May 2018 - On Scouting

BSA reaffirms Duty to God aspect of all programs through resolution adopted at 2018 National Annual Meeting

May 31, 2018 82

When a young person joins the Boy Scouts of America, one of the first things he or she learns is the Scout Oath, and every member starts the Oath the same way: “On my honor

Meet the two new volunteers on the BSA’s National Key 3

May 31, 2018 9

The Boy Scouts of America’s national board has elected two new volunteers to join our Chief Scout Executive on the National Key 3. Together, these three individuals will help guide our movement forward.

How the NYLT Leadership Academy takes your council’s NYLT course to the next level

May 31, 2018 1

NYLT Leadership Academy is about training the trainers. It’s designed for youth who staff their home council’s NYLT course. Scouts and Venturers leave as better leaders, presenters and trainers.

National Scouting Museum – Philmont Scout Ranch opens to public June 8

May 30, 2018 12

This is great news for crews participating in Philmont treks this summer — and for adult leaders and families attending summer conferences at the Philmont Training Center.

When his professor collapsed in class, this Eagle Scout performed CPR

May 30, 2018 3

When University of Missouri student Eric Prullage’s professor collapsed, the Eagle Scout put his first-aid practice to the test. His actions likely saved the professor’s life.

Here are the 2018 recipients of the region-level Silver Antelope Award

May 25, 2018 4

The list of 2018 Silver Buffalo Award recipients includes 32 volunteers — eight from each of the BSA’s four regions: Central, Northeast, Southern and Western.

These super Scouts joined Craig’s Creek Crew and cleaned up their communities

May 24, 2018 Comments Off

Before Scouts leave a campsite, they comb for garbage — even picking up what previous tenants left behind. In short, Scouts always leave places better than they find them.

Who places the flags at Arlington National Cemetery gravesites for Memorial Day?

May 24, 2018 3

These men and women, best known for guarding the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, place every flag in a period of about four hours. And an Eagle Scout is among them.

Philmont Training Center courses ideal for anyone involved in tracking advancement

May 24, 2018 1

If you’re the man or woman who tracks advancement for your Scout unit, here’s an opportunity to get trained, have fun and spend a week at one of the greatest places in the Scouting universe.

Order of the Arrow to open unit elections to Scouts BSA, Venturing and Sea Scouts beginning Feb. 1, 2019

May 23, 2018 8

Beginning Feb. 1, 2019, OA unit elections will be permitted in Scouts BSA troops, Venturing crews and Sea Scout ships. Previously, elections only were for Boy Scout troops.