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Articles by Aaron Derr

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

How three Eagle Scout brothers are working to make more ventilators

May 7, 2020 0

It’s not like Tyler, Ryan and Preston Mantel didn’t have anything else to do. It’s just that, back in March, when the three Eagle Scout brothers from Troop 804 of the Crossroads of America Council

Eagle Scout

“Why I hire Eagle Scouts”: An HR executive weighs in

April 23, 2020 9

Dan Churay knows what to look for in a potential employee. At the top of that list: being an Eagle Scout. He recently explained his thoughts in a letter to Scouting magazine.

Eagle Scout

Hear the inspiring story of an Eagle Scout who lives with autism

April 16, 2020 0

“My awesome son did do something very awesome. Set a goal … went for it … and made it. He became an Eagle Scout.”

Cub Scouting

By Odin’s beard! Thor-themed Pinewood Derby car appears in Thor comic

March 26, 2020 1

When this Cub Scout’s Thor-themed Pinewood Derby car won the pack championship, his father wrote a letter to Marvel Comics to brag about his son.

Scouting in the News

Getting to know Roger C. Mosby, the new President and CEO of the Boy Scouts of America

January 28, 2020 26

Mosby spoke with Bryan on Scouting about his goals for the BSA, his time in Vietnam and his favorite memory from his time as a Scout leader.

Eagle Scout

Student with autism inspires with Eagle Scout achievement

June 11, 2019 5

Thanks to years of hard work and the help of dedicated professionals, Timmy Hargate is now an Eagle Scout.

Inspirational Stories

New Jersey troop renames street in memory of former Scoutmaster

October 4, 2018 3

When Ken Fineran died of cancer in 2016, his troop knew they had to do something to memorialize what he meant to their community.

Camping

Five things I learned taking my son to our first Scout summer camp

July 16, 2018 25

Did everything go perfectly? No. Was it worth it in the end? Absolutely. Here are five things our writer learned at his first summer at camp with his son.

Cub Scouting

BSA reaffirms Duty to God aspect of all programs through resolution adopted at 2018 National Annual Meeting

May 31, 2018 82

When a young person joins the Boy Scouts of America, one of the first things he or she learns is the Scout Oath, and every member starts the Oath the same way: “On my honor

Awards

Scouts in Action story in Boys’ Life inspires Cub Scout to save a life

February 1, 2018 5

One of the most popular sections of Boys’ Life magazine, Scouts in Action, inspired an act of heroism in a 6-year-old Tiger Scout in South Carolina.

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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.


Sheniece Chappell

Sheniece Chappell 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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