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In 2001, a new Varsity Scout Leader Guidebook is created by a committee of 17 Varsity Scouters. Paul M. Anderson served as Committee Chair; Joe C. Glasscock was the Professional Adviser.
History. Origins. Varsity Scouting was the brainchild of Dr. J. D. Mortensen, a prominent thoracic and cardiovascular surgeon in Salt Lake City, Utah, and an influential member of the Boy Scouts of America.
There were two basic manuals for Varsity Scouting: the Varsity Scout Handbook and the Varsity Scout Leader Guidebook. The Varsity Scout Handbook went through at least 2 editions. The first was used during the experimental phases, and went through about 3 or 4 printings.
History Varsity Scouting is part of the Boy Scouting program of the BSA. It is an alternative available to boys ages fourteen to eighteen that takes the basic Boy Scouting program and adds high adventure , sporting, and other elements that are more appealing to older youth to accomplish the aims of character development, citizenship training ...
Following is an historical timeline of Varsity Scouting, 1975 – 2017. 1975 ~ Dr. J.D. Mortensen forms a task force to develop a Scouting Program for 14-15 year old young men that would help boys continue along the trail to Eagle but also encourage more challenging activities.
Written for Boy Scout leaders, officials, and others, Scouting Magazine includes articles about events, activities, updates, topical columns and essays, and news from various chapters nationwide. The magazine was published monthly from 1921 to 1970, and bi-monthly from 1970 until the last print issues in 2020.
Scouting in Texas has a long history, from the 1910s to the present day, serving thousands of youth in programs that suit the environment in which they live.
