Jun 16, 2021 | Bryan on Scouting
A dozen Scouts on horseback meander through the Utah desert. “Dismount!” their Scoutmaster calls. The Scouts do as asked and then scatter to explore their surroundings. Two of the Scouts, one named Herman and another named Indiana Jones, step inside a dark cave and... Jun 15, 2021 | Bryan on Scouting
Scouts across the country respectfully retire worn-out American flags, most often by burning — the preferred method, according to the U.S. Flag Code. But burning isn’t the only retirement option. American flags can be retired by a number of ways, such as burning or... Jun 14, 2021 | Scoutingwire
Patrick Sterrett will assume a new role as EVP, Assistant Chief Scout Executive – High Adventure Bases and General Manager of Summit Bechtel Reserve, effective immediately. Patrick Sterrett In this new role, Patrick will accelerate the optimization of the BSA High... Jun 14, 2021 | Bryan on Scouting
A simple question spoke volumes. “Raise your hand if you know what D-Day is,” the teacher said one day in Christopher Adam’s eighth grade honors history class. Christopher’s hand went up. He looked around, and only two other hands were raised. Just three members of... Jun 12, 2021 | Scouting Magazine
Emergency Situation: You’re hiking with some friends in July at Zion National Park. It’s high noon when you begin to feel faint. Sweat pours down your forehead and into your eyes, causing you to stumble down the trail. You’re dizzy. You open your canteen for a drink...