May 2011 - Page 2 of 2 - Aaron On Scouting

Meet Eva Hogan, your 2011-2012 National Sea Scout Boatswain

May 16, 2011 4

Eva Hogan enjoyed her time in the Girl Scouts, but it didn’t offer enough of one activity she craved: sailing. So one Monday evening in 2006, she checked out a Sea Scout meeting with a

Outgoing Venturing National President Jennifer Lowe offers her five tips for success

May 11, 2011 0

It’s almost time to pass the baton. But before National Venturing President Jennifer Lowe’s term ends in about two weeks, she has taken time to offer praise and some advice to her successor in the

Jamboree arena show wins Excellence in Live Design Award

May 10, 2011 4

Rappers Jay-Z and Eminem, the musical “Promises, Promises,” and the Boy Scouts of America. An odd trio, sure, but they all have one thing in common: They’re among the winners of the fourth annual Excellence in

Alex Lloyd will again race for the BSA at this month’s Indianapolis 500

May 9, 2011 1

What’s this summer’s hottest sequel? It’s gotta be the big return of BSA IndyCar driver Alex Lloyd, last year’s Rookie of the Year. BSA Motorsports and Dale Coyne Racing announced last week that Lloyd will

Meet Daniel Carriveau, your 2011-2012 National Venturing President

May 6, 2011 3

Daniel Carriveau’s busy schedule is about to get even more hectic. The college freshman, Eagle Scout, and Silver Award recipient is double-majoring in resort management and accounting at Lakeland College in Sheboygan, Wis. He also spent

Five easy steps to get the Guide to Safe Scouting on your iPad, iPhone, or iPod Touch

May 5, 2011 9

The recently updated “Guide to Safe Scouting” is a vital tool for Scout leaders. But it doesn’t do you much good if it’s on the coffee table and you’re at a troop meeting or on a

Enter Scouting magazine’s “Where Am I?” reader contest

May 5, 2011 3

Someone will win our Where Am I? reader contest for May-June and a $100 BSA Supply Group gift card. Shouldn’t it be you? Take a look at the photo of the swamp at left, taken by

Stranded for two days, Louisiana troop survived by being smart and being prepared

May 4, 2011 3

The Scout Motto tells us to “Be Prepared,” and here’s why. A Louisiana troop trapped for two days by a rising river in southwest Arkansas survived by making smart decisions and planning ahead. Officials inside