September 2018 - Page 3 of 4 - Aaron On Scouting

West Virginia University wants to educate the next generation of BSA professionals

September 13, 2018 2

West Virginia University, a strong supporter of Scouting, will offer a one-of-a-kind degree program to train future leaders of organizations like the BSA.

Councils open camps as shelter for Hurricane Florence evacuees

September 12, 2018 2

Several Boy Scouts of America camps in Tennessee and Georgia will open their camps to Hurricane Florence evacuees who need a place to stay during the storm.

Should Scoutmasters limit their availability for conferences with Scouts?

September 12, 2018 26

A Scoutmaster conference is so much more than something that needs to be signed off on before a board of review.

U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary establishes Sea Scouts as its official youth program

September 11, 2018 1

The BSA and the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary announced an agreement to make Sea Scouts the official youth program of the Auxiliary.

A guide to Scout Sunday, Scout Sabbath and Scout Jumuah 2019

September 10, 2018 9

These three days, scheduled near the BSA’s birthday on Feb. 8, celebrate the strong bond between Scouting and our faith-based chartered partners.

Does your Scout unit really need a website and social media presence?

September 7, 2018 22

An online presence shows potential Scouting families that the unit is an active part of the community. And it keeps existing Scouting families updated on the latest news about the unit.

By the time firefighters arrived, Calif. Scout had already extinguished apartment fire

September 6, 2018 7

The 17-year-old Life Scout in Troop 36 of the Orange County Council says Scouting gave him the bravery and wisdom to react. He saved at least seven families’ homes.

Scouting Alumni & Friends to offer grants for council alumni committees

September 6, 2018 3

Through its new grant programs, Scouting Alumni & Friends is offering free money to help councils boost their engagement with alumni.

Scout volunteer raises money for campers by cycling across the country

September 5, 2018 0

A Missouri roundtable commissioner cycled from Oregon to Virginia — 4,300 miles — with a purpose to help Scouts attend summer camp.

Be prepared for hurricanes by putting together this emergency preparedness kit

September 4, 2018 7

Health and Safety guru Richard Bourlon discusses the basic emergency preparedness kit and more readiness tips in the September 2014 edition of CubCast.