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From the Desk of the Scoutmaster

Dear Parents, As you may be aware, the Boy Scouts of America voted the other day to change its policy to allow boys that are homosexual to join the organization. This decision, even though it has been debated for the better part of a year... From The Scoutmaster Minute 19 hours ago

Membership Resolution Approved

The Boy Scouts of America Statement: "For 103 years, the Boy Scouts of America has been a part of the fabric of this nation, with a focus on working together to deliver the nation's foremost youth program of character development and values-based... From Scoutmaster Clarke Green 2 days ago

BSA Membership Resolution Passes With More Than 60 Percent of Vote

After an extensive discussion within the organization, the Boy Scouts of America's approximately 1,400 volunteer voting members chose to adopt the membership policy resolution and remove the restriction denying membership to youth on the basis of... From Scouting Magazine 2 days ago

Messages From BSA National Executive and BSA National President

National Executive Wayne Brock's message on the policy resolution; Anticipation and emotions are high as we prepare for the membership standards vote this week. Regardless of which way the vote goes, the important question for each of us is, where... From Scoutmaster Clarke Green 2 days ago

Secret Life of Birds: The Canopy Construction Update

You know that dream you have of flying? If you're coming to the 2013 National Scout Jamboree , you'll have a chance to live that dream at The Canopy. Seriously. Check out the video above for a taste. Built by Bonsai Design , the eight courses of... From Summit Blog 3 days ago

Scouting's Past Marks Our Path to the Future

After it's founding Scouting quickly and spontaneously spread around the world. Robert Baden-Powell, the founder of this burgeoning worldwide movement, would look back at those years and recall*: Scouting was not a year old before other countries... From Scoutmaster Clarke Green 4 days ago

Oklahoma Scouts and Scouters Ready to Assist After Tornadoes

Some rights reserved by NASA Goddard Photo and Video Eldon Fossey, Scoutmaster of Troop 75 in Moore, Okla., was at work when the deadly tornadoes passed through yesterday, killing at least 24 and leaving horrific damage. As soon as they got the... From Scouting Magazine 4 days ago

Photos of BSA IndyCar and Driver Justin Wilson Will Rev You Up for Indy 500

It's officially race week. Yes, the Indy 500 - aka "The Greatest Spectacle in Racing" - roars to life on Sunday. Fans of racing, fast cars, or major sporting events are probably already planning to tune in and watch the Indianapolis 500 (noon... From Scouting Magazine 5 days ago

Issue 357 May 20, 2013

________________________________________ Want to visit the 2013 NATIONAL SCOUT JAMBOREE at Bechtel Summit in July with a group of other fine Scouters? Long-time Scouter David Cooper, of the Cradle of Liberty Council, PA, has put together a... From Ask Andy 5 days ago

Scoutmaster Podcast 172 Membership Review

This edition of the Scoutmaster Podcast the mailbag is overflowing and we'll discuss the Membership Standards Review information and this week's vote at the BSA national meeting. Links in this Podcast: Membership standards review information... From Scoutmaster Clarke Green 5 days ago

Membership Standards Vote

Anticipation and emotions are high as we prepare for the membership standards vote this week. Regardless of which way the vote goes, the important question for each of us is, where will we stand after the ballots are counted? To help provide some... From Wayne Brock TV 5 days ago

A Scout Is Always Helpful: A Call for Jambo Staff

The 2013 National Scout Jamboree still needs staff. It's going to take a bunch of dedicated people willing to help out to make this year's event shine. That's where you come in. We're putting out another call for dependable Scouts to join the ranks... From Summit Blog 5 days ago

T-Minus 50 Days to Jamboree Liftoff

Our council held a series of round-robin Jamboree training sessions this weekend as we count down the last 50 days before our east coast adventure. We learned a lot about what to expect on this trip including packing requirements, the Do's &... From My Scout Stuff - A Scoutmaster's Blog 5 days ago

BSA Membership Standards Review Information

After reviewing this BSA Membership Standards Review Information on Thursday, May 23, approximately 1400 voting members representing 265 local councils will vote on a resolution that, in short, removes the stipulation that boys can be excluded... From Scoutmaster Clarke Green 6 days ago

More Museums Should Be Like This Scout-Friendly One in Oregon

There's tons to see inside the Evergreen Aviation & Space Museum near Portland, Ore. But it's what's outside that caught my eye. The museum, located in McMinnville, just opened a new designated Scout camping area. That means Scouts can set up... From Scouting Magazine 1 week ago

15th Annual Marketing Awards Winners Chosen

Please join us in congratulating the winners of the 15th Annual National President's Awards for Marketing Excellence! These awards recognize councils that are doing outstanding work in the areas of Best Positive Public Relations, Best Website, Best... From Scout Wire 1 week ago

We Answer Your Summit Questions No. 1

With the new permanent home of the national Scout jamboree set to officially open in July, questions abound. We've sent roving reporter Haynes out in the field to answer the most common questions we've received on Facebook and here on the Summit... From Summit Blog 1 week ago

Finance Impact E-Letter: May 15 Issue Features Blackbaud Best Practice

Click to open May 15 issue The May 15 issue of the Finance Impact Department's e-Letter has been published and is available online. In this issue, you can read about how one of our local councils, the Capitol Area Council in Austin, Texas, is using... From Scout Wire 1 week ago

Summit Construction Update: Taking Aim at the Barrels

Develop expert skill, accuracy, and precision at The Barrels shooting sports activity area at the 2013 National Scout Jamboree . This amazing shooting sports venue is on target (see what we did there?) to be ready for this year's jamboree. Ranked... From Summit Blog 1 week ago

2013 Jamboree Visitor Experience Tickets, Website Now Available!

The Summit and the 2013 National Scout Jamboree are all about high adventure and fun. Visitors will see firsthand what that means at the Summit Center, where they can sample activities ranging from zip lines and BMX to rock climbing and shooting... From Scout Wire 1 week ago

Council Blog

I recently got an email informing me of the creation of a blog for the Utah National Parks Council. It can be found at http://blog.utahscouts.org/ Since it is new there isn't much there yet (nothing on the "Scouting How-To's" page), but be sure to... From Adventures and Accidents 1 week ago

Charleston, W.Va., to Scout Families: We're Your Gateway to the Jamboree

You may have heard there's a big party at the Summit this summer, a little get-together called the 2013 National Scout Jamboree. But did you know that just an hour northwest of the BSA's extravaganza sits the hip, historic city of Charleston,... From Scouting Magazine 1 week ago

Dates Set for NextConnect '13 National Marketing Summits

Click graphic to open full size The dates and locations for this year's NextConnect National Marketing Summits have been chosen: NextConnect Oakland-Aug. 1213 NextConnect Washington, D.C.-Aug. 1516 Looking to make that next connection with... From Scout Wire 1 week ago

The Buzz - May 15, 2013 "Youth Protection Champions"

Jim Wilson, chairman of the Boy Scouts of America's National Youth Protection Committee, explains how the organization is improving its already excellent Youth Protection program by appointing volunteer Champions at the regional, area, council,... From BSA Internal Communications Youtube Videos 1 week ago

BSA Racing: Let's Accelerate the Adventure All the Way to the 2013 Indy 500!

It is that time of year again, and we are excited to highlight one of our most visible months in Scouting-Indy 500 month. Three years ago, BSA Racing made a huge impact on the national stage during one of the most watched sporting events in the... From Scout Wire 1 week ago

Ask the Expert: Can a Troop Prevent a Scout From Earning a Merit Badge at a Workshop or Summer Camp?

Not all merit badges are earned in the traditional troop setting. Enterprising Scouts can earn them at council-run merit badge "colleges" or workshops, summer or winter camps, or on their own with a registered counselor. But some troops restrict or... From Scouting Magazine 1 week ago

Spring 2013 Updates to VOS Dashboard Delayed

The Voice of the Scout council dashboard was due to be updated with spring 2013 data on May 8. However, the 2013 results are not yet available, and we apologize for the delay. Please watch Scout Wire and the National Council News Update window on... From Scout Wire 1 week ago

Jamboree App Now Available for iPhones and Android Devices

(Story adapted from Scouting magazine's "Bryan on Scouting" blog ) Version 1.0 of the Jamboree Summit App is now available on Apple and Android devices. The Android app clocks in at just over 10 MB and costs 99 cents in the Google Play store . The... From Scout Wire 1 week ago

Visiting Ours: Jamboree Visitor Passes Now Available

Don't just read about the great time we're having at the 2013 National Scout Jamboree this summer. Come see it for yourself. Jamboree visitor passes - including one day, two days, and all days - are available now, starting at $35 for a one-day pass... From Scouting Magazine 1 week ago

Jamboree Curriculum Sign-Up Closes May 14

This is just a friendly reminder to complete your curriculum choices for the 2013 National Scout Jamboree by May 14, 2003. Still undecided? Check out the curriculum posts right here on the Summit Blog to get a better idea of what's available. For... From Summit Blog 1 week ago

The Barrels: 2013 Jamboree Shooting Sports Curriculum Update

If you dig shooting sports and variety, you'll dig The Barrels . There are tons of ways to test your marksmanship this summer at the 2013 National Scout Jamboree . If you select this curriculum, you get a 4-hour priority access pass to all of the... From Summit Blog 1 week ago

Certificates of Insurance in Risk Management Process-a Guide for Council Employees

A certificate of insurance is a document that gives evidence of insurance coverage for official Scouting activities. Each council has the ability to issue certificates of insurance of up to $1 million as evidence of general liability coverage to... From Scout Wire 1 week ago

Issue 356 May 12, 2013

________________________________________ Want to visit the 2013 NATIONAL SCOUT JAMBOREE at Bechtel Summit in July with a group of other fine Scouters? Long-time Scouter David Cooper, of the Cradle of Liberty Council, PA, has put together a... From Ask Andy 1 week ago

Girl Scouts and Jamboree on the Trail 2013

Today was the 16th Annual Jamboree on the Trail. It is a World Jamboree for all those in Scouting. I have written about JOTT before. This year, due to my retirement from Pack 221 I had a few hour or two. The Girl Scout Troop Leader asked if I... From Scouter Adam 1 week ago

What's the Deal With Disc Golf?

Like Frisbee? And golf? Combine the two and you have disc golf, a fun sport making its jamboree debut at the 2013 National Scout Jamboree at the Summit Bechtel Reserve . Staged on Mayhem Mountain , this sport is easy to learn and highly accessible... From Summit Blog 2 weeks ago

These North Carolina Scouts and Venturers Are Giving Peace a Chance

The precious ring can be yours, if you complete a Messengers of Peace project. You can't promote world peace by sitting on your couch. No, you've got to follow the lead of units like Venturing Crew 122 of North Carolina's Tuscarora Council. The... From Scouting Magazine 2 weeks ago

Disc Golf Devotee: Program Team Leader

The key to the success of any program, whether it's disc golf at the 2013 National Scout Jamboree or day camp at your community park, is the people who run it. If a program leader is organized, understands the nuances of the program and is excited... From Summit Blog 2 weeks ago

Scoutmaster Podcast 170 Scouts Australia National Youth Council

This edition of the Scoutmaster Podcast features an interview with Scout's Australia National Youth Council Chair Chris Nielsen. We discuss the place of organized youth voice and Scouting and Chris shares a bit about Scouting in Australia. All this... From Scoutmaster Clarke Green 2 weeks ago

Eagle Scout Court of Honor Gifts: Are They Appropriate? If So, What Should You Give?

You give a graduate a gift when he reaches the high point of his educational career, but what about when a boy reaches the pinnacle of Scouting? In other words: To gift or not to gift, that is the question. An upcoming Eagle Scout Court of Honor... From Scouting Magazine 3 weeks ago

'Are You Tougher Than a Boy Scout?' Now Available on iTunes

Perhaps your pack or troop meets Monday nights. Or maybe your family doesn't have the National Geographic Channel. Whatever your excuse for missing Are You Tougher Than a Boy Scout? - the six-episode reality series that matched Eagle Scouts... From Scouting Magazine 3 weeks ago

Best Practices: Developing High-Performing Units

In 2009, the BSA introduced a new methodology that focused on the retention of units. This was greatly needed to address the growing national concern of only one out of every three new units organized surviving into their second year. The research... From Scout Wire 3 weeks ago

Finance Impact E-Letter: May 1 Issue Is Out

The May 1 issue of the Finance Impact Department e-Letter has been published and is available online. In this issue, read about how renowned speaker and relationship expert Steve Chandler addressed BSA local council staff and volunteers at the... From Scout Wire 3 weeks ago

What's the Deal With Mountainboarding?

Details are still coming in for the mountainboarding elective at the 2013 National Scout Jamboree, but one thing's for sure: this wildly popular all-terrain action sport will be delivering thrills this year. Never heard of mountainboarding? It... From Summit Blog 3 weeks ago

2013 Jamboree: Staff Still Needed, Videos Track Progress at Summit

If you like to be in the thick of things helping out, you're going to love this. The Summit is entering the final stretch as it gears up for the 2013 National Scout Jamboree, and we've still got openings for excited, qualified staff. Here's a list... From Scout Wire 3 weeks ago

Help BSA Units Be Messengers of Peace Through Journey to Excellence

The BSA's Messengers of Peace initiative was launched in May 2012 to recognize the efforts of Scouts who are working for peace, whether it's on projects that strive to solve conflicts in their schools, building links between divided communities,... From Scout Wire 3 weeks ago

Ask the Expert: Can Merit Badge Progress Begin Before a Scout Gets His Blue Card?

If a Scout camps several nights with his troop before getting a signed blue card from his Scoutmaster, do those nights count toward his earning Camping merit badge? That's what a Scouter, who I'll call James, wondered last week in an email. James... From Scouting Magazine 3 weeks ago

Buy a Samsung Device on AT&T, Get a Free Jamboree-Edition Solar Charging Kit

There's just one problem with all that Tweeting, Facebooking, and Instagramming Scouts and Scouters will do at this summer's national jamboree. All those Web-connected devices can only go as far as the batteries inside them. So, hook up with... From Scouting Magazine 3 weeks ago

AT&T Offering Jamboree-Theme Solar Charger With Qualifying Purchase

Are you looking to purchase a new smartphone or tablet before this year's inaugural Summit event? AT&T has an offer perfect for Scouts and friends of Scouting alike. Take advantage and you'll have power on the go for all your upcoming Scouting... From Scout Wire 3 weeks ago

Issue 354 April 29, 2013

________________________________________ Hi Andy, In your last column, you mentioned, "By the way, your son gets to wear the God and Family religious "square knot" badge on his Boy Scout uniform." I've never seen a Scout with a square knot. Fer... From Ask Andy 3 weeks ago

Lease Cars: 2010 Buick LaCrosse, 2008 Chevy Trailblazer

2010 Buick LaCrosse FWD CX Approximate miles: 42,104 Exterior color: quicksilver metallic Interior color: titanium cloth seats Asking price: $16,471 Location: National Council Equipment/features: 3.0L V6 VVT DOHC SIDI engine AM/FM stereo with... From Scout Wire 3 weeks ago

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