by Vanguard Contributor | Jan 23, 2019 | A Minute with Mark, LDS-BSA Blogs
I have recently had the opportunity to serve as a Scoutmaster in a local troop. Once again, I am so impressed and encouraged by the SKILLS that youth learn through Scouting. As I interact with the Scouts in my troop, I am constantly observing SKILLS that they are...
by Vanguard Contributor | May 12, 2017 | LDS-BSA Blogs, Scouting Moms
The Scout motto, “Be Prepared,” parallels the title of the Aaronic or “Preparatory” Priesthood. But how exactly does Scouting prepare young men to be honorable priesthood holders and missionaries? In my opinion, Scouting provides opportunities for boys to...
by Vanguard Contributor | Jan 25, 2017 | Bill's Blog, LDS-BSA Blogs, The Scout-Led Troop
A couple of years ago, the eleven-year-old Scout patrol in our ward decided to join the troop at our district camporee. We were excited to have them join us but we were also a little nervous because by then we were very much a Scout-led troop and we were not sure the...
by Vanguard Contributor | Jan 11, 2017 | Current Events, LDS-BSA Blogs
This is the Place Heritage Park has a rich Scouting history. Just two years following the organization of the Boy Scouts of America, local Scout troops visited and camped at the historic pioneer trail stretching from Echo Canyon to Liberty Park. One of their stops...
by Vanguard Contributor | Oct 17, 2016 | Bill's Blog, LDS-BSA Blogs, The Scout-Led Troop
Years ago, just before the beginning of an Eagle Scout court of honor, I was standing in the back of the chapel and overheard a conversation between two of our wonderful young Eagle Scout candidates. One of them said to the other, “Right after this meeting, let’s burn...
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