Mar 25, 2021 | Bryan on Scouting
Despite the pandemic, Scouts continue to serve their communities. While we take a face covering with us when we head out now, it’s important to remind ourselves what else we need to do to keep safely serving. Take a look at these two updated risk assessment tools: the... 
Mar 23, 2021 | Bryan on Scouting
Nearly 1,000 young women were recognized as part of the inaugural female Eagle Scout class, and 10 of them are members of Troop 19 in Ridgefield, Conn. The troop, named in honor of the 19th Amendment, is an active troop, both in seeking adventures and recruiting... 
Mar 22, 2021 | Bryan on Scouting
One day last year, Lisa Casko was working from home when something caught her ear. Keeping in mind the BSA’s Youth Protection guidelines, Casko had positioned herself near her son so she could monitor the merit badge class he was taking over Zoom. It didn’t sound like... 
Mar 19, 2021 | Bryan on Scouting
The odds were stacked against Pack 173 even before COVID hit. As a Cub Scout pack on a military base, turnover is extreme. Families stay at Hanscom Air Force Base in Massachussetts for one to four years before being assigned to a new location. “We turn over... 
Mar 18, 2021 | Boy's Life
Q: I’m having trouble finding a healthy energy bar that doesn’t have too much sugar and is filling. Do you have any suggestions? — Carson, Austin, Texas A: You’re right; many popular energy bars are sugary or unsatisfying. Find some better options by shopping keto....