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Click image to view e-Letter The July 1 edition of the Finance Impact Department's e-Letter has been published and is now available online. This issue reminds councils about Friends of Scouting mid-year recognition and reviews the Giving USA 2014 highlights, which show that charitable giving in the United States has increased 4.4 percent in 2013…
Road trips are as much a part of summer as barbecues and swimming pools. This year, the BSA invites you to join sustainability expert Zach Carson on his road trip across the U.S. to uncover best practices in sustainable Scouting.
The Camping Manager Tool is available for councils to report camping statistics for the past year. This will be the means to collect all camp participation numbers for Journey to Excellence. There is no change in the reporting process from last year.
The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has initiated a recall on Scott and Trek bicycles. Specifically, the front fork can break, which poses a crash hazard. The recall involves SR Suntour front forks on 13 models of Scott and 11 models of Trek 2011, 2012, and 2013 bicycles.
(Adapted from Bryan on Scouting blog) Odds are 19 out of every 20 people you meet at the 2015 World Scout Jamboree will be from a country other than the United States. How about those odds for making friends with Scouts from one of 161 different countries in attendance?
Scouting U and the Westlake Campus are proud of all of our commissioned executives who have completed District Operations Basic (DOB). As part of this new course, students who excel in all aspects of becoming commissioned have the opportunity to graduate with honors.
This year, the professional leadership of the Boy Scouts of America will gather in Anaheim, California, Aug. 20-22. The main focus for this year's Top Hands is: the Scouting experience. The experience that youth, families, volunteers, donors, and chartered organizations have with our movement is what makes Scouting so special.
Every employee and volunteer plays an important role in the development and delivery of life-changing experiences to our members. In this episode of The Buzz , listen to Chief Scout Executive Wayne Brock and Deputy Chief Scout Executive/COO Gary Butler discuss the BSA's shift in strategy from one that often results in chasing members to a…
Each year, the Boy Scouts of America searches for two youth to represent the program as NRA Youth Ambassadors. The National Rifle Association and the Boy Scouts of America have had a partnership in shooting sports programs for youth for many years.
Scouting U and the Westlake Campus are proud of all of our commissioned executives who have completed District Operations Basic (DOB). As part of this new course, students who excel in all aspects of becoming commissioned have the opportunity to graduate with honors.
Click image to view e-Letter The June 15 edition of the Finance Impact Department's e-Letter has been published and is now available online. This edition highlights the new annual giving level, Sustaining Members. This new level recognizes donors who make a five-year commitment of at least $1,000 to a council's unrestricted operating fund.
The National Council has the following lease vehicles for sale: 2012 Ford Edge Limited Approximate mileage: 64,129 Exterior color: Mineral Gray Metallic Interior color: Charcoal Black Asking Price: $20,339 Location: Peoria, Illinois Equipment/Features: 3.5L Ti-VCT V6 engine AM/FM stereo w/radio/My Ford Touch 6-speed SelectShift automatic transmission Power leather-trimmed, heated bucket seats Power liftgate Remote start…
Save the date for this year's BSA Sustainability Summit, where you'll learn best practices and practical solutions. Discover how to leverage the BSA's sustainability efforts to raise capital, increase membership, identify volunteers, and inspire your youth, staff, and alumni. The 2014 Sustainability Summit will take place Oct.
The Boy Scouts of America elected Dr. Robert M. Gates, former secretary of defense and former director of central intelligence, as the organization's national president during the National Annual Meeting on May 22. In this volunteer role, Dr. Gates will lead the National Executive Board, which guides the Boy Scouts of America as it serves…
The Transatlantic Council hosts a camporee every three years on the shores of Normandy, France. The 2014 camporee was particularly special, taking place during the 70th anniversary year of D-Day. With thousands of youth participating, learning, and talking to veterans, the event touched every American who visited and participated.
Click image to download infographic An infographic has been developed to help illustrate the role of the six new National Council departments and how they support our goal of Experience-Oriented Scouting. The document also highlights other department leadership and what hasn't changed under the reorganization.
Nine top volunteers were awarded the organization's highest commendation, the Silver Buffalo Award, during the BSA's National Annual Meeting. The award has been given annually since 1926 to civic-minded men and women for their invaluable contributions and service to youth.
Effective Sept. 1, councils will have the ability to award National Certificates of Merit and Medals of Merit to their members. The National Certificate of Merit is awarded when a member has performed a significant act of service that is deserving of special national recognition.
Click image to view e-Letter The June 1 edition of the Finance Impact Department's e-Letter has been published and is now available online. This edition provides information for recording camp inventories; reiterates the requirements for Friends of Scouting recognition, to be presented at the 2014 Top Hands Conference; gives information regarding local councils' audited financial…
The Boy Scouts of America is offering Naturally Slim® to benefit eligible employees and their spouses – at no cost! Naturally Slim Foundations is a 10-week online health improvement program that helps you lose weight, reduce stress and improve your overall health – all while eating the foods you love!
Everyone loves a good story, and Scouting has plenty of good stories to tell. A new movie, Troop 491: The Adventures of the Muddy Lions, tells the story of the positive impact of living by a code such as the Scout Oath and Scout Law.
The 2014 Environmental Scan is now available at scouting.org/about . This report is compiled by the Research & Program Innovation department of the BSA and updated annually. It includes an indexed summary of social trends and facts affecting the Boy Scouts of America to help councils: Develop local council strategic plans Create marketing tools Recruit volunteers Improve…
Know anyone looking for a job with adventure? Have them check out the employment opportunities at the BSA high adventure bases! Philmont – http://www.philmontscoutranch.org/jobs.aspx Northern Tier – http://www.ntier.org/NorthernTier/Jobs.aspx Sea Base – http://www.bsaseabase.org/resources/employment.aspx Summit – http://www.summitblog.org/programs/employment/
Special scholarship funds are now available to help offset travel expenses so every council can send at least one volunteer to the NextConnect conferences Aug. 7-8 in Dallas or Aug. 11-12 in Chicago. Growing Scouting is a major focus of these conferences, including the latest research, new recruitment materials, and more.
As we become a more member-centric organization the most important first step is to listen to your current and future members. To ask yourself – "Are we doing what we are supposed to do, as well as what we said we would do, on behalf of our current and future members?"
Council Market Analysis Reports for 2014 are now available. These reports are specific to each individual council and include information about the youth and families each council currently serves and those who live in the council area who are not being served.
Every employee and volunteer plays an important role in the development and delivery of life-changing experiences to our members. Last week, Gary Butler shared an overview of our transition from a member organization to an experience-oriented organization during a special edition of the Journey to Excellence Leadership Hour.
It's time to start preparing for summer camp, and there are two new videos to help you spread the word about the life-changing experiences our camps offer to Cub Scouts. iPad Hashtag And have you heard? The Cub Scouts Facebook page has teamed up with ScoutStuff to give away a ton of great camping gear.
Congratulations to all who submitted an entry to the National President's Awards for Marketing Excellence. The entries this year were tremendous! A complete list of the honorees in each category is now available on Scouting.org. A booklet containing examples of the honored work will be available at the Marketing booth at the National Annual Meeting…
Digital technology is part of almost everything we do these days. The new Digital Technology merit badge, launched in April, is all about using, understanding, and appreciating digital technology including computers, tablets, cell phones, and even computer-controlled coffeemakers. Scouts will also learn about digital technology rights and how to be environmentally friendly with digital technology.
A Youth Protection/Membership Incident Information Report form and supplemental page of reporting tips is now in production. A pad of the new reporting form, supplement pages, and tips will be forwarded to all professional staff. The estimated time for delivery to your council is early summer.
The U.S. Department of Justice's Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) offers a free-to-the-public database, the Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website. This resource allows a user to submit a single query to obtain information about sex offenders throughout the United States and can be used to identify registered sex offenders in your council service…
The Order of the Arrow has two campership programs available to provide Scouts with greater opportunities to attend summer camp. The Maury Clancy American Indian Campership and Get Kids to Camp Partnership have been funded by the Order of the Arrow Endowment to provide $20,000 each in support during 2014.
The May 1 edition of the Finance Impact Department's e-Letter has been published and is now available online. This issue of the e-Letter includes a reminder that access to the Legacy GL database will terminate June 1, 2014. This database remained accessible to local council employees after the conversion to PeopleSoft Financial allowing them to…
The fifth edition of Fieldbook: Scouting's Manual of Basic and Advanced Skills for Outdoor Adventure is now available. It covers hiking, camping, canoeing, mountain travel, ultralight backpacking, wilderness navigation, whitewater kayaking, and much more. Often described as "the best all-around guide to outdoor adventure on the market today," the Fieldbook is the go-to manual for…
Click image to view e-Letter The April 15 edition of the Finance Impact Department's e-Letter has been published and is now available online. In this issue, you'll learn about Member Data Shared Services, a new service where local councils can outsource their membership processes to a team that reviews their registrations for accuracy and completeness…
The 2014 National Aquatics Workshop will be held Oct. 22–26 at the Florida National High Adventure Sea Base in Islamorada, Florida. The schedule includes ample time to enjoy the warm climate and natural beauty of the Florida Keys. The conference is especially well-suited for council aquatic chairs and National Camping School staff members.
Top Hands 2014 will be an exciting opportunity for fellowship, learning, team building, sharing of ideas and a fun time for professionals and spouses! Make plans now to attend and bring key staff members. Joining us for a keynote address will be Dr.
The launch of the Mining in Society Merit Badge was a grand success! Now it is the responsibility of Society of Manufacturing Engineers (SME) members and others knowledgeable about the mining industry to promote the badge and to become Mining in Society Merit Badge Counselors.
Does your BSA camp, office, or service center raise the bar when it comes to sustainable practices? Are you teaching the Sustainability Merit Badge in a unique way? Are you taking sustainability to the next level in your programs? We'd like to hear about it!
(Article adapted from Bryan on Scouting blog ) The annual practice of troops picking the perfect summer camp just got upgraded to the smartphone age. Clear a spot on your home screen for Camp Scout!, a free iPhone app brought to you by Boys' Life magazine and the BSA's Outdoor Adventures team.
With new BSA research and strategic insights at play, it has never been more critical that we reach out to families in innovative ways. From the latest in digital and social media techniques to new recruitment campaign materials, you'll learn how to market the Scouting experience to busy moms and families.
The Boy Scouts of America is offering Naturally Slim® to benefit eligible employees and their spouses – at no cost! Naturally Slim Foundations is a 10-week online health improvement program that helps you lose weight, reduce stress and improve your overall health – all while eating the foods you love!
The Order of the Arrow has two campership programs available to provide Scouts with greater opportunities to attend summer camp. The Maury Clancy American Indian Campership and Get Kids to Camp Partnership have been funded by the Order of the Arrow Endowment to provide $20,000 each in support during 2014.
Click on image to view e-Letter The April 1 edition of the Finance Impact Department's e-Letter has been published and is now available online. This issue features the new National Camp Accreditation Program (NCAP) reports recently added to the PeopleSoft report menu.
Two new videos have been added to the Marketing Toolbox to showcase the role faith plays in Scouting. Separate versions for the Baptist and Catholic faiths are available now on Scouting.org . These videos can be used in "Together We Plan luncheons," a broad-based appeal to churches of the same denomination to consider Scouting as a…
The National Rifle Association, working in conjunction with the BSA, is offering up to 15 councils the opportunity to participate in a growing and rapidly expanding program that will provide NRA Instructor training courses for the council's volunteers at no cost.
Mark your calendar for the All Markets Strategy Summit on Tuesday, May 20, 2014, from noon to 4 p.m. at the Gaylord Opryland Hotel in Nashville, Tennessee. Registration is now open. Perhaps the most critical factor to Scouting's future success is the ability to engage the underserved segments of the U.S.
A template is now available to guide you and your council health supervisor in developing a supplemental risk advisory tailored to your council camp. Need additional guidance? Each of the four BSA high-adventure bases has developed a supplemental advisory specific to its program and attached it to its medical record.
The Talent Management Department has created 13 new job-specific competency models for local council positions. Competencies are defined as a cluster of behaviors performed on a job. The competency models include the following commissioned jobs; director of field service, director of development, program director, field director, and district executive.
