January 2017 - Aaron On Scouting

Souper Bowl of Caring has been a big hit for Houston-area Scouting

January 31, 2017 2

Last year 17,000 Sam Houston Area Council Scouts and Scouters collected 192,782 pounds of food for local food banks through Souper Bowl of Caring.

This Harry Potter Pinewood Derby car is muggle-made, wizard-approved

January 30, 2017 6

A Pinewood Derby car inspired by Harry Potter’s Nimbus 2000 broomstick has found its way onto a racetrack this season.

Meet Daniel Summerhays, Eagle Scout in the Masters

January 30, 2017 1

If you’re a fan of either professional golf or Eagle Scouts, Daniel Summerhays is a name you need to know. He’ll play in his first Masters this week.

Atlanta Falcons tight end D.J. Tialavea is an Eagle Scout

January 27, 2017 8

Just a couple of years ago, D.J. Tialavea was working two jobs and sleeping on the floor of a friend’s house. Now he’s a tight end for the Atlanta Falcons.

6 managers share why they hired Scouting alumni

January 26, 2017 20

‘Honesty,’ ‘great work habits’ and ‘a passion to help.’ Six hiring managers shared why they picked a Scouting alumnus over all other applicants.

Naval Academy hosts Boy Scouts for STEM Merit Badge Jamboree

January 25, 2017 19

At the U.S. Naval Academy STEM Merit Badge Jamboree, Midshipmen — many of whom are Eagle Scouts — led 700 Boy Scouts through a weekend of fun.

Venturer wins 2017 Outdoor Inspiration Award for work in angler education

January 25, 2017 1

Lillian Rose Weihert, a Venturer from the Chicago-based Pathway to Adventure Council, won the Youth category in the 2017 Outdoor Inspiration Awards.

Ten Commandments hike teaches Scouts about faith

January 24, 2017 47

At councils across the country, a Ten Commandments hike helps Scouts and Venturers learn more about their faith and the faiths and cultures of others.

Which Scout sign and salute do I use?

January 23, 2017 57

Used when reciting the Scout Oath and Scout Law — or when you want to quiet a room quickly — the Scout sign is an important part of all BSA programs.

BSA makes custom uniform shirt for Cub Scout with aversion to buttons

January 20, 2017 90

When the BSA’s Supply Group heard that a new Cub Scout has sensory issues with buttons, they produced a special version that uses a fabric fastener instead.