by Vanguard Contributor | May 15, 2020 | Current Events, History Highlights, LDS-BSA Blogs, Uncategorized
Few chapters in the Latter-day Saint Scouting history have more flair than the final six years of the partnership, from 2013 through 2019. As both the Church and the BSA experienced major changes, relationships grew increasingly vital and—in some cases—became stronger...
by Vanguard Contributor | Feb 7, 2020 | Current Events, LDS-BSA Blogs
Have you ever wanted to take your family to Philmont Scout Ranch? This summer is your chance! Come to Vision 2020, a unique opportunity for Latter-day Saint families to attend the Philmont Training Center together and learn the skills necessary to continue Scouting!...
by Vanguard Contributor | Jun 26, 2019 | Current Events, LDS-BSA Blogs
Vision 2020 Faculty and Participants Vision 2020—a Philmont Training Course to assist in retention of Latter-day Saint families, leaders and youth desiring to continue their Scouting Adventure after December 31, 2019—was held in June at the Philmont Training Center...
by Vanguard Contributor | Jun 3, 2019 | Current Events, LDS-BSA Blogs, Scouting Moms
Are we bailing water on a sinking ship? I get asked questions like this all the time as an Assistant District Commissioner and as an admin for two social media pages for Latter-day Saint Scouting leaders. My answer, of course, is a resounding,...
by Vanguard Contributor | Mar 6, 2019 | Current Events, LDS-BSA Blogs
In Matthew 13:33, Jesus teaches that “the kingdom of heaven is like unto leaven, which a woman took, and hid in three measures of meal, till the whole was leavened.” When I was a teenager, I once made a batch of cookies. Lacking experience I didn’t realize that there...
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...
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