Name That Council: April 24, 2009It’s Friday, so how about a little fun? This week we’re introducing Name That Council, a weekly game that tests your knowledge of council shoulder patches. The first CSP is above. As you can see,Scouting Magazine·April 24, 2009
Scouting in the News: April 24, 2009With great Scouting stories from across the country, just waiting to be told, newspapers and other media outlets are catching on. Here are some recent highlights: Looking for a good, inexpensive tent for your newScouting Magazine·April 24, 2009
Knot of the Week: Scoutmaster/Venturing Advisor Award of MeritAbout a month ago we discussed in this space the National Eagle Scout Association. We were introducing you to the new NESA Life Membership Award. You remember, of course. What we didn’t tell you thenScouting Magazine·April 23, 2009
A lesson in liquidsWherever you read Cracker Barrel—at your office (we won’t tell your boss) or in front of the home PC—you’re probably not thirsty. You can find plenty of water nearby. But even if you’re not thinkingScouting Magazine·April 22, 2009
Scouter Spotlight: Meet Dave SchimmelOn the stage, a spotlight shines on someone who is the center of attention because they choose to be. Scouter Spotlight is different because the people we highlight don’t seek applause or praise. Instead, theyScouting Magazine·April 21, 2009
You’ve done Wood Badge… Now what?Be proud of those Wood Badge beads around your neck. It was no small task to earn them. But now we bet you’re hungry for even more high-level leadership training. Until last year, your optionsScouting Magazine·April 20, 2009
Scouting in the News: April 17, 2009Great Scouting stories are just waiting to be told. Newspapers and other media outlets across the country are catching on. Check out these recent highlights: Ben Singer, a 14-year-old Life Scout from Fresno, Calif., hasScouting Magazine·April 17, 2009
Make an investment in your heartHere’s a grim topic. But don’t click away just yet because it’s an important one. Let’s talk the No. 1 killer in the United States and the top cause of death at a Scouting event.Scouting Magazine·April 16, 2009
Scouter Spotlight: Meet Larry CunninghamWe bet you know that the BSA launched Venturing in 1998 to help older youths, 14- to 20-year-olds, advance their skills and knowledge. But do you know whom the organization recruited to make it happen?Scouting Magazine·April 15, 2009
Knot of the Week: International Scouter’s AwardHere’s a stat that will blow your mind: If Scouts worldwide formed their own country, they would comprise Earth’s 45th-largest nation—ahead of Saudi Arabia, Australia, and the Netherlands. That’s 28 million Scouts in 160 countries!Scouting Magazine·April 14, 2009
Age guidelines for Scouting activitiesWhat’s the best way to determine if a video game is right for your 15-year-old son? Flip over the case and check out the rating. If only the rest of life were that easy. LikeScouting Magazine·April 13, 2009
Knot of the Week: James E. West Fellowship AwardThe boys in your Scout unit can tie several knots with their eyes closed. They can set up a tent in mere minutes, and their first-aid skills are first-rate. But for all of the greatScouting Magazine·April 9, 2009
Scouter Spotlight: Meet Amanda ShortWe’re on a roll for recognizing great BSA volunteers each week in our Scouter Spotlight, and we’re not stopping any time soon—not with hundreds of thousands of you out there. If you know someone whoScouting Magazine·April 8, 2009
This is ScoutingOne of the coolest parts of Scouting is that every volunteer across the country shares similar values and experiences. It doesn’t matter if you talk to a Scouter from Montana or Maine—the way volunteers talkScouting Magazine·April 7, 2009
What a Weekend: Planning to succeed“What a Weekend!” That three-word exclamation, usually uttered with a sigh on a Sunday evening, seems to be as much a part of the Scouting program as the Dutch oven. If you’ve found yourself sayingScouting Magazine·April 6, 2009
Scouting in the News: April 3, 2009With great Scouting stories from across the country, just waiting to be told, newspapers and other media outlets are catching on. Here are some recent highlights: So much for resting on his laurels. Instead ofScouting Magazine·April 3, 2009
What a Weekend: Call for entriesThe weekend’s almost here. That means that you can start daydreaming about another great trip with your Scouting unit. If you close your eyes, your office transforms… That’s not microwave popcorn you hear down theScouting Magazine·April 2, 2009
Scouter Spotlight: Meet Rick BraggaIt doesn’t matter whether you’ve been a Scouting volunteer for five months or 50 years—your role in the lives of youth has equal importance. Still, you’ve got to be inspired by volunteers who have givenScouting Magazine·April 1, 2009
Knot of the Week: Tiger Cub Den Leader AwardThe diamond-shaped Tiger Cub award is usually the first patch a young Cub Scout receives. These first-graders search, discover, and share—hey, that’s the Tiger Cub motto—as they complete 15 fun-filled requirements for the orange andScouting Magazine·March 31, 2009
Take a trip into Scouting historyWe love to hear a great story around a crackling campfire. But we love it even more when it comes straight from the source—especially the story of the Boy Scouts of America. What you’ve readScouting Magazine·March 30, 2009