Michael Freeman, Author at On Scouting

Use Mickman Brothers Christmas wreath fundraisers to finance your Scout unit’s adventures!

August 16, 2022 1

Over the decades, Scout units have utilized the well-organized fundraising programs Mickman Brothers offers to finance their adventures throughout the country.

Share your Eagle accomplishments with NESA’s Faces & Places

August 11, 2022 3

NESA recently launched a new online feature called Faces & Places. The page is designed to showcase the contributions NESA members make across the country and the accomplishments they reach on every level.

Find a deal during the Scout Shop’s uniform sale

August 9, 2022 0

Starting this month and running through Oct. 30, when you buy a uniform shirt, you get a 10% discount on the bottoms, which includes either pants, shorts or skorts.

Forged at the World Scout Jamboree, ‘friendship sword’ ready for visitors’ enjoyment

August 4, 2022 0

The blade, bestowed the name Cáirdeas, is now complete. And it may soon return to the place from whence it was forged.

Wear your neckerchief for Scout Scarf Day

August 1, 2022 0

Every year on Aug. 1, everyone involved in Scouting is asked to wear their neckerchiefs in public. It’s called Scout Scarf Day, a time to proudly make Scouting visible wherever you are.

Checkmate! Eagle Scout’s chess project a win with community

July 28, 2022 1

Before his Eagle Scout project, Andrew Dowden didn’t know how to play chess. Now he’s falling in love with the game as his project helped commemorate his state’s bicentennial and attracted the attention of the governor.

Jewell Norris leading Sea Scouts as 2022-23 National Sea Scout Boatswain

July 26, 2022 0

During her term, Jewell plans to increase Sea Scouting’s visibility by highlighting its fun activities and the friendships youth can make.

NESA bestows more than $500K in scholarships to Eagle Scouts

July 21, 2022 0

More than 5,000 young men and women applied for this year’s scholarships. The funds, totaling $536,000, were recently awarded to 65 Eagle Scouts.

Scholarships available for the biggest Scouting event in the country

July 19, 2022 3

If your Scout wants to attend the big event, but you’re hesitant on the price tag, the BSA offers scholarships that could cover any requested amount up to the full national fee.

It’s time to nominate Scouters for Scouting’s top honors for volunteers

July 12, 2022 0

It is time to nominate deserving volunteers for the 2023 Silver Buffalo Award.