As we have continued our involvement and journey in Scouting and while trying to recruit or help other families do the same, I have encountered two very common concerns about Scouting expressed mostly by mothers of young boys or former Scout moms. While they recognize the benefits and intentions of doing Scouting, they have become […]
Read moreFootprints of Scouting
Last weekend I traveled from Okinawa, Japan to Fukuoka, Japan to attend some church meetings. During our time in Fukuoka, President Spencer and Sister Jane Mack, mission leaders of the Japan Fukuoka Mission, hosted my family and me. When we arrived at the mission home, the Mack’s gave us a tour. We walked into President […]
Read moreStill Scouting… in Texas
By Chuck Jewell Two cities. Two Latter-Day Saint youth. One scouting program. Amarillo, Texas Benjamin Jewell was moving from Cub Scouts to Scouts BSA when the Church stopped using the BSA as the activity arm of the priesthood. He was very interested in going on to Scouts BSA, but he was one of only a couple in the […]
Read more“I’m Tired and I Want…a Lift”
On my credenza, among all the Scouting, Rotary and other “signature” mugs, my favorite reads: “I’m tired and I want a cookie.” Always when I look at this mug, it brings a smile, a smirk and, of course, a craving for a chocolate chip cookie. We all get weary now and then and need to […]
Read moreIt’s Not About the Badge
While serving as Young Men General President, one of the most exciting parts of General Conference training sessions was the question-and-answer session at the end. In fact, each evening I could hardly wait to get to that part of the program because of the scintillating and searching questions that were asked. One evening an Aaronic […]
Read moreTroop 1692 Eagle and Vanguard Awards
Troop 1692, Serenity Hills Parents, St. George, Utah, Crossroads of the West Council Troop 1692 was formed to give scouts an opportunity to reach their goal of obtaining the rank of Eagle Scout. Don Fisher, Scoutmaster, saw a need to give boys with desire, self-motivation, and goal orientation the platform need to succeed. Here is […]
Read moreA Report From the Field – Frankfurt, Germany
It is amazing how things are created – take, for instance, this “Report from the Field” which originally was to be titled “A Note from the Field.” It was intended to reflect wonderful letters from our members and supports around the world – and started with a letter from Bill and Donna Collins, currently in […]
Read moreFinding a Youth or Eagle Service Project
By: Trevor Bender and Amy Tadlock During the pandemic, it has become increasingly difficult for youth to connect with non-profit organizations to provide service opportunities for an Eagle project or to complete Religious Award service requirements. Some youth have contacted multiple organizations, churches, non-profits, and community centers trying to find an individual to assist in […]
Read moreDo A Good Turn Daily—The Scout Slogan
Ever pause and think well upon the Scout Slogan to—Do a Good Turn Daily? For this blog I wanted to pass along some thoughts to ponder on this major principle of Scouting. I like to tie doing a good turn to doing our duty to God, as service to one another is a basic tenet […]
Read moreScouting – It’s a Family Matter
Can I speak for just a few minutes to parents and grandparents in Scouting families? I have a photo of an Eagle, a Cub Scout and his mom on my desk that reads: “This Cub Scout doesn’t have far to go to find a hero” (his mother). I have always loved how Scouting invites parents […]
Read moreStill Scouting … in Tokyo, Japan
My journey in Scouting started in Tokyo, Japan, and that is where it continues now—only this time with a wife who is fully involved and six kids who are all enthusiastic participants. Scouting is a huge part of our family recipe. It just works for us, and it is something that we all find joy […]
Read moreYou Can Do It!!
It’s February 2021 – Scout Month. This is a wonderful time to celebrate 114 years of Scouting worldwide, and 111 years of Scouting in the Boy Scouts of America. With all the changes and challenges during these past few years, and especially during 2020, Scouting still remains constant in its mission to “…prepare young people […]
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