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 it to help promote your Scouting unit.
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 Award” (NOESA). This award is presented to Eagle Scouts for their distinguished service to scouting and candidates for the NOESA have inspired others through their positive actions
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 his children. Ever since the earliest days of the original Scouting Alumni & Friends, Ian has been a cornerstone to the success of the organization.
2023 Territory Alumnus of the Year Recipients
The Alumni Association is pleased to announce the 2023 Territory Alumnus of the Year recipients. For more information on each, please click on their corresponding image. Click Here for Alumni Award Information
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 50 years, Bruce became an Eagle Scout in 1971 and since that time, has served on NESA scholarship selection committees and as his council’s NESA
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 of Light in 2002 and becoming an Eagle Scout in 2005, Bradley is now an Assistant Council Commissioner with a combined total of youth and
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 program as an 8-year-old Cub Scout, Jared has since been recognized with the NESA Outstanding Eagle Scout Award. As an adult volunteer, Jared has served
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 had a lifelong relationship with Scouting. On the national level, Bill has served as the Northeast Region Coordinator for the Alumni Association National Committee. Under
BSA Alumni Flag Summits Mt. Baldy at Philmont!
BSA Alumnus Steve Towne, along with his Cavalcade crew, recently reached the summit of Philmont’s Mt. Baldy (12,441 ft) and proudly displayed the BSA Alumni flag! Not one to keep still, Steve is attending the 2023 National Jamboree, 2023 World Jamboree in South Korea, Philmont in 2024 (another Calvacade) and
Sea Scouting Supports the Aims of Scouting
Sea Scouting helps to develop leadership and character as explained by this “Aaron on Scouting” article.
The Story of “The Philmont Hymn”
For those who have visited Philmont, no doubt you sang “The Philmont Hymn.” Here’s a look back at how the hymn came to be.
National Annual Meeting 2023
This “Aaron on Scouting” article explains what’s going on at this year’s National Annual Meeting and how Scouting is moving forward.