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Changes and Inspiration from the 2016 BSA National Annual Meeting

The Boy Scouts of America held their National Annual Meeting in San Diego, California, May 25–27, 2016, celebrating 106 years of service to the nation’s youth through Scouting’s values and transformational programs. This year’s meeting was marked by changes to the BSA’s national leadership, inspirational messages and recognition of volunteers who have made a significant difference in the lives of our youth. Here are some of the highlights of this week’s events...

Fulfilling your Duty to God is a way of life

In his keynote address at this year’s Boy Scouts of America Duty to God Breakfast in San Diego, California, Elder Jeffrey R. Holland of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints delivered an inspiring speech about the importance of doing your duty to God. “In the hearts and souls of dedicated people like you, I sense the duty to God has never been stronger or more evident,” Holland said to the 1,600 professional and volunteer Scouters in attendance...

INSPIRING STORIES

Jessica’s Song

To lift yourself up and live the life of a leader, even when life has dealt you a serious set back. To overcome obstacles in life, and not only exist, but thrive and set an example that others should follow. For caring about the people that care about you and looking for humor in our life all about us. For a bright smile and a joyful heart. For living...

BUILDING YOUTH

Vertical Scouting with Group 664

There’s been a lot of buzz around the council lately about vertical Scouting. The idea is simple and has been around implicitly for a long time. Vertical Scouting is to have a pack, troop, and venture crew all under the same number and with the same charter organization. It gives families with several kids at different ages and genders maximum opportunity ..

SCOUTING ADVENTURE

Bear Grylls encourages Scouting Adventure

For many in my generation, Bear Grylls personifies outdoor adventure and survival. There aren’t many wilderness challenges Bear hasn’t faced—and conquered. Did you know, though, that Bear Grylls is also a big supporter of Scouting? Bear has been serving as the Chief Scout in the UK, and will continue to do so until 2018...