Scouts in the News

  1. Boy Scouts of America Delegation Delivers Annual Report to the Nation to Top Washington Officials, Details 2011 Accomplishments - A delegation of nine young people from across the country will represent the Boy Scouts of America® in Washington, D.C., February 11–15, to present the organization's annual Report to the Nation to top U.S. officials. The report is designated in the BSA's congressional charter and will highlight the organization's achievements in 2011, the first year in Scouting's second century. The BSA's new national theme, Prepared. For Life.™, has defined the organization's path forward under four pillars: learning, service, leadership, and adventure.
  2. ‘Scout-O-Rama’ marks BSA’s 102nd anniversary - Jacob Hensley doesn’t enjoy being high off the ground, so taking a turn walking across a suspended rope in front of fellow Boy Scouts at the Santa Maria Town Center last Saturday was no minor task. The 9-year-old from Lompoc took tentative steps at first, then gained the confidence to reach the other side where his mom waited to share in his victory. “I wanna do that again. That was fun!” said Jacob, who has been a member of Lompoc Cub Scout Pack 2103 for just three weeks.
  3. Boy Scouts celebrate 100th anniversary of Eagle rank - In honor of Boy Scout Week, which runs Feb. 5-11, Xcel Energy is sponsoring a week-long series on the organization, which is celebrating its 102nd anniversary in 2012. This year marks the centennial anniversary of the Eagle Scout Award, the highest rank a member of the Boy Scouts of America can achieve.
  4. KSN VIDEO: Assaria Boy Receives Heroism Award - A 9-year-old Assaria boy receives a heroism award after saving his sister from a burning house. Arian Richard was honored by the Boy Scouts of America this week for rescuing his sister after their home near Assaria caught fire in October. Arian, who was 8-years-old at the time, was woke by smoke as his father, Anthony Richard, worked in an outside building on a remodeling project. After making his way through the house and finding the fire in the kitchen, Arian went back for his two-year old sister, Aubrey.
  5. Frenchtown, Missoula Boy Scouts to receive lifesaving award - FRENCHTOWN- Five Boy Scouts who's calm thinking helped save the lives of three hunters overcome with carbon monoxide poisoning in a remote corner of Southwest Montana are being honored for their life-saving efforts. Brett Butler, Carl Saunders, and Randy Cook were overcome by the fumes while they were hunting with their sons in the Medicine Lodge country in November 2010. A heater in the men's tent malfunctioned, filling the shelter with toxic fumes overnight.
  6. Frenchtown, Missoula Boy Scouts to receive lifesaving award - FRENCHTOWN- Five Boy Scouts who's calm thinking helped save the lives of three hunters overcome with carbon monoxide poisoning in a remote corner of Southwest Montana are being honored for their life-saving efforts. Brett Butler, Carl Saunders, and Randy Cook were overcome by the fumes while they were hunting with their sons in the Medicine Lodge country in November 2010. A heater in the men's tent malfunctioned, filling the shelter with toxic fumes overnight.
  7. Eagle Scouts recognized for rank hit record: Boy Scouts of America/Coronado District fills sky with eagles - As keynote speaker for the Eagle Scout and Volunteer Recognition Dinner on Jan. 21, Bybee said the spirit of volunteerism is prevalent in the Gila Valley. "When I came into town, I noticed there were a few things that have changed, but some things will never change," Bybee said, referring to the local scouting program. The spirit of inspiration to instill a sense of honor and duty to "God and country" still remains strong in the families, leaders and volunteers of the community, he said.
  8. Eagle Scout Gathering to Feature Astronaut Michael Fossum and Recognize Outstanding Eagle Scouts in Greater Houston Area for Commitment to a Life of Service - HOUSTON, Jan 31, 2012 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- The Eagle Scout Association of the Sam Houston Area Council, Boy Scouts of America, is hosting an Eagle Scout Gathering to recognize the new 2011-12 Class of Eagle Scouts, exceptional Eagle Scout Service Projects, and Eagle Scout alumni on Wednesday, Feb. 29. Keynote speaker Michael E. Fossum, a National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) astronaut and Distinguished Eagle Scout, will share his experiences and describe how his involvement in Scouting shaped his character and led to a commitment to a life of service.
  9. Scouts' show to offer sense of adventure - The 37th annual show will be held Sunday through Feb. 10 and is expected to draw about 750 Cub Scouts, Webelos, Boy Scouts and leaders, representing 25 scouting units. The theme this year is "Scouting: Fun, Travel, Adventure" to give children that needed boost to drop the remote control and get outdoors.
  10. Scout training saves the day for backcountry skiers - As an Eagle Scout and current leader of Cub Scout Pack 283, Brent Read fully knows the Boy Scouts of America's motto, "Be Prepared." But after spending a recent night stranded in unfavorable conditions in the forest, Read now puts more meaning into those two simple words.