September 2010 - Aaron On Scouting

Recap: Boy Scouts of America on “Jeopardy!” (the sequel)

September 30, 2010 2

For the second time in 2010, “America’s favorite quiz show,” the half-hour of answers and questions known as “Jeopardy!”, featured a category all about the Boy Scouts of America. As you may remember, the program

Five tips for great troop leader elections

September 29, 2010 7

“Troop elections are a microcosm of American democracy,” said Scouter J.C. Shepard on Scouting magazine’s Facebook page. He’s right, and like the election for a state governor or U.S. Senator, proper planning is needed to make

Track the progress of Philmont construction

September 24, 2010 0

The busy summer season at Philmont Scout Ranch has ended. Though the high-adventure base remains open year-round to host conferences and fall and winter programs, this could be considered a slow time. That makes it

Tomorrow is the first Sea Scout Recruiting Day

September 24, 2010 0

http://www.youtube.com/v/lqZGxA1dSNk?fs=1 What did you do this weekend? If you're in any Scouting program, the answer probably comes with a great story. And now is the time for members of Sea Scouts, BSA to share their

Boy Scouts of America to be featured again on “Jeopardy!”

September 23, 2010 2

Pick up your signaling buzzer, and set the DVR, because we've just received word that the iconic quiz show "Jeopardy!" will once again feature a special category about the Boy Scouts of America. The episode,

Make a difference this Saturday for National Public Lands Day

September 21, 2010 1

This Saturday, join the nationwide volunteer effort to better the great outdoors of the U.S. It’s the 17th edition of National Public Lands Day, and it’s the perfect opportunity to teach your Scouts about the

Own the official jamboree calendar and DVD

September 15, 2010 0

Relive the celebration of a lifetime through pictures and video with the official 2010 National Scout Jamboree calendar and DVD. The $10 calendar, seen at left, features high-quality photos of the excitement of the 2010

Microsoft cofounder Bill Gates receives Silver Buffalo Award

September 14, 2010 1

http://www.youtube.com/v/Ts0XaNye30E?fs=1 He cofounded Microsoft and, with his wife, chairs one of the largest philanthropic foundations in the world. And today, Bill Gates added another impressive feat to his list of accomplishments: the Silver Buffalo Award.

Philmont is accepting applications for 2011 staff

September 9, 2010 3

Believe it or not, they actually pay people to work at Philmont. And it gets better: They're hiring. Now's the time for anyone 18 or older to submit an application for next summer. Technically, they

Ten tips for making your Scout popcorn sales really pop

September 9, 2010 6

Question: What do movies and Scouting have in common? Answer: They both can be made better by popcorn. It’s nearly fall, and that means it’s time for Scouts to sell popcorn to help fund all