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“Once a Scout … Always a Scout.” That’s the mantra for the BSA Alumni Association. The association, created in 2008, serves as an umbrella organization for many Scouting affiliations and networks, like the National Eagle Scout Association, Alpha Phi Omega and more. There are many groups that connect people through shared interests or experiences, but…

When we read that the Office of the UN Secretary-General’s Envoy on Youth is searching the globe for 17 young people who have influential leadership skills, innovative ideas about the future and a proven ability to make a difference in their communities, we had just one thought: We need to get some BSA representation in…

Last December’s Governor’s Luncheon for Scouting, an annual fundraising event hosted by the Crossroads of America Council, was an unqualified success, raising more than $1.2 million that will go toward offsetting the costs of providing Scouting’s programs to more than 26,000 youth in Central Indiana. It was the 26th annual Governor’s Luncheon, and the 26th…

Matthew Westfall woke up to a text from his dad: “I don’t feel good.” “Where are you?” Matthew wrote back. Matthew found his dad working in the pasture out on their ranch. David Westfall said he was OK — just short of breath. “So I told him to sleep, and I worked a little bit,” Matthew…

It’s a tantalizing question worthy of campfire discussion: Which U.S. presidents throughout history would’ve been Scouts if the organization existed when they were young? Would Teddy Roosevelt, who was a council commissioner as an adult and established five national parks as president, have enjoyed monthly hikes with his troop? Would George Washington have won election…

The BSA celebrated its 112th birthday last week, making this the perfect time to refresh your knowledge of BSA history. Check out this story from the September-October 2017 issue of Scouting magazine for 10 important moments in the history of the Scouting movement.   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Scouting…

Barry Walsh asks the Scout to imagine they have a magic wand and can change anything about the troop. Quynh-Thi Vidal’s preferred line of questioning starts with, “What was your biggest hurdle to get here? And how can I help you overcome it next time?” And Ray Lightner’s favorite question is simple but informative: “Are…