December 2016 - On Scouting

Man on 21,000-mile walk around the world invites 2 lucky Scouts to join

December 23, 2016 5

Paul Salopek is telling stories of the people he meets — “villagers, nomads, traders, farmers, soldiers and artists who rarely make the news.”

Venturer is lone American to receive 2016 Messengers of Peace Hero Award

December 22, 2016 12

Katie Hancock, a Venturer from Lubbock, Texas, was the lone BSA honoree to receive the prestigious 2016 Messengers of Peace Hero Award.

BSA renews alliance with National Park Service

December 21, 2016 7

The BSA and the National Park Service have signed a memorandum of understanding, renewing the groups’ commitment to educate young people about the outdoors.

Tom Eaton, who illustrated Pedro for Boys’ Life for three decades, dies at 76

December 20, 2016 1

Tom Eaton, whose whimsical and wacky illustrations over three decades enlivened the iconic Boys’ Life mailburro Pedro, has died. He was 76.

Scouts cancel troop gift exchange, spend money on needy families instead

December 20, 2016 13

In 2013, the Boy Scouts of Troop 485 in Franklin Square, N.Y., were getting ready for their troop’s annual gift exchange when something magical happened.

Greatest hits: Our 16 most-read posts from 2016

December 19, 2016 2

One way to look back on 2016 in Scouting is by seeing which Bryan on Scouting blog posts were most popular. Here are the top 16.

Watch a special holiday message from your National Key 3

December 17, 2016 1

The Boy Scouts of America’s National Key 3 has a special holiday message for you and your fellow members of the Scouting family.

World Conservation Award has new requirements, effective immediately

December 16, 2016 32

The BSA has announced new and updated requirements for the Cub Scout, Boy Scout and Venturing/Sea Scout versions of the World Conservation Award.

In the darkest day for their family, Scouting stepped in

December 15, 2016 13

When John Halterman died unexpectedly in October 2015, the Cub Scouts and parents of San Diego Pack 624 proved that Scouting is a big family.

Eagle Scout Rex Tillerson named secretary of state

December 13, 2016 15

Rex Tillerson, a Distinguished Eagle Scout and past national president of the BSA, is our nation’s secretary of state.