Bryan Wendell, Author at Aaron On Scouting

Meet the “Double Eagles” of Abilene, Texas

July 8, 2010 4

Winning a state football championship, especially in Texas, makes you a local legend. Earning the Eagle Scout Award puts you among Scouting’s elite. Doing either is impressive. Doing both is unbelievable. But that’s exactly the feat accomplished by

260 boys receive Eagle Scout Award in largest-ever court of honor

July 7, 2010 2

An Eagle Scout Court of Honor last weekend was so big that it took an entire football stadium to hold it. The court of honor was a big part of Utah’s annual Stadium of Fire,

Detailed 2010 National Scout Jamboree menus released

July 6, 2010 1

Jamboree leaders and parents sending their boys to the 2010 National Scout Jamboree can now view daily, meal-by-meal menus online. The BSA jamboree Web site also lists prices for the jamboree's many retail food outlets

Name That Council winner: July 2, 1010

July 6, 2010 0

Friday's challenge was perfect for the Fourth of July weekend. From the red, white, and blue colors to the iconic eagle, this patch screams patriotism. But were you able to Name That Council? Because the

Win a free patch if you can Name That Council (July 2, 2010)

July 2, 2010 0

Here's a shoulder patch shape you don't see often. The unique design of this patch complements the striking eagle that takes up most of the patch's real estate. It's up to you to Name That

Don’t be in the dark about “A Shining Light Across America”

July 1, 2010 1

Local units, districts, and councils have been celebrating the 100th Anniversary of Scouting all year. But on July 31, it'll be time for everyone in America to come together for one "Shining" moment. Organizers are

Exclusive interview with Alex Lloyd, BSA IndyCar driver

July 1, 2010 2

As driver of the No. 19 Boy Scouts of America IndyCar, Alex Lloyd has a built-in fan base of millions of Scouts, parents, volunteers, and alumni. And when he finished fourth at the May 2010 Indianapolis 500,

This July, send your Scouts on a quest for adventure (and great prizes)

June 30, 2010 3

Next month, Scouts from across the country will converge in Washington, D.C., for ScoutQuest, a high-tech, interactive search that anyone can play. ScoutQuest is held July 24 and 25; the 2010 National Scout Jamboree begins

Adventure Base 100, Vol. 24: Cedar Rapids, Iowa

June 29, 2010 1

http://www.youtube.com/v/veU_Au-Tm8E&fs=1 Venturing Crew 2000 takes the spotlight during Adventure Base 100's latest stop. In the video, the Cedar Rapids, Iowa-based crew introduces the unique aspects of the Venturing program. Billed by Crew 2000's members as

Name That Council winner: June 18, 2010

June 28, 2010 0

For last week's Name That Council challenge, the familiar sun symbol of the Zia and the red and yellow colors told you that the council in question was in New Mexico. After you figured that