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Beginning November 1, 2014, the National Council will phase out the BlackBerry Enterprise Server and all BlackBerry device support. After this date, BlackBerry users will have to subscribe to a different data plan using BlackBerry Internet Service (BIS) to receive emails.
Scouting U and the Center for Professional Development are proud of all of our commissioned executives who have completed District Operations Basic. As part of this new course, students who excel in all aspects of becoming commissioned have the opportunity to graduate with honors.
The National Council has the following lease vehicles for sale: 2010 Lincoln MKS All-Wheel Drive Sedan Approximate mileage: 25,010 Exterior color: Brilliant Silver Metallic Interior color: Steel Gray Asking Price: $17,953 Location: National Council, Irving, Texas Equipment/features: 3.5L 24-valve Duratec V6 engine Lincoln Premium Sound System, 6-disc CD/MP3 player, Sirius satellite radio 6-speed SelectShift automatic…
Polaris Industries Inc., the leading manufacturer of off-road vehicles, has entered into a 10-year exclusive partnership with the BSA to provide all-terrain vehicles, side-by-sides, and safety equipment to select council camps across the country. As part of this arrangement, Polaris will take over the existing pilot program that was launched in 2012 with Honda.
This month's JTE Leadership Club continues the series on experience-oriented Scouting through a closer look at how the BSA incorporates STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math into our programs. STEM is one of the fastest growing areas of interest requested by parents and youth, and Scouting is vigorously looking to enhance the STEM experience in…
Mining in Society merit badge counselors, here's your chance to sharpen your skills before teaching the BSA's newest merit badge to Scouts. The Society for Mining, Metallurgy and Exploration (SME) will offer two free webinars for Mining in Society merit badge counselors.
Beginning April 8, Microsoft is ending support for the Windows XP operating system. Continued use of Windows XP will expose council systems to potential security threats. Action required Click here to review important information on how the end of support for Windows XP will affect your council.
CS2N, or Computer Science Student Network, has partnered with the BSA to offer free training and resources specifically for Scouts earning the Robotics merit badge . Scouts can download a 60-day copy of the Robot Virtual World Software to complete the Robotics merit badge.
Often described as "the best all-around guide to outdoor adventure on the market today," the Fieldbook is the go-to manual for everyone interested in backcountry challenges-from hiking, camping, and canoeing to mountain travel, ultralight backpacking, wilderness navigation, and whitewater kayaking.
Click image to view e-Letter The March 15 edition of the Finance Impact Department's e-Letter has been published and is now available online. This issue highlights the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) Fundamentals of Fundraising and Fiscal Management I courses offered May 18-20 in Nashville, Tennessee, prior to the National Annual Meeting.
Do your camp's shooting sports programs meet the current requirements? Take a look. Day Camp, Family Camp, or Resident Camp Leadership Requirements BB gun ranges, archery ranges, and sling shot (wrist rockets) ranges require a trained range master with a 1-to-8 ratio of range master to Wolf, Bear, or Webelos shooters.
Scouting not only teaches skills that last a lifetime but also teaches skills that can make those lifetimes even longer. Through the SCOUTStrong initiative, Scout leaders can make a lasting difference in their Scouts' diet and exercise habits-habits that will improve their health now and into the future.
The new, simplified annual health and medical record was launched on March 1. We have been gathering feedback and answering your commonly asked questions on our new landing page . At the bottom of the landing page, you'll see a button labeled "Have Questions?
There has been a lot of "buzz" recently about upcoming program changes, particularly to the Cub Scout program. In this episode of The Buzz , tune in to hear Russ Hunsaker, chairman of the Program Innovation Task Force, discuss what is-and what is NOT-changing across our program offerings.
Perhaps the most critical factor to Scouting's future success is the ability to engage underserved segments of the U.S. population. In each community, there are youth from many cultures not currently served by Scouting. We must change that. Families- all families-need Scouting more than ever before.
Did you know that Scouts camped a total of 6,093,410 nights during 2013? Or that Scouts across America recorded 17,042,938 hours of service to their communities last year? These are just two of the facts compiled in the 2013 Report to the Nation, which was delivered to members of Congress and other government leaders in…
Has your council developed a great brochure or a killer social media campaign? Does the Annual Report or All Markets material look better than it has in years? Now's your chance to be recognized! The entry period for the 16th Annual National President's Awards for Marketing Excellence closes on Monday, March 17 .
The BSA has formed an alliance with USA Triathlon to promote healthy, active lifestyles through the organization's Splash and Dash Youth Aquathlon Series. Fifty swim-run events from across the United States comprise the third annual Splash and Dash Youth Aquathlon Series, which runs from March through November 2014.
(Adapted from Scouting magazine's "Bryan on Scouting" blog) Love of country and reverence for our nation's heroes are staples of the Boy Scouts of America. So it should come as no surprise that BSA Scouts and Scouters are leading efforts to preserve the beaches at Normandy, where allied forces made landfall on D-Day.
Councils in Waycross and Savannah, Georgia, have approved the merger of the two councils to form the Coastal Georgia Council No. 99, effective March 1, 2014. The new council will be located in Savannah with the same contact information as before. The Coastal Georgia Council will be in Area 9 of the Southern Region.
The March JTE Leadership Hour takes a deep dive into the rapidly evolving world of our members' digital experience. Please join Gary Butler, deputy chief scout executive, and our Marketing Team for a revealing look at trends in digital behavior, what's hot, and what's on the horizon.
The Mission Impact department has two important JTE updates for councils to be aware of: Monthly Reporting Requirements The JTE district dashboard went live on Feb. 8 and is displaying scores for the past two years. Many of the numbers are coming from the BSA system, but others must be self-reported.
To kick off the new year, we're getting out of The Buzz studio and onto the water, where we're taking a closer look at an innovative recruiting effort that combines an outdoor activity that kids love with some key BSA partnerships.
Click image to view e-Letter The March 1 edition of the Finance Impact Department's e-Letter has been published and is now available online. In this issue, the national office announces the new Friends of Scouting (FOS) recognition program, which recognizes BSA local councils that showed an increase in FOS net on June 30, 2014, over…
In preparation for the summer camp season, we are rolling out a new, simplified annual health and medical record effective March 1, 2014. Thanks to many employees and volunteers who provided constructive feedback on how we could make the record easier to use while still collecting the information needed to make sure our Scouts are…
The BSA's newest merit badge, Mining in Society, launched this week at the annual meeting of The Society for Mining, Metallurgy & Exploration Inc., which was instrumental in the development of the merit badge. The latest in a series of merit badges on science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) topics, Mining in Society focuses on mining's…
The National Court of Honor and National Executive Board are pleased to announce that the following individuals have been selected to receive the Silver Buffalo at our National Annual Meeting to be held in May at the Gaylord Opryland in Nashville, Tennessee.
Are you sending the right message? With new research and strategic insights at play, learn how to market Scouting effectively in your communities. Register now for the marketing course at Philmont Training Center! It has never been more critical that we reach out to families in new ways.
In the past, members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints who serve in stake positions and have registered as non-unit registrants, like unit commissioners, district committee members, district or council members at large, or council executive board members, may have had their annual BSA registration fee submitted directly to the local stake…
Each year Boys' Life makes available to councils key planning materials for the coming program year. Your council's investment to provide these materials to unit leaders and commissioners is a vital element of your council's service to units. The 2014–2015 Boys' Life Program Planning Package includes three notebooks, three bilingual planning charts, and two planning…
Click image to view e-Letter The February 15 edition of the Finance Impact Department's e-Letter has been published and is now available online. In this issue, readers will learn what they need to do to maintain their councils' tax-exempt status.
The Philmont Training Center, the national training center of the Boy Scouts of America, is excited to offer new cutting-edge conferences to volunteers from across the nation in 2014. In addition to yearly favorites such as "District Key 3," these new conferences are designed to help volunteers and professionals from across the nation share ideas…
In an earlier article , we shared a sneak peek of the new look coming to my .Scouting Tools. We're excited to announce that the look is here! The new design is faster and more dynamic, and now supports Internet Explorer 10 and 11.
This is the season for recognition dinners, fundraisers, leadership breakfasts, and other events designed to bring your council closer to your Scouts, your volunteers, and your community. No doubt these events are also among your most important revenue generators for council operations.
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has released an updated version of its Scouting Handbook for Church Units in the United States . The only changes are related to registration and charter renewal. Please follow the link above to access and download the handbook.
Click image to view newsletter The Febru ary issue of Membership Impact Department News and Resources has been published and is available online. In this issue, you can read more about the new unit membership chair position, upcoming changes to the reporting of membership data, and the schedule for registrar training.
Commissioner Week at the Philmont Training Center for 2014 will be Week 2: June 15-21. All of the conferences offered last year will be offered again this year and, as in the past, the Commissioner College will be held on Friday.
It's time to share your favorite Pinewood Derby moments captured on film! Enter the Pinewood Derby Photo Contest for your chance to win a $25 gift card to ScoutStuff.org. Visit the Cub Scouts on Facebook to post your pic. A new winner will be chosen each day.
The Council Accident and Sickness Insurance renewal with Health Special Risk Inc. (HSR) was completed January 1, 2014. Included in the Description of Coverage, under Covered Activities, it now states that effective January 1, 2014, the policy does not provide benefits for attendance or participation at the national high-adventure bases.
On April 1, 2014, the Recreational Boating & Fishing Foundation (RBFF) will launch a campaign to engage Hispanics in boating and fishing as research has shown this population segment is underrepresented as anglers, lacks participation as boat owners, and is generally unaware of aquatic conservation or preservation practices.
The National Council has the following lease vehicle for sale: 2010 Ford E dge LTD All-Wheel Drive Approximate Miles: 67,250 Exterior Color: Ingot Silver Metallic Interior Color: Medium Light Stone w/leather Asking Price: $17,755 Location: Carmel, New York Equipment/features: 3.5L V6 Duratec engine AM/FM stereo w/ 6xCD/MP3/Sirius/premium sound 6-speed automatic transmission Power windows/locks/seats Leather-trimmed heated…
Looking for a creative tie-in for your Scouts' environmental science or wildlife conservation activities? Look no further! The 2014 Saving Endangered Species Youth Art Contest is accepting entries through March 15, 2014. Students in kindergarten through grade 12 are eligible to enter.
In 2014, National Camp Accreditation Program standards require that camp COPE or climbing programs be supervised by an NCS-trained COPE or climbing director. As an alternative, councils desiring to train their own Level II instructors must have an NCS-trained COPE and climbing program manager in place.
The Central Wyoming Council #638 has been renamed the Greater Wyoming Council #638 by vote of the council board on January 17, 2014. Greater Wyoming Council remains in Western Region Area 2 with no boundary changes. Their national charter has been changed. If you have questions about this change, please contact Stan Willey .
Fall 2013 Voice of the Scout results have been posted to the VOS Dashboard. Access the VOS Dashboard from MyBSA (employees) or MyScouting (volunteers). Spring 2014 VOS surveys will launch February 24 and close March 17. If you have any questions, please contact Michael Watkins .
Everything's better when it's free, and now there's a great, free tool to help ensure your council has a trained and engaged executive board. To achieve the silver level JTE objective on Council Leadership, councils must complete a full board self-assessment.
The microphones will be open on February 11, 2014, at noon Central time, when the Scouting Alumni Association (SAA) and the National Eagle Scout Association (NESA) will conduct a joint town hall/Q&A webinar. National staff members, as well as NESA President Glenn Adams and SAA Chairman Ed Pease, will open the floor to your questions…
It's time for all Sea Scout ships to take stock of their 2013 accomplishments and apply for the annual National Flagship Award. The annual Sea Scout National Flagship Award was instituted by BoatUS, the nation's largest recreational boating organization, in honor of the 90th anniversary of Sea Scouts in 2002.
Click image to view e-Letter The February 1 edition of the Finance Impact Department's e-Letter has been published and is now available online. In this issue, readers are presented with information about the March 4–6 AFP Fundamentals of Fundraising course offered by the Council Fund Development Team at the Center for Professional Development.
Bell Helmets is offering up to $100,000 in technical assistance grants to fund three mountain bike facilities built by IMBA Trail Solutions. Projects will be planned, designed, and built by IMBA's Trail Solutions team of professional trail builders, potentially with assistance from local volunteers as required by Trail Solutions.
