March 2022 - Page 2 of 3 - Aaron On Scouting

‘That is a true Scout’: These Scouts spotted a tattered American flag and took action

March 21, 2022 5

“Two boys from Troop 95 rang the doorbell and handed me a brand new American flag with a short note. I was bawling, tears running everywhere.”

Lost and found

March 19, 2022 0

People get lost in the wilderness more often than you might think. The keys to being found include preparing well, responding correctly and carrying a well-stocked survival kit.

Divine Nine Wood Badge course aimed at training more Black Scouting leaders

March 18, 2022 2

A new Wood Badge course planned for this summer near Austin, Texas, will expand Scouting’s reach by training Black Scouting leaders.

Seattle-area Scoutmaster recognized for impact on those with special needs

March 17, 2022 0

“His approach is that everybody can learn — everybody. They might need a little different modification. But everybody can learn. That’s why we’ve stayed in the troop all these years.”

A Good Turn from afar: Eagle Scout helps Ukrainian Scout escape to safety

March 16, 2022 5

Lucian Kugler and volunteer Mike Timm helped a Ukrainian Scout flee her home in Kyiv and find safety out of the war zone.

Get all the details on registering for the 2023 National Jamboree

March 15, 2022 0

It’s an experience like no other, and you and your Scouts can now sign up for the 20th installment of this flagship BSA event.

William Hanna, half of famed duo that created The Flintstones and Yogi Bear, was an Eagle Scout

March 14, 2022 1

Before he joined Joseph Barbera to form the animation team behind The Jetsons and Yogi Bear, William Hanna became an Eagle Scout.

The signal mirror can be a low-tech lifesaver

March 12, 2022 0

In a survival situation, a basic way to alert potential rescuers is by flashing a light signal powerful enough to get their attention.

Let’s get some BSA representation (ages 15-29) on the UN’s Young Leaders initiative

March 11, 2022 0

Every two years, a class of young people (ages 15 to 29) is selected for the UN’s Young Leaders for the SDGs initiative. Apply by March 31.

Visit with Scouts inspires Indiana Secretary of Education to offer strong endorsement

March 10, 2022 0

Jenner attended the luncheon and camne away so impressed that she included a stirring endorsement of Scouting in her Indiana Department of Education email.