Scouting Provided Focus
I joined Cub Scouts in 1964 at 8 years old. I joined Pack 48, earned my Arrow of Light. Crossed over to Boy Scouts and Troop 48. The adult leadership provided focus to over 70 strong troop. I held many…
Scouting Stories
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 Frankfurt, Germany before I started. Typical for a military kid, I didn’t really know anybody when I first moved to…
Scouting Changed My Life!
This is my 65th year in Scouting; Philmont Scout Ranch, Eagle, Vigil(OA) & Summer Camp Staff as a youth. Many years as a District & Council volunteer, I have participated with great youth and adults. BE PREPARED. Submitted by: Bob…
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, authority and work toward success. My Scoutmaster was J.W. Highlacker (sp) with Troop 72, Through his guidance and support, and…
Ornery Joe
In our troop, we had an ornery scout we’ll call “Joe”. He was shorter than many of the other scouts, but not the shortest. He felt he had something to prove to the rest of us. He was nasty to…
“Hiring Decision”
While scouting taught me so much about leadership and how to lead people, especially those that couldn’t be terminated off the team! It was this foundation that taught me how to lead creatively! The title of my story is my…
A Parent Uncovers Opportunity in Scouting
Admittedly, I reluctantly joined BSA as a parent. What I found was opportunity to influence youth, parents, and organizations. I learned so much from BSA, their material, teaching, interaction with other adults. Finding cohesion with others purposed for young people’s…
A Scoutmaster’s Perspective
Eagle Rank is not required for success. Even being in a poorly run troop and getting kicked out for fighting helped me in some way. It certainly made me a better Scoutmaster. Submitted by: Kevin Sutherland of Seattle, Washington
Scouting Offers a Lifetime of Opportunities
I have been involved in scouting in my youth and my entire adult life. The values taught and values experienced give an individual an opportunity to develop talents, make choices to do good in their life, benefit others and so…
Eagle Scout Proudly Stands for Scouting
I am an Eagle Scout and a proud and dedicated 25 year volunteer at the unit, district, council and area level and I will continue to support the great work accomplished every day by the BSA. We need to tell,…