October 2013 - Page 3 of 3 - Aaron On Scouting

In letter, parents of Cub Scout victims of Sandy Hook shooting thank BSA family

October 4, 2013 9

We’re one big family in Scouting, and that’s true in times of joy and times of sorrow. When two Tiger Cubs were tragically killed in the Sandy Hook shooting in December, the Scouting family stepped

Cinematography merit badge becomes Moviemaking merit badge

October 3, 2013 15

Think of it as the long-awaited sequel. Cinematography merit badge is now Moviemaking merit badge, effective immediately. The design of the badge won’t change, and new pamphlets are expected in Scout shops in mid-November. Why

Eagle Scout’s ride across America can inspire your Scouts to stay the course

October 3, 2013 4

Editor’s Note: Have a Scout who’s losing speed as he nears the rank of Eagle Scout? Keep his ride going by sharing with him this guest blog post from Rob Greenfield, an Eagle Scout from Ashland,

Tuesday Talkback: Balancing family life with commitment to your Scouting family

October 1, 2013 63

For a few lucky Scouters out there, “Scouting family” and “actual family” are synonymous. Their spouse and all their children are actively involved in the program, meaning family time is pretty much all the time.