Bryan Wendell, Author at Aaron On Scouting

How to observe Veterans Day with your Scouts

November 7, 2025 9

Given Scouting’s excellent relationship with the military, it’s no surprise thousands of Scouts will take time to honor our heroes on Veterans Day.

Can Scout units participate in political rallies?

July 9, 2024 0

Scouting America might be the most patriotic organization in the U.S. But we don’t endorse any party. Here’s the policy on participation in political rallies.

Remember: Scouting America benefits every time you hear “God Bless America”

July 4, 2024 20

Every time “God Bless America” is performed, a portion of the song’s royalties go to benefit Scouts in the Greater New York Councils.

After more than 3,000 posts and countless memories, I’m starting a new chapter

May 31, 2022 44

After 3,286 articles, Bryan is hanging up the keyboard. But the blog you rely on and enjoy isn’t going anywhere. Here’s what’s next.

Common thread: Fourth-generation Eagle Scout’s story told through sashes

May 27, 2022 4

When Ethan received his Eagle medal, he became a rare fourth-generation Eagle Scout.

Eagle Scout picked to represent 6 million students on Calif. State Board of Education

May 26, 2022 2

California’s governor appointed Eagle Scout Naomi Porter to serve as the 2022-23 student board member on the California State Board of Education.

Here’s an Eagle Scout congratulatory letter request template to use or adapt

May 18, 2022 8

To write an Eagle Scout congratulatory letter, you can download the Word document here or use the text below. No credit is necessary.

With BSA’s international travel ban lifted, troop enjoys scuba adventure in Honduras

May 17, 2022 1

In April, a group of 18 older Scouts from Troop 175 of Simsbury, Conn., traveled to Roatan, Honduras, for an epic scuba diving adventure.

Extreme Makeovers, Round 43: Eagle Scout project before-and-after photos

May 12, 2022 0

The latest batch of 11 projects includes a renovated baseball complex in Arkansas, new arboretum signage in New Jersey and an impressive prayer garden in Louisiana.

Scout builds dining structure at orphanage in Colombia: ‘I told myself to aim high’

May 10, 2022 0

For his Eagle Scout service project, Tommy Midtlyng built an outdoor dining structure at an orphanage in Colombia.