August 2015 - Page 2 of 6 - Aaron On Scouting

Let’s tip our caps to Chief Scout Executive Wayne Brock as he retires

August 21, 2015 18

In his last address to BSA professionals, Chief Scout Executive Wayne Brock announced he’s beginning the transition to his successor, Mike Surbaugh, now.

Challenge yourself with the September-October 2015 Where Am I? contest

August 20, 2015 3

View the photo and clues to pinpoint the location of this geographic landmark. Submit your guess in the Where Am I? contest and you could win a $100 ScoutStuff.org gift card.

First-time summer camp staffer offers her ‘Lessons From Scout Camp’

August 19, 2015 34

This summer, Lydia Grande spent six-and-a-half weeks as a counselor at Camp T. Brady Saunders in Virginia. She shares her “Lessons from Scout Camp” with us.

What is the Key 3?

August 19, 2015 27

Behind every great Scouting unit, district, council, area and region is a committed Key 3. But what is the Key 3, and who is a member?

10 tips for being a better patrol leader

August 18, 2015 22

Communicate well. Be consistent but flexible. Ask for help when you need it. Those are just a few of the 10 tips for patrol leaders found here.

The summer of Scouting 2015: What did your pack, troop, team or crew do?

August 18, 2015 70

Museum sleepovers, summer camps, backpacking adventures, high-adventure trips and so much more — it’s safe to call summer 2015 the Summer of Scouting.

Turns out I’ve been using antiperspirant wrong my whole life

August 17, 2015 47

A Scout is courteous, and wearing antiperspirant is the courteous thing to do. But this week I learned I’ve been using antiperspirant wrong all my life.

Extreme Makeovers, Round 8: Eagle Scout project before-and-after photos

August 17, 2015 2

This week’s batch of 19 impressive projects includes a stunning war memorial, a tribute to firefighters and a 200-foot walking path.

Dallas mayor saves choking woman; guess where he learned the skills?

August 14, 2015 3

Dallas Mayor Mike Rawlings saved a choking woman and pointed to his time in Scouting when explaining where he learned the abdominal thrusts he used.

How team development in the NFL is like team development in Scouting

August 14, 2015 2

NFL training camp is fully underway, so I wanted to analyze how team development in the NFL works a lot like team development in Scouting.