June 2016 - Aaron On Scouting

U.S. Forest Service aims to ease special-use permitting process

June 30, 2016 1

The U.S. Forest Service will soon streamline the special-use permitting process for outfitters, guides and nonprofits like the BSA.

On point: Boy Scouts of America, USA Archery announce partnership

June 29, 2016 17

The Boy Scouts of America and USA Archery, the national governing body for the Olympic sport of archery, have announced a new partnership.

Jeff Segler named BSA’s national artist, following in footsteps of Rockwell and Csatari

June 28, 2016 4

Jeff Segler, an Eagle Scout and former Philmont staffer who has been involved with Scouting for nearly 50 years, has been named national artist of the BSA.

Get your 2017 National Jamboree questions answered live

June 27, 2016 7

At 7 p.m./6 p.m. Central on June 28, tune in to a Livestream answering all of your questions about the 2017 National Jamboree. Don’t miss it!

Wood Badge methods inspire executive training program in Rwanda

June 27, 2016 1

Kevin Etter, whose Wood Badge critter is a Bear, has unlocked a way to bring Wood Badge principles beyond Scouting and, indeed, beyond American borders.

MasterChef Junior announces open casting calls for young cooks

June 24, 2016 2

“MasterChef Junior” is hosting open casting calls for Season 6 in New Orleans, Chicago, Los Angeles, New York City, Houston, and Jacksonville, Fla.

Sparks will fly when Cub Scout leader competes in Season 2 of ‘BattleBots’

June 23, 2016 2

Randy Farmer, an assistant Cubmaster, is a member of Chaos Corps, a team from Atlanta that will appear in tonight’s Season 2 premiere of “BattleBots.”

Five tips for starting a new Scout unit in an underserved market

June 23, 2016 4

To grow Scouting, consider looking in communities where Scouting hasn’t yet flourished. That’s a skill this Florida Scouter has perfected.

New Jersey triplets receive Eagle Scout Award — together, of course

June 22, 2016 5

In January, Nicholas, Anthony and Justin Neves — a set of triplets from Troop 46 of Montgomery Township, N.J. — received the Eagle Scout Award.

Eagle Scouts first on scene of rollover accident along Interstate 95

June 21, 2016 4

At the scene of a single-car rollover accident in Georgia, two Eagle Scouts and an assistant Scout executive leapt into action to help the injured driver.