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Applications will soon be available for the 2014 All-Terrain Vehicle (ATV) and Personal Watercraft (PWC) Program. Stop by the Outdoor Programs/Properties booth at Top Hands to pick up the forms. If you can't make it to Top Hands, forms will be available online by September 1.
In 2012, as part of the incentive program offered by one of our product sale vendors, the Z-curve bow was made available as an incentive item for Scouts. After delivery of this prize, it was discovered that it had three warnings plus a label on the product itself that stated "Age 8+."
The Boy Scouts of America is offering Naturally Slim to you and your spouse at no cost! Naturally Slim is an online health improvement program that helps you lose weight, reduce stress, increase exercise, and improve your overall health-all while eating the foods you actually like to eat!
Click to open the August 1 issue The August 1 issue of the Finance Impact Department's e-Letter has been published and is available online. In this issue, Development and Corporate Alliances announces their upcoming AFP Fundamentals of Fundraising course to be held in the Northeast Region at the Tropicana Atlantic City in New Jersey.
The Membership Impact Department is pleased to announce the development of two new pre-recorded webinars to assist regional and area volunteers in supporting councils in the area of membership growth. Council Membership Plan Implementation Webinar This webinar was created to assist councils with preparing a council membership plan.
The summer edition of Training Times has been published and is available online (and as a downloadable PDF ). In this issue, you can read more about staying current on your Youth Protection Training, proposed updates to the Venturing program, the new Rayado Ridge Leadership Camp at Philmont Scout Ranch, and the first-ever NAYLE course planned…
Two new merit badges-and a long-anticipated update to an existing badge-will be available beginning July 15 at the 2013 National Scout Jamboree and online: Cycling update with mountain biking option Sustainability Programming More information will be released next week, but the merit badge pamphlets for all three should hit Scout shops (and scoutstuff.org) in early…
Click to open the July 15 issue The July 15 issue of the Finance Impact Department's e-Letter has been published and is available online. In this issue, readers can learn about two opportunities to attend the BSA National Foundation's major gift seminar at Philmont Training Center , Sept.
Produce the next official recruiting video for Scouting, and get a chance to win one of three iPad minis! Three grand prize winners (one in each category: Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts, and Venturing) will each receive an Apple iPad mini with a 16GB hard drive!
Chief Scout Executive Wayne Brock has launched the "Chief's Corner" blog ( www.bsachief.com ) to discuss his thoughts on a range of issues important to the Scouting movement-from the upcoming jamboree, to service to the community, to what the future holds. The site will be updated frequently, so be sure to bookmark it (or subscribe via RSS…
The summer camp season is upon us, so it's an important time to remember how important incident reporting is to the organization. As our Key 3 has stated in the BSA Commitment to Safety, it is a good time to: Communicate the importance of incident and near-miss reporting and hold staff members accountable for implementing…
C+R Research provides youth-market research for a variety of businesses and organizations, including the BSA. Learn more about the attitudes, behaviors, beliefs, and values of youth today in this review of the YouthBeat 2012 report . Significant differences between Scouts and non-Scouts are noted in the review.
Driven by an increased interest in career exploration at the middle school level, the national Exploring office has responded by creating new and innovative coeducational Middle School Explorer Club programs for students in the sixth, seventh, and eighth grades. For more information on this exciting new program-including the August 1 opening date for registration-download the…
Learn engaging new marketing strategies to connect Scouting to the communities you serve at NextConnect '13 National Marketing Summits . Through a combination of industry experts and proven best practices within the Scouting family, you'll leave with an arsenal of new tools to connect with our target audiences.
Click to open July 1 issue The July 1 issue of the Finance Impact Department's e-Letter has been published and is available online. In this issue, read about the National Eagle Scout Association's new Legacy Society Fellowship, which will be unveiled at the 2013 National Scout Jamboree.
As you are aware, the Boy Scouts of America is in the early phases of a transition to a new publishing model aimed at reducing costs, improving efficiencies, and offering users a wider range of content in a variety of formats.
If you're pumped about the 2013 National Scout Jamboree and all that action packed into the Summit but can't swing all 10 days of the event, head on over to VisitJambo.org to sign up for one-day or multi-day jamboree visitor passes.
In addition to the functions currently available, did you know that as a unit and district Key 3, you also will be able to perform the following new tasks on the new MyScouting Tools? View, update and print training certificates for members of your unit or district – not just YPT.
A new website has been created to order new and replacement Eagle Scout credentials along with replacement award items for the George Meany Award, Vale la Pena Award, Lifesaving or Meritorious Action Award, and Wood Badge wallet card. Also, effective immediately, the fee for expedited shipping has been increased from $25 to $40.
Two new membership-related webinars have been posted to the "Webinars, Podcasts & Newsletters" page on scouting.org: Council Membership Plan Implementation Recruitment Best Practices and Resources These are ready to be viewed and used by council staff as well as volunteers on multiple levels.
The BSA is now conducting online exit interviews with employees who decide to leave our organization. Exit interviews: Accelerate participating managers' understanding and experience of managing people and organizations. Help to support local councils' HR practices, including sourcing, recruiting, onboarding of new employees, and retention of existing employees.
It's not too late to enroll in family member coverage! On Jan. 1, Health Special Risk (HSR) began offering family member coverage to all councils enrolled in the BSA Council Accident and Sickness Plan. This benefit provides coverage for individual family members (such as parents, legal guardians, grandparents, and/or siblings) of registered Scouts attending BSA-sponsored…
Excerpted from Scouting magazine's "Bryan on Scouting" blog ) So we've made the decision. We're going to change," says Rex Tillerson. "Now what?" Less than 24 hours after the volunteer delegates voted to change the BSA's membership policy for youth, Tillerson addressed a large room full of Scouting volunteers and professionals at the closing general session…
Click to open the June 15 issue The June 15 issue of the Finance Impact e-Letter has been published and is available online. In this issue, you can read more about the Development and Corporate Alliances Department and how it provides draft communications to help local councils communicate effectively with their donors regarding the changes…
The Summit and the 2013 National Scout Jamboree are all about high adventure and fun. Visitors will see firsthand what that means at the Summit Center, where they can sample activities ranging from zip lines and BMX to rock climbing and shooting sports.
Learn more about the new council employment processes through webinars June 18–20. Each 30- to 45-minute session will highlight the changes, explain why they were made, and discuss how they benefit the local council. There also will be time for questions.
If you only listen to one CubCast this year (although we hope you catch them all), make this the one. Hilda Blaine, a five-year Cub Scout volunteer extraordinaire with the Grand Canyon Council in Phoenix, Arizona, chats with us about everything you need to plan your Cub Scout year and how it will make your…
Life stays busy for TeamSLR and Scott "Scotty" Lagasse Jr., even with some weeks off before his next NASCAR Nationwide Series race. One of the unique aspects of TeamSLR's relationship with the Boy Scouts of America is that there are seemingly limitless opportunities and events in which the team can engage Scouts and their families.
If you're looking for suggestions on ways to develop your council's camp properties, please visit the new Camp Development and Maintenance website , where you will find the following information: An extensive library Rangers Roost FAQ section Design guidelines Camp Maintenance Software (CPMS) And, coming soon are downloadable area and region maps and much more!
The Visual Storytelling Photography Workshop , as it is currently called, will be held this summer at the Philmont Training Center, Aug. 4–10. Share this link with those who you think might consider attending this year!
Celebrate Flag Day at the National Scouting Museum ! Show off your patriotic spirit! Fun for the whole family! The celebration will begin with a flag retirement ceremony at 10 a.m., followed by an exciting array of activities and entertainment for everyone, including: Live music Food trucks (food for purchase) Educational activities for all ages Crafts…
Beginning Nov. 1, 2014, the National Council will phase out the BlackBerry Enterprise Server and all BlackBerry support. After this date, BlackBerry users will have to subscribe to the BlackBerry Internet Service for data connectivity. This can be taken care of through your personal service provider.
After an extensive discussion within the organization, the BSA's approximately 1,400 volunteer voting members have adopted the membership policy resolution which will result in the removal of the restriction denying membership to youth on the basis of sexual orientation alone.
The Council Market Analysis report provides demographic and lifestyle information specific to each council. The analysis provides information about the cultures, values, and attitudes of a council's members and community. The maps and tables in this report include numbers, percentages, indexes, and lifestyle information.
Data from the Spring 2013 Voice of the Scout survey is now live on the JTE dashboard. Access the VOS dashboard from MyBSA (employees) or MyScouting account (volunteers). The spring infographic and executive summary are posted on www.scouting.org/jte in the VOS section, along with fall campaign materials for program kickoff packets.
Employment applications and fillable supporting documents for the new recommended council employment processes are on the HR Gateway, accessible through MyBSA. HR Gateway Path to Processes: HR Gateway > Manager Resources > Council Employment Recruiting These steps for the hiring of council employees are recommended for your use.
The purpose of the "Get Kids to Camp" partnership is to get Scouts to camp by providing trained, qualified adults to serve as unit leaders for units (chartered or provisional) that would otherwise be unable to attend council summer camp.
To provide the best youth program, the Research & Program Innovation Department surveys membership from time to time to learn members' opinions on various Scouting issues. Please encourage your youth members (14 years of age or older), volunteers, Boy Scout parents, and Cub Scout parents to join our research panel by including the following wording and…
Excited for the 2013 National Scout Jamboree in July? You should be! It's the first ever jamboree at the Summit. To celebrate, we're looking for the best pictures from your archives of any awesome Scout gathering. If you've got old jambo shots, great.
Be prepared! The Emergency Care & Safety Institute ( ECSI ) and the Boy Scouts of America both understand the importance of developing the skills necessary to be prepared for emergencies. A new training agreement will assist your council in developing instructor trainers and instructors.
The BSA is offering Naturally Slim to you and your spouse at no cost! Naturally Slim is an online health improvement program that can help you lose weight, reduce stress, increase exercise, and improve your overall health-all while eating the foods you actually like to eat!
Please join us in congratulating the winners of the 15th Annual National President's Awards for Marketing Excellence! These awards recognize councils that are doing outstanding work in the areas of Best Positive Public Relations, Best Website, Best Marketing Campaign, Best Finance Support Materials, and more!
A new template is available for planning and implementing board diversity: Click here for the template or go to our website at www.scouting.org/jte and scroll to the Council Tools section.
Click to open May 15 issue The May 15 issue of the Finance Impact Department's e-Letter has been published and is available online. In this issue, you can read about how one of our local councils, the Capitol Area Council in Austin, Texas, is using Blackbaud Sphere for its peer-to-peer fundraising.
The Summit and the 2013 National Scout Jamboree are all about high adventure and fun. Visitors will see firsthand what that means at the Summit Center, where they can sample activities ranging from zip lines and BMX to rock climbing and shooting sports.
Click graphic to open full size The dates and locations for this year's NextConnect National Marketing Summits have been chosen: NextConnect Oakland-Aug. 12–13 NextConnect Washington, D.C.-Aug. 15–16 Looking to make that next connection with Scouting's target audiences? Join us for NextConnect '13, where you'll hear from industry experts and share best practices with marketing staff…
It is that time of year again, and we are excited to highlight one of our most visible months in Scouting-Indy 500 month. Three years ago, BSA Racing made a huge impact on the national stage during one of the most watched sporting events in the world.
The Voice of the Scout council dashboard was due to be updated with spring 2013 data on May 8. However, the 2013 results are not yet available, and we apologize for the delay. Please watch Scout Wire and the National Council News Update window on MyBSA for an announcement once it does go live.
The 2013 edition of the Environmental Scan is now available. This tool-which includes an indexed summary of social trends and facts affecting the BSA-is designed to assist councils with the development of strategic plans, marketing, fundraising, recruitment, and presentations.
(Story adapted from Scouting magazine's "Bryan on Scouting" blog ) Version 1.0 of the Jamboree Summit App is now available on Apple and Android devices. The Android app clocks in at just over 10 MB and costs 99 cents in the Google Play store .
