SCOUTINg stories
Ornery Joe
In our troop, we had an ornery scout we’ll call “Joe”. He was shorter than many of the other scouts,…
Scouting is Still Impacting My Life
I grew up in Scouting in Abilene, Texas. Scouting taught me the values for how to live and respect people,…
Scouting Changed My Life!
This is my 65th year in Scouting; Philmont Scout Ranch, Eagle, Vigil(OA) & Summer Camp Staff as a youth. Many…
From Scared to Cool Under Pressure: BSA’s Impact on My Life
I didn’t start in BSA until I was 14: my Dad was a career Army person, and we moved to…
Scouting Provided Focus
I joined Cub Scouts in 1964 at 8 years old. I joined Pack 48, earned my Arrow of Light. Crossed…
Lifetime Guide
55 years of direction and guidance, that’s what Scouting has provided me. 40 some exposures to hobbies and professions were…