April 2009 - Aaron On Scouting

Get your unit ready for severe weather

April 30, 2009 1

Just when the temperatures start warming up, severe weather moves in to spoil the fun. Tomorrow is the first day of May, and that means we’re closing in on thunderstorm season. Is your unit ready?

Knot of the Week: Seabadge

April 29, 2009 0

We at Cracker Barrel are landlocked here in Irving, Tex. Because of that, we must admit feeling some envy when we hear about the Sea Scouts. This specialized division of Venturing takes the Scouting experience

Scouter Spotlight: Meet Kay Trick

April 28, 2009 0

Scouting has no shortage of great volunteers. Let’s meet one now. Today’s Scouter Spotlight shines on Kay Trick, committee chairperson with both Pack 3508 and Troop 508 of Susquehanna Council in Williamsport, Pa. She’s also

Name That Council: April 24, 2009 solution

April 27, 2009 0

On Friday we introduced Name That Council, a game that asks you to correctly identify one of the BSA's 300 councils using just one clue: the council's shoulder patch. If you missed it and want to play,

Name That Council: April 24, 2009

April 24, 2009 Comments Off

It’s Friday, so how about a little fun? This week we’re introducing Name That Council, a weekly game that tests your knowledge of council shoulder patches. The first CSP is above. As you can see,

Scouting in the News: April 24, 2009

April 24, 2009 0

With great Scouting stories from across the country, just waiting to be told, newspapers and other media outlets are catching on. Here are some recent highlights: Looking for a good, inexpensive tent for your new

Knot of the Week: Scoutmaster/Venturing Advisor Award of Merit

April 23, 2009 0

About a month ago we discussed in this space the National Eagle Scout Association. We were introducing you to the new NESA Life Membership Award. You remember, of course. What we didn’t tell you then

A lesson in liquids

April 22, 2009 2

Wherever you read Cracker Barrel—at your office (we won’t tell your boss) or in front of the home PC—you’re probably not thirsty. You can find plenty of water nearby. But even if you’re not thinking

Scouter Spotlight: Meet Dave Schimmel

April 21, 2009 0

On the stage, a spotlight shines on someone who is the center of attention because they choose to be. Scouter Spotlight is different because the people we highlight don’t seek applause or praise. Instead, they

You’ve done Wood Badge… Now what?

April 20, 2009 1

Be proud of those Wood Badge beads around your neck. It was no small task to earn them. But now we bet you’re hungry for even more high-level leadership training. Until last year, your options