October 2017 Archives - 2/3 - Bryan on Scouting

How to make kitchen patrol, or KP, a little less onerous

October 24, 2017 7

It’s every Scout’s least favorite task on the duty roster, but cleaning dishes does not have to turn into a necessary evil.

2018-2019 preview: Paul R. Christen High Adventure Base at Summit Bechtel Reserve

October 23, 2017 2

Skateboarding, rock climbing and “bikepacking.” At the Paul R. Christen High Adventure Base at the Summit, Scouts choose their own adventure.

What would you do if you found $4,000? For this Life Scout, the answer was obvious

October 20, 2017 8

The money — totaling $4,000 in hundred-dollar bills — was just sitting there in the open where anybody could’ve picked it up.

How to spend less time fundraising and more time Scouting

October 19, 2017 12

Nobody likes fundraising. But with the right online tools, you can make your next fundraising effort painless, efficient and — dare I say it? — fun.

Wood Badge Centennial Update pilot courses announced

October 19, 2017 44

Registration is live for a pair of 2018 national Wood Badge Pilot Courses that precede a 2019 update to the BSA’s premier leadership training program.

What to do when you spot bullying — and your next steps if it becomes more serious

October 18, 2017 9

Here are some of the tips that can help Scout leaders, parents and “upstanders” respond quickly and effectively to bullying.

Trading in a coffee-stained uniform for an OA Vigil Honor sash

October 17, 2017 11

The Chicago native, who celebrated his 96th birthday last week, is one of the oldest Scouters in the nation to have ever received the OA Vigil Honor.

As its 20th birthday approaches, Venturing calls for 20 great stories

October 16, 2017 4

Venturing turns 20 in 2018, and to celebrate, the BSA’s program for older youth is asking for Venturing stories and photos from current and past members.

Scouting Alumni & Friends to offer grants for council alumni committees

October 13, 2017 2

Through its new grant programs, Scouting Alumni & Friends is offering free money to help councils boost their engagement with alumni.

What goes on at a weekly troop meeting? Here’s the parent’s-eye view

October 12, 2017 12

So you’ve got your kiddo in a uniform and found a local troop. Here’s a sneak peek of one troop’s weekly meeting, from one parent to another.