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  • [ March 30, 2023 ] Montana volunteer uncovers fascinating history of woman Scouting pioneer App Feed - For Parents
  • [ March 29, 2023 ] Conservation is built into Sea Base Marine STEM Adventure App Feed - Outdoors
  • [ March 28, 2023 ] BSA leadership welcomes all: We’re saving a seat for YOU at the Scouting table App Feed
  • [ March 27, 2023 ] Meet your 2023 National Duty to God Award recipients App Feed - For Parents
  • [ March 24, 2023 ] Illinois Scouts BSA troop for girls is thriving, plus other good news from this week App Feed - For Leaders

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Outgoing chief diversity officer shares thoughts on BSA’s diversity journey

March 2, 2023 23

Elizabeth Ramirez-Washka, the former senior vice president, deputy general counsel and chief diversity officer, reflects on her efforts to develop a culture in which every youth, volunteer and employee feels included and welcomed.

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Psychology Today writer shares how he successfully grew his son’s pack

March 1, 2023 1

In a recent column for Psychology Today, Robert Evans Wilson Jr., an author, speaker and humorist based in Atlanta, Georgia, has done about as good a job of putting the Scout leader experience into words as you’ll ever see.

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2022 merit badge rankings: A new chart-topper emerges

February 28, 2023 13

Let’s take a look at what changed, what stayed the same and what took the prize as our most highly earned merit badge of last year.

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Want to be at the Jamboree? Here’s how to go as a visitor

February 27, 2023 0

Visitor tickets are now available for certain days of the 20th installment of this flagship BSA event.

App Feed - For Parents

Happy Friday! A project for the dogs, plus other good news from this week

February 24, 2023 0

An Eagle project for the dogs … Scouts maintain duck nests for decades … the Scoutmasters Camporee! All that and more in our Happy Friday news roundup

App Feed - Outdoors

Sea Scout’s project sheds light on the importance of proper fishing line disposal

February 23, 2023 2

Disposing of monofilament fishing line is a tricky thing. A properly planned and executed recycling program is the answer, but not all marinas and other fishing areas have such a system in place. That’s where Sea Scout Quinn Laffey — and other public servants like him – can help.

App Feed - For Parents

U.S. House of Representatives passes resolution supporting the BSA

February 22, 2023 12

As they did a year ago when the BSA turned 112, Reps. Glenn Thompson (R-Pa.) and Sanford Bishop (D-Ga.) co-sponsored a resolution supporting the designation of a “Boy Scouts of America Day,” this time in celebration of the BSA’s 113th anniversary.

Staff at the Summit
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Everything you need to know about working at a high-adventure base or BSA camp

February 21, 2023 2

Each summer, thousands of seasonal staff bring outdoor adventure to life for Scouts from across the world. Ever wondered who makes up this staff?

App Feed - For Parents

Happy Friday! A frog in a BSA uniform, plus other good news from this week

February 17, 2023 0

A frog wearing a Scout uniform … hundreds of American flags retired … six Eagle Scout brothers! All that and more in our Happy Friday news roundup

When? Where? What? Who? How? Why? Ask Us Anything!
App Feed - For Leaders

Ask Us Anything! We answer some of your most frequently asked questions

February 16, 2023 9

Have questions about the BSA? We’ve got answers. And if we don’t have the answers, we’ll find someone who does.

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Aaron Derr is the senior editor of Aaron on Scouting and Scout Life magazine, and also a former Cubmaster and Scouts BSA volunteer.


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Michael Freeman, an Eagle Scout, is an associate editor of Scout Life and Scouting magazines.


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Bryan Wendell, an Eagle Scout, is the founder of Bryan on Scouting (now Aaron on Scouting).

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