January 2011 - Page 2 of 4 - Aaron On Scouting

Redesigned and refocused: The new Bryan on Scouting blog

January 21, 2011 16

After 22 months, and nearly 400,000 page views, Cracker Barrel is no more. Scouting magazine’s official blog is now Bryan on Scouting, written by me, Bryan Wendell, an Eagle Scout and the associate editor of Scouting magazine.

Win a free patch if you can Name That Council (Jan. 21, 2011)

January 21, 2011 1

Take a trip down this valley and tell us the name of the council that wears the patch seen above. We've removed all of the words (except "BSA"), leaving behind only the colorful images. Good

Send us pictures of your favorite pieces of Scouting memorabilia

January 19, 2011 1

Whether it's tucked away in the attic or proudly displayed on your mantel, everyone who was in the Boy Scouts of America has a favorite piece of Scouting memorabilia. Eagle Scout and current Scouter Mark

Name That Council: Jan. 14, 2011 solution

January 19, 2011 0

For a patch with plenty of visual clues on it, this one sure was tough. That's because the Pioneer Valley Council no longer exists. In June of 2008, the council merged with the Great Trails

Secure your spot for a summer session at Philmont Training Center

January 18, 2011 1

It’s still January, but if you’re already thinking about your summer vacation, you’re not alone. We hear ya! Now’s the time to start planning your family’s summer getaway, and many Scouters are heading to Philmont

You’ve met the American Spirit Award finalists. Now vote!

January 17, 2011 3

All four Boy Scouts nominated for the American Spirit Award are deserving of the honor, but only one can win. And you get a say in who that will be. Last week, you met each

Meet the American Spirit Award finalists: Day 4 of 4

January 14, 2011 1

Since Monday, we've been talking about the American Spirit Award, an honor given to "one or more individuals who demonstrate extraordinary skill, professionalism, and a spirit of excellence in a challenging situation." You've already met three

Win a free patch if you can Name That Council (Jan. 14, 2011)

January 14, 2011 0

You better be ready for a challenge if you hope to name the council that wore this patch. That's right, wore. The council in question no longer exists because it merged with another council in

The Summit will host the 2019 World Scout Jamboree

January 13, 2011 12

The World Scout Conference announced today that The Summit Bechtel Family National Scout Reserve will host the 2019 World Scout Jamboree. That means that for the first time in 52 years, the global Scouting extravaganza

Meet the American Spirit Award finalists: Day 3 of 4

January 13, 2011 0

By now, you should know all about the American Spirit Award, an honor given to "one or more individuals who demonstrate extraordinary skill, professionalism, and a spirit of excellence in a challenging situation." We're halfway