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Patrick Sterrett Selected EVP, Assistant Chief Scout Executive – High Adventure Bases and General Manager of Summit Bechtel Reserve
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 Adventure Bases as pinnacle Scouting experiences and expand access to these extraordinary programs to…
Read More2021 Eagle Scout Project of the Year: He built an exhibit to honor heroes of D-Day
All photos courtesy of Christopher Adam 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 the class of 25…
Read MoreBravo Zulu to the recipients of the 2020 National Sea Scout Leadership Award
Some go wherever the wind takes them. Others hoist the sails and set their own course. Let’s say Bravo Zulu (the nautical way to say “well done”) to the Sea Scouts who fall in that second group. They’re natural leaders who solve problems, work as a team and gain confidence — all while enjoying the…
Read MoreWhat constitutes a safe swimming area?
Photo by Michael Roytek When planning an aquatic Scouting event, you should review BSA safety resources beforehand. There are several tailored to specific activities, and they can all be found in the Aquatics Supervision leader’s guide. Part of Safe Swim Defense calls for establishing a safe swimming area. But what all should you consider when…
Read MoreBSA 2021 National Annual Meeting Fireside Chat: Safety
As part of the 2021 BSA National Annual Meeting, the organization held multiple Fireside Chat virtual meetings on a series of key topics. These included Safety, Membership Growth, Female Board Leadership, and Governance. Safety was the topic for the first of these meetings. Safety The safety-focused Fireside Chat featured a discussion on the new S.A.F.E.…
Read MoreHow to be a zero-waste Scout troop
W. Garth Dowling/BSA file photo Scouts are the ultimate planet protectors. We use public lands responsibly. We pick up litter left behind by strangers. We volunteer our time for service projects that improve trails, control erosion and protect animals. These efforts are laudable, but we should ask ourselves whether we can do more. Just like…
Read MoreSix things to know about the positions of responsibility for Star, Life and Eagle
A position of responsibility like the troop quartermaster, who is responsible for troop supplies and gear, fulfills requirements for the Star, Life and Eagle ranks. (W. Garth Dowling/BSA file photo) A teenager’s life is full of responsibilities. Get good grades! Take care of the family car! Show up on time for your summer job! Their…
Read MoreThey’re now Eagle Scouts, fulfilling a promise they made to each other as Tigers
All seven members of Troop 25’s Bull Patrol, who promised each other as Cub Scouts that they’d become Eagle Scouts some day, have done just that. Five of the seven were honored at the same court of honor this month. They are, from left: Cleveland Stockman, Alex Pearce, Robert Humphrey, Sam Cooper and Carter Stockman.…
Read MoreEagle project brings awareness about organ donation to Utah’s roads and highways
Catcher McCardell stands in front of the Utah Capitol building. (Courtesy of Melissa Majchrzak) The road to an Eagle Scout service project can begin anywhere. It might even begin on an actual road. Last year, Catcher McCardell was on a family vacation in Colorado when he engaged in a timeless road trip pastime: seeing how…
Read MoreTop 12 Key Takeaways from the BSA 2021 National Annual Meeting
The Boy Scouts of America held its National Annual Meeting (NAM) virtually in 2021, enabling attendees from all over the United States and around the world to tune in remotely to its National Business Meeting and other events throughout the week. Below are the top 12 key takeaways from the meetings. At a high level,…
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