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Justin Wilson, past driver for BSA IndyCar team, dies at 37 (opens in a new tab)
Justin Wilson, who drove the Boy Scouts of America IndyCar in 2013 and 2014, died Monday after a head injury sustained in a race over the weekend.
Jere Ratcliffe, Chief Scout Executive from 1993 to 2000, dies (opens in a new tab)
Jere Ratcliffe, who served as the BSA's Chief Scout Executive from 1993 to 2000, died Aug. 21, 2015. He was 78.
Eagle Scout project before-and-after photos, Round 9 (opens in a new tab)
This week's batch of 17 projects includes refurbished cabins, an outdoor archery range, an Argentine Grill and many more incredible acts of service.
Scout neckerchiefs OK for wear with nonuniform clothing (opens in a new tab)
Scout neckerchiefs, long a symbol of the movement around the world, are now approved for wear by American Scouting members whether in or out of uniform.
Wayne Brock, 12th Chief Scout Executive, to retire (opens in a new tab)
In his last address to BSA professionals, Chief Scout Executive Wayne Brock announced he's beginning the transition to his successor, Mike Surbaugh, now.
Challenge yourself with Sept-Oct Where Am I? contest (opens in a new tab)
View the photo and clues to pinpoint the location of this geographic landmark. Submit your guess in the Where Am I? contest and you could win a $100 ScoutStuff.org gift card.
Second wave of interactive digital merit badge pamphlets (opens in a new tab)
The next wave of interactive digital merit badge pamphlets is here. Communications, Digital Technology, Family Life and Personal Fitness have been added.
First-time staffer shares "Lessons From Scout Camp" (opens in a new tab)
This summer, Lydia Grande spent six-and-a-half weeks as a counselor at Camp T. Brady Saunders in Virginia. She shares her "Lessons from Scout Camp" with us.
What is the Key 3? (opens in a new tab)
Behind every great Scouting unit, district, council, area and region is a committed Key 3. But what is the Key 3, and who is a member?
10 tips for being a better patrol leader (opens in a new tab)
Communicate well. Be consistent but flexible. Ask for help when you need it. Those are just a few of the 10 tips for patrol leaders found here.
The summer of Scouting 2015: Where did your unit go? (opens in a new tab)
Museum sleepovers, summer camps, backpacking adventures, high-adventure trips and so much more — it's safe to call summer 2015 the Summer of Scouting.
I've been using antiperspirant wrong this whole time (opens in a new tab)
A Scout is courteous, and wearing antiperspirant is the courteous thing to do. But this week I learned I've been using antiperspirant wrong all my life.
Eagle Scout project before-and-after photos, Round 8 (opens in a new tab)
This week's batch of 19 impressive projects includes a stunning war memorial, a tribute to firefighters and a 200-foot walking path.
Dallas mayor saves choking woman, credits Scouting (opens in a new tab)
Dallas Mayor Mike Rawlings saved a choking woman and pointed to his time in Scouting when explaining where he learned the abdominal thrusts he used.
Team development in the NFL and the BSA (opens in a new tab)
NFL training camp is fully underway, so I wanted to analyze how team development in the NFL works a lot like team development in Scouting.
Weird and wacky gear spotted at Outdoor Retailer (opens in a new tab)
From a kayak that folds down to a box to a robotic grill cleaner, here are a few strange items that caught my eye at Outdoor Retailer.
John Wayne's take on the Scout Law (opens in a new tab)
The Academy-award winning actor shares his thoughts on the Scout Law at a 1979 dinner honoring the Los Angeles Area Council's John Wayne Outpost Camp.
Connecticut woman needs help locating Boy Scout hero (opens in a new tab)
A Connecticut woman who locked her keys in her car was rescued by a helpful Boy Scout hero who used MacGyver-like skills to save the day.
New CubScouts.org worth its weight in (blue and) gold (opens in a new tab)
Cub Scout leaders will want to bookmark the new CubScouts.org, a site that links you to everything you'll need for successful Cub Scouting.
How do you honor a Scout leader who has died? (opens in a new tab)
For today's Tuesday Talkback, please read and consider an email from a Scoutmaster looking for ways to honor a Scout leader who has died.
2019 World Scout Jamboree: Dates, theme, official logo (opens in a new tab)
Scouts from the USA, Canada and Mexico will welcome Scouts from around the planet at the 2019 World Scout Jamboree, held at the Summit Bechtel Reserve.
Window opens for 2015 Eagle Scout scholarships (opens in a new tab)
The window for 2015 Eagle Scout scholarships — offering cash to those who have earned Scouting's highest honor — is now open. The deadline is Oct. 31.
Eagle Scout project before-and-after photos, Round 7 (opens in a new tab)
This week's batch of 12 projects includes a shade structure with a view, a simple project that turned into something huge, a community garden and more.
NOAC 2015 closing show inspires, dazzles, entertains (opens in a new tab)
The 2015 National Order of the Arrow Conference closed with a show that made Arrowmen think, laugh, scream, dance and maybe even get a little teary-eyed.
Backstage with the NOAC Shows team, where magic happens (opens in a new tab)
The NOAC Shows team has a daunting job. They take an abstract conference theme — "It Starts With Us" — and convert it into something magical.
Someone at NOAC 2015 will win a wall of patches (opens in a new tab)
The Flap Map at NOAC 2015 is a giant wall of patches that showcases OA flaps from all 50 states. And someone's going to win the whole thing.
Arrowmen fill, evacuate Spartan Stadium for emergency drill (opens in a new tab)
Some 15,000 Arrowmen gathered inside Michigan State's Spartan Stadium for what organizers called the largest emergency evacuation drill in stadium history.
Journalists cover NOAC for The Current newspaper (opens in a new tab)
A team of 25 to 30 content creators writes stories for the official NOAC 2015 website and the daily NOAC newspaper, The Current.
Grand Hodag offers a little bit of everything (opens in a new tab)
The Grand Hodag carnival has become a tradition at the National Order of the Arrow Conference, and the 2015 edition was as crazy as advertised.
Exxon Mobil CEO Tillerson issues challenge to Eagle Scouts (opens in a new tab)
The Main Thing in Scouting, Tillerson says, is serving more youth. So at the Gathering of Eagles, he issued a challenge to every Eagle Scout there.
A Scouter's gear wish list from the 2015 Outdoor Retailer (opens in a new tab)
This list of great gear from Outdoor Retailer will help make your time spent in the outdoors with your pack, troop or crew even more enjoyable.
15,000 Arrowmen in town is huge for Domino's Pizza (opens in a new tab)
NOAC means big business for Domino's Pizza location. And the store manager is donating a portion of his profits from NOAC orders back to the OA.
Muggles at NOAC 2015 enjoy a game of Quidditch (opens in a new tab)
Modeled after the sport J.K. Rowling created for her Wizarding World, Quidditch has become popular among the Muggles at NOAC 2015.
What do MSU students think of the Arrowmen at NOAC 2015? (opens in a new tab)
They're friendly, polite and give lots of high fives. That seemed to be the consensus among MSU students about the Arrowmen attending NOAC 2015.
Vote for your favorite car at Outdoor Retailer Pinewood Derby (opens in a new tab)
Cast your vote to award the People's Choice title to the best racecar design at the Outdoor Retailer Pinewood Derby.
Share your daily Good Turns through #DareToDo (opens in a new tab)
NOAC 2015 dares you to share your daily Good Turns through #DareToDo. You might just change the world.
NOAC 2015 scenic design team is building something special (opens in a new tab)
Most of the Arrowmen who watch the jaw-dropping shows will never get to thank the NOAC 2015 scenic design team. But they're not doing it for the glory.
CampOR introduces Scouting to youth at Outdoor Retailer (opens in a new tab)
Kids visiting Outdoor Retailer with their working parents get to have some fun of their own thanks to the Boy Scouts of America's CampOR.
Next Chief Scout Executive tackles OAWarrior course at NOAC (opens in a new tab)
Mike Surbaugh, who on Oct. 1 will become the BSA's 13th Chief Scout Executive, climbed, ran and crawled through the OAWarrior challenge course at NOAC 2015.
Arrowmen share their favorite NOAC 2015 patches (opens in a new tab)
I interviewed several Arrowmen to learn what their favorite patches — an answer that may change during the 2015 National Order of the Arrow Conference.
Dr. Gates: Future of world depends on leaders like Arrowmen (opens in a new tab)
At the Tuesday night show at NOAC 2015, Dr. Gates reminds Arrowmen that the future of the world depends on leaders like them.
Here are the special red sashes issued at NOAC 2015 (opens in a new tab)
A special 100th anniversary sash is being issued at the 2015 National Order of the Arrow Conference. These red sashes with white arrows are a big hit.
MSU Dairy Store keeps NOAC 2015 cool (opens in a new tab)
At the MSU Dairy Store, five college-age workers maintain their smiles as they busily serve shakes, scoops, cups and cones to a steady stream of Arrowmen.
Inside the NOAC 2015 trading post (opens in a new tab)
NOAC 2015 is unlike any before it, and it has a trading post to match. Kay Trick and her team accomplished this with what she calls an "IKEA-style flow."
NOAC 2015 show challenges Arrowmen to grow Scouting (opens in a new tab)
It's hard to imagine the Spartans basketball team whipping up more excitement than the Arrowmen who put on tonight's opening show.
On the first day of NOAC 2015, Ini-To Lodge celebrates history (opens in a new tab)
Turns out the Ini-To Lodge of the Flint River Council in Georgia has plenty to shout about at NOAC 2015.
NOAC 2015: It's only just begun (opens in a new tab)
At the intersection of South Harrison Road and Kalamazoo Street, I knew I had reached my destination. I had arrived at NOAC 2015.
Eagle Scout project before-and-after photos, Round 6 (opens in a new tab)
This week's batch of 21 projects includes a massive community garden, two baseball-related projects, a ticket counter at a community theater and more.
Next week: Coverage of NOAC and Outdoor Retailer (opens in a new tab)
We'll be in two places at once next week: At the National Order of the Arrow Conference (NOAC) and the Outdoor Retailer gear show.