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During the 2016 Boy Scouts of America National Annual Meeting, National President Dr. Robert M. Gates urged the organization to continue to strengthen Scouting for a crucial reason: America needs Scouting now, more than ever before. As he reflected on his term as president, Dr.
The 2015 Annual Report is now available and this year’s presentation is better than ever! The report highlights BSA’s 2015 achievements in crisp, digital detail, emphasizing the adventurous world of Scouting. In the style of last year’s report, we wanted to deliver BSA’s 2015 breakdown in the most convenient and sustainable way possible.
Each of our BSA National Presidents has played an important role in shaping the future of Scouting. As his term comes to an end, I want to thank former U.S. Secretary of Defense and CIA Director Dr. Robert M. Gates for his steadfast service to our movement during the past two years.
If you love Sea Scouting, you were probably elated about the February resolution to make Sea Scouting its own separate program . Previously a subset of Venturing, Sea Scouts will now enjoy the same status of other BSA programs, including awarding members with program-specific honors.
Round up your friends in Scouting, fill up a bowl of your favorite popcorn and find a cozy spot on the couch, Scouts, because the National Geographic Channel is debuting a documentary featuring the 38th U.S. President that you won’t want to miss!
Without any doubt, Scouting is a movement that relies on the strength of its more than 1 million adult volunteers to provide the values-focused, character development programs that define us. This week, we salute our outgoing National Commissioner, Tico Perez, who has served as the leader of that volunteer force for the last eight years.
Matt Myers has been charged as the National Jamboree Director, effective July 1, 2016. Matt began his Scouting career as a district executive in the Oregon Trail Council, in Eugene, Oregon. He has held numerous positions during his BSA career in councils including; Silicon Valley, Redwood Empire, Pacific Skyline, San Francisco, and Detroit.
Tomorrow officially kicks off the Boy Scouts of America National Annual Meeting! So what is this gathering, exactly? For those new to the world of Scouting, the National Annual Meeting , or “NAM” is where volunteers and employees come to share updates on the BSA, its programs, and its progress in developing America’s youth into future…
As you learned back in March , the Omaha Beach Camporee invites Scouts and Scouters from across the world to recognize the sacrifices of American and Allied soldiers who fought and died fighting for freedom and peace in 1944, during an unforgettable experience in Normandy, France.
In its seven years of publication, the seventh edition of the Boy Scout Handbook saw several momentous days in history. Dr. Martin Luther King delivered his famous “I Have a Dream” speech on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial, the 26 th Amendment brought the voting age to 18, and the Distinguished Eagle Scout Neil…
Since its introduction in 2013, Scoutbook has been documenting the Scouting journey for thousands of youths and their families. The web-based Scouting app has gained more than 800,000 connected users and nearly 12,000 subscriptions! What’s New: Although Scoutbook has already rolled right through some serious web app achievements, it continues to grow and improve.
This Friday, you might see people going about their daily lives with some out-of-place aquatic wardrobe—life jackets! No, this isn’t a fashion statement or a trendy fad. So then what’s with all the floatation devices? Sea Scouts, BSA has teamed up with boating professionals and boating enthusiasts in support of “Wear Your Life Jacket to…
Burke shares his Scouting story with Austin and Montrois. (Photo credit: Stephen Swofford/ The Watertown Daily Times) Scouts at the Longhouse Council received a historic gift last week when 101-year-old Eagle Scout Bernard W. Burke donated his Scouting memorabilia to the William Hillcourt Scout Museum in Constantia, New York.
Barely a week goes by that I don’t read a headline about Scouts saving lives. In fact, earlier this year I wrote this blog post highlighting just a few of the recent life-saving efforts of our Scouts: What You Learn In Scouting Could Save Lives .
Scouts are synonymous with survival skills. We hear all the time about Scouts helping their friends and neighbors in need and putting the first aid skills they learn in Scouting into real life use. The 13 th edition of the Boy Scout Handbook is full of first aid and survival skills – including our latest Handbook…
This spring, we saw an exciting revamp of a classic Scouting program. Exploring is a hands-on career education program that helps youth discover their future through engaging activities and one-on-one mentorship. Is your council ready to dive into Exploring? If you’ve still got some questions about the rebooted program, the April NextConnect webinar has you…
Want to improve how you make impactful decisions in your council? Look no further than the Voice of the Scout survey results. More than 130,300 Scouts, parents, volunteers and chartered organization representatives imparted valuable feedback via the Voice of the Scout survey and now the data is ready for councils and districts to review on…
Did you check out the Scout who constructed a makerspace for his Eagle Scout project ? Scouts like him in the California Bay Area with a penchant for creative, outside-the-box ideas are encouraged to attend a one-of-a-kind event designed to inspire the next generation of Makers.
The Boy Scouts of America had been going strong for 50 years when the sixth version of the Boy Scout Handbook was released, and the program was gaining speed! In the years of the handbook’s sixth edition, Scouts flocked to the fifth National Scout Jamboree in Colorado Springs, the eleventh World Scout Jamboree in Greece…
Sea Scout Ship 100, the “ Viking,” was honored with the 2016 National Flagship Award last week, thanks to the hard work of Sea Scouts from the San Francisco Bay Area Council. Congratulations to 2015 Boatswains, Louise H., Miranda H., current Boatswain Sofia M., Skipper Tamara S., and the rest of the crew for leading their…
It’s 3:50 p.m. and your son Jason sent you a text, “I’m READY NOW, MOM!” You had planned to pick him up from the Cub Scout den meeting five minutes ago, but traffic was heavy and daughter Hayley has to be at gymnastics in nine minutes.
Congratulations to the 18 th Annual President’s Marketing Awards winners! A list of honorees and a copy of the 2016 PMA brochure are on the marketing awards website at www.scouting.org/marketingawards . The honorees were recognized for their creativity, excellence in marketing on behalf of the Boy Scouts of America and alignment with national brand standards.
The 2017 Jamboree is quickly approaching and you don’t want your council’s marketing for the event to lag behind, right? Right! Luckily for you, there’s a plethora of jamboree resources available at your fingertips you can utilize via your local council’s website, email marketing, and social media.
Councils are now required to submit all records for Silver Beaver and meritorious action awardees information in the national reporting tool on MyBSA. If councils records are not submitted and current, please update them no later than May 16, 2016 and keep current thereafter.
May is National Fitness and Sports Month! Health has always been an important part of Scouting since the first Handbook for Boys was released in 1911. Exercising regularly keeps you physically fit and prepared to take on whatever your Scouting adventures bring, whether that’s exploring a new hiking trail or competing in a friendly game…
A Good Turn can be as simple as holding the door for someone, or as grandiose as a national project. Scouts of the 1950s learned to make helping others a daily habit, thanks to the fifth edition of the Boy Scout Handbook .
Check out the top 20 finalists in Cub Hub’s Pinewood Derby photo contest! The photo contest was extended by two months to make sure most districts had an opportunity to share their finest Pinewood Derby moments. Now, the submissions are in and we’re down to the best of the best—just look at all the Cub…
No matter how long boys are Scouts, one thing is certain: Scouting introduces young men to unforgettable experiences and lessons they will remember for a lifetime. Eagle Scout Brian V. from the Northeastern Pennsylvania Council shared the positive impact Scouting has made on his life and explains 12 of the most important lessons he’s learned…
If you’ve been a regular reader of Chief’s Corner — where content largely focuses on how Scouting helps develop the character and leadership skills of young men and boys — you probably wouldn’t expect me to extol the virtues of someone whose Scouting career promptly came to an end when he tossed a cherry bomb into a…
Despite coming from different backgrounds and facing unique challenges of their own, two individuals from DEA Exploring Post 9910 say it’s Exploring that turned their obstacles into opportunities and opened their eyes to a better tomorrow. Exploring helped guide two teens on a path toward success, confidence, and trust and now they are sharing the…
When the Lions begin to roar this fall, they’ll be wearing a cool new t-shirt and optional cap as their uniform! As we know, uniforming is an important method of Scouting. It helps BSA’s youth members feel special and a part of something great.
Last week, BSA hosted the National Growth Conference, an event created to build excitement and alignment around membership growth, nationwide. The conference was broadcast live from an AT&T studio in downtown Dallas, not far from the National Service Center. Staff members and volunteers from across the country shared fresh takes on our Game Plan, membership…
Effie Delimarkos has been named Communications Director for the Boy Scouts of America’s National Service Center, effective April 25. She joins the BSA after spending the previous 14 years in a number of public relations and marketing communication roles, including at Ketchum Public Relations; Johnson & Johnson; Ogilvy Public Relations Worldwide; and, most recently, as director…
Eight stand-out lodges across Scouting Nation have been chosen to receive the National Service Award. Selected by the National Committee of the Order of the Arrow, these lodges were honored based on the service of their members in their local councils in 2015.
Our study of handbooks though history brings us to the Handbook for Boys, Fourth Edition this week, as we discover Scouting in the 1940s! Similarly, to its predecessor, the fourth edition of the handbook is officially titled, The Revised Handbook for Boys, First Edition, although “First Edition” was removed in later printings.
Congratulations to Ed Martin who will begin serving as Scout Executive of the Old North State Council on May 1, 2016. Ed started his Scouting career as a district executive at the Central Florida Council in Orlando, Fla and then served as the field director.
Why will the 2017 National Jamboree be the most epic Scouting extravaganza yet? Because Russell Smart, program chairman for the 2017 Jamboree, is committed to creating the ultimate Scouting celebration. Smart and his team of jamboree experts are hard at work, using feedback from the 2013 Jamboree as a tool to sculpt the program until…
Earth Day has a special place in our organization’s culture– as our members know, responsible stewardship of the planet is key to being a good Scout. Since BSA’s early beginnings, Scouts have been caring for the planet. The organization’s “Leave No Trace” principles demonstrate how Scouts show respect for the great outdoors.
So far, we’ve covered the “original,” first, and second editions of the Boy Scout Handbook on our journey through Scouting history. Today, the handbook’s third edition is taking the spotlight. Officially titled The Revised Handbook for Boys, First Edition, this version of the handbook is sometimes referred to as the “first modern handbook,” due to…
Growing up in the projects of Los Angeles, Calif., Fernando Acuna was a teenager who aspired to build a better future for himself, but was unsure how to get there. Yet when he was introduced to Exploring, Acuna’s vision for the future became a lot clearer.
Scout Landon D. shares plans to finish his Eagle project before college. (Photo Credit: ESPN) Landon D. is a talented young man. He’s one of the top-rated offensive tackles in the country, he graduated from high school early, and he could even get a head-start in his classes at Florida State University.
Exploring the fun and adventure of your favorite national park is easier than ever this week because admission is free! That’s right – if you visit any national park through Sunday it won’t cost you a single penny. Why? In honor of the National Park Service’s 100th anniversary and National Park Week, every national park has…
The hosts of Fox & Friends were in for a treat Thursday morning when a group of culinarian Boy Scouts from the Greater New York Councils paid a visit. The Scouts shared techniques for preparing delicious foil packet feasts , showing Fox & Friends viewers how simple and fun foil cooking can be.
Okay, I admit I’m a Boy Scout Handbook junkie. I don’t collect patches, mugs or a lot of other memorabilia, but I do love old Scouting books, especially old editions of the handbook. Perhaps it is because the handbook is such an iconic classic, or maybe because each edition evokes the smell of wood smoke…
Last week, we shared highlights from the first two versions (“original” and “first” editions) of the Boy Scout Handbook. Today, we’ll take a look at our favorite handbook’s second edition. As you know by now, the Boy Scout Handbook’s second edition was actually the third publication of the handbook, following the original and first editions.
Your comments and feedback on the Lion pilot program have been terrific! It’s great to see so much enthusiasm about the prospects of reaching kindergarten-age boys with the fun and excitement of Scouting. It’s also very helpful to see the questions you’ve raised.
You’ve heard about Exploring.org’s new look and since then, you’ve been clamoring to get your hands on some fun resources to fuel your Exploring experience. Now, we’ve launched what you’ve been looking for – the Exploring Activity Library , full of career-specific content to serve all of your Exploring needs.
Scouts across the Lone Star State joined the “Don’t mess with Texas” Trash-Off event this Saturday to celebrate the anti-litter campaign’s thirtieth anniversary. Their pledge to “keep Texas beautiful ” was made at the Circle Ten Council in Dallas on Wednesday, as they stood in front of a massive 12-foot ball of garbage.
Thanks to an Arizona teen’s Boy Scout training and quick-thinking, 26-year-old baseball coach Isaac Wenrich is alive after suffering a massive heart attack last week. Nathan B., jumped into action to administer the first aid training he learned in Boy Scouts after his coach, Wenrich, collapsed on the field during practice drills.
Scouting introduces youth to a world of fun and opportunity they can’t get anywhere else. It teaches young men how to grow into the leaders of tomorrow and inspires them to do their best. But Scouts aren’t just gaining the positive, character-building benefits for themselves – they are passing them on to others by being a…
