December 2015 - Bryan on Scouting

2016 Order of the Arrow national officers elected

December 29, 2015 1

The 2016 Order of the Arrow officers have been elected, and Hunter Jones of the Wa-Hi-Nasa Lodge of Nashville, Tenn., will serve as National Chief.

Dick Douglas, the longest-serving Eagle Scout in history, dies at 103

December 28, 2015 5

Robert Dick Douglas Jr., who won a trip to Africa in a Boys’ Life contest, flew with Amelia Earhart and was the longest-serving Eagle Scout ever, has died.

Across the country, Scouts are using ATVs for trail building and conservation

December 22, 2015 Comments Off

Thousands of Scouts have taken ATV training at Scout camps across the country. They’re using their new skills as they explore — and build — ATV trails.

The one thing you should include in every public piece of Scouting communication

December 22, 2015 20

One volunteer suggests you turn a positive story into a recruiting message by including this at the end of every piece of unit communication.

Greatest hits: Our 15 most-read posts from 2015

December 21, 2015 3

More than 5 million page views — up from 4 million last year — helped make 2015 the best year ever for Bryan on Scouting. These were the 15 most-read posts.

What’s new in the January-February 2016 edition of Scouting

December 18, 2015 1

The January-February issue of Scouting will be reaching mailboxes this month. Here’s a sneak peek at the stories you’ll find inside!

Crossbow pilot program coming to the Summit Bechtel Reserve

December 18, 2015 11

When Scouts and Venturers descend on the Paul R. Christen National High Adventure Base at SBR, they’ll be among the first in the BSA to try crossbows.

When do Scouts start using the new Boy Scout requirements?

December 17, 2015 38

Beginning Jan. 1, 2016, Scouts will use new Boy Scout requirements at every rank. But how does the transition process work?

Harrison Ford once served on Boy Scout summer camp staff

December 16, 2015 14

In 1957, Harrison Ford — before portraying that hero from a galaxy far, far away — played a heroic role much closer to home: Boy Scout summer camp staffer.

10 helpful tips for planning the best Pinewood Derby ever

December 15, 2015 20

Want to make this next Pinewood Derby the best one yet? I’ve got you covered with these 10 Pinewood Derby planning tips.