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Has your council jamboree committee answered the call to appoint a jamboree ambassador? If not, we're asking you to stoke the fire about this position and get one selected. Why are we placing an emphasis on this? Why does it matter for your council?
Who are the best recruiters for BSA programs? Easy-the Cubs, Scouts, Explorers, and Venturers who are already members! That's why the National Venturing Youth Cabinet and the National Council's Marketing and Membership groups have teamed up to create a host of new recruitment tools designed to expose teens to the fun and excitement of Venturing.
Local councils that have Scouts interested in getting some hands-on experience with amateur radio equipment can now apply for access to one of 10 complete amateur radio stations thanks to a sponsorship agreement between the BSA and Icom America. These stations, which will be available from this year through 2015, can be used to support…
Click to open June 1 issue The June 1 issue of the Finance Impact e-Letter has been published and is available online. In this issue, you can read about the councils that were awarded Major Gifts/Endowment Achievement awards. It also contains articles addressing the following topics: transmitting salary changes in IOI Pay, FOS campaign benchmarks…
Click to open Spring 2012 issue The Spring 2012 issue of The Commissioner newsletter has been published and is available online. In this issue, you can read about the importance of new unit organization and retention, as well as the following stories: Simple, unified unit service efforts Recruitment and retention Training for commissioner service Entering…
To better introduce you to the benefits of a health savings account (which is available through one of the two new medical plans being offered for 2013), the BSA is offering you the chance to win an Amazon Kindle for watching an online video about HSAs and taking a quiz.
Learn "what's next" in marketing Scouting to the communities you serve! From viral marketing techniques to advanced social media strategies, learn proven methods to positively impact recruitment, retention, and financial stability. Through a combination of industry experts and proven council best practices, you'll leave with an arsenal of new marketing ideas-new "next gen" ideas you…
Although the official industry launch of the new Kayaking merit badge won't take place until the Outdoor Retailer Summer Market event Aug. 2–5 in Salt Lake City, the "earn date" for the badge has been moved up to June 13 to accommodate Scouts who are heading to summer camp.
Today's youth are spending more time than ever using digital media for education, research, socializing, and fun. To help families and volunteers keep youth safe while online, the Boy Scouts of America introduces the Cyber Chip . In developing this exciting new tool-which can be earned by youth after completing all of the age-appropriate requirements-the BSA…
With the spring 2012 Voice of the Scout (VOS) survey cycle closed, there is much to share about the initial findings, and action to be taken on what is being learned. Two electives are available at the National Annual Meeting in Florida (May 30-June 1): "Commissioner's Role in Using VOS and JTE to Improve Unit…
Click to open May issue The May issue of Membership Impact News and Resources has been published and is available online. In this newsletter, you can read about youth recruitment, new-unit development, and membership support services from the Membership Impact Department.
Following an extensive selection process, the BSA has named Wayne Brock its next Chief Scout Executive. Wayne has served as deputy Chief Scout Executive since Oct. 1, 2009, giving leadership and direction to all aspects of operations of the National Council.
We are taking a fresh look at how we train and develop our executive leadership, particularly our district executives, in Professional Development Level 1. We convened a task force composed of BSA management, volunteers, and experts from organizations such as AT&T, ExxonMobil, Boys & Girls Clubs of America, and Gallup to identify the most effective tools…
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has recently updated its Scouting Handbook for Church Units in the United States . It is only available online-please follow the link above to access and download the handbook.
One of the most frequently asked questions that our Health and Safety Team receives concerns service projects. Specifically, which tools and jobs are appropriate for youth on a project site, and which are appropriate for adult leaders? To help shed a little light on this topic, the BSA recently published service project guidelines and age…
The Direct Support Award announcement that was included in the May 7 issue of the Finance Impact e-Letter incorrectly included legacies and bequests in the criteria for recognition this year. Journey to Excellence direct support measure does NOT include legacies and bequests.
One of the honors that comes with being Chief Scout Executive is to represent the Boy Scouts of America at the annual World Scout Foundation Baden-Powell Fellowship gathering, and it has always been a proud moment for me to assume this role.
The BSA's next new merit badge, Game Design, is already well under development. The new badge will allow Scouts to focus on one (or more) of these kinds of games: Electronic Outdoor/athletic events Tabletop Pen and paper or role-playing This variety of games means the badge should appeal to Scouts with different interests.
We are seeking passionate Scouters who plan to attend the 2013 National Scout Jamboree (either full- or part-time) and need a job while there to consider helping support one of our newest merit badges, including Inventing, Robotics, Chess, Welding, Search and Rescue, and Game Design.
The 2012 Environmental Scan is now available at www.scouting.org/about . This Environmental Scan contains the latest information about social trends and facts affecting the BSA. It is a tool to assist councils with the development of strategic plans, marketing, fundraising, recruitment, and presentations. Please send any questions or comments to [email protected] .
Who has more than 50 years of Scouting experience and is taking over a weekly spot on the Summit blog? None other than Dan McCarthy, the newly appointed Summit Group director. You've Got Questions What will I be doing at the Summit?
Help our newest parents and their Scouts get their Scouting experience off to a great start by using the BSA's free new onboarding recruitment event tool-large, 10.5-by-13.5-inch full-color envelopes that incorporate the latest BSA membership recruitment campaign graphics. The envelopes are large enough to accommodate all of your council's promotional information and resources so your…
Click to open May 7 issue The May 7 issue of the Finance Impact e-Letter has been published and is available online. Attendees may now choose sessions for the National Development and Fiscal Management Symposium. For a list of course descriptions and hotel information, please go to the previous e-Letter .
The BSA's Adopt-a-School program is an exciting new undertaking that will connect Scout packs, troops, and crews across the country with schools in their communities. Participating Scouts then work-within clearly defined guidelines-to team up with school administrations and offer the volunteer services that most efficiently meet their school's needs.
The Gulf Ridge (Florida) Council's Play for Real™ truck is ready to hit the streets! As you can see, this brightly colored vehicle wrapped in action images and council logos is a real attention-getter. Scouts surround the truck to show potential new members a variety of activities as they "Play for Real."
Councils have been asking what they can do for the new BSA STEM initiative and the Nova/Supernova awards. The answer is to recruit a STEM chair for your council and have them attend the training at Philmont Training Center! The Nova/Supernova Award program will be launched at the National Annual Meeting with printed materials.
Every day, we see dramatic progress on the Summit Bechtel Family National Scout Reserve in anticipation of its grand opening at the 2013 National Scout Jamboree. I am truly awed as our summer camp, high-adventure base, and national leadership training center continue to take shape in the New River Gorge region of West Virginia.
A number of exciting changes and new projects are under way in 2012, the 100th anniversary of the Eagle Scout Award. Here are updates on two of the most popular: Lowe's National Eagle Scout Project Grant Lowe's gift cards have been distributed to participating councils.
We've launched the Jamboree Fireside Stories project to record the experiences that make the national Scout jamboree such an incredible, can't-miss-it event. If you've been to a national jamboree, you probably have a great story to share. We want to record it and share it with all of Scouting!
Click to open May issue The May issue of Marketing News has been published and is available in the Marketing Toolbox online. In this issue, you can read about upcoming Marketing webinars, as well as the new recruitment event onboarding envelopes.
Imagine thousands of Scouts armed with still cameras and audio recorders, hunting great Scouting stories to share via social media sites. That's the vision for the BSA's Visual Storytelling Workshops , which focus on developing a network of accomplished Scouting storytellers who share the excitement and adventure of Scouting via social media using photography and audio.
The Council Operations Breakfast Club conference call planned for May 2 is titled "Building Highly Effective Sales Competencies in the BSA." Please join host and Assistant Chief Scout Executive Gary Butler as he updates everyone on this major development initiative launched last year.
Troop 1994 in Concord, California, is pretty busy these days practicing its outdoor skills for an upcoming camporee. The Scouts will be competing against other troops to demonstrate how well they work as a team. What's unique about these Scouts is that they are all special-needs teens, but they don't let that stand in their…
Click to open May 1 issue The May 1 issue of the Finance Impact e-Letter has been published and is available online. The Finance Impact Department has joined with the Association of Fundraising Professionals to provide participants of the 2012 National Development and Fiscal Management Symposium with concurrent educational sessions at the first annual AFP…
In the 2011-2015 National Council Strategic Plan , one of the key objectives in the area of "Resources and Finances" is to ensure the BSA is committed to the highest standards of stewardship, governance, and transparency. To ensure steady progress toward this goal, the BSA is encouraging local councils to embrace our new enterprise risk management…
In January, President Obama announced the creation of a new program called Summer Jobs+ that challenges business leaders and communities to provide hundreds of thousands of summer jobs for America's low-income and disconnected youth. To ensure our youth have full access to this program, the BSA is asking all councils to help us by identifying…
The American Radio Relay League (ARRL) Field Day is the single most popular on-the-air event held annually in the United States. Each year, more than 35,000 amateur radio operators gather with their clubs, their friends, or by themselves to operate their radios as an emergency preparedness exercise or a public relations demonstration.
A quick clarification from the jamboree office : Despite what you may have heard, anyone who is old enough to go to the jamboree is old enough to go white-water rafting at the jamboree. The New River, in the heart of West Virginia, is pretty perfect for everyone of all abilities, and all people of jamboree…
Register now for a webinar that will show you how to leverage service projects happening in your council to tell the Scouting story. Learn new ways to capture and "package" service hours to promote Scouting in your community. Hear a "sneak peak" introduction to two new community service opportunities: BSA's Adopt-a-School and Messengers of Peace.
The Development and Corporate Alliances Department (formerly the National Development Office) has a number of exciting initiatives under way. Learn more about them in this brief video featuring Assistant Chief Scout Executive Brad Farmer and department manager Craig Shelley.
Heading to the Summit soon? Beginning July 1 , if you're behind the wheel of a car in West Virginia, you'll need to send text messages or talk on your handheld cell phones before getting under way because a new law banning the use of such devices while driving goes into effect.
Online applications for the latest session of Naturally Slim-which is available to all benefits-eligible employees and spouses-are due by Friday, May 4. You will be notified of your application status via email by May 9 and, if you are accepted, you will begin the program May 12.
The National Council is offering the following lease car for sale: 2010 GMC Terrain SLE-2 FWD Mileage: 63,490 approximate miles Exterior color: Atlantic Blue metallic Interior color: Jet Black premium cloth Asking price: $19,969 Location: Greenville, South Carolina Equipment/Features: 3.0L V6 SIDI VVT engine AM/FM stereo with CD/MP3, XM Radio 6-speed automatic transmission Power windows/locks/driver's…
Click to open April issue The April issue of Learning for Life and Exploring Today has been published and is available online. At the Learning for Life Executive Board meeting in February, the board voted to increase the Exploring registration fee from $10 to $15 effective July 1.
With the help of the Gallup Organization, Baylor University researchers contacted 81,409 potential respondents to study the differences between Eagle Scouts, former Scouts who didn't make Eagle, and men who were never in Scouting. At long last, the results of the 2010 study are in.
When we think about this year's 100th Anniversary of the Eagle Scout Award, we have many things to be grateful for and celebrate. Eagle Scouts have left a huge footprint in serving both their communities and our nation as a whole in the past century, and we now have valuable third-party validation to support those…
Council employees currently have the ability to view the new Tour and Activity Plan training video and trial version through MyBSA, while volunteers continue to use the old Tour Plan application on MyScouting. Beginning May 1 , the old Tour Plan application will be removed and replaced with the new Tour and Activity Plan.
This issue's update includes a number of resources that your council can use to simplify the process of handling your IT infrastructure needs, from hardware to software: Technology requirements for local councils Which PC do I need: Business-grade vs. home-grade? How-to: Ordering hardware and software products
Click to open April 15 issue The April 15 issue of the Finance Impact e-Letter has been published and is available online. This year, the Finance Impact Department is teaming up with the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) June 3–5 in Kissimmee, Florida, to maximize the training experience for local council staff and volunteers.
Click to open April issue The April issue of Marketing News has been published and is available in the Marketing Toolbox online. In this issue, you can read about a number of new marketing resources available for the National Eagle Scout Association and the Scouting Alumni Association that provide ways to put a local spin…
