August 2015 Archives - Bryan on Scouting

10 ways a Mickman Brothers fundraiser can bring your unit a happy holidays

August 31, 2015 6

SPONSORED: The Mickman Brothers’ Christmas Wreath Fundraising Program is designed to allow Scouts to actively support their activities in a no-risk way.

Extreme Makeovers, Round 10: Eagle Scout project before-and-after photos

August 31, 2015 0

This week’s batch of 19 Eagle projects includes a climbing structure for goats, raptor cages, a turtle habitat, a brick patio with a koi pond and more.

#SummerofVenturing Day is Aug. 31, so share your adventures

August 30, 2015 3

#SummerofVenturing Day, a chance for Venturers from across the country to share photos, videos and stories from their summer adventures, is Aug. 31.

Astronaut Kjell Lindgren, currently aboard International Space Station, is an Eagle Scout

August 28, 2015 2

NASA Astronaut Kjell Lindgren, currently flying more than 200 miles above Earth on the International Space Station, is an Eagle Scout.

How boys earn adventure loops and pins in new Cub Scout program

August 27, 2015 56

After a boy completes an adventure, he gets the ultimate reward: a shiny adventure loop for his belt or adventure pin for his Webelos colors or Webelos cap.

New BSA recruiting videos show that Scouting is for families like yours

August 26, 2015 15

In a new series of well-made BSA recruiting videos, three moms explain why Scouting is the right fit for their family.

Justin Wilson, past driver for BSA IndyCar team, dies from injuries sustained during race

August 25, 2015 9

Justin Wilson, who drove the Boy Scouts of America IndyCar in 2013 and 2014, died Monday after a head injury sustained in a race over the weekend.

Jere Ratcliffe, BSA Chief Scout Executive from 1993 to 2000, dies at age 78

August 25, 2015 7

Jere Ratcliffe, who served as the BSA’s Chief Scout Executive from 1993 to 2000, died Aug. 21, 2015. He was 78.

Extreme Makeovers, Round 9: Eagle Scout project before-and-after photos

August 24, 2015 6

This week’s batch of 17 projects includes refurbished cabins, an outdoor archery range, an Argentine Grill and many more incredible acts of service.

Scout neckerchiefs approved for wear with nonuniform clothing

August 21, 2015 139

Scout neckerchiefs, long a symbol of the movement around the world, are approved for wear by American Scouting members whether in or out of uniform.