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Kentucky running back prepared for gridiron challenges thanks to Scouting
Photo courtesy of UK Athletics When Kentucky’s starting quarterback went down with a knee injury last week, the Wildcat offense suddenly faced an unexpected challenge: tackling a formidable conference schedule without one of its captains. Going into this Saturday’s match-up with Florida, the No. 9 team in the country, every player on UK’s offense will…
Read MoreThe lesser-known Scouting connections of philanthropist and oilman T. Boone Pickens
T. Boone Pickens at a 2012 TED Talk. (Photo by James Duncan Davidson, used under Creative Commons license.) T. Boone Pickens, the former Boy Scout, oil tycoon and philanthropist who once donated $250,000 to support local Scouting, died on Wednesday at age 91. As one might expect, most of this week’s news stories have documented…
Read MoreThere’s a ‘soft-skills gap’ in today’s youth, but Scouting is helping to close it
Today’s employers are looking to hire someone with problem-solving skills, a strong work ethic and the ability to work in a team. “Sounds an awful lot like the traits we develop in Scouting,” says Peter Boll. When he’s not working as communications coordinator for the American Camp Association’s New England chapter, Boll is an assistant Scoutmaster.…
Read MoreLeader Training 101 — Where do I get the Training to be successful?
Every Scout deserves a Trained Leader — A common saying, but why do we say that? Training in Scouts, just like in life, provides the education, skills, and practical experience in order to be successful in your role in Scouting. In order to Be Prepared for your role as a leader, whether it’s your first time,…
Read MoreHis quest to earn every Scouts BSA merit badge became a family adventure
Every merit badge tells a story. Examine each 1.5-inch circle, and you’ll find the tale of a Scout who discovered a new passion, conquered a fear or created something incredible. John Ucha can tell 139 such stories. And in his quest to earn every available Scouts BSA merit badge, his family has written quite a…
Read More2019 Northeast Region Eagle Project of the Year: A smarter way to filter stormwater
When it rains in cities and towns across the U.S., it pours. And in this case, “it” refers to oil, salt, gasoline and other debris that gets washed down the road and into rivers, lakes and streams. Bioswales are nature’s filter for this repugnant runoff. Strategically placed along roadsides and filled with mulch or native…
Read MoreHow Scouts stepped up to serve after the Southern California earthquakes
From left: Maria, Leah, Anna and Rachel move donated food to the trailer. When Scouts hear about someone in need, they don’t just shake their heads in sorrow. They spring into service. That’s exactly what happened after a series of earthquakes shook Southern California last month. A group of Cub Scouts, Scouts and Venturers from the…
Read MoreScout Scarf (Neckerchief) Day – August 1, 2019
The idea of “Scout Scarf Day” on August 1 is that all active and former scouts are requested to wear their scout scarfs in public to make the “Spirit of Scouting” visible: Once a Scout – Always a Scout! The date of the event commemorates the very first Scout Camp on Brownsea Island in 1907.…
Read MoreUnsung Hero: 10-year-old Cub Scout saves life of friend who was choking
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. Read the latest story below, and find instructions for sharing your own Unsung Heroes story…
Read MoreA first-timer’s guide to camping with the whole family
A loud thwap! echoes among towering hardwoods. Helen Olsson stands with her husband, Jeff, at a sizzling cook stove, on which dinner is only a few minutes from being ready. At the sound of another thwap!, the duo decides to investigate. The couple’s three kids, ages 11 to 16, were charged with pre-dinner entertainment —…
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