Name That Council: May 1, 2009 solutionOn Friday, we presented you with another Name That Council challenge: Identify the council that wears the shoulder patch pictured above. Got it? You certainly saw the lighthouse, the bridge, and the skyline. You probablyScouting Magazine·May 4, 2009
Be prepared for swine fluLet’s get serious. The H1N1 flu, commonly known as “swine flu,” is spreading rapidly across the United States, and the BSA is asking all unit leaders to be prepared and stay informed. The CDC hasScouting Magazine·May 4, 2009
Name That Council: May 1, 2009Last week, we introduced Name That Council, a fun Friday game that challenges you to identify a council using only the council shoulder patch. This week, we're back with another test for you. Use theScouting Magazine·May 1, 2009
Get your unit ready for severe weatherJust when the temperatures start warming up, severe weather moves in to spoil the fun. Tomorrow is the first day of May, and that means we’re closing in on thunderstorm season. Is your unit ready?Scouting Magazine·April 30, 2009
Knot of the Week: SeabadgeWe at Cracker Barrel are landlocked here in Irving, Tex. Because of that, we must admit feeling some envy when we hear about the Sea Scouts. This specialized division of Venturing takes the Scouting experienceScouting Magazine·April 29, 2009
Scouter Spotlight: Meet Kay TrickScouting has no shortage of great volunteers. Let’s meet one now. Today’s Scouter Spotlight shines on Kay Trick, committee chairperson with both Pack 3508 and Troop 508 of Susquehanna Council in Williamsport, Pa. She’s alsoScouting Magazine·April 28, 2009
Name That Council: April 24, 2009 solutionOn Friday we introduced Name That Council, a game that asks you to correctly identify one of the BSA's 300 councils using just one clue: the council's shoulder patch. If you missed it and want to play,Scouting Magazine·April 27, 2009
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
How to build a rain barrel for collecting rainwaterConserve water by collecting rainwater and using it for your garden or lawn.Scout Life·April 21, 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