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Here’s one way to help equip Scouts with uniforms this holiday season

December 10, 2019 1

Here’s the story behind the Scout Shops’ Giving Trees, and how you can participate.

10 merit badge lessons from a Scout who earned them all

December 2, 2019 9

I asked Jackson if he’d be willing to share with readers the top takeaways from his journey to earn every merit badge. He eagerly agreed.

This Thanksgiving weekend, why not launch your own ‘Scouting Gratitude Tour’?

November 26, 2019 3

In this season of thanks, consider a “Scouting Gratitude Tour” where you take time to personally thank the people who helped you as a Scout or Scout leader.

Did you remember to do your daily Good Turn today?

November 12, 2019 3

As the season of service ramps up, I like to politely remind people that Scouts do this kind of thing 12 months out of the year. It’s kind of our slogan.

There’s a ‘soft-skills gap’ in today’s youth, but Scouting is helping to close it

September 11, 2019 6

Technical skills can be learned in a few weeks. But soft skills like leadership and teamwork? Acquiring those takes the kind of immersion found in Scouting.

What’s the intent behind advancement requirements?

July 23, 2019 29

What’s the point behind this First Class navigation requirement?

Five important words in Eagle Scout rank requirement 5

June 12, 2019 60

Five words — that’s all that fundamentally separates an Eagle Scout service project from a standard Scouting service project.

Does helping fellow Scouts count for service requirements?

May 30, 2019 18

When Scouts help each other out, the question sometimes comes up: Can helping another Scouting unit count for service hours for advancement?

When do you remove ‘Eagle Scout’ from your resume?

February 26, 2019 152

Earning the Eagle Scout Award is an awesome accomplishment, one any Scout would be proud to proclaim. But how long should you highlight it?

When encouraging proper uniforming becomes unkind

February 8, 2019 311

Proper uniforming is a worthy pursuit, but sometimes that pursuit takes a turn with comments that aren’t friendly, courteous or kind. Let’s discuss.