May 2023 - Aaron On Scouting

Duty to God Breakfast affirms Scouting’s foundations are strong

May 31, 2023 3

“The BSA’s oath still means something.” United Methodist Church Bishop Robin Dease followed this statement with a recitation of the Scout Oath. When she reached the line, “… I will do my best to do

National Annual Meeting 2023: What it’s all about and how Scouting is moving forward

May 30, 2023 14

Why are hundreds of Scouting’s worldwide volunteers and professionals gathered in Atlanta this week? The excitement brimming from Scouters — some new, and many who haven’t seen each other in person in years — makes

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A NESA gift membership is ideal for Eagle Scout graduates

May 30, 2023 2

If you search the internet for “best graduation gifts,” you’ll find ideas ranging from practical to downright exorbitant. After a significant amount of Googling, I couldn’t find anything more useful than the suggestion I got from a coworker: a gift membership to the National Eagle Scout Association.

Scout units prep for Memorial Day, plus other good news from this week

May 26, 2023 1

Two troops perform Memorial Day projects, another hosts a Cub Scout camping weekend … and more good news from this week.

Now is a great time to refocus on aquatics safety

May 25, 2023 2

Different organizations give it different names, but when it come down to it, it’s all about aquatics safety.

Scout troop saves hiker’s life after terrifying fall

May 24, 2023 8

On the one hand, Eric Valentine, an 80-year-old former Scoutmaster, is lucky that a group of Scouts just happened to pass by in their canoes minutes after he fell down a rocky riverbank, seriously injuring

You can help update Learning for Life curriculum

May 23, 2023 0

Applications are being accepted through May 26, and those hired will work on the project over this summer.

Getting to know Brad Tilden, the new BSA National Chair

May 22, 2023 3

As the BSA’s incoming National Chair, Brad Tilden will lead the National Board and provide oversight to the decisions made by the executives at the National Service Center. But the way he sees it, he’s just another volunteer in a movement we all believe in.

Two Scout units celebrate 100th birthdays, plus other good news from this week

May 19, 2023 5

Two Scout units celebrate 100th birthdays, Cub Scout pack come up with interesting service project idea … and more good news from the week.

Two finalists in this prestigious science competition are Eagle Scouts

May 17, 2023 0

Two of the finalists in the Regeneron Science Talent Search, one of the most esteemed science competitions in the country, are Eagle Scouts.