Daniel Carter Beard: First National Scout Commissioner
Daniel Carter Beard was an American author, illustrator, and naturalist. He illustrated several of Mark Twain’s books, but is best remembered as one of the founders of the Boy Scouts of America. Before BSA, “Uncle Dan” founded The Sons of Daniel...
District Award Nominations are Open!
We aren’t in this for the recognition but it is reassuring to know that our efforts are appreciated and are helping. Tell your Scouts, Leaders, and volunteers just how much they are delivering for our Scouts and how much it means to us all by submitting them for a district award.

Submarine Veterans Honor Scouting Pinnacle Achievers
Only 6% of Scouts achieve the pinnacle of their Scouting program – Eagle, Quartermaster, or Summit – and roughly the same number of US Navy sailors earn their submarine dolphins. The “Elite of the Fleet” want to honor your unit’s highest achievers through the USSVI Scouting Recognition Program.
