var now = new Date();
  var date1 = "03-10-2009";
  var date2 = "03-25-2009";
  date1 = date1.split("-");
  date2 = date2.split("-");
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document.write("<p>&nbsp;</p><h1>Silver Beaver <br>Nominations Due Now!</h1><p>Established in 1931, the Silver Beaver Award is presented for distinguished service to young people within a BSA local council. A recipient must be a registered adult member of the BSA. The awards are bestowed at appropriate local functions. Silver Beaver Awards are presented on the basis of the number of units in a council. <a href='http://www.scouting.org/filestore/pdf/92-103.pdf' target='_blank'>Get the form...</a></p><p><b>If you are thinking of nominating someone for the Silver Beaver Award, now is the time. Applications are due in the council service centers no later than March 23, 2009.</b></p><hr>")

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