Illinois Scout focuses Eagle project on helping veterans“Veterans have done so much for this country, and I just want a turn to help them out when they are in need,” Chris Vargas says.Scouting Magazine·May 19, 2025
Michael Thompson Named 2025 National Alumnus of the YearMichael Thompson has demonstrated exceptional dedication to Scouting alumni engagement over many years and in numerous leadership roles. He has consistently worked to recognize and reconnect alumni, exemplifying the spirit of “bringing others back to the campfire.Scouting Alumni·May 18, 2025
Devang Desai Becomes 13th National CommissionerDevang Desai was officially announced as Scouting America’s 13th National Commissioner during the 2025 National Annual Meeting in Orlando, Florida, becoming the second person to hold this role under the organization’s new name.Scouting Alumni·May 18, 2025
Boys and Young Men Need Scouting More Than EverAt the 2025 Scouting America National Annual Meeting, attendees gathered for a powerful and thought-provoking keynote address by Richard V. Reeves, President of the American Institute for Boys and Men.Scouting Alumni·May 18, 2025
Mac McLean Named One of Four Territory Alumnus of the YearArthur F. “Mac” McLean III of Greenville, South Carolina, has been named a 2025 Territories Alumnus of the Year, representing CST 15. An Eagle Scout from the Pee Dee Area Council, Mac began his Scouting journey in 1971 as a Cub Scout.Scouting Alumni·May 18, 2025
Anthony Kenney Named One of Four 2025 Territories Alumnus of the YearAnthony B. Kenney of Mount Sterling, Kentucky, has been named a 2025 Territories Alumnus of the Year, representing CST 14. An Eagle Scout from the Blue Grass Council, Anthony began his Scouting journey as a Cub Scout in 1996.Scouting Alumni·May 18, 2025
Mike Boggs Named One of Four Territories Alumnus of the YearCongratulations to Mike Boggs of Okemos, Michigan, who has been named a 2025 Territories Alumnus of the Year, representing CST 9. Since 2018, Mike has played a transformative role in Scouting Alumni engagement through his leadership in developing and managing the SPARK Alumni membership portal.Scouting Alumni·May 18, 2025
Steve Silbiger Named One of Four 2025 Territories Alumnus of the YearCongratulations to Steve Silbiger of Frisco, Texas, who has been named the Territories Alumnus of the Year, representing CST 8. An Eagle Scout with over 40 years of service to Scouting.Scouting Alumni·May 18, 2025
Scouting America names its 2025 National Alumnus of the YearScouting Alumni has named Michael Thompson of Greenville, South Carolina, its 2025 National Alumnus of the Year.Scouting Magazine·May 16, 2025
National Boatswain Change of Watch at the Scouting America National MeetingThe National Boatswain Change of Watch with Gabi F and Abigail “Abbey” H. of Hampstead, North Carolina the Scouting America National Annual Meeting. National Chair Brad Tilden attended the ceremony.Sea Scouts News·May 16, 2025
National Boatswain Honored at Scouting America National Annual MeetingGabi Furnans received her National Sea Scout Leadership Award from Roger Krone, CEO of Scouting America, at the National Annual Meeting of Scouting America.Sea Scouts News·May 16, 2025
Why boys and young men need Scouting now more than everBoys and men are increasingly lonely and at a higher risk of suicide now than at any time before. Scouting can help.Scouting Magazine·May 16, 2025
Scouts BSA Introduces A Revised Troop Self-Assessment ProgramInnovative tool empowers Scout troops to evaluate and strengthen their programs Scouts BSA introduces its revised Troop Self-Assessment program, which enables Scout troops to evaluate their performance and improve their program quality. The new assessment tool functions as a replacement for Journey to Excellence (JTE) by providing troops with specific methods to enhance their operations. […]Scouts BSA Program Updates·May 16, 2025
Scouts BSA Introduces A Revised Troop Self-Assessment ProgramInnovative tool empowers Scout troops to evaluate and strengthen their programsScouts BSA introduces its revised Troop Self-Assessment program, whichTroop Leader Resource Updates·May 16, 2025
Everything that’s happened at Scouting America’s National Annual Meeting so farNot in Orlando for Scouting America's National Annual Meeting (NAM)? We've got you covered.Scouting Magazine·May 15, 2025
Scouting America recognizes the 2025 recipients of the Silver Buffalo Award, presented for distinguished service to youthThe 2025 recipients of the Silver Buffalo Award include volunteers from all over the country who have shaped almost every aspect of Scouting.Scouting Magazine·May 15, 2025
David Montgomery says Scouting helped him recover from major injuryAt first, it looked like he would require surgery that would keep him from playing for the rest of the season. But Montgomery had other ideas.Scouting Magazine·May 15, 2025
Scouts BSA Announces Digital Merit Badge TransformationExciting news from Scouts BSA today as we launch a major digital transformation of our merit badge program! Free Digital Merit Badge Resources Now Available Great news for Scouts, leaders, and parents! All merit badge pamphlets are now available as free PDFs on the Scouting.org merit badge website (https://www.scouting.org/skills/merit-badges/). This upgrade gives everyone free access to these […]Scouts BSA Program Updates·May 15, 2025
The Aviation merit badge just got a first-class upgrade: introducing a new digital experienceThe Aviation merit badge is officially the first to feature an online, interactive resource guide packed with multimedia tools.Scouting Magazine·May 14, 2025
Meet Devang Desai, Scouting America’s newest national commissionerIncoming national commissioner, Devang Desai, envisions opportunities to retell the organization’s incredible century-long history as well as showcase the many ways today’s youth can grow and have fun in Scouting.Scouting Magazine·May 14, 2025