January 2018 - Aaron On Scouting

Where do World Friendship Fund funds go? To help other people at all times

January 31, 2018 2

You’ve probably heard of the World Friendship Fund. But what is it? How did it start? And where do World Friendship Fund funds go?

Philadelphia Eagles punter Donnie Jones is an Eagle Scout

January 30, 2018 7

The best punter in Philadelphia Eagles history, Donnie Jones earned Scouting’s highest honor in 1998 as part of the BSA’s Istrouma Area Council in Louisiana.

Grandfather awards his Eagle medal to grandson

January 30, 2018 4

Tiger Scout Zachary Hearon looked over his grandfather’s Scouting memorabilia displayed at his pack’s blue and gold banquet. He was fascinated with the Eagle Scout award, which his grandfather pinned on his chest when he earned Eagle a decade later.

This dad says his son’s former troop has the coolest meeting location in all of Scouting

January 26, 2018 22

On a tree-lined farm in Tennessee, you’ll find one of the coolest places in the country to be a Boy Scout. Read what makes Troop 137’s Scout barn so spectacular.

Boyhood troop of President Gerald Ford and astronaut Roger Chaffee turns 100

January 25, 2018 3

Michigan Troop 215, which turns 100 years old this year, was the boyhood troop of astronaut Roger Chaffee and President Gerald Ford.

Earn this special patch to celebrate 70 years of Wood Badge in U.S.

January 24, 2018 44

Celebrate the 70th anniversary of Wood Badge in the United States with a special award available only in 2018: The American Wood Badge Alumni 70th Anniversary Service Award.

Get your popcorn ready — here’s some fun ideas to do ahead of the Oscars

January 23, 2018 3

With the Academy Awards nominations out, it’s a good time to dive into some cinematic activities with your Scouts before the red carpet rolls out.

When Troop 707 lost all of its gear in the California fires, other troops stepped up

January 22, 2018 13

Six Troop 707 families, including the Scoutmaster’s family, lost their homes. As luck would have it, all of Troop 707’s camping gear was stored at three homes that were completely burned.

What’s the difference between ‘two-deep leadership’ and ‘no one-on-one contact’?

January 19, 2018 68

While no Scouter questions the value of Youth Protection training and policies — we all agree on the need to keep young people safe — some Scouters have asked for clarification about implementation.

Boy Scout, Venturer selected to join part of Out of Eden Walk around the world

January 19, 2018 0

Christopher Sherman and Miciah Thacker penned thoughtful essays reflecting on their experiences at Philmont and the 2017 National Jamboree, respectively.