‘Small Business Revolution’ TV series taps BSA expert to help revitalize small town
A climbing expert from the BSA will be featured in “Small Business Revolution,” a Deluxe Corp. show that invests $500,000 to revitalize a small town.
The lesser-known Scouting connections of philanthropist and oilman T. Boone Pickens
T. Boone Pickens, the former Boy Scout, oil tycoon and philanthropist who once donated $250,000 to support local Scouting, died on Wednesday at age 91.
Recharter form confirms Neil Armstrong’s status as Eagle Scout, Boys’ Life subscriber
A newly uncovered troop recharter form substantiates Neil Armstrong’s status as an Eagle Scout and proves that he subscribed to Boys’ Life magazine.
Ross Perot, longtime supporter of Scouting, passes away at age 89
Former presidential candidate and self-made billionaire Ross Perot was a big supporter of Scouting.
Eagle Scout hero from Amtrak derailment appears on Fox’s ‘Spin the Wheel’
Daniel Konzelman appeared in the June 20 pilot episode of “Spin the Wheel,” and his status as an Eagle Scout was announced right from the start.
Here’s definitive visual proof that Andy from ‘Toy Story’ was a Scout
Thanks to an eagle-eyed Scout, we have conclusive visual evidence that the owner of all those playthings in the Toy Story movies was in Scouting.
Josh Hart, Los Angeles Lakers guard and Eagle Scout, surprises Scouts at meeting
Josh Hart posed for photos, talked with the Scouts of Pack 1323 and Troop 1323, and shared how Scouting helped him achieve athletic accolades.
Scouts have met with every sitting president at the White House since Taft
It’s a tradition dating back almost as far as the BSA itself. Scouts have met with every sitting president in the White House since 1911.
Eastern Washington guard Jacob Davison is an Eagle Scout
Jacob Davison, a sophomore on the Eastern Washington basketball team, says becoming an Eagle Scout has helped him become a better player and person.
The unbelievable story of how a Cub Scout met John McCain then received an honor you’d never expect
When Eagle Scout Zach Dougherty met John McCain in 2007, he was a Cub Scout. What happened years later will leave you speechless.
5 Quick Questions with: Kurtis Bedford, actor and Cub Scout volunteer
Kurtis Bedford shares what got him into Scouting, how he manages his time and whether he’s ever used his Hollywood connections to help his Cub Scouts.
What Dick Van Dyke said about the BSA in 1971 still rings true
The actor talked with Scouting magazine about his time as a Boy Scout, his opinion of Scout leaders and the challenges of parenting in a fast-paced world.
Neil Armstrong’s Scout hat, Silver Buffalo Award among items to be sold by Heritage Auctions
A collection of memorabilia from Neil Armstrong’s time in Scouting, including his Boy Scout hat and Silver Buffalo Award, will be auctioned off.
10 Scouting facts you probably didn’t know about Eagle Scout Neil Armstrong
Before he became the “First Man” on the moon, Neil Armstrong became an Eagle Scout. Here’s the story you might not know.
Mr. T shows off his Scouting knowledge, donates to Cub Scouts selling popcorn
Mr. T, the star of The A-Team and Rocky III, was shopping for groceries on Saturday when he encountered some Cub Scouts from Pack 311.
In ‘SOS: How to Survive’ on The Weather Channel, Eagle Scout shares camp hacks that could save your life
Creek Stewart, the Eagle Scout who once offered his survival secrets for free in a Boys’ Life ad, has a new prime-time show: “SOS: How to Survive.”
Eagle Scout business leader recalls the time when Neil Armstrong drove him to his council’s Eagle dinner
Dave Alexander’s passion for Scouting was launched into orbit when the Eagle Scout met the other Eagle Scout: Neil Armstrong, then an X-15 pilot who would become the first man on the moon.
New York Scouter, who once met Daniel Carter Beard, turns 104 years young
Gardner F. Watts has seen Babe Ruth hit a home run. Twice. He once met Calvin Coolidge. But perhaps his most impressive memory is the time Daniel Carter Beard told him a six-word piece of advice he still remembers today.
Former First Lady Laura Bush talks literacy, life as a grandmother
Former first lady Laura Bush addressed the BSA’s national meeting on Thursday in Dallas, giving an impassioned speech about literacy, her family and the BSA’s role in shaping young lives.
Ring of fire: Distinguished Eagle Scout inducted into Hot Sauce Hall of Fame
Joseph “Si” Brown, the Distinguished Eagle Scout whose company turned Louisiana Hot Sauce into a household name, has been elected to the Hot Sauce Hall of Fame.
Ashton Kutcher was a Scout, hiked Philmont and supports BSA efforts to welcome boys and girls
Ashton Kutcher, star of “That ’70s Show” took to Twitter on Thursday to offer his support for the BSA as the organization welcomes girls and young women into all programs.
Real-life Spider-Man: New tarantula species named after Eagle Scout caver Bill Steele
Scientists named a new species of spider after Eagle Scout Bill Steele in honor of his contribution to the collection of cave tarantulas in Mexico.
Eagle Scout wins 2018 Pulitzer Prize in breaking news photography
Ryan Kelly won the 2018 Pulitzer Prize for breaking news photography for his searing image of the tragic events in Charlottesville, Va.
Michael Yerger, contestant on ‘Survivor: Ghost Island,’ is an Eagle Scout
Michael Yerger, a contestant on the 36th season of the CBS reality show Survivor, is an Eagle Scout. Yerger, who was 18 when Survivor: Ghost Island was filmed, is trying to be the youngest winner ever.
Jon Bon Jovi was a Cub Scout — and so was his son
Jon Bon Jovi’s boyhood experience with the Pinewood Derby was no bed of roses. But he made up for it when he had his own Cub Scout son.
Eagle honored with Medal of Valor bravery award at White House
Eagle Scout Sean Ochsenbein jumped into action at the scene of a head-on car collision two years ago, rescuing one driver. He recently received the highest decoration of bravery for public safety officers at a White House ceremony.
For a Winter Olympian, Eagle Scout Justin Krewson has a surprising favorite merit badge
Eagle Scout Justin Krewson is one of the world’s best at sliding 80 miles an hour down an icy track. He’s so good, in fact, that he’ll represent Team USA in luge doubles at the 2018 Winter Olympics.
Eagle Scout Taylor Morris tells how Scouting prepared him for 2018 Winter Olympics
Now 26 and preparing to competing in his first Winter Olympics, Taylor Morris is grateful for the extra push from his parents. He says his time as a Scout and Venturer in the Great Salt Lake Council was transformative.
These are the Eagle Scouts competing in the 2018 Winter Olympics
Years ago they earned the Eagle Scout medal, representing their commitment to Scouting. Now they’ll represent their country while trying to earn another medal: gold in the 2018 Winter Olympics.
Philadelphia Eagles punter Donnie Jones is an Eagle Scout
The best punter in Philadelphia Eagles history, Donnie Jones earned Scouting’s highest honor in 1998 as part of the BSA’s Istrouma Area Council in Louisiana.