September 2016 - Page 3 of 3 - Aaron On Scouting

Boys’ Life short story by Henry Winkler becoming next Here’s Hank novel

September 15, 2016 1

Henry Winkler announced on Twitter that he had so much fun writing the Boys’ Life exclusive “Robot on the Loose” that they’re making it their next novel.

David Blair, Eagle Scout and world record-holder, prepares for first Paralympics

September 14, 2016 4

David Blair, an Eagle Scout, is the world record-holder in the men’s discus throw in his classification and competes in the 2016 Paralympics this month.

Help find mystery Eagle Scout who saved a life

September 13, 2016 13

A mystery man (an Eagle Scout) saved Joshua Allen’s life. And now Josh and his wife, Anna, are trying to identify the hero so they can properly thank him.

After 9/11, Jay Leno channeled his Scouting past to know it was OK to be funny again

September 9, 2016 6

As troop “cheermaster,” it was Jay Leno’s job to tell jokes to keep spirits up. He knew it wasn’t the most important job, but it was something he could do.

Casper the Friendly Ghost was a Boo Scout and Cub Scout recruiter

September 8, 2016 7

Turns out Casper, that friendliest of friendly ghosts, was pretty friendly to the Boy Scouts of America, too. He was a Boo Scout and Cub Scout recruiter.

John Lithgow caught the acting bug at Boy Scout summer camp

September 7, 2016 6

If it weren’t for Camp Birch near Springfield, Ohio, John Lithgow might not be the award-winning actor he is today. Yes, it all started with a camp skit.

Scouting is parents working together to help raise a group of kids

September 6, 2016 16

Scouting is parents working together to help raise each other’s kids. It’s a story repeated in packs, troops, teams and crews from coast to coast.

Eagle Scout rower Rob Munn looks back on Rio Olympics, Scouting

September 5, 2016 0

For Rob Munn, an Eagle Scout who competed on the eight-man rowing team in the 2016 Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, a rowing team is a lot like a Scout patrol.

Volunteer creates handy list of requirement page numbers for 13th Boy Scout Handbook

September 2, 2016 31

Bob Gayhart, an enterprising volunteer from Peoria, Ill., has prepared a list of the page numbers for each requirement through First Class.

His route to the top of Mount Everest went through Scouting

September 1, 2016 3

In May, a Connecticut Scoutmaster and Eagle Scout reached the summit of Mount Everest, and he says Scouting gave him the skills to get there.