Inspirational Stories - Bryan on Scouting

Scout volunteer raises money for campers by cycling across the country

September 5, 2018 0

A Missouri roundtable commissioner cycled from Oregon to Virginia — 4,300 miles — with a purpose to help Scouts attend summer camp.

This Scout sells more popcorn than most entire troops, but what he does with the money is even more impressive

September 4, 2018 7

Beck Garnett of Virginia is one of the nation’s top popcorn sellers, but what he did with the money is even more impressive. Here’s what you need to know about this awesome Scout.

When he needed surgery, Scouting helped ease his mind

August 21, 2018 0

Eagle Scout Mike Landis needed immediate surgery on his neck. Nervous about the procedure, he found comfort after learning his surgeon was an Eagle, too.

‘Scouting brought him back to us!’ say parents of boy with anxiety, autism

August 17, 2018 3

Annette and Rodger signed Jasper up for Cub Scouts, and this simple step changed things for the better. “Scouting brought him back to us!” Annette says.

From knots to explosives awareness, Scouters in NATO guide Afghan Scouts

August 15, 2018 8

Scouters who are stationed in Afghanistan as part of NATO’s support mission devote their time teaching skills in the Middle Eastern country’s revived Scouting program.

Scouts rescue riders trapped under motorcycle in South Dakota

July 25, 2018 1

After checking the scene for safety — always the first step in first aid — the Scouts remained calm and worked together to lift the Harley-Davidson motorcycle off the riders, who were unconscious at the time.

Eggscellent! This Cub Scout donated all of his savings to Friends of Scouting

July 23, 2018 4

When 9-year-old Sloan Summerall started a small business selling eggs, his goal was pretty simple. He wanted to save for a Nintendo Switch. But along the way, Sloan had a change of heart.

This Cub Scout showed what doing your ‘duty to country’ looks like

July 12, 2018 11

“Duty to country” is a big part of the Scout Oath. On the weekend before Memorial Day, a Cub Scout from Texas put those words into action.

They had food and water, but when the hurricane hit, Scouting skills helped most

July 5, 2018 3

When Hurricane Maria hit Puerto Rico on Sept. 20, 2017, the Alvarez family learned that their most essential survival tool wasn’t anything on their shelves. It was the lessons they learned in Scouting.

New York Scouter, who once met Daniel Carter Beard, turns 104 years young

July 4, 2018 1

Gardner F. Watts has seen Babe Ruth hit a home run. Twice. He once met Calvin Coolidge. But perhaps his most impressive memory is the time Daniel Carter Beard told him a six-word piece of advice he still remembers today.