A successful Scout unit is not defined by size, awards, or a packed calendar. Those can be useful indicators, but the real measure is whether the unit is helping young
Month: September 2026
What Is a Scouting America Honor Guard?What Is a Scouting America Honor Guard?
A Scouting America youth Honor Guard is a specially prepared group of older Scouts who represent Scouting at formal flag ceremonies, civic events, memorials, parades, and other public gatherings. While
Are You Losing Volunteers? Give Feedback That Helps Them StayAre You Losing Volunteers? Give Feedback That Helps Them Stay
Feedback should never make someone feel small. Its purpose is to encourage growth, strengthen leadership, and help volunteers continue serving with confidence. Feedback Is Not Criticism When a leader needs
Every Scout Shoulder Loop Color Explained: What Red, Blue, Green, Silver, and Gold MeanEvery Scout Shoulder Loop Color Explained: What Red, Blue, Green, Silver, and Gold Mean
Every Scout and Scouter wears shoulder loops, but many people are not sure why they come in different colors. Those small loops on the epaulettes help identify the Scouting program,