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If Scout campouts are the pizza toppings — cheese, pepperoni, mushrooms or whatever else you’re craving — then consider meetings the crispy crust and savory sauce. Scout meetings hold everything together and provide a solid foundation to deliver the other ingredients of a successful Scouting experience. Right now you’re probably wondering two things: Was the…

The Hovanesians, from left: Joseph, Ani, John, Danny and Tanya. When she was just 3 years old, Ani Hovanesian went to her brother’s Cub Scout meetings — convinced she was a Scout, too. She said the Oath, learned the skills, played the games. She just never wore the uniform. More than a decade later, a…

Bill Jennings has watched his daughter Olivia grow in Scouting. As the oldest of five children, Olivia Jennings was the natural pick for family babysitter. But when her mom died suddenly in 2014, Olivia took on unexpected additional roles. She became a teacher, peacemaker and occasional chef for her three younger brothers and one younger…

Ethan Garner (left) and his dad, Michael, sit on the benches that Michael built for his Eagle project 20 years ago. This year, Ethan renovated those benches and built a new A-frame agility ramp. Some Scouts find Eagle project ideas by talking to community leaders, asking their teachers or searching online. All Ethan Garner had…

Left: Life Scout Holden Sanderson holds completed face shields. Right: Tenderfoot Mark Chang delivers face shields to a local hospital. Sometimes a simple suggestion is all it takes. When Troop 378 Senior Patrol Leader Enzo Ishihara’s leaders told him about an opportunity to construct and distribute 3D-printed face shields for first responders and essential workers in…

Andrew Stokes didn’t set out to earn every one of the BSA’s top awards for youth. He just enjoyed the journey of Scouting and discovered that advancing in rank and completing award requirements came naturally. It started when Andrew earned his first BSA award at age 8. The Cub Scout religious emblem, worn with pride…

This is Unsung Heroes, a Bryan on Scouting blog series celebrating under-reported acts of Scouting heroism. These are stories that don’t make national headlines — but should. That’s doubly true in this world that can always use more good news. Learn how to share your Unsung Heroes story at the end of the post. It was a…

Winter coats marked down all summer long! Halloween costumes on sale beginning Nov. 1! Some sales seem timed to meet the interests of the company, not the needs of the customer. But every now and then, the right sale comes at exactly the right time. That’s the case with the Scout Shop uniform sale. You can save…