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30 entries from official and volunteer blogs posted the week of November 17th, 2014.

Take out a dollar bill, and hold it vertically. Now imagine an opening 3 feet wide and as tall as...

Inside Boys' Life November 14th, 2014

GoLite Gone :-(

Scoutmaster Musings November 14th, 2014

When it comes to building igloos, Troop 392 in Normandy Park, Washington, knows where to find...

Inside Boys' Life November 14th, 2014

WV Voters Approve Amendment to Extend Usage of Summit Bechtel Reserve

On November 4, the voters of West Virginia overwhelmingly approved an amendment to the state constitution that will allow the Summit Bechtel Reserve to be leased or used to generate revenue while still being exempt from property taxation. The use...

Scout Wire November 11th, 2014

Understanding the Charter Organization

Every Unit within the Boy Scouts of America has a Charter partner or Charter Organization. Â These organizations come from within the community in which the unit belongs. Â It can be a Church, a School, or a Civic group like the Elks, the VFW, or...

The Scoutmaster Minute November 12th, 2014

A New Scoutmaster â€" Chapter Three

This is the third of twelve installments in a story that follows a new Scoutmaster, Chuck Grant, attempting to use the patrol method in a troop that has forgotten how. I've based this work of fiction on the stories shared by readers and listeners,...

Scoutmaster Clarke Green November 11th, 2014

A New Scoutmaster â€" Chapter Four

This is the fourth of twelve installments in a story that follows a new Scoutmaster, Chuck Grant, attempting to use the patrol method in a troop that has forgotten how. I've based this work of fiction on the stories shared by readers and listeners,...

Scoutmaster Clarke Green November 13th, 2014

What If the Committee Is Acting as Scoutmaster?

A reader sent in this question: What if the troop committee board is planning everything and the Scoutmaster is out of the loop? This is a difficult and frustrating situation for a Scoutmaster.  In most troops, the Scoutmaster and youth...

Scouter Mom November 12th, 2014

2017 Jamboree Theme, Logo Invite Members to 'Live Scouting's Adventure'

Although it seems like the 2013 National Scout Jamboree just wrapped up, the official theme and logo for the next jamboree-planned for July 19-28, 2017-have been released. The 2017 theme, "Live Scouting's Adventure," symbolizes the adventurous...

Scout Wire November 12th, 2014

Be a Scouting VIP

Our council held its annual kickoff for key donors and supporters of Friends of Scouting this week. I'm sure it was a mistake, but I was invited to attend the reception and program, held at the historic Greenfield Village. While I am an annual...

Bobwhite's Blather November 13th, 2014

Cubscout Changes Blog

Scouter Adam November 14th, 2014

Fall Voice of the Scout Session is Over … Now What?

Experience Recovery reports from the Voice of the Scout fall session are now available for Scout executives to view on MyBSA. These reports list requests made by members to have someone from their council contact them about their Scouting...

Scout Wire November 12th, 2014

What we've got here is failure to communicate!

Our pack committees and leaders meet and plan the details of our pack programs, starting before the program year with updates frequently thereafter. Den leaders make plans for outings, activities and rank achievement work. The coming weeks and even...

Bobwhite's Blather November 10th, 2014

Connections in the 2015 Cub Scout Program Changes

I have a great resource to share with you! With the Academic and Sports program (aka belt loops) being incorporated into the new adventures, many of us are concerned about program planning for multiple ranks. For example, we could offer a baseball...

Cub Scout Ideas November 13th, 2014

Featured Customer: Pack 765 from San Diego, CA

This week's featured customer is Pack 765 out of San Diego, California.  From camping, to boating, to hiking and climbing – we LOVE to see photos of Scouts enjoying outdoor activities!  This Pack looks like a lot of fun, and they look so...

Official ClassB Blog November 12th, 2014

House Of Snow And Ice

Inside Boys' Life November 13th, 2014

Veteran's Day Military Cadence

Today is Veteran's Day. I'd like to thank all of the veterans who have kept us safe and free over the years. If you have a Scouting event today, this is the perfect opportunity to teach your Scouts to thank these heroes. In honor this occasion,...

Scouter Mom November 11th, 2014

Youth Protection Incident Information Report Forms, Tips Now Available

As announced in the May 8, 2014, issue of Scout Wire , a Youth Protection/Membership Incident Information Report form and sheet of incident documenting and reporting tips has been produced for inclusion in the existing Incident Reporting Kit...

Scout Wire November 12th, 2014

Thank You

Scoutmaster Musings November 11th, 2014

B.P.'s Blog â€" Retention of the Elder Scout

During his lifetime Robert Baden-Powell, founder of the worldwide Scouting movement, wrote many books and articles directed to Scouters. Each Sunday I'll publish a selection from his writings in the hope that you'll draw inspiration and...

Scoutmaster Clarke Green November 16th, 2014

Honoring our Veterans

It's always inspiring to witness how many communities involve Scouting in their annual Veterans Day observances. Whether it's placing flags on military grave sites, marching in parades or holding a recognition breakfast, Scouting plays a major role...

Chief's Corner November 11th, 2014

2015 National Camping School Dates Announced

The 2015 National Camping School informational brochure is now available online. National Camping School provides adults with training needed to operate council camps. These key staff members will, in turn, train and supervise other staff personnel...

Scout Wire November 11th, 2014

Podcast 243 â€" What is the Context of Scouting?

What is the context of Scouting, and why does it matter? The game of Scouting has it's own set of rules, it's own playing field, or context. I discuss a couple of common questions that are answered by understanding this context. In addition we'll...

Scoutmaster Clarke Green November 10th, 2014

ArrowCorps Mt Hood RoyaltyFree V2

ArrowCorps 2014 was a multi-faceted conservation and service project coordinated, with the US Forest Service and conducted across 4 the Ranger Districts that comprise the Mount Hood National Forest, held August 17 thru 23, 2014. This event was...

Order of the Arrow Youtube Videos November 10th, 2014

Have Questions About Venturing Program Changes? We Have Answers

With the release of the new program updates, there are lots of questions regarding the Venturing program. Here are a few answers to the most commonly asked queries … Training: There is now training for Crew advisors and the Crew committee. Training...

Scout Wire November 11th, 2014

NCAP Updates: Annual COPE/Climbing Inspections, Zip Line Regulations Reminders

The BSA's National Camp Accreditation Program (NCAP)Â require professional challenge course inspections each year. To help reduce the cost of these inspections and to bring consistency to the process, councils in some regions have banded together to...

Scout Wire November 11th, 2014

Scoutmaster Reflects on Contingent's Northern Tier Experience

Northern Tier's Ely Trail staff director received the following letter from a Scoutmaster. The letter is a true testimonial to the benefit of having a Northern Tier interpreter and the value of a Northern Tier trek: Good afternoon: I wanted to...

Scout Wire November 10th, 2014

Commissioner Tools Update

Scout Wire November 10th, 2014

LFL Newsletter: November Issue Is Out!

Click to open November issue The November issue of Learning for Life newsletter has been published and is now available online. In this issue, you can read more about the 2013 Learning for Life Annual Report, preparing for year-end, and information...

Scout Wire November 10th, 2014

Philmont Training Center Invitation Process Underway

Recently, all Scout executives received an email with details on how to submit an invitation list to the Philmont Training Center (PTC) for 2015 conferences. The PTC invitation process enables you and your council staff to submit names of Scouters...

Scout Wire November 10th, 2014