Aaron Derr, Author at Aaron On Scouting

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.

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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.

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.

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.

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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.

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.

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.

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.

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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.