February 2011 - Page 3 of 3 - Aaron On Scouting

BSA retail stores, Philmont’s Tooth of Time Traders gain national recognition

February 11, 2011 1

A tip of my official, BSA-licensed hat goes to the excellent National Supply Group and Philmont’s Tooth of Time Traders. That’s because SNEWS and Backpacker magazine recently honored both retail operations for their quality work in the

Win a free patch if you can Name That Council: Double Trouble

February 11, 2011 3

I know, I know. I’m sorry. With all the nasty weather last week, all hopes of a Name That Council contest kinda melted away. But I come bearing gifts: Two mystery patches this week. The rules

If The Summit’s new Web site doesn’t get you fired up, nothing will

February 9, 2011 1

With its attention-grabbing colors, easy navigation, and useful information, there’s a lot to love about the new Web site for The Summit. Scouts and Scouters will find that it’s a great place for up-to-the-minute information

The Boy Scouts of America: 101 years and counting

February 8, 2011 7

Every Feb. 8 is special to those of us who are passionate about the Scouting program. Each year, the anniversary of the Boy Scouts of America’s founding gives us a chance to reflect on the

Memorabilia Monday: A poster boy for Scouting

February 7, 2011 1

When movie stars and athletes pose for a glossy, colorful poster, it’s routine. But when Bill Ward of Landenberg, Pa., was asked to star in a BSA national campaign, it was a life-changing moment. That’s

A Scout is Reverent: Tips on making Scout Sunday matter

February 3, 2011 2

For many Scouting units, this Sunday is Scout Sunday, a chance for faith-based chartered organizations to celebrate and recognize the Scouting organization. I think I read somewhere that there’s a football game on Sunday, too,

Name That Council: Jan. 28, 2011 solution

February 3, 2011 0

Just three clues adorn this patch, and one of them (the fleur-de-lis) isn’t much help for those of you hoping to Name That Council. So you had to focus on that biplane, which might have

Be Prepared in a winter emergency

February 2, 2011 5

With roads that look more like skating rinks all across the Dallas-Fort Worth area, I’m glad that the BSA National Office is closed today. But just because I can’t make it to the office doesn’t

Philmont’s ROCS program offers hands-on conservation experience

February 1, 2011 3

Twenty-one days in the beautiful Philmont backcountry? That’s the kind of vacation that us working folk daydream about. You’ll have to forgive me for being jealous of the lucky 16- to 20-year-olds who will spend