Want proof as to how passionate Scout volunteers are about the Boy Scouts of America? Just look at my inbox. Last week, I provided answers to eight frequently asked questions, and at the end of
You can learn the proper and improper ways to use BSA logos, the exact specs on official BSA colors, and tips on websites, social media, and photography.
A Scout is Helpful, and the folks in Texas and Oklahoma whose lives were uprooted by recent tornadoes need our help. Thousands of people, including Scouts and Scouters, have been affected by these disasters. Scouting professionals
Update June 7, 11:12 a.m.: We stand at an impressive 683 pins! Keep commenting with the location you’re visiting (be as specific as possible) and your unit number. I’ll update the map regularly. Perhaps the
So far, Ask the Expert posts have offered one often-lengthy answer to one complicated Scouting question. You can read past posts here. Perhaps a question you have is answered there. But now it’s time for
Scouting isn’t free. Yes, it’s a heck of a lot cheaper to be a Scout than to participate on a club soccer or lacrosse team. But there’s still a cost in Scouting — dues, uniforms, gear,
Update, June 3: As several people have pointed out, these aren’t just for troops. Teams, crews, ships, and posts can find great use out of them. In Scouting, one size doesn’t fit all. So suggesting
When the going gets tough, Scouts shift into high gear. And as it turns out, so does the Boy Scouts of America IndyCar team. Justin Wilson, driver of the Dale Coyne Racing No. 19 car,
The “feel-good story of the year” isn’t playing at your local theater. It’s found in videos like the ones below, showcasing the winners of 2013’s three biggest National Eagle Scout Association scholarships. First meet Elijah LeCroix,
At age 15, the Venturing program is beginning to show its age. Membership has declined since 2008. Venturing has the lowest retention rate — 53 percent — of any BSA program. And advancement hasn’t caught on