The Washington Post Highlights Girls at the 2023 Scout Jamboree
Scouting is shown to be the solution to the negative impact of COVID on youth development and today’s digital culture.
Northern Tier, the oldest of the BSA National High-Adventure Bases Turns 100!
Alex Nepple, former director of the Charles L. Sommers Alumni Association, provides a great review of Aaron Derr’s article commemorating the 100th Anniversary of Northern
2023 National Night Out: An Opportunity to Promote Scouting
National Night Out, one of the most wide-reaching community-building events in the country, is right around the corner, and it’s not too late to use
Andrew Miller, BSA AA Chair, Presented the NESA Outstanding Eagle Scout Award
On July 21, 2023, the 2nd day of the 2023 National Jamboree, Andrew Miller was presented the National Eagle Scout Association’s “National Outstanding Eagle Scout
2023 National Alumnus of the Year: Dr. Ian Romaine
Dr. Ian Romaine, hailing from Nashville, Tennessee, is the 2023 National Alumnus of the Year! An Eagle Scout, Ian is now enjoying involvement locally with
2023 Territory Alumnus of the Year Recipients
The BSA Alumni Association is pleased to announce the 2023 Territory Alumnus of the Year recipients. For more information on each, please click on their
2023 Territories (4,5,6,9) Alumnus of the Year: Bruce Hamous
Bruce Hamous, hailing from Cedar Rapids, Iowa, is the 2023 honoree for National Service Territories 4, 5, 6, and 9. Active in Scouting for over
2023 Territories (7,8,14,15,16) Alumnus of the Year: Bradley Taylor
Bradley G. Taylor, hailing from Clemmons, North Carolina, is the 2023 honoree for National Service Territories 7, 8, 14, 15, and 16. Earning the Arrow
2023 Territories (1,2,3) Alumnus of the Year: Jared Olschewski
Jared A. Olschewski, hailing from Brigham City in the mountains of northern Utah, is the 2023 honoree for National Service Territories 1-3. First joining the
2023 Territories (10,11,12,13) Alumnus of the Year: William Kropa
William J. Kropa, hailing from Nazareth, Pennsylvania, is the 2023 honoree for National Service Territories 10-13. Bill became an Eagle Scout in 1982 and has
BSA Alumni Flag Summits Mt. Baldy at Philmont!
BSA Alumnus Steve Towne, along with his Calvacade crew, recently reached the summit of Philmont’s Mt. Baldy (12,441 ft) and proudly displayed the BSA Alumni
Sea Scouting Supports the Aims of Scouting
Sea Scouting helps to develop leadership and character as explained by this “Aaron on Scouting” article.