May 2015 - Bryan on Scouting

Did Ferris Bueller’s dad earn the Silver Beaver award?

May 29, 2015 50

It’s the question on everyone’s mind since the film “Ferris Bueller’s Day Off” debuted in 1986: Did Ferris Bueller’s dad earn the Silver Beaver award?

Meet three of the creators of the new Animation merit badge

May 29, 2015 4

The talented team tasked with creating the new Animation merit badge includes experts in the fields of animation and digital media. Meet three of them here.

2017 National Jamboree registration now open for staff and attendees

May 28, 2015 55

2017 National Jamboree registration is now open. Get ready, because 2017 will be here before you can say “Live Scouting’s Adventure.”

Scoutbook creator Shawn Jackson sits down for a quick chat

May 27, 2015 68

Scoutbook creator Shawn Jackson says having his game-changing web app acquired by the BSA is the best thing that could’ve happened to it.

Tuesday Talkback: How do you keep siblings entertained at Scout meetings?

May 26, 2015 45

Virginia Scouter Rob H. doesn’t want the younger siblings of Scouts or Venturers sitting around feeling bored for an hour or two. What do you think?

Meet your 2015 Silver Buffalo Award class

May 22, 2015 11

The 2015 Silver Buffalo class consists of 13 Scouting volunteers who have given tireless service and dedication to Scouting on a national level.

Video: What is the Order of the Arrow’s ArrowTour?

May 22, 2015 12

ArrowTour will bring all of the excitement surrounding the Order of the Arrow’s 100th anniversary this year to council camps across the country.

Here are the outstanding young men who won 2015’s top NESA scholarships

May 22, 2015 4

Shane Uribe, Frank Nash and Trevor Case received the three top NESA scholarships for 2015. These are their stories.

National President Dr. Robert M. Gates addresses BSA National Annual Meeting

May 21, 2015 260

National President Dr. Robert M. Gates encouraged the Scouting family to reflect in the days and months ahead on the challenges facing the BSA.

Video: Scott Lagasse gives us a tour of his NASCAR truck

May 20, 2015 0

Scott Lagasse and Team SLR brought the actual truck Scotty raced in Kansas a couple weeks back. He gives us a quick tour in this video.