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A certificate of insurance is a document that gives evidence of insurance coverage for official Scouting activities. Each council has the ability to issue certificates of insurance of up to $1 million as evidence of general liability coverage to those entities requesting to be named as an additional insured for Scout unit, district, or council…
In 2009, the BSA introduced a new methodology that focused on the retention of units. This was greatly needed to address the growing national concern of only one out of every three new units organized surviving into their second year.
The May 1 issue of the Finance Impact Department e-Letter has been published and is available online. In this issue, read about how renowned speaker and relationship expert Steve Chandler addressed BSA local council staff and volunteers at the National Development and Fiscal Management Symposium April 24–26, in Chicago.
Have you completed your 2013 health actions? UnitedHealthcare's Personal Rewards program allows you to earn a premium incentive toward your BSA medical plan premiums for the 2014 plan year. You'll be healthier and you'll save money. How Do I Earn the Premium Incentive?
If you like to be in the thick of things helping out, you're going to love this. The Summit is entering the final stretch as it gears up for the 2013 National Scout Jamboree, and we've still got openings for excited, qualified staff.
The BSA's Messengers of Peace initiative was launched in May 2012 to recognize the efforts of Scouts who are working for peace, whether it's on projects that strive to solve conflicts in their schools, building links between divided communities, teaching their peers about health and wellness, or repairing environmental damage.
The Outdoor Programs Group in conjunction with the Aquatics Task Force announces the release of revised BSA Lifeguard requirements and the companion BSA Lifeguard Instructor Manual. The updated application and instructor manual are effective May 3, and may be accessed immediately in the Aquatics Resources section of scouting.org .
Are you looking to purchase a new smartphone or tablet before this year's inaugural Summit event? AT&T has an offer perfect for Scouts and friends of Scouting alike. Take advantage and you'll have power on the go for all your upcoming Scouting adventures.
Boys' Life Growth Award The Boys' Life Growth Award is given twice annually (June and December) to recognize and thank BSA professionals who achieve a 3 percent or greater Boys' Life subscription growth, and/or who serve a 68 percent or greater market share of the total of Tiger Cubs, Cub Scouts, Webelos Scouts, Boy Scouts…
2010 Buick LaCrosse FWD CX Approximate miles: 42,104 Exterior color: quicksilver metallic Interior color: titanium cloth seats Asking price: $16,471 Location: National Council Equipment/features: 3.0L V6 VVT DOHC SIDI engine AM/FM stereo with CD/MP3 playback and XM satellite radio Electronic six-speed automatic transmission with overdrive Power locks/windows 2008 Chevy Trailblazer 4×2 LT Approximate miles: 61,519…
Based on our current schedule, we are projecting that data from the 2013 spring VOS survey will display on May 8 as part of the JTE dashboard update. The information displayed will include the NPS scores, driver question scores, and text comments made in response to the NPS and driver questions.
Anthony L. Mei has been selected as the 2013 Woods Services Award recipient in recognition of his exceptional service and leadership in the field of Scouting for youth with disabilities. The Woods Services Award is provided by the Woods Services and Residential Treatment Center in Langhorne, Pennsylvania, in memory of Luther Wellington Lord, who served…
John Mosby, Scout executive of the Narragansett Council in Providence, Rhode Island, has agreed to chair the 2013 Top Hands Steering Committee. This committee will represent field personnel as well as serve in key leadership roles in the planning and execution of the annual Top Hands meetings.
On June 18, tens of thousands of kids and adults at aquatic facilities around the world will unite to set a new Guinness World Record for the largest simultaneous swimming lesson. The event, dubbed the "World's Largest Swimming Lesson," provides a great opportunity for Scouts attending camp to become world record holders while they help…
As part of our ongoing efforts to strengthen the protection of youth in our programs, the designation of parents of youth members in traditional programs as ScoutParents will end effective July 1. BSA literature, forms, and processes are being revised to match this change in program.
2010 Lincoln Navigator 4×2 Approximate miles: 32,298 Exterior color: white platinum metallic tri-coat Interior color: camel with perforated premium leather Asking price: $33,595 Location: National Council Equipment/features: 5.4L 3V SOHC engine V8 FFV AM/FM stereo with six-disc CD/MP3-capable/THX II Six-speed automatic transmission with OD Heated front seats Sirius satellite radio 2011 GMC Terrain FWD SLE-2…
Thomas R. Harrington has been appointed to the position of Regional Director, Western Region, effective Aug. 1. Tom has been serving as the Scout executive of the Cradle of Liberty Council, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, since 2010. Under Tom's leadership, the Cradle of Liberty team has attained traditional membership growth and a balanced operating budget for each…
The BSA's mission to help boys be "Prepared. For Life. ® " is directly correlated with the need for literacy in America and precisely why the BSA incorporates literacy into so much of our program. Reading, writing, and speaking intersect with everything in life: character development, emotional intelligence, and physical fitness.
You talked, and we listened! Thanks to the requests of many Scouts who have been requesting a tweak to the Cycling merit badge, we have added a mountain biking option to the requirements. Now, Scouts can choose to complete their Cycling merit badge with either the road bike option or the mountain bike option.
The spring 2013 issue of Giving Matters has been published and is available online. Because of the generosity of our many donors, the BSA is able to impact the lives of close to 3 million youth. Giving Matters is designed to highlight the many ways their contributions are making a difference every day in the…
Join the BSA and the National Park Trust and help us get hundreds of thousands of kids across America to our parks to celebrate National Kids to Parks Day on Saturday, May 18! Register to be counted at www.kidstoparks.org , where you will find free resources, including park events in your community.
Here is a membership best practice that has been tested and evaluated, that works well in any council environment, and, if properly followed and executed, will produce some phenomenal new Tiger Cub volunteers and members. It was a collaborative effort of many, developed by Lucia Cronin, Central Region membership chair, and produced by a JTE…
Julia A. Pierson was sworn in as the 23rd director of the United States Secret Service on March 27, becoming the first woman to hold the post. Pierson, who has more than 30 years of experience with the Secret Service, was an Explorer in Post 103 with the Orlando, Florida, Police Department as a youth…
Click to open the April 1 issue The April 1 issue of the Finance Impact Department's e-Letter has been published and is available online. The National Development and Fiscal Management Symposium provides local council staff and volunteers an opportunity to get the latest on what's new in the fundraising field as well as the latest…
The BSA is in our third year of a great relationship with Insurance Auto Auctions, a company that processes more than 1 million vehicle donations at more than 160 locations around the country; and our Scouting campaign continues to grow with more councils benefiting from this great service.
Please note: If you experienced difficulty viewing this week's episode of The Buzz , we are embedding it below . Every episode of The Buzz also is available on the BSA Internal Communications YouTube channel . The ongoing debate about the BSA's membership standards presents some challenges when it comes to fundraising.
The Health and Safety Support Committee has recently released or updated several resources to help your council and camp meet or exceed camp and regulatory standards. All of these can be found on the Scouting Safely Web page in the Guidelines/Policies/Model Plans section.
The BSA is excited to introduce new features that are now available in MyScouting Tools. They include: Key 3 Organization Administrators A new Organization Profile tool for displaying and managing information. It displays unit information that identifies chartered organizations and their representatives, and allows entry of unit social media contacts (Facebook and Twitter).
Philmont Training Center will be issuing a limited number of scholarships for the 2013 National Advanced Youth Leadership Experience program at Philmont. The scholarships are available through the Waite Phillips Foundation. Each of the four regions has been granted 10 $200 scholarships.
2010 Buick Enclave 1XL Front-Wheel Drive Approximate miles: 59,871 Exterior color: gold mist metallic Interior color: cashmere with cocoa accents Asking price: $22,959 Location: National Council Equipment/features: 3.6L V6 VVT direct injection engine AM/FM stereo with CD/MP3/XM radio Six-speed automatic transmission Seven-passenger seating Heated front leather power seats Remote start Rearview camera system 2010 Ford…
The BSA 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!
It's got adventure, humor, drama, and it makes Mondays better! Tune in to the new reality TV show "Are You Tougher Than a Boy Scout?" each Monday at 8 p.m. Eastern/7 p.m. Central on the National Geographic Channel through April 1 (when two episodes will be aired).
Success in training the boy depends largely on the Scoutmaster's own personal example." - Robert Baden-Powell What better quote than this one to introduce the April 10 JTE Leadership Club topic: BSA Training in its Second Century? We will discuss the impact of effective training on retention, how successful training councils have reached 90 percent or…
It doesn't take a rocket scientist to know that if we start our new Cub Scout families off with a quality experience, it will affect retention. Once again, we are offering to councils an updated version of the Cub Scout parent onboarding envelops at no cost.
The BSA is pleased to announce the release of the Local Council Guide to the 2012 IRS Form 990. The updated guide brings together what's new for 2012, including special instructions, an illustrative checklist, and actual Form 990s into one handy reference manual to serve as a resource for practitioners and local councils alike.
The BSA has formed a partnership with professional bass angler Tom Redington to help teach Scouts about the science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) aspects of the outdoors and fishing and to encourage young people to become active in the outdoors.
Jamboree-on-the-Air and Jamboree-on-the-Internet will be held Oct. 19 and 20, 2013. JOTA and JOTI are annual World Scouting events that provide an opportunity for Scouts to communicate with other Scouts from around the world! Last year, JOTA worldwide participation reached just short of 700,000 Scouts operating from more than 13,500 amateur radio stations, operated by…
Our national strategic plan calls for us to offer new and relevant programs to attract and keep scouts and their families. Welding is a great example of doing just that. Many people would like to learn how to weld, but have no idea how to go about it.
The North Florida Council is encouraging supporters of Scouting to come out and take the leap from the top of the EverBank Center building in downtown Jacksonville to help raise funds. Join the Jacksonville Sharks Mascot "Chum" as he rappels down the EverBank Center building on May 17–18 in downtown Jacksonville, Florida.
The Virgin Islands Council #410 in Christiansted, VI, has been acquired by the National Capital Area Council #82, effective March 1. The council will be known as the National Capital Area Council #82 in Bethesda, MD. All mail and/or contact for the Virgin Islands should go through the National Capital Area Council at 9190 Rockville…
The 2013 Cub Scouts 'Inspiration for Growth' All Markets Summit will precede the National Annual Meeting on Wednesday, May 22 at the Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center (Dallas/Fort Worth area). This year's summit will feature all-new content with a strong focus on reaching Cub Scout–age youth from a variety of ethnicities within your local market.
Click to open March 15 issue The March 15 edition of the Finance Impact Department's e-Letter has been published and is available online. The latest issue provides the schedule of sessions for the 2013 National Development and Fiscal Management Symposium.
Great news! More than 439,000 households tuned in for Are You Tougher Than a Boy Scout? on Monday, March 4. That's 439,000 households seeing the fun and excitement of Scouting! That's a terrific start. Let's keep up the momentum - let your Scouting volunteers know that the best is yet to come with five more episodes…
The BSA's 131st current merit badge-Game Design-has been released. It teaches Scouts how to create, test, and refine a game from one of four categories: Electronic (games for computers, game systems, or mobile devices) Outdoor/Athletic (sports or games like capture the flag) Tabletop (dice-based games, board games, card games) Pen and Paper or Role-Playing Games…
A volunteer Roundtable Task Force was started in 2011. The mission of the roundtable group was to: Undertake a comprehensive study of how effectively we are delivering and supporting roundtables in the various types of councils around the country, with a separate focus on the needs of each of our traditional programs: Cub Scouts, Boy…
Click to open March issue The March issue of Learning for Life and Exploring Today has been published and is now available online. In this issue, you can read more about the Comprehensive General Liability policy, which provides primary coverage to all LFL professionals and employees, as well as participating organizations and registered volunteer adult…
Spread the message of Scouting with a medium that is always "on"-outdoor billboards. CBS Outdoor has a single point of contact that councils can call to get a fantastic rate made available only to select nonprofit organizations. To learn how you can select from a number of BSA-approved designs that reinforce our branding while leaving…
Please be aware of a valuable resource to councils that may be considering offering a scuba diving program. The Florida National High Adventure Sea Base has enjoyed a relationship with the Professional Association of Diving Instructors for more than 20 years, and they have dedicated innumerable man-hours and significant financial assistance to make the scuba…
The BSA is offering a special weekend workshop of the new certified angler instructor training being taught at BSA Camping School. It will be hosted by the Greater St. Louis Area Council. The goal of this course is to improve the council's and unit's overall fishing program and train Fishing and Fly Fishing merit badge…
The new District Executive Talent Assessment hiring tool, which replaced the Selection Research Instrument last fall, is earning some positive reviews from council-level executives who are using it to assess DE candidates and identify those with the greatest potential to succeed.
