Scouting Wire Volunteer Newsletter

Recently, I shared my thoughts on how to grow Scouting in America and make the program accessible to all youth. One way to do so is to strengthen Scouting’s connection to diverse cultures and communities. 

The BSA has a proven track record of shaping youth into people of outstanding character – people who understand the meaning of accountability and the importance of servant leadership. On #GivingTuesday, December 1, 2015, we’re continuing that record by helping Scouts become the leaders of the future. 

You’ve heard about the arrival of the new interactive digital merit badge pamphlets, but now maybe you have a few questions regarding what makes these new digital versions better than print. With your questions and comments in mind, we’ve compiled a list of nine perks and basic FYI’s that’ll give you the bigger picture. 

November is National Aviation History Month. That’s a whole month focused on the amazing achievements the United States has made in the development of aviation. And when you consider the impact Scouts have had on aviation history, we have a lot to celebrate this month.

Every year when the weather turns cold, Scouting for Food heats up.  That’s the council-run food-collection drive that benefits local communities.  Here’s how it works: Councils set their own dates for Scouting for Food. Most hold their drives on back-to-back weekends some time between November and March.