by Michael Malone The Eagles’ service project is the single greatest youth-service initiative in history, and one that has touched every community in America in an important way. One hundred years ago on Aug. 1, Arthur Eldred, a 17-year-old Boy Scout from Long Island, became the first person to earn the Eagle Scout rank. Eldred, [...]

By William Browning | Yahoo! Contributor Network – Wed, Jun 20, 2012 The scouting movement has been in existence for 112 years. Millions of boys have moved through the ranks from Tenderfoot to Eagle. Yet few have accomplished what Curry McWilliams did during his seven-year tenure in the organization. McWilliams earned every merit badge he possibly could [...]

FEULNER: Century of service for Eagle Scouts Top Boy Scouts blaze path of selfless dedication in our communities Monday, April 16, 2012 By Ed Feulner You find them in all walks of life. They might be playing outfield for the Philadelphia Phillies (Shane Victorino). Or hosting the show “Dirty Jobs” for the Discovery Channel (Mike [...]

There is no shortage of examples or anecdotal accounts that suggest Scouting produces better citizens, but is there scientific evidence to confirm the prosocial benefits of Scouting or earning the rank of Eagle Scout?  One hundred years after Arthur Eldred of New York earned the first Eagle Scout Award from the Boy Scouts of America, [...]

Nationwide study shows those who attain Scouting’s highest rank enhance youth’s values, ethics, decision making, relationships and personal development WACO, Texas (April 10, 2012) – One hundred years after Arthur Eldred of New York earned the first Eagle Scout Award from the Boy Scouts of America, researchers with Baylor University’s Institute for Studies of Religion [...]