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Wayne Brock Appointed Chief Scout Executive for the Boy Scouts of America

Brock joins new BSA National President Wayne Perry as top two leaders of nation's iconic youth-serving organization Following an extensive selection process, the Boy Scouts of America named Wayne Brock its next Chief Scout Executive, the... From Scouting News 11 hours ago

Scouting Is a Three-Way Effort

As I think about what makes a good scouting program really work, I see it as a Three-way effort between the Scout, his parents and his adult leaders. If these three pieces don't work together like a three-legged stool, the program really struggles... From My Scout Stuff - A Scoutmaster's Blog 12 hours ago

Wayne Brock Chosen as the BSA's 12th Chief

Following an extensive selection process, the BSA has named Wayne Brock its next Chief Scout Executive. Wayne has served as deputy Chief Scout Executive since Oct. 1, 2009, giving leadership and direction to all aspects of operations of the... From Scout Wire 1 day ago

Boy Scouts of America Names Its Next Chief Scout Executive

Like rare patches? How about one only 11 men have ever worn? Today, we learned the identity of the next man to join the impressive fraternity of Chief Scout Executives that started with Scouting legend James E. West. (See the full list below.) The... From Scouting Magazine 3 days ago

Eagle Scout Rank Requirements for Boy Scouts

Eagle Scout is the highest rank attainable in the Boy Scouting program of the Boy Scouts of America. Unlike the other ranks in Boy Scouts, the title of Eagle Scout is held for life. "Once an Eagle, always an Eagle." [ This is a content summary only... From Scouter Mom 3 days ago

Issue 309 May 18, 2012

Rule No. 76: You can tell some Scoutmasters there are four billion stars in the universe and he believes you, but tell him the Senior Patrol Leader is supposed to be running the troop meeting and he looks at you like you've just had frogs leap... From Ask Andy 6 days ago

Is an Older Scout Who Wears His Uniform in Public Committing 'Social Suicide?' Weigh in on One Scoutmaster's Policy

Here's a new one: An East Coast troop's uniform policy involves telling older Scouts not to wear their uniforms in public. Yep, it happened in Scouter B.C.'s troop. Here's how B.C., who asked me not to use their full name, explained it in an... From Scouting Magazine 1 week ago

Issue 308 May 11, 2012

________________________________________ Rule No. 75: You can fix the blame, or you can fix the problem; take your pick. ________________________________________ Do we have great readers here? You bet we do! Here's a note by Chris, from the BSA's... From Ask Andy 1 week ago

Methods- Leadership Development

Besides backpacking and teaching skills for the outdoors, my favorite subject in Scouting is leadership. I know that leadership is but a small part of Scouting, but leadership when done correctly requires the leader to be of good character. ... From The Scoutmaster Minute 2 weeks ago

Surprise at the Museum

It is amazing the things you can discover while visiting a museum. Yesterday, Monday, May 7th, the Boy Scouts of Melrose Troop 68 had a field trip at the Melrose Area Historical Museum. While we were there we took a look at the Scouting display and... From A Scoutmaster's Blog 2 weeks ago

Eagle Scout Centennial: Lowe's Project Grants, New Credentials

A number of exciting changes and new projects are under way in 2012, the 100th anniversary of the Eagle Scout Award. Here are updates on two of the most popular: Lowe's National Eagle Scout Project Grant Lowe's gift cards have been distributed to... From Scout Wire 2 weeks ago

Issue 307 May 6, 2012

Rule No. 73: Learn a subject or skill so well that you can teach it; by teaching it you'll understand it and it'll stay with you for life. Rule No. 74: Commissioners: If you want to learn a unit's greatest weakness, listen to what they brag about... From Ask Andy 2 weeks ago

News About Scout Camp: The Klondike

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE â "New Feature Film Aims to Pay Tribute to Scout Leaders" Utah based filmmaker Garrett Batty has announced development of SCOUT CAMP: THE KLONDIKE, a feature film tribute to Scout Leaders. Principal photography is set... From A Scoutmaster's Blog 3 weeks ago

How to Request Congratulatory Letters for Your Eagle Scout

Earning the Eagle Scout Award is something to write home about - literally. Politicians, astronauts, celebrities, and other recognizable figures have been sending hand-signed letters to new Eagle Scouts for, well, 100 years. The very first... From Scouting Magazine 3 weeks ago

Issue 306 April 30, 2012

Rule No. 72: The BSA trainer's motto: "Look Prepared." ________________________________________ Dear Andy, Some of the finest leaders in Scouting are female, and we want to find more! I'm a male District Commissioner; one of our district's best... From Ask Andy 3 weeks ago

My Son, the Eagle Scout

Tonight my son was presented his Eagle Scout Award. I can not express in words how very proud I am of him. Over the past 11 years him and I have been on a great adventure. At times the trail was rocky and hard to navigate. At other times the... From The Scoutmaster Minute 3 weeks ago

Watch Pip Sing "Somewhere Only We Know" (SPOILERS)

Warning : This post contains spoilers. Don't read if you haven't watched last night's episode! Adam Levine warned his team that nobody was safe, and then he proved it. Adam eliminated Pip, the Eagle Scout from Georgia, at the end of last night's... From Scouting Magazine 4 weeks ago

Tune in to 'the Voice' Tonight and Save Pip From Elimination

For Pip, the stakes keep getting higher. The 19-year-old Eagle Scout sings live tonight on NBC's The Voice with even more on the line. Pip grew up singing at Eagle Scout courts of honor. In other words, he needs your help more than ever. Here's... From Scouting Magazine 1 month ago

10 Memorable Ways to Pump Up Your Scoutmaster's or Cubmaster's Minute

You've got 60 seconds; make them count. After a pack or troop meeting filled with learning, fun, and fellowship comes the grand finale: the Scoutmaster's or Cubmaster's Minute. Consider it a closing argument to your Scouts - one last chance to... From Scouting Magazine 1 month ago

Issue 303 April 17, 2012

____________________________________________ Rule No. 69: First Law of Guides, Manuals, and Handbooks: The topic you need the most is always absent from the index. ________________________________________ Hi Andy, Youth Protection guidelines... From Ask Andy 1 month ago

"NOT WORTHY"

Last night we had another Webelos Scout cross over into our Troop. He started in his last year of Cub Scouts a little late and wanted to complete his Arrow of Light, so rather than cross with the rest of his Den, he waited, finished his AOL, and... From The Scoutmaster Minute 1 month ago

Day 27 - Zero in Pine

Wonderful, relaxing, belly-filling day in Pine with no miles on the trail. Picked up bounce box at the post office. Ate breakfast at HB's (a small restaurant). Used the public internet at the library. Then Kyle arrived and drove us to Payson to... From Scoutmaster Musings 1 month ago

MSPP #117: Scoutmaster Retirement, More Scouts

If you have been following this blog and the Melrose Scout Productions Podcast you know that two of the four parts of the scoutmaster retirement party video have been posted. Here is the third part. It features more alumni of Boy Scout Troop 68 as... From A Scoutmaster's Blog 1 month ago

2012 Marks 100 Years of Boy Scouts' Highest Rank, Eagle Scout

IRVING, Texas ( April 10, 2012 )-One hundred years after Arthur Eldred of New York earned this nation's first Eagle Scout Award, new, independent research demonstrates the significant, positive impact Eagle Scouts have on society every day. Since... From Scouting News 1 month ago

Study Shows 46 Ways Eagle Scouts Are Different

With the help of the Gallup Organization, Baylor University researchers contacted 81,409 potential respondents to study the differences between Eagle Scouts, former Scouts who didn't make Eagle, and men who were never in Scouting. At long last, the... From Scout Wire 1 month ago

Bob's Blog: Our Wonderful Eagle Scout Heritage, Thoughts From Little Sioux

When we think about this year's 100th Anniversary of the Eagle Scout Award, we have many things to be grateful for and celebrate. Eagle Scouts have left a huge footprint in serving both their communities and our nation as a whole in the past... From Scout Wire 1 month ago

No. 302 April 11, 2012

Rule No. 68: When contemplating the replacement or removal of a volunteer, make the decision with surgical precision, then carry it out with compassion. ________________________________________ The 6 Inescapable Phases of All Projects: 1... From Ask Andy 1 month ago

This Eagle Scout Infographic Pretty Much Says It All

Yesterday, we got scientific proof that Eagle Scouts are awesome. Today comes the visual evidence. After the jump, don't miss a stunning infographic that answers the question: Who exactly are these 2.1 million Eagle Scouts? The question - and... From Scouting Magazine 1 month ago

Marketing News: New Marketing Resources for NESA, Scouting Alumni Association

Click to open April issue The April issue of Marketing News has been published and is available in the Marketing Toolbox online. In this issue, you can read about a number of new marketing resources available for the National Eagle Scout... From Scout Wire 1 month ago

Watch Pip Sing 'When You Were Young'

Missed last night's live episode of The Voice ? I've got you covered. Check out the video below to see Pip, the Eagle Scout I've been telling you about for months , sing "When You Were Young" by The Killers. Tonight at 9/8 Central on NBC we'll... From Scouting Magazine 1 month ago

New Study Shows 46 Ways Eagle Scouts Are Different

Eagle Scouts are a different breed. You know it; I know it. And today, we've got independent, scientific proof to back up our claim. At last, the results are in from the 2010 Baylor University study, Eagle Scouts: Merit Beyond the Badge , conducted... From Scouting Magazine 1 month ago

Catch Pip Live Tonight on 'the Voice' and Give Him Your Vote!

If everybody gets 15 minutes of fame, Pip is in overtime. The Eagle Scout who grew up singing at troop courts of honor has been on screen for at least 20 minutes so far on The Voice , NBC's top-rated reality singing competition. While in Scouts,... From Scouting Magazine 1 month ago

Eagle Scout Court of Honor for Troop 669

So on Monday April 2, 2012 I was given the opportunity and invited to a Eagle Scout Court of Honor (COH) for a member of Troop 669 which ended up being a fantastic ceremony in which I got to say a few words about the new Eagle Scout, not really... From Scouting Maniac 1 month ago

The Easiest Way to Cover Safe Swim Defense Part I: Personal Health Review (Part 3)

All Scouts & Scouters even your youth or the the parents that are not definitely in a primary leadership role within the Troop should most definitely be encourage to do so. Really you aren't asking for someone to give too much time out of their... From Scouting Maniac 1 month ago

Scout Hours Update 3

So March ended about 5 days ago and lets just say I was pretty shocked to see the number of hours I spent on Scouts. But then again it really didn't bother me that much because of the fact that I pretty much on a very regular basis for the month of... From Scouting Maniac 1 month ago

Learn How to Attract More Volunteers, Adult Members, and Contributions

Does your council need more volunteers, adult members, and contributions? Find out how to dive into a pool of 50 million potential prospects and find some Scouting pearls. Attend a one-day seminar provided in five locations by members of the... From Scout Wire 1 month ago

Weekend and Summer Camp Options for Boy Scouts(Post 3)

For regular readers: WARNING: This is not intended to serve as a actual continuation post for this "Camping Options" series but will be related to that subject! Well now that I got that warning out of the way I just wanted to update readers on why... From Scouting Maniac 1 month ago

The Easiest Way to Cover Safe Swim Defense Part H: Post List 3

Even though this may seem repetitive the purpose is to keep people up to date and informed about where I currently am in regards to moving through my post series that is all about SSD. Before I start rambling again as is habit heres the official... From Scouting Maniac 1 month ago

The Easiest Way to Cover Safe Swim Defense Part G: Personal Health Review (Part 2)

For the first post of the "personal health review" principle in the SSD program we covered information forming a basic level introduction to the "Personal Health Review" principle and then gave examples of medical conditions that could depending on... From Scouting Maniac 1 month ago

C.O.P.E and Scouting

Spending time with your Scouts on C.O.P.E courses is a wonderful experience. Scouts are challenged to step away from what they know is comfortable. The team building exercises and challenging tasks push Scouts to push themselves, not only for the... From The Scoutmaster Minute 1 month ago

The Easiest Way to Cover Safe Swim Defense Part F: Post List 2

So in order to keep up and continue updating my regular readers I am posting another list of posts that are in the "Easiest Way To Cover Safe Swim Defense" series. So without wasting any further time or another long drafted explanation heres the... From Scouting Maniac 1 month ago

The Easiest Way to Cover Safe Swim Defense Part E: Personal Health Review (Part 1)

After covering the first foundational point of the SSD principles next up is that of "Personal Health Review" or according to the "SMALLBAD" nemonic it is known as "Medical". Many people really question why the health review or medical evaluation... From Scouting Maniac 1 month ago

Course Aimed at Strengthening Alumni, NESA Committees

Council professional advisers, committee chairs, and committee members of alumni relations and NESA committees are invited (along with their families) to visit Philmont in the summertime and attend the Reconnecting Scouting's Alumni course June... From Scout Wire 1 month ago

WATCH: Eagle Scout Receives American Spirit Award

Remember Spencer Zimmerman, the Eagle Scout triathlete with the heart of a champion? It's impossible to forget the inspiring story of the young man who pushed, pulled, and carried his friend with cerebral palsy through a grueling three-hour... From Scouting Magazine 1 month ago

'Supply Line': Read About the Spring/Summer Catalog, Eagle Scout Anniversary Items

Click to open March issue The March issue of the Supply Line newsletter has been published and is available online. In this issue, you can read more about the recently shipped spring/summer catalog, which is packed with exciting new products that... From Scout Wire 1 month ago

Issue 299 March 25, 2012

________________________________________ Rule No. 66: Anything told to you "for your own good" isn't. ________________________________________ Dear Andy, We have a Scout whose Eagle project is re-building an animal enclosure that was destroyed... From Ask Andy 1 month ago

Eddie's Etiquette Tip of the Month: Returning Calls and Messages

Meet Eddie. Eddie is an Eagle Scout-turned-etiquette guru. A perfect citizen living in an imperfect society, Eddie's mission is to make the world a better place by sharing his vast knowledge about manners and etiquette with employees. As a Scouter,... From Scout Wire 2 months ago

Blog Corrections

Ok so since I made the decision to expand on the Boy Scout Campout and Scout Summer Camp series I should probably correct some titles in order for things to make sense so there will be several different posts that need to have their title changed in... From Scouting Maniac 2 months ago

Eagle Scout's Triathlon Finish Defined the Heart of a Champion

Spencer Zimmerman so badly wanted his friend with cerebral palsy to finish a triathlon that in 2010, the Arizona Eagle Scout pushed, pulled, and carried his buddy through a 500-meter swim, 3.2-mile run, and 12-mile bike ride. Spencer, then 13 years... From Scouting Magazine 2 months ago

Strange, Yet Familiar Company

photo from Suburban Journal article St. Louis's Strange Company (run by an Eagle Scout) produces Eagle Scout medals and pins. Here's an article in Suburban Journal: Scouts' honors Share/Bookmark... From Scoutmaster Clarke Green 2 months ago

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