February 2011 - On Scouting

In giving his prize to a boy in need, Scouter shows he’s a true winner

February 28, 2011 3

The generosity of Scout leaders never ceases to amaze me. You selfless individuals already give up your precious free time to better the lives of the Scouts in your pack, troop, or crew. But it

Memorabilia Monday: Honk if you love the Boy Scouts of America

February 28, 2011 2

Living in Texas, I see this “Scouting Teaches Values” license plate on the highway at least once a week. You’ll find similar plates on vehicles in Utah, Oklahoma, Florida, Arkansas, Ohio, Colorado, and many more

Win a free patch if you can Name That Council

February 25, 2011 1

Put down that report, and cancel your afternoon meetings. It’s Name That Council time. Every Friday, I select a council shoulder strip and use Photoshop to remove all words from the patch. It’s up to

Giveaway Thursday: Win a free SteriPEN Sidewinder water-purification system

February 24, 2011 4

Two sleeping bags are gone, but there’s plenty more to go in my weekly gear giveaway. Just in time for the fast-approaching camping season, this week’s prize is the SteriPEN Sidewinder, a hand-powered UV water-purification

Report to the Nation delegate reflects on his week in Washington

February 23, 2011 0

Yesterday, you heard Venturing President Jennifer Lowe’s thoughts about the Report to the Nation trip to our nation’s capital, and now it’s Solomon Goodwin’s turn to share his experiences. Solomon sat down for an interview

Name That Council: Feb. 18, 2011 solution

February 23, 2011 4

Revolutionary War buffs surely recognize the name of “Mad” Anthony Wayne, the American statesman and U.S. Army general. Wayne, who was given the nickname “Mad Anthony” because of his fiery temperament, helped lead the Americans

Memorabilia Monday: A troop’s history, stitched in time

February 22, 2011 4

You’ll hear about a troop’s history in a variety of ways. Some seasoned Scouters will sit at the campfire and tell you the story of their troop from memory. Other units keep detailed scrapbooks or

National Venturing President discusses Venturing program, meeting Obama

February 22, 2011 2

Check out this link to see a video of Jennifer Lowe, National Venturing President, chatting with the hosts of “Good Things Utah” last week. Lowe, who lives and goes to college in Utah, is Venturing’s

Report to the Nation delegates meet Senate Majority, Minority leaders

February 18, 2011 0

It’s a veritable Who’s Who of Washington, D.C. I’m talking about the list of high-powered officials the Report to the Nation delegates have met this week. The delegates, hand-selected by the BSA, are in our

Win a free patch if you can Name That Council: 50 patches and counting

February 18, 2011 0

Time flies when you’re having fun. That explains why we’ve gone through 50 mystery councils in the blink of an eye. And with roughly 250 councils still to go, I don’t plan on stopping any