Inspirational Stories - 2/6 - Bryan on Scouting

Scout’s Eagle project earns World Scouting award, trip to United Nations

October 12, 2018 2

Mikaeel Martinez Jaka, a Life Scout from Virginia, received the World Organization of the Scout Movement’s prestigious Messengers of Peace Heroes Award.

This Second Class Scout sees duty in a hard day’s work

October 9, 2018 1

The Northwest Georgia Council needed some help, so Hayden Mize and his family stepped up because that’s what Scouts do.

New Jersey troop renames street in memory of former Scoutmaster

October 4, 2018 3

When Ken Fineran died of cancer in 2016, his troop knew they had to do something to memorialize what he meant to their community.

Eagle Scout discusses journey from Chinese orphanage to Scouting’s highest honor

October 1, 2018 3

Caleb Powell, a Chinese orphan adopted by an Arkansas family one month before the adoption deadline, discussed his journey to become an Eagle Scout.

Photo of Cub Scout keeping flag off ground goes viral

September 25, 2018 18

As his classmates folded the flag, Jack became worried that the strong wind would cause the flag to touch the ground. So the Cub Scout acted quickly.

After his dad’s death, he felt a ‘void of pain and loneliness.’ Then Scouting rushed in.

September 20, 2018 5

What happened next is something Chuck Eaton will never forget. It illustrates the power of Scouting to unite strangers and make the world better.

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 8

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.