Nov 30, 2020 | Bryan on Scouting
Decorating Christmas trees can do more than raise spirits. It can raise money, too. For the Wonderland of Trees event last month, the Summit Bechtel Reserve decked its halls, showed off its breathtaking views and helped the United Way of Southern West Virginia rebound... 
Nov 25, 2020 | Bryan on Scouting
Daniel Pate will always remember the date he completed his board of review and officially became an Eagle Scout. It was Tuesday, Sept. 8, 1998 — the same day Mark McGwire hit his 62nd home run of the season, breaking the single-season record. “I’m a bit of a baseball... 
Nov 24, 2020 | Bryan on Scouting
One of the most important things you can do to stay healthy during a pandemic is to wash your hands on a regular basis. But what if you don’t have reliable access to clean, running water? That was a problem for some elderly members of the Navajo and Hopi communities... 
Nov 20, 2020 | Bryan on Scouting
Morgan Phillips was a shy 14-year-old when she attended her first Venturing meeting. She left that meeting unconvinced that Scouting was for her. But her dad encouraged her to keep at it, providing that gentle nudge all teenagers eventually need. Morgan’s glad he did,... 
Nov 19, 2020 | Bryan on Scouting
A lot of things have been cancelled, pared down and changed because of the COVID-19 pandemic, but your pack’s Pinewood Derby season can totally still happen. There are a couple of ways to make this favorite Cub Scout event happen. First and foremost, be sure to follow...