Scouting, a Family Legacy
My father was an Eagle Scout and Silver Beaver. My brother and I are Eagle Scouts. My cousins include Eagle Scouts. My two sons, Andrew & Rory, are Eagle Scouts. And most recently, my daughter McKenna is one of the…
Scouting Stories
Pioneer Hike
An overnight alone to reflect as introduction to the Tribe of Chawanakee at Camp Chawanakee on Shaver Lake in California. 8-5-83 Pioneer Hike (8-04-83) Reflecting on the Scouting way, while set alone within the wood; I saw the boy that…
Scouting is Life
I come from a Scouting family. My brothers and I are all Eagle Scouts. My father was Scout in the 1960s. My parents had three boys and one girl. If we were growing up today, I have no doubt my…
Great Scouting Life!
I inherited my love of the outdoors from my Alaskan Dad’s life and family camping. He & I started with Indian Guides then I jumped into Scouting while hospitalized after 6th grade back surgery. Camping, advancing, camaraderie, plus encouragement &…
More Than Scouting
I work in advertising in New York. The Scouting movement helped set my moral compass that has guided my work and my life. Scouting taught me empathy, work ethic, and strong leadership skills. It’s funny. I remember NO knots and…
I Am Who I Am Because of Scouting
I was a Scout in Brooklyn, NY. From a young age, I became interested in medicine when I studied First Aid. I progressed through Scouting to Life Scout, and I joined a Medical Explorer Post at 16. That’s where I…
The World Needs …
I was the oldest of 3 sons of a highly decorated ‘Nam pilot. WW II took all the men from his troop before he could earn any rank. I was a lazy 11-year-old lost in a very large Troop. In…
The Leader
My son joined Scouting as a tiger. Now he is not only an Eagle Scout but also a member of the Air Force Reserves. My son was very shy. He didn’t make friends easily even though he was involved in…
Eagle, OoA Brotherhood, Summer Camp Counselor
I was in Scouts in the 1980s, I was in a strong troop with great leaders. They taught me many important lessons. Most of all, it taught me respect for the individual. I was a counselor/teacher at Camp Sequoyah and…
Eagle Scout, Order of the Arrow, Philmont Trek
I am a proud Eagle Scout, Order of the Arrow member, and Philmont trek participant. My frequent troop camping weekends and annual summer camps were invaluable to my development as a young man and the Eagle Scout award continues to…