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The Health and Safety Support Committee Wilderness First Aid Task Force is meeting in February to consider changes to the current Wilderness First Aid Curriculum and Doctrine Guidelines , initially published in 2009. The public comment period is now open, and comments will be considered until Feb.
New JTE materials have been uploaded to the JTE site on Scouting.org ( www.scouting.org/jte ), including information for 2012 JTE year-end and new 2013 JTE goal-planning tools for councils and districts.
The BSA's top three professional and volunteer leaders have created a special holiday greeting …
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.
Click to open December issue The December issue of Supply Line has been produced and is available online. In this issue, you can learn more about last-minute holiday collectibles and gift cards, as well as two handy outdoor resource books that are now available in paperback.
The National Council is offering the following lease car for sale: 2010 GMC Terrain SLE-2 Approximate miles: 39,182 Exterior color: Mocha steel metallic Interior color: Light titanium cloth Asking price: $18,118 Location: National Council Equipment/Features: 3.0L V6 SIDI VVT engine AM/FM stereo with CD/MP3 player, XM Radio 6-speed automatic transmission Power windows/locks/driver seat Cruise control…
Click to open December 1 issue The Dec. 1 issue of the Finance Impact Department's e-Letter newsletter has been published and is available online. In this issue, readers will learn about the IRS standard mileage rates for 2013; the 2013 National Development and Fiscal Management Symposium keynote speaker, Steve Chandler; BSA asset management update; the…
Click to open December issue The December issue of the Marketing News newsletter has been published and is available online. Looking for resources to report Scouting's impact to your community? Want new ways to reach out to donors and community organizations?
As you plan 2013 budgets, please include attendance at the 2013 Cub Scouts "Inspiration for Growth" All Markets Summit. Preceding the National Annual Meeting on Wednesday, May 22, at the Gaylord Texan in Grapevine, Texas (Dallas–Fort Worth area), this year's summit will feature all-new content with a strong focus on reaching Cub Scout–age youth from…
The National Council is striving to give you the most resources possible for the new STEM initiative. As part of this effort, we would like to hear more about what your council is doing in regard to program development, fundraising proposals, success with recruiting STEM volunteers, etc.
An Incident Reporting Kit is now in production, and one kit for each of your professional staff will be forwarded to your council for distribution during the first quarter of 2013. The kit consists of an easy-to-see burnt orange folder for your desk, trunk, or backpack containing an incident descriptions and reporting instructions card , and…
Click to open December issue The December issue of Learning for Life and Exploring Today newsletter has been published and is available online. In this issue, read why the time to start selling the Learning for Life program is NOW, and not next year!
If you like to be in the thick of things helping out, you're going to love this. The Summit is gearing up for the 2013 National Scout Jamboree, and we've still got openings for excited, qualified staff. Check it out: Canopy Tour/Challenge Course and Zip Line: If you like going fast and climbing high, this…
The number of reports from the U.S. in this year's Jamboree-on-the-Air surged 200 percent from 2011, with 204 stations reporting their activities. These stations reported 18,537 Scouts participating-an increase of nearly 500 percent! Overall, the station reports represented 136 councils and 41 states.
The National Council has created an additional Cyber Chip resource that may be helpful to both youth and adult leaders, as well as parents. The PDF document, which uses the Scout Law to highlight ideas regarding how the digital world and the Scouting community can live side by side, is available for free download .
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.
The data from the fall Voice of the Scout surveys is now available on the Voice of the Scout dashboard for those councils that have opted in. The dashboard can be accessed from your MyBSA homepage.
Did You Know? Journey to Excellence scorecards are also available in Spanish! To access scorecards in English or Spanish, visit the JTE site at www.scouting.org/jte . Also, a new template is available for helping you plan and implement greater diversity on your board.
Please join us on Wednesday, Dec. 5, for the next episode of the newly re-branded Council Operations Breakfast Club-a monthly conversation with those responsible for the successful delivery of the BSA's mission through support of councils and units. Now in its fourth year, the monthly event was originally developed as a conference call to address…
The Boy Scouts of America Discover ® credit card is now available! With the Boy Scouts of America Discover credit card, Scouting is more rewarding than ever! Specifically designed for the adult members of Scouting families, the Boy Scouts of America Discover credit card rewards you on everyday purchases, while the Boy Scouts of America receives…
Click to open Nov. 15 issue The Nov. 15 issue of the Finance Impact Department's e-Letter has been published and is available online. As we approach year's end, most councils are focused on closing out the current fiscal year and beginning the new fundraising season.
We are all in the membership business, but let's talk about how you can use the Commissioner Corps to support your membership efforts. The role of the commissioner in membership will be an evolving one. The commissioners "own" unit retention, and the commissioners will continue to deliver unit service while we all work together to…
The former Chehaw Council No. 97 in Albany, Georgia, has merged with the former Alapaha Area Council No. 98 in Valdosta, Georgia, to form the new South Georgia Council , No. 98, headquartered in Valdosta, Georgia. The effective date of this consolidation, as recorded with the State of Georgia, was Nov.
In 1938, businessman and philanthropist Waite Phillips donated his first gift of land to the Boy Scouts of America. Next year marks the 75th anniversary of the initial donation that has blossomed into Philmont Scout Ranch. In honor of this special milestone, a new page has been created on the camp's website that will be…
The Anthony Wayne Area Council, which is headquartered in Fort Wayne, Indiana, has become the first council to sign up for the 2014 high-adventure program at the Summit. The council is sending three crews of eight youth and four adult volunteers each to participate in "The River" watersports, "Helmets and Harnesses" climbing and ropes activities…
The National Council is offering the following lease car for sale: 2009 Ford Taurus LTD Front Wheel Drive Approximate miles: 61,325 Exterior color: Cinnamon clearcoat metallic Interior color: Camel (tan) with leather-trimmed, heated bucket seats Asking price: $12,858 Location: Kennesaw, Georgia Equipment/Features: 3.5L V6 Duratec engine AM/FM stereo with six-disc CD/MP3 Six-speed automatic transmission SIRIUS…
The BSA joined with the nation's leading youth-serving nonprofits and nationally recognized experts at the National Youth Protection Symposium last week in Atlanta. The symposium-which was hosted by the BSA's Youth Protection office and facilitated by the executive director of the American Professional Society on the Abuse of Children, Dr.
Available NOW: Ready-to-use resources-fliers, posters, bookmarks, yard signs, door hangers, billboards, postcards, and more-are available for download NOW on the Marketing Toolbox under the Recruiting category at www.scouting.org/marketing and at www.scouting.org/youthrecruitment . "Part of the Pack" and "Dream Big" are two new videos that capture the best moments of being a Tiger Cub.
Click to open Oct-Nov issue The October-November issue of Learning for Life and Exploring Today newsletter has been published and is available online. In this issue, read about some tips to help you make a positive impact in Exploring growth this year.
Click to open Nov. 1 issue The Nov. 1 issue of the Finance Impact e-Letter has been published and is available online. As we approach year's end, the focus moves toward online giving. There is no doubt that this is a growing element of fundraising.
In 2013, you will have access to a new medical plan known as the High-Deductible Health Plan with Health Savings Account (HSA). An HSA works with your health plan to help you plan, save, and pay for health care expenses.
Applications are now being accepted for councils that are interested in adding all-terrain vehicle (ATV) and personal watercraft (PWC) programs to their camps in 2013. If your council has previously participated, you must complete an application and board resolution for 2013.
The International Spirit Award is a temporary emblem that is awarded to registered Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts, Varsity Scouts, Venturers, and Scouters who have completed the necessary requirements, have gained a greater knowledge of international Scouting, and have a greater appreciation and awareness of different cultures and countries.
By George Trosko, Membership Resources; and Tom Ritchey, IDG The BSA requires all registered volunteers to complete Youth Protection training within 30 days of registering, and for volunteers to repeat this training every 24 months. The following explains the YPT completion information available to units.
With more than 100 years of Scouting history, the Boy Scouts of America has positively affected a large number of people. Learn about alumni marketing resources to help you reach out to them! Tuesday, Nov. 27, 2012 – 9 a.m. or 3 p.m. (Central) – Register online !
When lining up the cast for an all-star crew, you reach for the best, right? The Summit is no different. We are proud of our team members, both the adult and youth staff, that will be joining us. And we can't wait for you to meet them.
Effective Jan. 1, 2014, the Cooking merit badge will be required in order to obtain the Eagle Scout rank. Regardless of when a Scout earned the Life rank or began working on Eagle, unless he fulfills all the requirements-with the exception of his board of review-before Jan.
On Oct. 17, the BSA's Executive Board approved a resolution to use the Scout Oath and Scout Law in the Cub Scout and Venturing programs. Specifically, the changes approved are as follows: Cub Scouts: Adopt the Scout Oath and Scout Law for use in the Cub Scout program, retiring the Cub Scout Promise.
The fall Voice of the Scout data will be available on the VOS dashboard on Nov. 8 when the JTE dashboard updates. Viewers will be able to view spring data, fall data, or both cycles averaged together. Two important notes for calculating or improving VOS score on JTE dashboard: The 200 VOS points for NPS…
Effective Nov.1, the Selection Research Instrument (SRI) will be replaced by the District Executive Talent Assessment (DETA). The new DETA tool will make it easier to assess DE candidates and identify those with the greatest potential to succeed. DETA is a required step in the hiring process for district executives.
With the recent launch of the Boy Scouts of America Discover ® prepaid card, we've now made it even easier to promote this new card to parents and Scouts. A toolkit is now available at scouting.org/BSAprepaid and includes: Template emails designed specifically for district executives, adult leaders, and parents Social media updates to copy/paste right into…
The National Commissioner Task Force has updated the BSA Commissioner Training website with all-new training materials. Commissioners now have more resources for training than ever before. A Council Commissioner Basic Training course is in process and the manual update for the Commissioner College is just about done.
The Brand Identity Guide is continuously improving, with newly updated information about the Web, social media, photography, and more! The Guide is still your compass to the BSA brand and brings updated guidelines to help you create and maintain a consistent, strong brand for the BSA.
Mark your calendars for an upcoming webinar that outlines the slate of merit badges being introduced this year and how to use the pre-launch excitement around them to promote Scouting. Oct. 30, 2012 – 9 a.m. or 3 p.m. (Central) – Register Online See the complete 2012 schedule of Marketing webinars here .
The BSA and American Baptist Men recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding at the ABM Parchment Valley Encampment in West Virginia. Under the agreement, ABM will begin to use the Scouting program as part of its youth ministry and outreach.
300,000 hours of community service, nine counties, five days. Sound like an ambitious goal? Well, next summer at the 2013 National Scout Jamboree, it will become a reality. Think of it as Scouting's way to give back to the Summit's neighbors and do a Good Turn.
Health Special Risk (HSR), the Boy Scouts of America's accident and sickness insurance provider, will provide local councils the option for online enrollment in the Council Accident and Sickness Plan. This online service is available only for enrolling in the Council Accident and Sickness Plan.
We're proud to announce that the Boy Scouts of America Discover ® prepaid card is now available! With the Scout prepaid card, parents will be teaching their Scout how to manage money wisely. This is NOT a credit card, but a prepaid, reloadable card that can be replenished from any bank account.
The World Scout Committee has chosen Scott Teare as the new secretary general of the World Organization of the Scout Movement . In this role, Scott-who is currently director of the BSA's International Department-will serve as the chief executive officer of WOSM and direct its secretariat, the World Scout Bureau.
Click to open Oct. 15 issue The Oct. 15 issue of the Finance Impact e-Letter has been published and is available online. In this issue, Development and Corporate Alliances announces the new Boy Scouts of America Discover ® prepaid card and the impending release of the Boy Scouts of America Discover ® credit card, scheduled for Nov.
