“Who is responsible for this?” The question conjures an image of a frazzled den leader, hands on hips, looking out over the mess the boys left behind. But spin the phrase around, and it can
In bowling, you get instant feedback. Roll the ball, watch the pins, and look at the screen. What if tracking the hits and misses in your Scouting unit were that easy? Turns out it is.
Today marks the end of an era. Chief Scout Executive Robert J. Mazzuca — known to us all as Bob — turns over the reins of the Boy Scouts of America to Wayne Brock at the
Cash or check only? Not anymore. Thanks to some handy new tech tools, it’s possible to accept credit cards at your unit’s next popcorn sale, carwash, or other money-earning project. That eliminates a big reason customers
Donovan Fisher isn’t your typical door-to-door salesman. “The Popcorn Scout,” as he’s now known, is a 12-year-old marketing prodigy who in 2011 sold $9,208 in Trail’s End popcorn and chocolate pretzels, ranking 14th among all Boy
Call it a temporary role reversal. The team behind Cubcast — which Cub Scout leaders listen to every month for practical tips — is now listening to you. I told you all about the monthly, BSA-produced
The search is over. The hotly anticipated debut of Search and Rescue merit badge — the BSA’s 130th current merit badge — has finally arrived. Search and Rescue merit badge, or SAR for short, has an
When the going gets tough, Scouts get going. Just look at what’s happening in Michigan. The place has experienced some of the toughest economic times in America and it also boasts some of the toughest
Ever wonder who signs off on major changes to the Scouting program? Instead of wondering, why not be one of those people? Yep, by joining the Research & Program Innovation team’s Scouting Research Panel, you’ll be
You can’t blame this one on inflation. More than 60 years ago, the average age of a boy earning Eagle was 14.6. Today it’s 17.1. As we celebrate the 100th Anniversary of the Eagle Scout