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The Eagle Scout Recognition Dinner: A Celebration of Scouting’s Highest Honor
[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”4.21.0″ background_enable_image=”off” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content” custom_margin=”|auto||-1px||”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content” width=”100%”]The Eagle Scout Recognition Dinner is a momentous occasion that celebrates the achievements of Scouts who have attained the highest rank in the Scouting America (BSA) —…
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