June 2018 Archives - 3/3 - Bryan on Scouting

With one of their own hospitalized, pack brings the bridging ceremony to him

June 6, 2018 2

When Chris L. was hospitalized with pneumonia last week, his packmates were there for him — standing right outside his hospital window with signs and the Pack 246 banner.

Share your suggestions for improving the 2019 Journey to Excellence scorecards

June 5, 2018 15

The group of national, council and unit-level volunteers that soon will meet to craft the 2019 Journey to Excellence standards wants your input

Ute Park Fire forces Philmont to cancel treks through July 14

June 4, 2018 32

Philmont Scout Ranch announced Monday that the still-burning Ute Park Fire has forced it to cancel all backcountry treks from June 8 to July 14.

Former First Lady Laura Bush talks literacy, life as a grandmother

June 4, 2018 3

Former first lady Laura Bush addressed the BSA’s national meeting on Thursday in Dallas, giving an impassioned speech about literacy, her family and the BSA’s role in shaping young lives.

How to reduce waste at your Scout unit’s pancake breakfast or spaghetti dinner

June 1, 2018 9

The pancake breakfast, a major fundraiser for these Illinois troops, usually generates about 15 to 20 bags of garbage. But ever since the Scouts and leaders “greenified” the event, it’s down to one or two.