November 2013 - Aaron On Scouting

A Scouter’s holiday gift guide: 28 things you won’t find on a typical wish list

November 27, 2013 13

Instead of fancy sneakers, Paul wants hiking boots. Rather than an expensive vacation, Angela would like a trip to Wood Badge. And save your money on Pete, because his main wish for the holidays is

Tuesday Talkback: When parents see Cub Scouts as low-cost babysitting

November 26, 2013 76

“The pack meeting lasts 90 minutes, so that’s plenty of time to do some shopping, grab a bite and maybe even catch a quick nap.” It’s crazy but true: A few parents out there see Cub

1964 editorial wonders: What if Lee Harvey Oswald had been a Boy Scout?

November 22, 2013 11

Today’s about remembering the life of John F. Kennedy, but it’s impossible to do so without mentioning Lee Harvey Oswald. Kennedy was the first president to have been a Boy Scout, and earlier today I

Remembering John F. Kennedy, the first president to have been a Boy Scout

November 22, 2013 31

John F. Kennedy led our nation and was a strong advocate for Scouting.

An Eagle Board of Review study guide, created by Scouters

November 21, 2013 97

Update, Nov. 22 | The authors of the study guide have asked that it be removed. Read other Eagle Scout blog content at the links below. Related posts about Eagle Scouts 20 questions to ask at

Meet the Unit Membership Chairman, your new best friend in recruiting

November 19, 2013 10

Your best recruiting and retention tool is an adult volunteer already in your unit. He or she just doesn’t know it yet. Don’t delay in filling the newly created Unit Membership Chairman position. This Scouter

Keeping momentum during the holidays

November 19, 2013 12

My biggest gripe about the holidays isn’t the endless electronics ads, the pumpkin-spice overload or the inflated airfares. It’s the timing. The Scouting year hits its stride right as the holidays arrive. Most packs, troops

Ask the Expert LIVE: Your advancement questions answered in real time

November 18, 2013 48

Updated, Nov. 22 | The chat is over, but the transcript remains. See below. And stay tuned for future Ask the Expert: LIVE events! You’ve got advancement-related questions. He’s got answers. At 11 a.m. Central

New details on the rollout of using One Oath and Law in all programs

November 18, 2013 61

Update, Jan. 27, 2014: Sea Scouts, see how this applies to you here. It’s been more than a year since I blogged about the switch to the Scout Oath and Scout Law in all programs, a

Parental guidance: How Scouters can deal with those unruly moms and dads

November 8, 2013 7

For many Scout leaders, it’s not the Scouts that’ll turn hair gray — it’s their parents. The team behind ScoutCast recently asked 56 experienced Scoutmasters from across the country this question: “What do you know