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Want to get your Scouts connected and inspired? Hook them up to the Patrol Z social channels and watch the engagement grow! We all know that kids are social beings. They are no strangers to Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, etc., where they enjoy checking out the flurry of their peers' activity.
The BSA has published a colorful, 112-page Guide to Awards and Insignia , which is now available in Scout shops. It replaces the 2009-10 Insignia Guide, which is now obsolete. The new guide, No. 33066, includes official policy related to insignia and uniforms, as well as guidelines for Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts, Varsity Scouts, Venturers, Sea…
Click to open August issue The August issue of the LFL and Exploring Today newsletter has been published and is now available online. In this issue, you can read more about Learning for Life's anti-bullying and cyber intimidation programs , as well as putting your 2012 fall Exploring Growth Plan to use.
I was pleased to open my copy of The Wall Street Journal to the Opinion page earlier this month and spot a five-column article headlined, "A Century of Eagle Scouts," written by Michael S. Malone, author of Four Percent: The Story of Uncommon Youth in a Century of American Life , a new history of Eagle…
Click to open Aug. 1 issue The Aug. 1 issue of the Finance Impact e-Letter has been published and is now available online. In this issue, you can see the list of Direct Support Award achievers for the period ending June 30, 2012.
The volunteer-led task forces supporting the 2011–2015 National Council Strategic Plan's Goal 411, after considerable deliberation, have recommended moving to the use of the Scout Oath and Law for all BSA programs. This change would primarily impact Cub Scouts and Venturing.
The BSA is offering Naturally Slim ® to benefits-eligible employees and their spouses 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!
In early July, employees received a communication about Phase 1 of the unit and district tools rollout. Much like MyScouting.org , unit and district tools will eventually give unit leaders, volunteers, parents, and Scouts the opportunity to create a profile, take/track training, perform rechartering, maintain advancement, plan activities, and more.
As we progress further into the second century of Scouting, it has become very clear that adding more online applications to our program is not only desired, but also necessary. For this reason, the Membership Impact Department has linked up with the Information Delivery Group to launch the BSA's first online application process for the…
With both the traditional PPO and high-deductible health plan with HSA, one of the most important features is that you have 100 percent coverage and protection right away for preventive care services. Take advantage of this valuable coverage and help yourself and your family identify and treat illness earlier so you can get and stay…
Chief Scout Executive Bob Mazzuca will be retiring at the end of August. Many have said Bob's leadership not only inspired BSA youth, volunteers, and staff, but led to many positive differences and outcomes for our organization. And, we've heard folks would like the opportunity to let Bob know the impact he has had.
While excitement continues to build about construction at the Summit Bechtel Family National Scout Reserve and what our jewel in the mountains of West Virginia will finally look like, there is another aspect of the project that is also generating local buzz.
Tracking down the information you need to manage your career can be a little overwhelming. That's why a cross-functional team has been working over the past few months to consolidate and organize information related to career development, performance management, pay and benefits, and other tools you need to make your job-and your life-a little easier.
Click to open August issue The August issue of Marketing News has been published and is now available online. Brand standards aren't just for print. Most consumers now interact with companies through their online presence. Use your website to effectively harness the power of the brand in speaking to your target audiences.
Icom America now has 10 complete amateur radio stations ready to go in support of its sponsorship with the Boy Scouts of America. Apply now for long-term loans or for special events such as Radio merit badge workshops and Jamboree-on-the-Air.
Let's get healthy, Scouts and Scouters! That's the message National Commissioner Tico Perez is pushing in his Summit video " Getting Fit for the Jamboree ." Unlike the area making up Fort A.P. Hill at past national Scout jamborees, the Summit-and, indeed, the entire state of West Virginia-claims one heck of a mountainous landscape.
Scouts in dozens of countries are working for peace by solving conflicts in their schools, building links between divided communities, teaching their peers about health and wellness, and repairing environmental damage. To recognize their efforts-and to inspire more young men and women to help Scouting create a better world-the World Scout Committee has launched the…
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Click to open July 15 issue The July 15 issue of the Finance Impact e-Letter has been published and is available online. In this issue of the e-Letter , topics include audit committee orientation; the Fiscal Management I (FMI) course being held prior to the Top Hands conference; Instagram, the newest sensation in sharing; and the…
It's no surprise to anyone that this has been one of the hottest summers on record across the country. Even under these blistering conditions, I am heartened by the fact that so many of our Scouts and non-Scouts are travelling to summer camp to enjoy what we have to offer to help them be Prepared.
For those who couldn't make it to the 2012 National Annual Meeting in Orlando, the BSA's Development and Corporate Alliances Department announced some exciting new relationships, including one with Discover, UMB Bank, mFunds, and First California Bank. Through this exciting new partnership, we will soon be offering the first-ever Scout prepaid card and BSA Discover…
The religious emblems programs are key spiritual components of the Scouting movement. These programs, which have been created by national religious organizations and committees, help young people to become more active members of their own faith group and encourage spiritual development by providing specific religious instruction.
Want to ramp up the excitement around the 2013 National Scout Jamboree? Jump on our social sites right now! From Friday, July 13, through Tuesday, July 17, roughly 2,000 Boy Scouts, Venturers, and unit leaders-as well as 400 staff members-were on site at the Summit to try out the activities and experience a piece of…
The BSA is offering Naturally Slim ® to benefits-eligible employees and their spouses 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!
Chief Scout Executive Bob Mazzuca will be retiring at the end of August. Many have said Bob's leadership not only inspired BSA youth, volunteers, and staff, but led to many positive differences and outcomes for our movement. And, we've heard folks would like the opportunity to let Bob know the impact he has had.
An excellent course for council treasurers, fiscal volunteers, accounting staff, Scout executives, and fiscal managers preparing to become Scout executives will be held Aug. 19-21 in Phoenix prior to Top Hands. For more information on the course, which is designed to give council staff and volunteers a greater understanding of the fiscal management and administrative…
For those of you who weren't able to attend the National Annual Meeting or want to share the presentations with your volunteers, please click on the NAM tab at the top of Scout Wire's site. The presentations currently available include the Strategic Plan 4-1-1 update by chairman Russ Hunsaker, as well as the Americanism Breakfast…
Click to open July issue The July issue of Learning for Life and Exploring Today has been published and is available online. ( Note: Large PDF, will take a while to download.) In this issue, you can read more about LFL's anti-bullying and intimidation programs, as well as the following stories: New digital programs for grades…
Click to open July 1 issue The July 1 issue of the Finance Impact e-Letter has been published and is available online. Need to take the Fiscal Management I (FMI) course? The Finance Impact Department has added another session to its training schedule: FMI will be offered just prior to the Top Hands Conference in…
Our pursuit of the Main Thing-delivering a quality Scouting experience to the youth of America-can take on a whole new look when it comes to the challenges of urban Scouting. So that's why I was excited to read a recent article posted on NewsWorks , the online news network for Philadelphia's WHYY-FM, about the efforts under…
Being a smarter consumer of health care services is about making decisions on the cost and quality of health care before you make the purchase. The BSA's new High-Deductible with HSA Plan is designed to help you do just that.
Click to open July issue The July issue of Marketing News is now available online in the Marketing Toolbox. In this issue, you can read more about NEXTConnect '12, the National Marketing Summit, which will be held July 26-27 in New Orleans.
In 2011, the National Council's Awards Committee conducted a review of the hundreds of awards presented to Scouts and adults in the BSA. Many recommendations were made to update procedures and the awards themselves. Among the recommendations was the update of the unit leader training awards requirements and a review of the Cub Scout leader…
Pop quiz! Which "first-ever" will be happening at the 2013 National Scout Jamboree? A . The first ever jamboree at the brand new Summit Bechtel Reserve B . The first ever jamboree where Venturers will participate C . The first ever jamboree to include whitewater rafting, rock climbing, AND mountain biking all in one place D .
Click to open June issue The June issue of Supply Line newsletter has been published and is now available under the "Newsletters" header on Scout Wire . (The May issue also has been added under the " Supply Line Previous Issue" link.)
Once again, the BSA is offering Naturally Slim ® to benefits-eligible employees and their spouses 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!
Help deliver the promise with the new Alternative Cub Scout Lesson Plans Manual: Year B ( please note : huge PDF file, will take a while to download). This follow-up manual to Year A consists of the traditional Cub Scout program and can be delivered by volunteers and program managers.
An independent study examining the effects that being a Scout as a youth has on men's later life was funded by the John Templeton Foundation and conducted by Baylor University. The first report from this study, released by Baylor University during the 2012 National Annual Meeting, focuses on the difference earning the Eagle Scout Award…
Click to open June 15 issue In the June 15 issue of the Finance Impact e-Letter , read more about local councils' audits, which are steadily arriving-59 percent have already been received. Other topics include: 403(b) plan filing due date Steps to help councils be in compliance with state fundraising activities laws Reminder to file for…
The National Camp Accreditation Program and 2013 camp standards were unveiled during the BSA's National Annual Meeting. If you would like to learn more about the program, visit this link. This website will be updated regularly with support material and literature.
The 2012 Council Market Analysis reports are now posted on MyBSA. These customized reports are based on your council's 2011 year-end membership and include information about each ZIP code in your council-including total available youth and membership for Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts, and Venturers; BSA market share; race and ethnicity data; household incomes; suggestions for…
More than 30 percent of U.S. students report being bullied, with 40 percent being bullied online. Help schools in your community take a proactive approach to turning this statistic around with the Learning for Life anti-bullying program, which is designed for students, parents, and educators.
I am proud and excited to join in our announcement about the availability of our latest merit badge-Search and Rescue. We talk often about our Scouts being Prepared. For Life.™, but the meaning behind that identity jumps to an even higher level when it comes to learning the skills that may help save a life-or…
Click to open June issue The June issue of Marketing News has been published and is available online at the Marketing Toolbox. Learn what's next in connecting Scouting to the communities you serve at the NEXTConnect '12 National Marketing Summit, planned for July 26-27 in New Orleans.
For many Scouts, the national jamboree can reignite their passion for Scouting. Scouting parent Pat Wellen saw her teenage son getting older and getting busy with all the things that can fill up a busy kid's schedule. As it happens for many, his interest in Scouting had a lot of competition.
Communication Services is now providing Language of Scouting quarterly updates through Scout Wire . The department regularly updates the BSA's style guide to ensure that the reference continues to reflect editorial changes throughout the organization. The following entries have been recently updated in the Language of Scouting .
You have already seen your own council's Voice of the Scout findings … attend this exciting webinar to learn more about the results on the national level. Two sessions are available: June 12 : 9–10 a.m. CDT June 14 : 3–4 p.m. CDT To register online, visit: webinar.kintera.org/2012SpringVOSFindings
The Council Operations Breakfast Club meeting on June 6 was titled "Passing the Baton," a fitting description as Chief Scout Executive Bob Mazzuca and Chief Scout Executive-Elect Wayne Brock were interviewed. If you missed this opportunity to listen to our two top professional leaders discuss some of the challenges we face today, the opportunities ahead…
We need your help to make the story of Scouting go viral. Chief Scout Executive Bob Mazzuca outlines a new initiative to engage Scouts and volunteers in sharing the excitement and adventure of Scouting with their peers through visual storytelling on the Web. Watch the video to learn more.
The Search and Rescue merit badge will be announced this week at the 2012 National Search and Rescue Conference . The conference is hosted by the National Association of Search and Rescue (NASAR) and the Mountain Rescue Association (MRA) in Lake Tahoe, Nevada.
