Boy Scouts

Have you ever considered why you serve as an Aaronic Priesthood or Scouting leader? What is your reason for doing so? What drives you to want to be with the young men of your ward at least one night per week, on Sunday, and probably one weekend per month? What ...

The Lord revealed to Joseph Smith that we have “an imperative duty that we owe to all the rising generation.” He further admonished that “these should be attended to with great earnestness” and to “let no man count them as small things” (D&C 123:11,14,15). It is no small thing that ...

What is Friends of Scouting? Posted on October 16, 2015 by Bryan Wendell in Fundraising, Scouting 101 // 2 Comments It’s that time of the year when you’ll start hearing the phrase “Friends of Scouting” at unit meetings and district roundtables. What is Friends of Scouting? What does it mean to ...

November 1st – Time to Recharter.  Each Ward’s Bishopric Councilor is responsible for overseeing the completion of Recharter.  This may get delegated to a Committee Chair or someone else as well, but is still up to the Bishopric Councilor that it is complete. Also, see link:  http://www.ocbsa.org/recharter/ In the Laguna Niguel Stake, ...

I was recently reading Clarke Green’s article called “3 Styles of Leadership”.  Here is an overview.  I highly recommend the article: http://scoutmastercg.com/three-leadership-styles/ Which kind of leader are you?  Where should you be?  Do you lead by fear, demand, laissez faire, mix?  I know and have experienced all 3.  I have seen all ...

This Halloween, give the children that come to your door the greatest treat of all – Scouting! Much like Trick-or-Treating, Scouting is more fun with friends. That’s why we’ve developed a new tool to help you invite the boys in your neighborhood to join in the fun and adventure of Cub ...

One of the great regrets of my life is that I never became an Eagle Scout. I only made it to the level of Second Class Scout. I dropped out of Scouting when my troop had a change in adult leadership. Almost immediately our troop went from a quality Scouting ...

OC Scouting Editor’s Comment: If you are doing any sort of long term or potentially extreme weather outings (desert, snow, water) then you should consider backpack inspections.  Not only does it help the person whose weight you may reduce or help them have the right gear, but it is also a ...

One of my more enjoyable duties is to not only write this monthly blog on the eleven-year-old (EYO) Scouting program, but also to answer questions from time to time. Recently an EYO Scout leader asked if the EYO Scout leader could conduct the Scoutmaster conference as an assistant Scoutmaster and ...

University of Scouting 2015 is Here! Download Flyer Here! See Courses Offered Santiago Canyon College Map Leigh Steinberg will join us for the 2016 Friends of Scouting Kickoff Popcorn – a Party Pleaser!   The Holiday season is fast approaching which means time with family, friends, parties and football games! Are you looking ...