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0 Vote On Idea Since the Chief cannot make an apperance at every 100th Anniversary funtion held by councils, how about producing a short 5-6 minute video of a message from the Chief. The video could be shown at Scout Recognition Banquets, Scout Expos, any event where we want to celebrate the 100 years of…
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0 Vote On Idea The desire for our volunteers to go to the internet for their literature needs is inevitable -- and in many ways, is already occurring. Putting all the simple, one-page two page forms, in PDF in easy to find function categories (like advancement, camping, finance, membership, etc.)
-11 Vote On Idea Develop a new scouting program ("Versity Scouts") for any adults 22 years of age and older (no upward age limit). The program would include a new uniform, a handbook and advancement with ranks and merit badges. Comments (1) Other (55)
13 Vote On Idea Create a National Supply Group category where things related to Supply can be addressed. I.E. New product ideas and/or improving existing products, Scout Shop/scoutstuff.org ideas, etc.. Comments (0) Other (55)
6 Vote On Idea We need to stop trying to fill a bucket full of holes and plug those holes. Our Cubs are leaving between the Bear and Webelos II years. We need to create the environment for quality 12 month program with clear differences between what Tigers, Cubs and Webelos do (in the real…
1 Vote On Idea We have a youth with a disability that was held back in school making her older than her classmates. Due to the rule of needing to be out of 8th grade and 14 years of age she is unable to participate.
0 Vote On Idea I am our Venturing Crew's Committee Chairman. I would like to know how I can lobby the Executive Committee to make a change to the Guide to Safe Scouting under the Youth Protection & Adult Leadership section.
-3 Vote On Idea Merit badge focused on the importance of inventing and problem solving in creating sustainable development. Scouts will learn to observe, identify problems and develop solutions around practical scouting needs and then to extend those skills to other inventing areas.
-3 Vote On Idea Learn to safely play any number of disc sport disciplines (Disc golf, Ultimate, Double Disc Court, etc.), learn the physics involved in disc performance, learn about the early history of the sport and how it contributes to a healthy lifestyle. Comments (0) Category/Tags : Boy Scouting (26)
0 Vote On Idea Recognizing the aging of the US population, this merit badge would increase a Scout's empathy and understanding of elderly citizen's needs, provide increased opportunities for Scouts to offer their service to others, and better prepare Scouts for the future. Comments (0) Category/Tags : Boy Scouting (26)
-2 Vote On Idea Like the existing Marbles and Frisbee belt loops, yo-yos is a long existing activity that allows for education of physics, collecting, skill advancement and or course fun. Comments (0) Category/Tags : Boy Scouting (26)
0 Vote On Idea Add a new merit badge for mathematics. Many current merit badges use mathematical concepts (Science, Chemistry, Model Rockets, Orienteering, etc.) yet none addresses the foundational nature of mathematics. A merit badge could help turn Scouts on to the value and fun of mathematics. Comments (0) Category/Tags : Boy Scouting (26)
-1 Vote On Idea I think it is worth exploring uniforms and gear could be reused on a regional basis. Comments (0) Category/Tags : Other (53)
0 Vote On Idea Philmont Scout Ranch was the best experience, but one of the first things I noticed when on the trail was the inefficiency of the packaging for the meals and the excess waste this generated. I believe this is a complex problem, but I would be thrilled to work on a solution…
0 Vote On Idea At summer camp, camporees and other campsites we go to throughout the year, I have not seen any recycling programs. Comments (0) Category/Tags : Other (51)
0 Vote On Idea While it is important to recognize the achievements of our Scouts, I know some paper certificates go to the trash instead of being saved. I'd like to find an environmentally friendly way to show our appreciation to these distinguished Scouts.
1 Vote On Idea Publish electronic versions of the merit badge pamplets to cut down on paper usage. Comments (0) Category/Tags : Technology (72)
0 Vote On Idea If it is not something that the average unit leader can access without someone manually calculating for them, then it should not be a centennial quality item. Either make it available to commissioners and units leaders through MyScouting or come up with alternative requirements.
0 Vote On Idea Revise the numbering system for the National Camp Standards volumes so that the numbers don't change every year. Currently, all of the camp standards are listed in order from 1 to N (2009 Cub Scout / Boy Scout / Venturing resident camps are 1 to 110).
1 Vote On Idea It would be great to assemble a team to develop a wellness program that facilitates a regular fitness regimen for interested BSA employees. This would allow BSA to lead by example as well as reap the benefits of lower health insurance costs and improved worker performance.
11 Vote On Idea I am writing this to suggest that the Boy Scouts may wish to consider a new set of emblems for the adult leaders that have special medical training. These emblems would be worn on the left shirt pocket of the leader thus saving time in identifying them in any emergency situation.
-38 Vote On Idea From one of my volunteer's Any thoughts of allowing adults who did not attain the rank of Eagle as a youth because they could not meet the requirements due to health reasons and before there was alternative merit badges.
0 Vote On Idea When viewing a volunteers Personal Profile, can you add a field that lists the volunteers position name instead of (or in addition to) the position code. It is more helpful to know that a volunteer was a "Cubmaster" or "District Commissioner" instead of a "42" or a "79".
1 Vote On Idea I propose that we drive folks to beascout.org then have the ability for them to acutually join Scouting there with an online application that can be emailed to the local council. Payment can be taken care of using pay pal, billmelater or Credit Card.
1 Vote On Idea While we are changing our scout uniforms to changing tastes and styles, why don't we think about changing our professional dress uniform to something more hip as well? Also, it would be an inexpensive change for National, since we buy our own jackets, slacks, etc.. Comments (0) Category/Tags : 100th Anniversary (19)
0 Vote On Idea Has anyone considered making a modification to the Unit Charter process in the following way? Increase the fee to say $40.00 or $50.00 and providing all the current relevant (Unit Committee, Advancement, Guide to Safe Scouting, MB Requirements etc.)
-1 Vote On Idea Being a service profession, pharmacy is a great match for Scouts. It involves helping people at all times and in recent years a number of national surveys have concluded that pharmacists are the most trusted professionals.
-3 Vote On Idea Loss, death and grief are a normal part of the circle of life. Boy Scouts offers a safe and comfortable environment where boys can begin to learn, talk and ask questions about the often confusing life journey.
0 Vote On Idea Bob Lucas 804-270-1026 is not a volunteer just a citizen, he was watching the news where Brian Williams was talking about the Hispanic youth joining. He thought of a way to try and reach out to them.
0 Vote On Idea With Pixar's new movie "Up" being released in two months and it's advertizing prominently displaying a "Wilderness Explorer" as one of the main characters, I have to wonder why he couldn't be a Boy Scout instead?
0 Vote On Idea On the online Youth Protection Training course there is a slide that needs to be changed. It is in one of the sections where you have to identify which scenario would be right...if a youth could visit with a Scoutmaster in his tent.
1 Vote On Idea I attended a technology network function recently and it was mentioned that businesses are utilizing YouTube and Facebook to market their companies. Youth, as well as many adults, are very much in tune with these types of technologies.
1 Vote On Idea Our council and several others use Microsoft Outlook as their central hub for e-mail. I believe the CRM tool to be a worthwhile endeavor and have used them in the past, but here is my one question: Wouldn't it make sense that a tool designed for District Executives to track communications…
0 Vote On Idea What about having teams of professional Scouters whose sole job is to go to a council and help solve critical issues. We have so many councils that do things right and many that don't. if we had a service team of career professionals who go to different councils to help them…
1 Vote On Idea Whenever I pull a DTR I have to go through the whole process to customize what I want (report date, effective date, stop level, etc...) When in reality 99% of the time I want the same thing: My district, today's report, Period.
2 Vote On Idea Simply make contact with Orange County Choppers. Ask the OCC team to work with 1 volunteer, 1 professional, and Michael Ramsey (National Staff) to design a 100th Anniversary Chopper. This would be great publicity for OCC & the BSA.
1 Vote On Idea In several other organizations where fundraising is done they give titles to different levels of giving that would appeal to the potential donors. For example: Oklahoma Shakespere in the Park uses titles like 'patron' for $125 donors, 'director' for $250 donors, and 'producer' for the $365.
0 Vote On Idea Within Traditional Scouting, losses are expected as boys become young men and other interests compete for their attention. BSA research shows that the "UNDERSEARVED MARKETS" demographic is about to dramaticaly increase in the coming years (whether it be spanish or african american, or asian american) The Chief Scout Exec.
0 Vote On Idea While nice, these are not necessary--I will go to the exhibits in order to get information with or without the give-aways and prizes. Please save the money this year and put to better use or just save the money. Comments (0) Category/Tags : Money-Saving Ideas (1)
0 Vote On Idea All of the data has shown that Scouts attaining First Class in the first year have greater retention rates and stay in he program longer. These are facts we have understood for many years. Why not create an alternate First Class First Year Emblem.
1 Vote On Idea Believe this or not there will be many volunteers and professionals that will not read this site or know of its existance. I suggust that for the volunteers the National Office provide a quarterly update on web sites, badges, applications and other changes or inovations that will affect them.
2 Vote On Idea Start a walking initiative or tag a program along with the AHA National Start! Walking Day on April 8th. Or Walk4life has walking programs. Lets get the youth off the couch or sitting at computers playing video games.
2 Vote On Idea The issue of competing against the plethora of sports programs that draw so many boys out of Scouting in the Fall and Spring brought this statement to mind recently: There is no such thing as Major League Boy Scouting.
0 Vote On Idea Have a position for units to have someone take pictures and catolog them for their unit. This will help with the history of the unit and also with recruitment of Scouts to show them what that unit does for activities. Comments (0) Category/Tags : Retention (8) Mark as duplicate
5 Vote On Idea During the online recharter process, there is an option for unit leaders to transfer youth or adults from other units. This is a great way to transfer their information, and not create duplicates in the system.
3 Vote On Idea An electronic Excel file of the national scout executive's list would be most helpful. I have been told that the print out is all that is available, which means I must retype all of that information if I want to create a merge file or put part of the list into…
8 Vote On Idea The volunteers I serve and I are very excited about the new, and continually updated, e-learning site on MyScouting. It would be helpful to have a brief description (course overview, estimated time to complete, who should take the course and when the course should be completed) along with the course title.
0 Vote On Idea The 990 report run from the PAS system lumps all 3 funds together. My endowment is a different tax ID number and different tax return than the Council. It would be helpful if the 990b noted the fund to which the contribution was made.
1 Vote On Idea One of our volunteers posted a comment on twitter that he did not like the new Scouting Community. I asked him what would make it more useful, here's what he stated: login and interface are very clunky.
