty, Brave, Clean, and Reverent.
I taught at a Merit Badge Clinic this past weekend, and observed in a few other classes. While most Scouts practice what they preach, there were a few who were either oblivious to everyone but themselves, or who had [...]