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Scouting’s core leadership awards can help you be a better leader

By Scouting magazine

The BSA’s training awards and keys can help you track your progress and help you be a more successful leader.

Guiding girls inspires this Pennsylvania Scouter

By Michael Freeman

At midnight on Feb. 1, 2019, this Scouter led 15 girls across a freezing covered bridge in Lancaster County, Pa. There, they became Troop 82, one of the first female Scouts BSA troops.

World’s Best: International Scouters enhance BSA

By Michael Freeman

Five volunteers bring their Scouting experience from other countries to the BSA.

Selfless service is second nature to this Kentucky Scouter

By Michael Freeman

During his 24-year Army career, Allen supported Scouting when he could, but he really jumped back in when he was stationed in South Korea.

The New-Leader Guide: Tips to Get You Started Down the Scouting Trail

By Michael Freeman

We created this handy guide to help you through the first months of your Scouting career. Half of the tips stem from our own experience; the other half come from Scouters across the country.

No, Sir! Who wins when a Scoutmaster and youth leader disagree?

By Michael Freeman

The senior patrol leader wants the troop to go on its scheduled rock-climbing trip, but the Scoutmaster wants the Scouts to place flags on graves at the national cemetery for Memorial Day instead.