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Congratulations to Duc Button, who will serve as Scout executive of Maui County Council in Wailuku, Hawaii, effective July 1, 2017. Duc began his Scouting career as a district executive at Mount Baker Council in Everett, Washington. He was promoted to district director and later field director at the same council, as well as assistant…
Congratulations to Donald Bean, who will serve as Scout executive of Montana Council in Great Falls, Montana, effective July 1, 2017. Don began his Scouting career as a district executive at Great Salt Lake Council in Salt Lake City, Utah.
Since its launch last fall, the Lion pilot program has grown from just four councils to more than 200. As we start laying the groundwork for recruiting and another year of activities, now is the perfect time to take a step back and see how we’re doing.
For more than 200 years, the American flag has been a source of pride and reverence for citizens of the United States. Among those citizens, Scouts young and old are known for their deep respect for The Stars and Stripes and are even called to be reverent in the Scout Law.
Something is new for National Annual Meeting this year – we’ve gone digital ! NAM attendees can now access their personalized schedule and resources through the convenience of their smart phone, tablet or laptop. And since this is new, we thought we’d share a few quick and easy ways to help you use the Adventure On!
We already know how great the Exploring program is. Just ask Keith from Las Vegas, Didi from Orange County, or even Thomas J. Donohue, president and CEO of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce (who also happens to be an Eagle Scout).
Scouts and social media go together like selfies and hashtags – which means Scouters have to get on board with social trends too (hint: it’s never too late to start effectively reaching potential Scouts and their parents). And if everything I just said sounds like I’m speaking another language, no worries.
Join us as we congratulate Michael Jenkins, who will serve as Scout executive of the Voyageurs Area Council in Hermantown, Minnesota, effective June 16, 2017. Michael’s Scouting career began as a district executive at the Grand Canyon Council in Phoenix, Arizona.
Many of you know that the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS) has been a chartered partner of the Boy Scouts of America for more than a century. Today, I’ve invited our National Commissioner, Charles Dahlquist, to Chief’s Corner.
2017 is the year to bring the excitement of Scouting to the forefront – it is time to Adventure On! BSA volunteers and staff will never miss a beat while attending the 2017 National Annual Meeting thanks to the new Adventure On!
If you missed last week’s Scouting Wire story highlighting the 2017 National Growth Conference, you’re in luck because it’s still available , and we’re giving you all the major take-aways you can use in your council today! The 2017 National Growth Conference is designed to highlight successful implementation of the Membership Plan by local Scouting volunteers…
If you have a passion for Scouting and love to take photographs, then make plans to attend the Visual Storytelling Workshop at Philmont Training Center, August 6-12, 2017. There, you’ll learn how to capture and share decisive moments in Scouting to help with recruiting and retention.
Building on the success of last year’s efforts, the 2017 National Growth Conference is designed to highlight successful implementation of the Membership Plan by local Scouting volunteers and professionals in addition to giving you information and inspiration as you work to further expand Scouting’s programs to more of our nation’s youth!
You’ve heard me talk before about how Exploring is a vehicle for growth for our organization, along with serving its primary purpose of helping Explorers grow their skills and reach their full potential. It is successfully serving this growth purpose; participation grew by 7 percent in 2016, which is very exciting.
Congratulations to Daniel Rogers, who will serve as Scout executive of Georgia-Carolina Council in Augusta, Georgia, effective May 16. Daniel began his Scouting career as a district executive at Daniel Boone Council in Asheville, North Carolina. He moved on to become the council’s camping director and, later, assistant Scout executive.
Photo credit: Bryan on Scouting Earning a merit badge isn’t just about donning colorful new additions to your uniform. More importantly, it’s about building new skills and uncovering a passion for something you may not have tried otherwise. Thanks to BSA’s partnership with Lincoln Electric , more Scouts across the country are trying their (gloved) hands…
Join us in congratulating Ben Blumenberg, who will serve as the Scout executive of Sagamore Council in Kokomo, Indiana, effective May 16. Ben began his Scouting career as a district executive at Greater St. Louis Area Council in St. Louis, Missouri.
We all know Scouting is a strong and vibrant force in communities across the nation. Our Scouts are eager to serve in countless capacities, whether through simple daily turns or large-scale Eagle projects. Through the Adopt-A-School program, participating Scouts partner with school administrators to offer volunteer services that meet their school’s needs.
April is National Volunteer Appreciation Month and I want to express my deep gratitude to all the men and women who volunteer with our organization. It is your generosity with your time, resources and knowledge that helps Scouting succeed. Moving through the ranks of our programs, each Scout interacts with potentially dozens, if not hundreds…
A Scouting program for kindergarten-age boys is available as a national pilot for select councils Research shows that childhood development accelerates around ages four and five, about the time youth begin formal education. To supplement the learning and growth boys experience at home and in an educational environment at that age, Boy Scouts of America…
If you want to know about cutting-edge inventions that help people, exciting experiments, and all-around STEM power (science, technology, engineering, and math), who better to talk to than a STEM Scout ? That’s exactly what Time for Kids magazine’s “kid reporter” did in a recent interview with Anjali R., Middle Tennessee Council’s STEM Scout of the…
Are you or your Scout (or Explorer or Venturer ) heading to the 2017 National Jamboree this summer? If the answer is “yes,” then one thing’s for certain, no matter if you’re a staff member or attendee: you’re going to be busy!
Want insights on how to reach today’s moms? Interested in jump starting your social media? Want to find out more about reaching diverse markets? Want to learn from major brands like Coke, Chick-fil-A and Johnson and Johnson? Then don’t miss the BSA’s 2017 NextConnect Marketing Summits!
What are your evening plans this Thursday, April 6? If they don’t include cozying up on the couch to watch Fox’s MasterChef Junior and Kicking and Screaming , you’re seriously missing out (and we suggest you record the episodes just in case!).
Story contributed by Christine Rasure, Director of Marketing and Communications for the Greater St. Louis Area Council Boy Scouts may be boy-led, but that doesn’t mean there’s nothing in it for parents. “To me, [Boy Scouts] is when the fun really begins,” says Monica Aschenbrenner, Scoutmaster for Troop 661 chartered to Point School PTO in…
April 23 – 29 is Volunteer Appreciation Week. While we’ll be doling out special recognition for outstanding volunteers that week (stayed tuned for more info on that), we’re using the whole month of April to thank our one-of-a-kind volunteer base. But we need your help.
The 2017 National Jamboree is just around the corner, and we are looking for volunteers like you to help create this once-in-a-lifetime experience for Scouts. We want you! We invite you to join us as volunteer medical staff to provide Scouts with an incredible experience at Scouting’s main event.
For the past several years, BSA Communications has engaged bloggers to help tell Scouting’s stories through the lens of a mom. The experiences detailed in their blog posts have influenced many other moms and put Scouting on their consideration set for their children.
It’s no secret that I’m an outdoor enthusiast. Lately, I’ve been thinking about the reasons why Scouting provides fun, life-changing outdoor experiences young people can’t get anywhere else. I recently saw a news story about how kids and teens are spending time with friends through video chat on their smartphones rather than in person.
We are pleased to announce the selection of Bill Garrett as Scout executive of Del-Mar-Va Council in Wilmington, Delaware, effective May 1. Bill began his Scouting career as a district executive at Buckskin Council in Charleston, West Virginia. He then served in various positions with Simon Kenton Council in Columbus, Ohio, as well as at…
Join us as we welcome Sonya Greene, who will serve as Scout executive of the Greater Yosemite Council in Modesto, California, effective May 1, 2017. Sonya began her Scouting career in 2000 as a district executive at the Baltimore Area Council in Baltimore, Maryland.
Since the BSA’s Lion pilot program launched last fall, hundreds of new Scouting families with kindergarten-age boys have explored the fun and adventure that comes along with joining Scouting at a younger age. When mom blogger Ashley of Ashley Glass heard about a local Lion get-together in her area, she jumped at the opportunity to…
If your council isn’t leveraging the power of social media for its marketing and recruiting efforts, you are seriously missing out on an excellent opportunity to reach thousands of new families that might not know about Scouting. But don’t worry – it’s never too late to dive into the world of social media, and we’re walking…
Story by Stacey Hull of Memorial Health System: Memorial Health System is a community-based, not-for-profit health care organization in Illinois, dedicated to patient care, education, and research. In October 2016, Memorial Health System partnered with Southern Illinois School of Medicine to design and implement a new program, offering Healthcare Explorers of Central Illinois.
Douglas Nelson has been named Scout executive of Northeast Illinois Council in Highland Park, Illinois, effective April 16, 2017. Doug began his Scouting career as a district executive at the Anthony Wayne Area Council in Fort Wayne, Indiana. He moved on to become a senior district executive with the Black Swamp Area Council in Findlay…
Congratulations to Donald D. Shepard Jr. who will serve as Scout executive of the Michigan Crossroads Council in Lansing, Michigan, effective May 1, 2017. Don began his Scouting career as a district executive at Buckskin Council in Charleston, West Virginia.
If you have Scouts on your council’s 2017 National Jamboree waitlist, but not enough to constitute a full contingent, the Jamboree Team may have a solution for you: “half troops,” consisting of 18 youth members and two adult volunteers! Due to high demand in some councils across the country, those Scouts in your council who…
Story contributed by Emily Elliott, Marketing & Public Relations Director of the Crossroads of America Council Every winter, Cub Scouts around the nation prepare their Pinewood Derby cars to race down tracks in hopes of being the fastest. They learn how to add weight to make their cars faster and what it means to be a…
The latest episodes of CubCast, ScoutCast, and ExploringCast are now available! These monthly podcasts are chock-full of fresh tips and how-tos you’re sure to love, whatever your role in Scouting may be. March brings a podcast lineup you won’t want to miss, so get the details below: ScoutCast: Generational Diversity What does generational diversity have…
Last week, a group of 10 youth delegates from across the United States traveled to Washington, D.C., to represent the BSA and deliver our annual Report to the Nation to elected officials and agency heads throughout the nation’s capital. The report, which is required as part of the BSA’s congressional charter, highlights our achievements in…
Twelve-year old Scout Frank C. has suffered from desmoid tumors his entire life. The tumors have kept him in near constant pain for years, and now, the terminally ill young man has been put on hospice care. Even so, Frank hasn’t let his disease stop him from experiencing life.
It’s March, which means that the minds of many turn to college basketball as the NCAA hosts its annual championship tournament. This year, you can see an Eagle Scout in action on the court – Villanova’s star senior player, Josh Hart.
Congratulations to Brian J. Nastase who will serve as Scout executive of Quivira Council in Wichita, Kansas, effective April 1, 2017. Brian began his Scouting career in February 1994 as the Exploring executive with Sioux Council in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.
Serving youth in the northern suburbs of Chicago, the high-functioning team at Northeast Illinois Council has hit upon a two-pronged approach to uniting behind a shared mission: Fun and Feedback. Cynthia Gentleman , who serves as the council’s Potawatomi District director, provided some insights into the simple yet effective methods their team uses to keep everyone…
If you’ve been keeping up with what’s coming to television this spring, you’ve probably heard about the latest outdoor survival show, Kicking & Screaming (Fox) . You may have also heard one of the reality show’s participants is Scouting’s very own Terry Fossum , a regarded author, speaker, philanthropist, and Scouter.
A delegation of Scouts from across the country is participating this week in an annual tradition that the Boy Scouts of America has observed since we were given our congressional charter in 1916: the Report to the Nation. Each year, as part of that charter, we are required to present a report to the Speaker…
Though a youth’s time as a Scout typically doesn’t extend past age 18 (or 21 if you’re a Venturer), the Scouting program is something that sticks with its members far beyond their childhood years. Eagle Scout Alex C. explained this phenomena in an article he wrote for the Odyssey Online where he shares the “5…
The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department (LVMPD) has been making a major effort toward community policing by recruiting new officers who reflect the neighborhoods they serve. These young minds not only have first-hand experience in policing, they have also lived as members of the very communities they serve.
When the Scouts of the San Diego-Imperial Council wanted to inform the members of their community that it was time for the annual Scouting for Food drive, they did what a lot of Scouts around the country do – they contacted their local media.
Whether we’re talking about Scouts or adult leaders, Boy Scouts of America always encourages personal and professional development through learning and leadership opportunities. Luckily for Scouting volunteers and professionals, we have three exciting advancement education conferences taking place at the Summit Bechtel Reserve and Philmont Training Center.
