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  • [ December 4, 2023 ] Maryland Scouts nail opportunity to promote Scouting during local PBS show App Feed - For Leaders
  • [ December 1, 2023 ] Georgia Scouts pay tribute to Rosalynn Carter, and more inspiring news from the week App Feed - For Parents
  • [ November 30, 2023 ] Bookmark these four resources to keep up with the Cub Scout program updates App Feed - Cub Scouts
  • [ November 28, 2023 ] National Sea Scouts boatswain promotes program App Feed
  • [ November 27, 2023 ] Let’s tip our caps to Chief Scout Executive Roger Mosby as he retires App Feed - For Leaders

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About Aaron Derr
Aaron Derr is the senior editor of Scout Life and Scouting magazines, and also a former Cubmaster and Scouts BSA volunteer.
App Feed - For Leaders

Maryland Scouts nail opportunity to promote Scouting during local PBS show

December 4, 2023 0

Given the chance to go on local television and promote the work their troop does for their community, a handful of Scouts from Troop 255 in Chevy Chase, Maryland, came through big time.

A photo of a street sign that reads "Rosalynn Carter"
App Feed - For Parents

Georgia Scouts pay tribute to Rosalynn Carter, and more inspiring news from the week

December 1, 2023 0

Local Scouts show support for the Carter family, a Scouting for Food success story, and other inspiring news from the week.

App Feed - Cub Scouts

Bookmark these four resources to keep up with the Cub Scout program updates

November 30, 2023 0

The BSA is at the very start of what will be a monthslong rollout of information about the latest Cub Scout program updates. In order to make sure you’re getting only the most accurate information, here are four resources for you to keep your eyes on.

App Feed - For Leaders

Let’s tip our caps to Chief Scout Executive Roger Mosby as he retires

November 27, 2023 3

Before he left his office at the BSA National Council headquarters in Irving, Texas, Mosby was kind enough to sit down with me one last time and reflect on his time as Chief Scout Executive.

A photo of the Beagle Scout Snoopy parade float
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Look for the Scout connection in this year’s Macy’s Thanksgiving Day parade

November 20, 2023 1

Beagle Scout Snoopy will be one of the floats in this year’s Macy’s Thanksgiving Day parade. Resting on the brim of his Scout hat will be none other than Woodstock.

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App Feed - For Parents

A roundup of Veterans Day good deeds, plus other inspiring stories from the week

November 17, 2023 0

Scouts have recognized Veterans Day for more than 100 years, and that tradition continued last weekend. In Cordele, Georgia, Scouts presented the colors to kick off a ceremony at the Georgia Veterans Memorial State Park.

#AdventureOn!
App Feed - For Parents

Scouts assist community with post-election cleanup, plus more good news from this week

November 10, 2023 0

Cub Scouts and Scouts BSA members from Wapakoneta, Ohio, made life a little bit easy for local officials at their election, plus more good news from this week.

App Feed - Cub Scouts

Tune into this Friday’s #CubChatLive for the official announcement of Cub Scout program updates

November 9, 2023 0

There’s a big announcement coming out of the BSA this week, and there’s only one place you can get it. You can watch the show on the official Cub Scouts Facebook page or on the Scouting magazine YouTube channel.

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Let’s discuss the BSA’s rule on registering all adults who participate in overnight activities

November 8, 2023 59

Earlier this fall, the BSA issued a new rule regarding adults who spend the night at official BSA events. Let’s dive in with some of the most commonly asked questions I’ve heard since this rule went into effect.

A portrait of BSA President and CEO Roger Krone
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Five things you need to know about Roger Krone, the BSA’s incoming President and CEO

November 6, 2023 6

The BSA has a new President and CEO. Roger Krone joins two volunteers, National Chair Brad Tilden and National Commissioner Scott Sorrels, on the BSA’s Key 3 national leadership team.

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Aaron Derr

Aaron Derr is the senior editor of Aaron on Scouting and Scout Life magazine, and also a former Cubmaster and Scouts BSA volunteer.


Michael Freeman

Michael Freeman, an Eagle Scout, is an associate editor of Scout Life and Scouting magazines.


Bryan Wendell

Bryan Wendell, an Eagle Scout, is the founder of Bryan on Scouting (now Aaron on Scouting).

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