Scouting in the News Archives

Visit with Scouts inspires Indiana Secretary of Education to offer strong endorsement

March 10, 2022 0

Last December’s Governor’s Luncheon for Scouting, an annual fundraising event hosted by the Crossroads of America Council, was an unqualified success, raising more than $1.2 million that will go toward offsetting the costs of providing

Scout teams up with sister, friends to swim 25.1 miles for charity

February 22, 2022 1

When Bali Fedalizo heard about Ocean Fever, a nonprofit organization dedicated to educating kids about ocean safety and environmental awareness, his background as a competitive swimmer made him a natural fit. And when Bali heard

Congressmen introduce resolution to name Feb. 8, 2022, “Boy Scouts of America Day”

February 9, 2022 2

Glenn Thompson, a Republican from Pennsylvania, and Sanford Bishop, a Democrat from Georgia, introduced a resolution celebrating the BSA’s 112th birthday, and recognizing Feb. 8, 2022, as Boy Scouts of America Day.

Illustrator of Scout Life’s ‘Gus’ cartoon has died; his last drawing will melt your heart

January 17, 2022 1

Busino was the artist who created ‘Gus,’ the loveable large white dog who first graced the pages of Boys’ Life in January 1970 and was featured in almost every issue since.

‘Gus’ illustrator, 95, honored at Connecticut Yankee Council camporee

November 16, 2021 0

Orlando Busino, 95, was recently honored for his 52 years of contributions to the BSA at a Connecticut Yankee Council camporee.

Earl Old Person, former Scout and chief of the Blackfeet Nation, dies at 92

October 25, 2021 0

Blackfeet Chief Earl Old Person, a former Scout who was the longest-serving elected tribal official in the country, has died. He was 92.

He and his uncle were featured in Scouts in Action … 51 years apart!

October 19, 2021 0

The chances of something like this happening are, in a word, slim.

Camp counselor to compete in ‘American Ninja Warrior’ finals

August 28, 2021 0

This North Carolina summer camp counselor will appear on the popular obstacle course game show.

Meet the TIME Kid of the Year and show off your own inventions this Saturday on Facebook Live!

August 26, 2021 0

As part of the National Capital Area Council’s STEM Speaker Series, Gitanjali will join us live on Facebook this Saturday, August 28 at 4 p.m. Central, to answer your questions and celebrate other Scout inventors

BSA professional puts career on pause to fight the pandemic in Tennessee

August 6, 2021 0

Anthony Spencer got the OK to take an indefinite leave from the position and join the Tennessee National Guard’s COVID-19 response team.