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It may seem like the summer just got started, but believe it or not, recruitment is just around the corner. It’s a good idea to start organizing unit administration before the fall recruitment festivities, and Scoutbook has a plenty of tools to help you do it!
Vijay Challa has been named Chief Technology Officer for the Boy Scouts of America, effective July 18, 2016. Vijay is a dynamic and innovative leader with over 15 years of hands-on experience in designing and delivering cutting-edge IT solutions for companies like Sabre, IBM, and Fidelity Investments.
Scouts, Scouters and their friends and family are welcome to attend this year’s annual National Eagle Scout Heritage Celebration kickoff event to celebrate anyone and everyone who has earned Scouting’s highest rank. And guess what?! All Eagle Scouts receive free admission to the museum for the event and the entire week (Aug.
Story by Kate Jacobs, Marketing and Public Relations Director of the Pathway to Adventure Council Cub Scouting was the candidate and sign-up night was election day. The Pathway to Adventure Council ran its membership drive like a political campaign last year and ended up with a 53 percent growth in Cub Scouting year over year…
On July 13, 2016, a team of Explorers, advisors, and Scout staff attended the IDEAGEN – UN Empowering Women and Girls 2030 Summit. This annual event brings together luminaries from across sectors to explore challenges and develop ways to empower women and girls throughout the planet.
Only one year – 52 short weeks – remain until Scouting’s premier event, the national jamboree, descends upon the Summit Bechtel Family National Scout Reserve . With that in mind, we wanted you to get to know the newest face on the jamboree team.
With more than 15 million downloads according to some estimates, Pokémon Go continues to take the world by storm. I contributed a Huffington Post blog post explaining why I think the game is so wildly popular, bringing together a love for technology and the outdoors.
Unless there are extenuating circumstances keeping you from consuming any news, it’s almost a guarantee that you’ve at least heard about the Pokémon Go craze that’s sweeping the world (you can find out a little more about the game and how to stay safe while playing it in this article from Bryan on Scouting ).
Last month, local council jamboree coordinators received an email from BSA vendor Xpressdocs with instructions on how to receive your council’s FREE , customized jamboree recruitment fliers to be used at summer camp gatherings, program launch events, district campouts, or at any other event where youth and adults will gather in the coming weeks.
Story by Jane Parikh of the Michigan Crossroads Council Cub Scouts at Rota Kiwan Scout Reservation are sowing seeds for the future through their participation in a unique local food project this summer at camp. The Seed to Life program was developed by Megan Yankee, Marketing Innovations Manager for the Michigan Crossroads Council , as a…
Visit the Pokémon GO PokéStop at the BSA headquarters! So you’ve got a PokéStop at your local BSA council office, your Scout camp, or another key Boy Scout landmark in your community? Well, you definitely want to capitalize on the popularity of Pokémon GO, the latest craze to overtake mobile phones!
The Venturers participating in a ropes course with their crew. (Photo credit: Dianne Reber Hart/ Sonoma Index-Tribune) When Abigail C., 17, of Sonoma Valley, Calif., saw all the things her brother was able to experience with his Boy Scout troop in the Redwood Empire Council , the Sonoma Valley teen decided it was time to seek…
One of the most exciting things about summer is all the extra time for fun. Outdoor activities are certainly at the top of any Scout’s list, but there’s also another activity that can take you on epic summer adventures—reading! Looking for ways to get your Cub Scout pumped up for summer reading?
One year from now, you and your fellow Scouts and Scouters will be preparing for a summer adventure unlike any other—the 2017 National Jamboree! Are you prepared for this Scouting excursion to the Summit Bechtel Reserve ? Scouting Wire has the info you need to begin the one-year countdown to jamboree.
Story by Lido Vizzutti of the Montana Council Scouts gather around a beaker of water and oil during a visual lesson in liquid viscosity in the Chemistry Course at Merit Badge University 4. (Photo credit: Lido Vizzutti) We are told to never stare directly into the sun – and for good reason.
Our nation is 240 years young this Fourth of July, a great opportunity to gather family and friends to remember why our independence is worth celebrating and honor those who have contributed to our freedom. President Franklin D. Roosevelt once said, “In the truest sense, freedom cannot be bestowed; it must be achieved.”
Today’s youth have access to more learning opportunities online with each advancement in technology. Unfortunately, the expanse of available information online can cause concern for parents. Now, thanks to a partnership between the Boy Scouts of America and the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children , Scouters have access to a helpful new online safety…
On June 22, Scoutbook released the first of three currently planned features to support councils and Scoutbook units: the ability for councils to send messages to units that use Scoutbook. The messaging feature is immediately available on your council admin dashboard for those councils who chose to sign up.
Kameron Rymer always had a desire to help others, but through a unique learning program, she discovered she could turn her giving spirit into a lifelong passion. Kameron is a determined young Explorer, currently developing her talents in the medical field through the Memorial Hermann Katy Medical Explorers Post.
Scoutmaster Bud Boyer of the North Florida Council (Photo credit: Ocala.com) Committed adult volunteers are paramount to the success of delivering the values-based programs the Boy Scouts of America aims to provide youth. Volunteers like Bud Boyer of the North Florida Council are a prime example of what it looks like to generously serve the…
Every child should have the opportunity to experience the character-building fun and adventure that Scouting has to offer. Reaching every child, however, can be quite a challenge. But it doesn’t have to be! With a little outside-the-box thinking, developing new units in underserved markets is an excellent growth strategy for councils.
Be sure to mark your calendars for Tuesday, June 28 at 6 p.m. CST for the next 2017 National Jamboree Livestream event ! This online event will be a quick-hitting 30-minute program of the latest jamboree updates and developments with featured guests Ralph de la Vega, 2017 National Jamboree Chairman; Matt Myers, 2017 National Jamboree Director…
It is time to nominate deserving volunteers for the 2017 Silver Buffalo Award. Only electronic nominations and recommendation letters will be accepted — using the Silver Buffalo nomination form — at [email protected] before the deadline of August 31. When submitting the nomination form, please include as much correct and relevant information about the nominee as possible.
Last week, BSA celebrated 100 years since President Woodrow Wilson federally incorporated the youth organization into the United States of America on June 15, 1916. Time magazine recounted the history of the BSA’s federal recognition in an article Wednesday, highlighting the special day in Scouting.
Leadership and character are the cornerstones of our movement. For all of the adventure we provide youth such as hiking, camping and sailing, those activities are proven pathways and opportunities to develop leadership skills and become a person of character.
As of June 30, 2016, there are 66 councils with 85 accounts that now use BSA Asset Management, LLC (BSAAM) as an investment manager. For periods ended June 30, 2016, the BSA Commingled Endowment Fund, LP earned 1.20% for the quarter, 0.92% for 1 year, 6.49% (annualized) for 3 years, and 6.58% (annualized) for 5…
The May NextConnect webinar scored a hat trick of great topics! BSA marketing experts shared how to jump-start the Lion program, where to get fresh jamboree marketing material, and the keys to taking home a President’s Marketing Award. Currently, more than 180 councils plan to participate in the highly-anticipated Lion program, Cub Scouting’s pilot program…
Golf legend Lee Trevino speaks to BSA volunteers. (Photo credit: Chris Jackson/ The Register-Herald ) After a weekend filled with golfing headlines, we wanted to look at a bit of history on two-time U.S. Open winner and big-time Scout fan Lee Trevino from the March 1985 issue of Boys’ Life magazine .
As the Order of the Arrow enters its next century of service, there are a variety of new programs, initiatives and events occurring throughout 2016 and 2017 that will benefit the broader Scouting community. These include NEXT: A New Century, Prism, the Developing Youth Leaders Conference and Operation Arrow.
In the wilderness of West Virginia, Scouts have unforgettable adventures at the Summit Bechtel Reserve (SBR). The site has become a pinnacle of the Scouting experience, with incredible outdoor programs and state-of-the art facilities that offer Scouts tremendous opportunities, taking them to the limits of what they think they can do.
A shift back to traditional Scouting was brought about in BSA’s programming, and this meant the author of the handbook’s ninth edition would need to be a Scout skill expert. Luckily, BSA had the perfect man for the job. Legendary Scouter William “Green Bar Bill” Hillcourt came out of retirement to write the ninth edition…
June is National Camping Month! Are you already planning your overnight adventure to celebrate? You don’t have to be a wilderness expert to partake in the fun. We’ve got the where, why, how, and more, so round up your friends and family and get ready for the camping adventure you’ve been waiting for.
Did you know Venturers are unofficially known as Greenshirts? According to Bryan on Scouting , the nickname stems from the distinctive color of Venturing uniform shirts. Greenshirts have a penchant for having expertise in a variety of Scouting topics like High-Adventure, sports, arts, hobbies, religion, and so much more.
Calling all BSA employees! Registration is now open for Top Hands 2016 and you won’t want to miss this super-charged Scouting conference. This year’s Top Hands is scheduled for August 24-26 at the Hyatt Regency in New Orleans so mark your calendars now.
Cole D., waits for help, holding the American flag. (Photo credit: WTVM/ Rhonda Ordway Pester) After an act of valor went viral, Cole D., 18, has been hailed a hero. But this young patriot was just doing what Scouts do—demonstrating Duty to Country .
With the 2016 National Annual Meeting in the rearview mirror and the role of the BSA’s National Commissioner now led by Charles W. Dahlquist II, we wanted you to get to know the man behind this volunteer role. Sure, you know he’s the man charged with leading efforts to help chartered organizations and BSA leadership…
What’s the best thing about the Exploring program? Bridget Mason, mother of an engineering Explorer says it best in the latest Exploring testimonial video: “It gives kids the opportunity to really bring real, live experiences to life. They can touch it, they can feel it and it becomes a reality.
World Oceans Day is June 8 and Scouts across the country are doing their part to help assess and track clean water in communities from coast to coast. Using specialized water testing kits distributed by EarthEcho International, Scouts can gather data from water in their communities as part of an effort to monitor overall global…
Have you visited the BSA Brand Center lately on Scouting Wire? If so, you’ve probably noticed a few improvements we’ve added to make the Brand Center easier to use and navigate. Keep reading to get the lowdown on what’s new and how you can get the most out of the available resources for your council.
Attention council marketers! Just in time for summer, we’re freshening up BSA’s Cub Scout recruitment tools, starting with some brand-sparkling-new visual assets. The BSA Brand Center brings you Camping with Cub Scouts —the latest Build an Adventure toolkit, created to help you take your council’s Cub Scout membership to the next level.
If your Order of the Arrow lodge is planning a council camp or service center project for 2017, you can apply now for a 2017 OA Matching Service Grant. All lodges applying for the grant must be a 2015 JTE Lodge (bronze level or higher) and should not have received a grant from the OA…
When Eagle Scout Dave Jorgenson has a question, he gets the answer. We know this from his previous adventures questioning the current state of chivalry and at what time you become an adult . So when the Eagle was unsatisfied with the dictionary definition of “American,” he didn’t just take it to the streets to get…
The eighth edition of the Boy Scout Handbook was first published in 1972, and was the handbook in publication when Distinguished Eagle Scout Gerald R. Ford became the first Eagle Scout to serve as President of the United States. This version of the handbook brought significant content changes in an effort to better serve America’s…
BSA’s Silver Buffalo Award, the highest national recognition for adult members, is a rare honor given to dedicated volunteers who have put tremendous effort into growing the Scouting movement. You may not recognize all of their names. But because of their unwavering commitment to serving America’s youth, our previous Silver Buffalo recipients have been invaluable…
Two Eagle Scouts were recognized with the 2016 NESA Scholarship Award Friday, during BSA’s National Annual Meeting in San Diego. From improving the community, to discoveries in astrophysics, these Scouts show there are a multitude of ways young people can make a difference, regardless of age.
The week of our National Annual Meeting is always important for Scouting, and it’s a time of year I very much look forward to. It’s so nice to reconnect with so many friends and colleagues together in one place. And usually there is a significant amount of news announced in conjunction with the meeting, particularly…
Congratulations to Mike Marchese who will be serving as Scout Executive for the Las Vegas Area Council beginning July 1, 2016. In his new role, Mike will partner with board members, volunteers and staff to deliver quality Scouting programs and experiences to young people in Nevada, Arizona and California.
This summer, visitors from far and wide will have the opportunity to experience the thrill of Scouting adventure in West Virginia. The Summit Bechtel Reserve will welcome guests looking for a rush of outdoor excitement! A visitor’s pass is a great opportunity for family and friends to get a taste of what The Summit has…
The Boy Scouts of America’s National Council has elected Randall Stephenson, AT&T’s Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, as the organization’s national president. In this volunteer role, Stephenson will lead the National Executive Board, which guides the BSA as we serves 2.3 million youth members.
Irving, Texas (May 26, 2016) — The Boy Scouts of America (BSA) National Council today announced Charles W. Dahlquist II as the organization’s National Commissioner. In this volunteer role, Mr. Dahlquist will lead efforts to help chartered organizations and BSA leadership achieve the aims of Scouting to benefit 2.3 million youth members the BSA serves today.
