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Month: April 2011

Fun

Take a look at some of my favorite troop trailers

April 28, 2011 33

  There are some great troop trailers out there, but the best of all? That’s gotta be the one from Troop 1776. When I asked for photos of your unit’s trailer last week and got the photo

Eagle Scout

In his latest book, accomplished Eagle Scout takes you inside the world of naval aviation

April 26, 2011 1

Eagle Scout Alvin Townley has a knack for finding compelling stories. Like Legacy of Honor, his 2007 look at what it means to be an Eagle Scout, told through profiles of some remarkable men. Or Spirit of

Fun

Go behind the scenes of my Rogue River video shoot for Scouting magazine

April 26, 2011 2

About the time they were touching up my makeup, preparing the teleprompter, and adjusting the lighting on the green screen, I had a thought: Making a three-minute video takes a ton of work. It’s also

Cub Scouting

On World Malaria Day, an important reminder about a preventable killer

April 25, 2011 5

UPDATE (April 25, 2012): Refreshed with 2012 info. You know the names of Mandy Moore, George W. Bush, Dikembe Mutombo, and Ted Turner. But Nathaniel Stafford? His name isn’t as well-known—until now. The Fayetteville, N.C.,

National Jamboree

For the first time, Venturers can attend the national Scout jamboree

April 21, 2011 6

  New location, new eligibility rules. The 2013 National Scout Jamboree, the first jamboree at the The Summit Bechtel Family National Scout Reserve, will also be the first to welcome Venturers as participants. That’s right,

Scouting Tips

Let’s see your troop or crew’s trailer design

April 21, 2011 8

These days, more and more units haul their gear in style with a specially designed trailer, like Troop 42’s, seen above. The troop’s bold and sophisticated trailer serves both an internal and an external purpose.

What's New

Name That Council: April 8, 2011 solution

April 20, 2011 4

  I like the simplicity of this patch from April 8’s Name That Council. However, that same simplicity made it nearly impossible to identify the mystery council as Bay-Lakes Council, based in Appleton, Wis. But

Cub Scouting

10 ways to celebrate Earth Day with your pack, troop, team, or crew

April 19, 2011 1

Updated for 2014 Even Scouts need a reminder to protect our planet. And because it’s Earth Day, now’s the perfect opportunity to talk to the members of your unit about doing their part. Sure, the Boy Scouts

Ask the Expert

Ask the Expert: Why does silver outrank gold in Scouting awards?

April 14, 2011 57

If gold signifies the best in sports, why does the Boy Scouts of America use silver to represent its top awards, such as Eagle Scout palms?

Fun

Why do you volunteer? Your answers are a work of art

April 13, 2011 9

Nothing in our nation’s laws requires Americans to spend time volunteering. But still, millions of adults each year give tons of their precious time to the Boy Scouts of America. Why? In honor of National

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Aaron Derr is the senior editor of Aaron on Scouting and Scout Life magazine, and also a former Cubmaster and Scouts BSA volunteer.


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