Jul 27, 2019 | Bryan on Scouting
The World Scout Jamboree reaches Scouts and Scouters from nearly every corner of the globe. This week, it connected with a Scouter who is out of this world. Astronaut and assistant Scoutmaster Andrew Morgan of Troop 452 in Friendswood, Texas, answered Scouts’...
Jul 26, 2019 | Bryan on Scouting
Scouters and council leaders are pledging to rebuild Ma-Ka-Ja-Wan Scout Reservation, the beloved Wisconsin camp celebrating its 90th anniversary this summer, after an extreme thunderstorm downed thousands of trees and left a scar visible from space. Miraculously, only...
Jul 25, 2019 | Bryan on Scouting
Scouts from all over the world were greeted with some rain as they set up camp at the Summit Bechtel Reserve for the 24th World Scout Jamboree. But that didn’t dampen spirits at all. Let’s take a look at some of the fun more than 40,000 Scouts and leaders are already...Jul 24, 2019 | Scoutingwire
Article contributed by Eric Wagstaff, district executive from Portland, OR Empowering community members to promote their positive Scouting experiences is one of the most poignant and rewarding aspects of being a Scouting professional. We have each encountered...Jul 24, 2019 | Scoutingwire
Article submitted by Harold C. Young Jr., Southern Region Team Lead “How can I use my membership committee effectively?” “My membership committee is too small!” “Where can I plus them in?” We’ve heard your questions and comments, and we’re here to help. Membership...