Inspirational Stories - Bryan on Scouting

‘In many ways, Scouting gave me my start,’ says Eagle Scout liver surgeon

May 10, 2019 0

In recognition of his contributions in medicine, Dr. Nicholas Nissen has received the Distinguished Eagle Scout Award, NESA’s highest honor.

After Arkansas family lost three in tornado, Scouting helped them rebuild

April 24, 2019 0

Left to raise her seven children alone after a tornado killed three members of her family, this Arkansas mom searched for help. She found it in Scouting.

Eagle Scout races along the Appalachian Trail

April 9, 2019 5

For many hikers, the 2,189-mile journey along the Appalachian Trail takes almost six months. Not for Eagle Scout Michael Fibich.

Here’s a simple, smart way to remind yourself of the Scout Law at the office

April 8, 2019 17

The values enumerated in the Scout Law stay with you for life. But even the most faithful follower of those 12 points needs a reminder from time to time.

She was a single mom to 3; he was a single dad to 2. Scouting made them a family.

April 3, 2019 10

This blended family, brought together through Scouting, is a testament to the way the BSA can help families make the most of their time together.

Eagle Scout glassblower credits Scouting skills to saving his life

March 26, 2019 2

A canoe trip in the Boundary Waters area turned dangerous, but an Eagle Scout’s survival skills kicked in. Today, he makes some amazing glass work at the world’s premier glass museum.

Eagle Scout fights human trafficking in Cambodia

March 12, 2019 0

An Ohio Eagle Scout is working on a decade-long study aimed at helping trafficking victims.

Here are 18 of the best Scouts BSA patrol names so far

March 4, 2019 98

For Scouts BSA patrols, a name unites new and old friends. What’s more, it gives Scouts a chance to express their originality.

Eastern Washington guard Jacob Davison is an Eagle Scout

March 1, 2019 2

Jacob Davison, a sophomore on the Eastern Washington basketball team, says becoming an Eagle Scout has helped him become a better player and person.

Scouts from Orange County Council donate $58,710 worth of popcorn to military

February 25, 2019 3

This month, Scouts and Scouters from the BSA’s Orange County Council delivered a taste of home to the men and women of our nation’s armed forces.