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Month: April 2016

Ask the Expert

Can a volunteer serve in multiple positions within a unit?

April 29, 2016 98

Can a volunteer serve in multiple positions within a unit? Can, for example, an assistant Scoutmaster also be on the unit committee? We asked the expert.

Eagle Scout

Read the letter Chris Hemsworth gave to an Eagle Scout on ‘Ellen’

April 28, 2016 7

Eagle Scout Tristin Budzyn-Barker found a wallet belonging to actor Chris Hemsworth (aka Thor). Then Hemsworth wrote Tristin this nice letter.

Cub Scouting

In full gear: Here’s your first look at Lion Scouts T-shirts and hats

April 28, 2016 27

This week we get our first look at new T-shirts and caps to be worn by Lions — members of the pilot program for kindergarten boys set to roll out this fall.

Eagle Scout

Eagle Scout honored by state of Illinois for helping feed hungry children

April 27, 2016 5

Eagle Scout K’Von Jackson was one of just 25 Illinois residents to receive the Governor’s Volunteer Service Award earlier this month.

Philmont Scout Ranch

Strengthen your Venturing crew this summer at Philmont, Summit Bechtel Reserve

April 26, 2016 6

Do your part to expand Venturing’s reach by attending one of several youth and adult Venturing conferences held this summer at Philmont and the Summit.

Camping

Kansas City Royals’ Scout Day one of the best of its kind

April 25, 2016 8

On April 10, nearly 12,000 Scouts, Scouters and family members packed Kansas City’s Kauffman Stadium for the annual confluence of Scouting and baseball.

Philmont Scout Ranch

STEM conferences at Philmont, SBR bring science to life

April 22, 2016 1

Serious about STEM? Time to prove it. Turn your passion for STEM into real results by attending one of these STEM conferences at Philmont or SBR.

Scouting magazine news

What’s new in the May-June 2016 edition of Scouting magazine

April 21, 2016 0

Coming soon to your mailbox: The May-June issue of Scouting magazine features stories on Sea Scouting, troop fitness, knot-tying and much more!

Scouting Tips

6 resources for working with Scouts with autism

April 21, 2016 18

Scouting is for everyone, so in honor of Autism Awareness Month, I wanted to direct you toward six resources for working with Scouts with autism.

Famous People

Boy Scout finds and returns actor Chris Hemsworth’s wallet

April 20, 2016 22

Illinois Boy Scout Tristin Budzyn-Barker returned a lost wallet belonging to actor Chris Hemsworth. That good turn got him on “The Ellen Degeneres Show.”

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Aaron Derr is the senior editor of Aaron on Scouting and Scout Life magazine, and also a former Cubmaster and Scouts BSA volunteer.


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