April 2022 - Page 2 of 3 - Aaron On Scouting

In this turbulent world, there’s still a lot to learn from the late Gail Halvorsen — ‘Berlin Candy Bomber’ and father of 3 Eagle Scouts

April 19, 2022 0

After talking to one of his three Eagle Scout sons, we can provide a bit of the untold story of Gail Halvorsen, the “Berlin Candy Bomber.”

Pharmacist starts scholarship for Eagle Scouts at alma mater

April 18, 2022 1

This Eagle Scout is sponsoring a $1,000 annual scholarship for Eagle Scouts attending the University of Illinois’ College of Pharmacy.

Using clouds to predict the weather

April 16, 2022 0

Weather is a great subject to talk about with Scouts. What is happening in the sky can give them (and you) fresh ways for understanding the environment and for deciding whether to put on more sunscreen or dive into a tent.

Child abuse prevention is woven into the fabric of the BSA’s advancement structure

April 15, 2022 3

April is Child Abuse Prevention month, making this an appropriate time to plan a Scout meeting to work on the child abuse prevention-related elements built into the BSA program.

Pennsylvania Scouter, a licensed funeral director, creates memorial service guide

April 14, 2022 15

“I wrote the Memorial Service Guide intending to profess respect, honor and reverence to the memory of the deceased,” he says.

Troops recruit local artists to give trailers spectacular flair

April 13, 2022 2

It’s great to see Scouts and adult leaders’ creativity and how they advertise their unit and Scouting.

The one thing you can do in high school that will be on your résumé for life

April 12, 2022 5

There’s one high school accomplishment that belongs on your resume and LinkedIn profile from age 16 to age 60 and beyond: the Eagle Scout Award.

Five things you need to know about National Park Week

April 11, 2022 0

National Park Week runs April 16-24, during which the National Park Service and the National Park Foundation invite everyone to “celebrate America’s treasured places.”

What is BALOO?

April 9, 2022 0

BALOO covers what Cub and Webelos Scout leaders need to know to host a safe and fun pack camping event. And it does so in a single 30-hour weekend — all day Saturday and Sunday morning, for example.

Father starts Philmont Scout Ranch scholarship in the name of his son

April 8, 2022 0

This Scouter wants more Scouts to learn life lessons at a place dear to him. That’s why he started a scholarship in his son’s name as a Christmas gift.