February 2023 - Page 2 of 2 - Aaron On Scouting

BSA’s Wood Badge course turns 75, remains as relevant as ever

February 13, 2023 18

When it comes to the adult Scouting experience, there’s only one pinnacle: Wood Badge.

Happy Friday! Scout saves man’s life, plus other good news from this week

February 10, 2023 0

Scouts leaders use CPR training to save a life! Scouting for Food is back! All that and more in our weekly good news roundup.

Extreme Makeovers, Round 47: Eagle Scout project before-and-after photos

February 9, 2023 1

The latest batch of 10 projects — from eight different states — includes building gardens, painting tables and repairing cannons.

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One Super Bowl team has two Eagle Scouts on its roster. Any guesses which one it is?

February 8, 2023 3

There are lots of reasons to tune into the Super Bowl: the commercials … the halftime show … and I hear a few people might even watch to find out who wins the game itself. Here’s one more thing to watch for: Keep your eye on the team that has “Eagles” in its name, because it’s got two Eagle Scouts on its roster.

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New this week: Tune into #TroopTalkLive for answers to all your Scouts BSA questions

February 7, 2023 1

Maybe you’re a veteran Scouts BSA leader or parent who knows the program from top to bottom. Or maybe you’re a newbie with tons of questions. Either way, #TroopTalkLive is for you.

Ashton Kutcher confirms that he’s a Cub Scout den leader

February 6, 2023 9

Why does actor Ashton Kutcher keep walking around the streets of Los Angeles in a BSA uniform, for all the paparazzi to see? Sometimes the most obvious answer is the correct one: He’s a registered leader in the BSA.

Happy Friday! Scout builds a bridge, plus other good news from this week

February 3, 2023 0

The West Coast’s Lincoln Pilgrimage is back! A Kansas Eagle Scout restores a local cemetery. All that and more in our weekly good news roundup.

National Jamboree looking for security, EMS volunteers

February 2, 2023 20

The BSA is currently recruiting volunteers to serve on the Jamboree’s emergency management team, responsible for providing security and emergency medical services, and otherwise doing what they can to make sure the event runs smoothly.

The secret of their success: How one Indiana troop retains older members with the promise of a “big trip”

February 1, 2023 6

So how do you run a troop that keeps kids of all ages interested? For Troop 4010B out of Clarksville, Indiana, the answer is to focus on what they call their “big trip.”