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If recruiting recent college grads or young professionals with fresh perspective is on your radar this hiring season, understanding the sometimes mysterious millennial is a must. To add digitally savvy, fresh faces to your team, mind Inc.’s 3 Do’s and Don’ts for Hiring Millennials by Evan Burns.
Commemorating the Order of the Arrow’s 100th anniversary, the Summit Bechtel Reserve will host ArrowTour for it’s 2015 centennial celebration! What’s ArrowTour, you ask? It’s a summer-long, interactive event for Scouts, volunteers, and Scouting alumni, and this year, it’s bigger than ever.
You’ve got the scoop on updated award requirements . You know where to find the new Cub Scouting images . But are you in the loop on one of the most crucial parts of the new Cub Scout program launch? Pack meeting plans for the next two years are ready so read on to find where you…
The National Sea Scout Service Committee is rolling out the Sea Scout Adult Leader Basic Training – new and improved! Three of the six total modules are available online now, with the final three modules soon to follow. Training will continue to be offered by trainers around the country, but the online course gives flexibility to…
Merit Badge Madness has faced an intense week of match ups. But champions have arisen. First up this week was the Eagle required Swimming badge versus the Outdoors category champ Wilderness Survival badge. Despite Swimming’s flawless freestyle and reputation as a fan favorite, Wilderness Survival proved resilient and took the challenge.
It’s fascinating to watch young people communicate these days. Technology and social media in particular has rapidly changed the way we communicate – reducing conversations to 140-character tweets, six-second Vines and, of course, all of the abbreviations, acronyms and emojis. These forms of communication aren’t the only way we talk to each other – there are many…
The Cub Scout program is becoming more exciting than ever June 1, 2015. To coordinate with the launch of the new program, the requirements for the National Den Award, National Summertime Pack Award, Cub Scout World Conservation Award, and the Cub Scout Outdoor Activity Award are updated.
Tennessee native David Williams is the new Scout executive for the Great Smoky Mountain Council of the Boy Scouts of America. “I couldn’t be more excited, or feel more challenged,” said Williams. “I was raised in Memphis, met my wife there and we have always wanted to come home to Tennessee.”
The Norwela Council in Shreveport, La., welcomes a new Scout Executive beginning April 16, 2015. Sedrick Robinson will take on the Scout Executive position with an impressive Scouting background and a passion for delivering quality Scouting experiences. Sedrick began his Scouting career as district executive at the Quapaw Area Council in Little Rock, Ark.
Have Exploring and/or Learning for Life responsibilities? This conference is for you! District and Council Key 3s, commissioners at all levels, and district and council committee members with Exploring and Learning for Life responsibilities are invited to attend this conference during week 3 of Philmont 2015 at Philmont Scout Ranch, June 21 – 27.
In and out of Scouting, a Bald Eagle is rare. Men’s Health writer Joe Kita aimed to achieve the honorary (and completely fictional) rank when he teamed up with the Minsi Trails Council’s Troop 1600. Joe is a former Cub Scout who reached Webelos and did not return to Scouting.
Last week in Merit Badge Madness, upsets abounded as Scouts chose their favorite badges from four categories: Eagle required, Outdoor, STEM, and Career. This week, champions emerged from the categories, and one matchup is currently duking it out to clinch a spot in the overall semifinals.
Very recently, the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog race, took place in Alaska. A remarkable and highly-competitive event, the race runs from Anchorage to Nome, Alaska, nearly 1,000 miles and often through white out blizzard conditions, sub-zero temperature and gale-force winds.
Bryan on Scouting released the newest merit badge rankings for 2014 and the number one spot might shock you. Not only did the most earned merit badge knock down a five-year reigning champ, but it also beat out the second place by nearly 19,000 badges.
You know the drill. The high-achieving Life Scouts in your troop are suddenly in a mad dash to finish their Eagle Scout requirements before reaching 18. It’s an abrupt sense of urgency that kicks in, and stress befalls Scouting leaders, parents, and of course the aspiring Eagle Scouts (who also have monumental high school graduation…
I’ve been thinking a great deal lately about what it takes to sustain a movement for more than 100 years – and in reflecting on Scouting in particular, what it takes to continue providing youth with new, relevant, and fresh experiences while still honoring Scouting’s proven and impactful values and ideals.
Scouts continued a long tradition on Wednesday w hen they met President Barack Obama, the honorary president of the Boy Scouts of America, at the White House to deliver the Report to the Nation. The delegation’s presentation outlined the organization’s accomplishments over the last year.
Photo credit: Margaret McKay/Charlene King Communications Want to take your pack’s next Pinewood Derby event to the next level? Get creative like suburban Chicago’s Pack 10 and reach out to your local car dealership for fundraising opportunities. Why not take it a step further?
Have you seen Washington Post columnist John Kelly’s feature on the Signs, Signals, and Codes merit badge? The column covers how a nostalgia craze is bringing back the classics: think hipster beards, vinyl, and coffeehouses galore. The BSA’s newest merit badge is a major contributor to vintage-chic as it smuggles in a smattering of old-school…
This week we continue the 5 Questions series with another notable BSA employee who mans not one director position, but two! Dustin Farris is the director of the National Eagle Scout Association and the Scouting Alumni Association . Check out his 5 Questions below and find out what he believes is the best way to stay…
Ask your Scouts what’s the most influential book they’ve ever read and the answer may be more obvious than you expect. For Eagle Scout Spencer N. of Melissa, TX, the young adult fiction craze of the last few decades doesn’t measure up to a book that’s been changing young lives for a century.
Congratulations to Greg Balog- Central North Carolina Council’s newest Scout executive! Greg will step into his new role in Albemarle, N.C., beginning April 16, 2015. Greg joins the Central North Carolina Council with a vast Scouting background, ready to deliver quality Scouting experiences for the young people in Albemarle communities.
The launch of the new Cub Scout adventure program is fast approaching. The new adventure insignia (belt loops and pins) will be available for purchase in Scout Shops as immediate recognition devices (no advancement report required). Purchase of rank badges will continue to require signed advancement reports.
The search for the most epic merit badge is on. Are you getting in on the action? Scouts’ favorite merit badges have been going head to head on the Scouting America’s official Instagram this week in a quest to find which one is the coolest among Scouts and Scouters, alike.
Traditional Scouting programs and media campaigns can be effective in reaching large segments of the middle class population, but different efforts may be necessary to connect with African American, Asian American, Latino American, and other minority groups. Some of the youth from these communities may also include low-, middle-, and high -income, from non-English-speaking backgrounds…
Today is your last chance to have your voice heard in this year’s Voice of the Scout! Experience Recovery Reports on MyBSA will be updated as soon as Monday, so check in next week with your Scout Executives to leverage the member retention power of VOS!
Did you get your votes in for the 2015 Cub Scout Pinewood Derby Photo Contest? This year the stakes and competition were fierce! All five winners will receive a $50 gift code to ScoutStuff.org and bragging rights for the entire year.
Within a 20,000 square foot facility in Denver, CO, lies a world of adventure. As the Colorado Adventure Point (CAP) boasts a two-story climbing gym, archery and rifle ranges, adventure labs, camping areas and more, Scouts enjoy hundreds of enthralling activities focused on “challenging experiences in new environments”.
Dr. Robert Lee Edmonds and wife Linda Edmonds are a dynamic duo eager to engage others with the spirit of Scouting. Active members of the Longhorn Council, Dr. and Mrs. Edmonds are celebrating a century of the Boy Scouts of America’s rich, faith-based roots with the upcoming release of their book, Scouting Our Way: A…
Looking to update your Cub Scout presentations with new graphics? Want to add some pizazz to your handouts? Check out the Marketing Toolbox for images like the new Tiger logo, adventure loop and pin icons, youth handbook covers, leader resource covers, and so much more!
In celebration of the 100th anniversary of the Hornaday Award, Eagle Scout and Hornaday Award recipient Robert Marks has embarked on an adventure many could only dream of, yet yesterday, his dreams became a reality. Marks, along with 75 other participants from across the globe and famed polar explorer Sir Robert Swan, are taking on…
With the new Cub Scout program launching June 1, youth can prepare for more fun than ever and unit leaders can look forward to a program that’s easier to execute. Hundreds of volunteers have been working for the past three years to make the new program dynamic and the transition as easy as possible.
Before the bands, films, and Hollywood stars pour into Austin, TX, for South by Southwest (SXSW), Scouts shook up the SXSWedu Pearson Learning Lounge yesterday. In a presentation titled, “Boy Scouts Explore ‘What Makes Robots Work,'” Scouts demoed some pretty awesome technology.
A recent column in the Washington Post , “Why schools are failing our boys,” really resonated with me. As the author, Jennifer Fink, a mother of four boys , writes that the traditional school environment can be restrictive. She says, “The stress of school, of trying to fit into an environment that asks him to suppress the…
Click to open high-res PDF. ScoutingWorks-Adweek-Americas-Youth The BSA’s Scouting Works team recently created this piece sharing a few insights into what makes America’s youth tick. Spoiler alert: It might not be what you think. T oday’s kids and teens are using tech to be connected and inventive.
With changes to the Cub Scout program on the horizon, the March CubCast was not one to be missed. And thanks to the magic of streaming audio, you can still catch it here . In this edition of CubCast, you’ll become an expert on how to make the transition to the new program as seamless as…
Incorporating STEM (that’s Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics education) into you troop meetings will energize your Scouts and can boost participation big time. To get in on the STEM trend, check out March’s ScoutCast . Electrify your troop – pun intended – with soda and Mentos explosions, mini roller coasters, and other STEM-focused activities highlighted on Bryan on…
Working on your Cub Scout recruiting plans for 2015? Whether you’re perfecting your council’s strategies for the year or not sure where to begin, taking a look at some of 2014’s major successes can help get your team on track to spread Scouting to more kids.
Want to know how you can leverage the latest, greatest digital tools to strengthen your Cub Scout Pack? Look no further than this week’s Cub Chat Recap. Learn how to navigate through every social resource from Twitter to Pinterest to Facebook to blogging (and more) in a way that best suits the recruiting needs of…
Voice of the Scout just launched – emails have gone out to 1.2 million volunteers, parents, Scouts and Venturers! Be sure to check your inbox and let your voice be heard. The feedback we receive helps keep focus on what matters most – delivering an exceptional program to youth across the country.
Our Report to the Nation delegates have just returned after sharing great news of Scouting’s accomplishments over the past year with leaders in Washington, D.C. Report to the Nation is a presentation of who we are and what we do as a community – from the organization as a whole down to each individual unit.
Every great team works a playbook and every great playbook has a game plan, resources, and step-by-step directions for effective execution. Fine-tune your recruitment playbook by watching Deputy Chief Scout Executive, Gary Butler, and Central Regional Director, Al Lambert, in an exciting webcast .
Welcome to Scouting Wire – your one-stop spot for Scouting news and updates for employees and volunteers. This resource is designed to help you support the BSA as we work together to mold future leaders. And, true to Scouting’s last century of programs and resources, this hub is focused on providing educational information in a fun…
Cortez and family (photo via Paso Robles Daily News) Carlos Cortez will take on the role of Scout Executive for the Los Padres Council in California beginning March 9, 2015. With twelve years of professional experience under his belt, along with background in serving urban, suburban, and rural areas, Cortez will be a tremendous asset…
The new Cub Scout program launches June 1, 2015. Hundreds of volunteers have been working for the past three years to make the new program more dynamic and exiting for today’s youth and families, keeping us on track for the following deliverables: March 31 – Revised position-specific training released in online and in-person versions (NOTE: a…
We’ve been blogging from the Chief’s office since November 2007. My predecessor, Bob Mazzuca, launched the concept with “Bob’s Blog” and I picked up the blogging baton under the newly titled “Chief’s Corner.” We’re continuing that tradition here on the new ScoutingWire.
Need some new camping equipment? How about Pinewood Derby supplies? For all of your Scouting needs, stop by your local Scout Shop today! Check out the video below and see how you can be Prepared. For Life.™
If the polar blast has you dreaming of warm sand, tropical waters, and no ice in sight, it’s time to register for a conference at the Florida Sea Base . This time next year, you could be basking in the sun in the Florida Keys, gaining invaluable Scouting insight (and perfecting your tan).
The guidebook for Lone Scouts and their counselors has been completely rewritten! Check out the revised guidebook here: www.scouting.org/Home/BoyScouts/Adults/Publications.aspx www.scouting.org/advancement The new guidebook replaces the publication of the same name, which was last updated in 2006. The guidebook will only be available online.
The spring 2015 issue of Now & Then , the official newsletter for BSA retirees, is now available. In this issue, you can read more about the Order of the Arrow’s 100 years of service, as well as information on recent retiree reunions and the latest benefits information.
