November 2018 - Page 2 of 3 - Aaron On Scouting

What Dick Van Dyke said about the BSA in 1971 still rings true

November 15, 2018 4

The actor talked with Scouting magazine about his time as a Boy Scout, his opinion of Scout leaders and the challenges of parenting in a fast-paced world.

How to complete requirement 4B of Scouting Heritage merit badge

November 14, 2018 12

Now that the museum has opened at its new home at Philmont, the procedure for completing requirement 4B of Scouting Heritage merit badge has changed.

Congrats to the fourth winner of our Scouting Safety Quiz

November 13, 2018 0

More than 520 people tested their aquatics safety knowledge in our last Scouting Safety Quiz. We selected one at random to win a $100 Scout Shop gift card.

5 Quick Questions with: Spencer Reeves, an Eagle Scout attending college in China

November 12, 2018 0

I caught up with Spencer Reeves to ask 5 Quick Questions about college life, language skills and how he plans to give back to Scouting after college.

9 things I learned about bullying by talking to an expert

November 9, 2018 3

I asked Dr. Susan Swearer for advice on how we can identify and prevent bullying. It’s all part of our longstanding commitment to keep young people safe.

#Campsgiving: How to join this new Thanksgiving tradition with your family

November 8, 2018 12

Thanksgiving is stuffed with some pretty great traditions. This year, Scouting families can add one more tradition to the mix: #Campsgiving.

Read what one major university said about Scouting in an acceptance letter

November 8, 2018 29

We’ve heard that Scouting experience will give a young person a leg up at a college, university or trade school. But it’s always nice to see tangible proof.

In January 2019, fly south to the Florida Sea Base for a volunteer development conference

November 7, 2018 3

Escape winter while acquiring the latest tools to help your Scout unit. That’s the promise of a volunteer training conference at the Florida Sea Base.

No, an Eagle Scout board of review is not a job interview

November 7, 2018 166

“The Scouts have already ‘earned the position’ of Eagle Scout by completing the requirements. They are not interviewing for the position.”

Youth elections aren’t immune to drama

November 6, 2018 57

A patrol leader is consistently being reelected, leaving another Scout exasperated with the results. Let’s discuss what can be done to help.