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While traditional/physical bullying ends when a child enters the safe harbor of home, cyberbullying has no such geographical limits. It can — and does — occur 24 hours a day and 365 days a year. And occur it does. How frequently? Research on cyberbullying is imperfect, because it is most certainly underreported. But the latest estimates say that 7…

Scout Executive Jeff Doty was proud of his efforts to bring a zip line to Camp Mountaineer in West Virginia. There was just one problem: At the time the zip line was announced, Doty weighed too much to ride the quarter-mile zip line himself. And so the busy Scout professional from the Mountaineer Area Council made a change.…

It’s the third-annual High-Adventure Week here on Bryan on Scouting. It’s time to celebrate the once-in-a-lifetime experiences offered at the BSA’s four national high-adventure bases — and give you tips on how to secure your spot in 2017, 2018 and beyond. By now you’ve heard the Summit Bechtel Reserve in West Virginia is hosting the 2017 National Jamboree. Lesser…

The merit badge counselor is one of the coolest jobs in Scouting. These volunteers introduce Scouts to a topic about which they are passionate and knowledgable. At the very least, a merit badge counselor helps a young man earn a merit badge for his sash and get one step closer to the next rank. At the most, a merit badge counselor introduces…

Our Scouts might not believe it, but it’s true. I was there. There was actually a time in the not-too-distant past where renting a movie meant putting on shoes, getting in your car and driving to a place called Blockbuster Video. That is, until Netflix came along. Experts consider Netflix a recent example of disruptive innovation. That’s their…

Derek Hough sent his dad a text a few weeks back. “Dad, check out my Instagram.” Bruce Hough opened Derek’s Instagram page, where the Dancing With the Stars star shares photos with nearly 2 million followers. And there was Derek, wearing his Cub Scout shirt and holding up the Scout sign at a pre-Emmys dinner. (Derek was nominated…

Some troops take a break between summer camp and the resumption of school. That’s fine, but what about those Scouts who are serving in a position of responsibility when this summer break occurs? Does their time still count even if their troop isn’t meeting? The answer, contrary to the well-meaning policy of some Scout units, is yes.…

Eagle Scouts become CEOs, scientists and soldiers. They also become Broncos, Ravens, Dolphins, Redskins, Chiefs, Texans and Chargers. A search of the NFL’s 2016 active rosters — nearly 1,700 players in all — turns up a number of Eagle Scouts. These guys are living proof that great things start in Scouting. Compiling this list, like winning a…