The Final Years of Latter-day Saint Scouting: 2013 – 2019

May 15, 2020 by Vanguard Contributor No Comments

Few chapters in the Latter-day Saint Scouting history have more flair than the final six years of the partnership, from 2013 through 2019. As both the Church and the BSA experienced major changes, relationships grew increasingly vital and—in some cases—became stronger than ever before. ~2013~ During January 2013, the BSA announced plans for a possible […]

New Vanguard International Scouting Association

February 8, 2020 by Vanguard Contributor No Comments

Vanguard International Scouting Association On January 1, 2020, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (the Church) discontinued its role as a chartered organization with all Scouting programs around the world including the Boy Scouts of America. The Church has for over 100 years been a great supporter of Scouting in many countries and […]

The End of a Legacy

December 31, 2019 by Vanguard Contributor No Comments

Today is an historic day. December 31, 2019, marks the end of the legendary LDS-BSA relationship. For the past 106 years the Church and the Boy Scouts of America have partnered together in one of the most iconic and powerful relationships in history. The Latter-day Saint Scouting relationships office—which officially closes today—was initiated in 1951 […]

Mac’s Message #82: Don’t Leave the Path

February 26, 2018 by Vanguard Contributor No Comments

Today everyone seems to be familiar with the book, The Hobbit, even if only from having seen the trilogy of Hobbit movies. In one passage, Gandalf separates from Bilbo and the dwarfs at the edge of Mirkwood Forest to go slay a dragon. Before he departs, Gandalf leaves with a stern warning, “Don’t leave the […]