September 2012 - Aaron On Scouting

Cubcast goes vintage for October as it prepares for relaunch; Boy Scout version coming soon

September 28, 2012 1

Your message was heard loud and clear, and a revamped Cubcast is on its way this November. Its creators are promising a new and improved version designed to serve you better. For October, though, the Cubcast

New unit-level position helps Scouts find religion (or at least religious emblems)

September 28, 2012 17

Help make “A Scout is Reverent” more than just words recited at a troop meeting. Find someone in your pack or troop to fill the new Unit Religious Emblems Coordinator (UREC) position. The UREC, now

What are your unit’s annual dues?

September 27, 2012 63

So, let’s hear it: What does your pack, troop, team, crew, ship, or post charge for annual dues/fees? Don’t include “a la carte” items, such as uniforms or campout fees, if they aren’t part of

Wood Badge Wednesdays, Vol. 3: Models for Success

September 26, 2012 24

As anyone who’s watched Survivor can attest, grouping a bunch of people together and giving them a name doesn’t make them an effective team. No, if you want to morph a collection of individuals into a

Should you compete against other units for Scouts? If so, how?

September 25, 2012 53

Lowe’s nails it! Helps pay for Eagle Scout service projects

September 24, 2012 34

Update July 17, 2013: The grants have returned for click here for details. Consider it giving back to those who give back. Lowe’s, the home-improvement giant with more than 1,700 stores, has teamed up with the

Wood Badge Wednesdays, Vol. 2: Bringing the Vision to Life

September 19, 2012 29

I’ve been involved in Scouting for more than 20 years, and I love trivia. At Wood Badge, those two forces collided, resulting in one giant, flaming ball of disappointment and public shame. I don’t want

A Toast to 20K: Winners announced!

September 18, 2012 1

As we mentioned last week, the Scouting magazine Facebook page has accumulated more than 20,000 “Likes”—a cause to celebrate with free gear! In seven days, the TOAST TO 20K GIVEAWAY received 559 entries. Below are

Should an adult trade patches with a Scout?

September 18, 2012 73

Scouts trade with Scouts; adults trade with adults. Along with “trade one for one,” “always shake hands,” and “don’t bring money into a deal,” it’s one of the central tenets of patch trading. But does

Who’s your one-stop shopping spot for healthy living?

September 17, 2012 9

One study says chocolate is good for you, while another swears it’ll kill you. When it comes to information about nutrition and health, cutting through the fat to get to the good stuff online isn’t