November 2017 Archives - 2/3 - Bryan on Scouting

This Webelos Scout’s campaign video for fifth-grade vice president is Oscar-worthy

November 15, 2017 12

Alexander Miles is a member of Pack 695 of the Sam Houston Area Council. In October, he ran for vice president of his fifth-grade class.

Be Prepared for this year’s Thanksgiving dinner

November 14, 2017 13

Get your ingredients now and let’s follow the Scout motto with a little more than a week to go before the Thanksgiving holiday.

A Scout’s guide to earning and wearing a religious emblem

November 13, 2017 62

Representing an array of faiths, religious emblems encourage Scouts, Venturers and adult volunteers to strengthen their faith-based journey within Scouting.

Dancer Derek Hough using star power to support Scouting, national parks

November 10, 2017 4

Derek Hough, the Emmy-winning dancer and choreographer, is using his fame and talents to support the Boy Scouts of America and America’s national parks.

This is why Northern Tier absolutely forbids waterproof boots on its canoeing treks

November 9, 2017 34

While Northern Tier participants must wear rugged boots with ankle coverage, the boots must be able to drain. In other words, they must not be waterproof.

Buy a patch to help rebuild Puerto Rico Council’s Guajataka Scout Reservation

November 8, 2017 26

While most of us won’t be able to make it down to help with relief efforts, we can assist the Puerto Rico Council by buying a commemorative patch.

Buddy check! The importance of getting a friend wherever you go

November 7, 2017 23

Do Scouts really need to get a friend for a quick trip to the latrine or when they meet with a merit badge counselor? Simply put, yes.

Is your unit’s fire extinguisher part of the Kidde recall?

November 6, 2017 16

Scout leaders should check their unit meeting site, troop trailers, trunks and garages today to see whether their Kidde fire extinguisher is included.

At Order of the Arrow Hackathon, Arrowmen plan for the OA’s technology-enhanced future

November 6, 2017 1

At the OA Hackathon, participants from across the country joined one of three “leagues.” Each league’s mission: to shape how the OA uses technology.

Top 5 merit badges Thor could hammer out in a weekend, no problem

November 3, 2017 8

Just in time for the release of Thor: Ragnarok, I put together this list of the top 5 merit badges the titular hero could finish in a weekend.