May 2018 - Page 2 of 4 - Aaron On Scouting

10 Scouters to receive 2018 Silver Buffalo Award, Scouting’s top honor for volunteers

May 23, 2018 5

The 2018 Silver Buffalo Award recipients include 10 men and women who have served Scouting in many ways — improving training, developing Scouting’s philanthropic foundation and much more.

Meet George Oldroyd: hero, Eagle Scout and one of the youngest Scoutmasters ever

May 23, 2018 7

George Oldroyd became a Scoutmaster on his 21st birthday, making him one of the youngest Scoutmasters ever. But that’s not even the most interesting thing about this incredible man.

Green means good: Meet the 2018 National Venturing Leadership Award honorees

May 23, 2018 3

In recognition of their service to Venturing at the national level, four youth and four adults have been selected to receive the 2018 National Venturing Leadership Award.

Guidance for honoring veterans with grave site flags on Memorial Day

May 22, 2018 3

Keep these tips in mind if your Scouting unit is planning to honor our fallen veterans this Memorial Day.

Eagle Scout Navy SEAL to receive Medal of Honor for leading perilous rescue attempt

May 21, 2018 27

Retired Master Chief Petty Officer Britt K. Slabinski, an Eagle Scout, will receive the Medal of Honor this month for his heroic actions in Afghanistan.

This family’s collection of National Jamboree patches stretches 16 feet long

May 18, 2018 23

The entire mural, made up of four square sections, measures 4 feet high and 16 feet long. It displays patches they collected together at the 2013 and 2017 National Jamborees.

10 things to know about Voice of the Scout, the survey for Scouts, parents and leaders

May 17, 2018 18

Want to have a say in the future of this great movement we call Scouting? Use your voice. More specifically, use your Voice of the Scout annual survey.

Ring of fire: Distinguished Eagle Scout inducted into Hot Sauce Hall of Fame

May 16, 2018 4

Joseph “Si” Brown, the Distinguished Eagle Scout whose company turned Louisiana Hot Sauce into a household name, has been elected to the Hot Sauce Hall of Fame.

Ashton Kutcher was a Scout, hiked Philmont and supports BSA efforts to welcome boys and girls

May 15, 2018 30

Ashton Kutcher, star of “That ’70s Show” took to Twitter on Thursday to offer his support for the BSA as the organization welcomes girls and young women into all programs.

Eagle Scout with spina bifida inspires New York hometown

May 15, 2018 1

A New York Scout didn’t let spina bifida keep him from earning the Eagle Scout rank.