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EveryTrail.Com

EveryTrail.com is a great resource for researching and sharing outing information. EveryTrail is free and useful for a variety of trips â including road trips, sight-seeing tours, sailing trips, hiking, cycling, flying, hang gliding,... From Scoutmaster Clarke Green 2 days ago

11 Jamboree Administration Jobs You Could Have at the Jamboree

When the national jamboree kicks off at the Summit Bechtel Reserve in July 2013, the Summit will become the second-largest city in the whole state of West Virginia. And, it will take an energetic staff of thousands of volunteers to give Scouts and... From Summit Blog 2 days ago

BSA Launches E-Funding Website

Boy Scouts of America Launches New E-Funding Website, Enables Support of Scouting Online Site provides options to donate to local council programs, support development of the Summit Bechtel Family National Scout Reserve Irving, TEXAS (Jan... From Scouting News 3 days ago

BSA Teams Up With Major League Soccer

Relationship will support BSA's athletic, leadership, and character-driven program IRVING, Texas, and NEW YORK (January 12, 2012)-Today, at the 2012 MLS SuperDraft in Kansas City, Major League Soccer (MLS), the top-flight professional soccer... From Scouting News 4 days ago

BSA Announces Are You Tougher Than a Boy Scout?

Our original article on Are You Tougher Than a Boy Scout? can be found here . The following is the press release from BSA. Are You Tougher Than a Boy Scout? Series to Debut on National Geographic Channel This Fall New Series From Original... From Scouting News 5 days ago

BSA Contingent to Korea National Jamboree

BSA Contingent to Korea National Jamboree By ScoutingNews Staff This year's 13th Korea National Jamboree will be held in Goseong, which was the 17th World Scout Jamboree campsite and located within the Gangwon Province, Korea. The BSA's... From Scouting News 5 days ago

How to Find a Great Idea for an Eagle Scout Service Project

The most rewarding part of my journey toward Eagle? Walking across the wooden deck that my fellow Scouts and I built at The Heard Natural Science Museum in McKinney, Tex. My Eagle Scout Service Project was hardly a unique idea - the majority of... From Scouting Magazine 5 days ago

BSA System Outages Will Affect Online Resources

On most weekends during January through March, the availability of BSA systems will be affected as the National Council facilitates multiple council mergers, consolidations, and the creation of a new council structure in Michigan. If you are a... From Scout Wire 6 days ago

Venturing Crews 32 and 44 Work Overtime in the New River Gorge

You've already seen Venturing Crews 32 and 44 from North Carolina help restore some of the natural habitat near the Gauley River National Recreation Area. And you've seen their fishing and whitewater adventures on the New River. But they aren't... From Summit Blog 6 days ago

Spread the Word to Councils About Incident Reporting Resources

In the December issue of Scout Wire , we made the request for timely and accurate incident reporting using the Online Incident Reporting System. How can you accomplish that if you don't have the necessary information from unit leadership such as... From Scout Wire 1 week ago

Avoiding Advancement Clinkers

I heard somewhere that a Unit Commissioner read the new Guide to Advancement and said: 'Council and National expect us to set requirements for being active and if they eventually find them too strict OR too lax they will step in and start setting... From Scoutmaster Clarke Green 1 week ago

Get Your Scouts Signed Up for NAYLE

Send your Scouts to NAYLE, the National Advanced Youth Leadership Experience , and watch their leadership skills soar. Who's eligible? Boy Scouts or Venturers (male or female) who are at least 14 but not yet 21, hold a unit leadership position, and... From Scout Wire 1 week ago

The 20 Most (and Least) Earned Merit Badges of 2011

What were the hottest merit badges last year? I've got the answer. Maybe. So first, a caveat: The friendly folks at the Supply Division tell me there's no way to determine exact numbers of merit badges earned. That info is tracked by troops - not... From Scouting Magazine 1 week ago

Updates From Team Summit: Buckskin Games

Now that 2012 is here, we only have about 18 months until we meet in West Virginia for the first-ever national Scout jamboree at the Summit Bechtel Reserve. If you have been reading my monthly blogs since October, you know that my name is Russell... From Summit Blog 1 week ago

For No Name-Calling Week, a Reminder That Words Can Hurt

Idiot! Retard! Geek! Has a Scout in your unit called another Scout one of these names-or worse? If so, did you take action? No Name-Calling Week begins today, so it's an excellent time to remind Scouts and Scouters that these "harmless" insults can... From Scouting Magazine 1 week ago

Keeping the New River Looking New

Soon, thousands of Scouts will be coming to the New River Gorge to visit the Summit for the 2013 National Scout Jamboree . And while Scouts are going to be given the opportunity to explore the gorge through all kinds of adventure activities,... From Summit Blog 1 week ago

Issue 287 January 22, 2012

Rule No. 54: The more logical and simple the Scouting procedure or policy, the more it will be ignored. Dear Andy, I'm a pack Committee Chair struggling with the definition of an Arrow of Light Scout visiting "a troop meeting with his den." Our... From Ask Andy 2 weeks ago

Deadline for NESA Scholarship Applications Is Jan. 31

Know an Eagle Scout headed to college? Then read on: Tuesday, Jan. 31, is the deadline for Eagle Scouts who are high school seniors to apply for a 2012 National Eagle Scout Association scholarship . In all, 153 scholarships, each between $1,000... From Scouting Magazine 2 weeks ago

"Are You Tougher Than a Boy Scout?" Debuts Fall 2012

In a test of outdoors skills, who would win: Boy Scouts or adults who are out of Scouting? Though the answer seems obvious, it'll sure be fun to see those adults try. That's the promise behind the newest reality show, Are You Tougher Than a Boy... From Scouting Magazine 2 weeks ago

National Outdoor Award

The National Outdoor Awards program recognizes Scouts for some above-average participation in challenging outdoor activities. A combination of merit badges, rank, and activities qualify Scouts for hiking, aquatics, camping, adventure and riding... From Scoutmaster Clarke Green 2 weeks ago

National Council Effectiveness

In this episode, I talk about the history and results of the McKinsey and Company survey on National Council effectiveness. Your opinions are very important to us, so please use the comments feature below the video window... From Wayne Brock TV 2 weeks ago

National Sea Scout Flagship Competition Underway

In honor of the 90th anniversary of Sea Scouts in 2002, BoatUS , the nation's largest recreational boating organization, instituted the annual Sea Scout National Flagship Award . Since then, the award has been presented to ships from Texas, Ohio,... From Scout Wire 2 weeks ago

Cell Phones, Scouts and 911

I had a few concerns over 911 calls being made by Scouts. I spoke with Eric Parry, a Emergency Response Specialist with MIsson Critical Partners : We travel and camp in some reasonably remote areas. How can we know if there is 911 coverage? To... From Scoutmaster Clarke Green 2 weeks ago

Eleven People We Love

Meet extraordinary member-activists who have impacted their communities with Leave No Trace. The Center has so much love to spread around that we are honoring 11 people for their 2011 contributions! Rob Stevens : Rob Stevens worked diligently to... From Leave No Trace Blog 2 weeks ago

Gettysburg: Experience the Past

Where can you go to see one of the most significant and well-known battlefields of the Civil War in person? Gettysburg, of course. Gettysburg was an unexpected battle that became the decisive victory for the North, giving them the advantage that... From Summit Blog 2 weeks ago

All Markets Summit Planned for NAM

For the second year, Council Operations will be hosting an All Markets Strategy Summit for council staff and key volunteers who are interested in learning how to analyze, prepare, and execute a plan to work with all markets, including Hispanic,... From Scout Wire 2 weeks ago

1:32 of Respect

OKâ¦ this may seem like a rant.. and it probably will be.. so if you want.. stop reading right now. I could really care less what you all think about my opinion on this one. The other night I attended my oldest son's wrestling match at the... From The Scoutmaster Minute 2 weeks ago

Finance Impact 'E-Letter': 2011 Guide to the Audit

Click to open the Jan. 15 issue The Jan. 15 issue of the Finance Impact e-Letter has been published and is available on the Finance Impact website. The year 2011 was an exciting one, and 2012 promises to be even more exciting with the impending... From Scout Wire 2 weeks ago

Are You Tougher Than a Boy Scout? Series to Debut on National Geographic Channel This Fall

More details are on the way, but here's the latest: the Are You Tougher Than a Boy Scout? series that has been in the works is scheduled to debut on the National Geographic Channel this coming fall. The series from Original Productions ( Deadliest... From Scout Wire 2 weeks ago

Issue 285 Jaunary 16, 2012

Rule No. 52: Conscience is what you do when nobody's looking. Rule No. 53: The Scouting units that actually thank their commissioner are often the ones for whom he's done the least. ________________________________________ "SUPER 8" Every now... From Ask Andy 2 weeks ago

Stay Connected With the Scouting Alumni Association

Right now, you are having the time of your life as a Scout, and you are making memories that are going to last a lifetime. But what happens when you age out? No need to worry, because the Scouting Alumni Association is available to make sure your... From Summit Blog 2 weeks ago

DK Publishing Introduces Boy Scouts of America® Deck of Trees

This pocket-sized deck of 40 + cards contains all the information needed to identify the major coniferous and broad-leaved trees, as well as cactus and yucca, in North America. Each card covers the region where the tree naturally occurs and details... From Scouting News 2 weeks ago

2012 National Camping School Registration Is Now Open

Registration for the 2012 National Camping School sessions is now available online. The site is only available to local councils, which will ensure that applicants have been approved by the Scout executive or designee. The link below contains... From Scout Wire 3 weeks ago

Are You Tougher Than a Boy Scout?

The same guy who produces Deadliest Catch and Ice Road Truckers , Thom Beers, has introduced a new unscripted show titled Are You Tougher than a Boy Scout? National Geographic Channel gave Original Productions the greenlight to start shooting... From Scouting News 3 weeks ago

'Marketing News': January Issue Touts Marketing Webinars

The January issue of Marketing News has been published and posted to the Marketing Toolbox. Stories include the following: 14th Annual National President's Awards for Marketing Excellence 2012 Marketing webinar schedule Populating and managing unit... From Scout Wire 3 weeks ago

Summit Blog Offers New Downloads Page

Do you want more information about the 2013 National Scout Jamboree or the Summit Bechtel Reserve? How about posters, videos, maps, brochures, fact sheets, and the most up-to-date content on both for your council's use? If you answered yes to... From Scout Wire 3 weeks ago

How to Run the Second-Largest City in West Virginia

Once the Summit Bechtel Reserve is up and running during the jamboree, it will be the second-largest city in West Virginia. Yep, that's pretty big. There were 43,434 Scouts and approximately 50,000 visitors at Fort A.P. Hill last year, so calling... From Summit Blog 3 weeks ago

WBtv - National Council Effectiveness - Jan. 19, 2012

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Your New High Adventure Home, the Summit Bechtel Reserve [Infograpic]

In 2013, the Boy Scouts of America's 4th high adventure base and your new jamboree home, the Summit Bechtel Family National Scout Reserve, will open for business. And when it does, you should prepare for extreme adventures and a ton of fun. Until... From Summit Blog 3 weeks ago

Norman Rockwell Exhibit Opens in Texas

What does Scouting look like? For decades, that question was best answered by Norman Rockwell. His paintings shaped the BSA's image in America for more than 60 years, and his art continues to paint a picture of Scouting's history to this day. ... From Scouting Magazine 3 weeks ago

Man With Largest Collection of Eagle Scout Medals Honored

Dr. Terry Grove got his first Eagle Scout Award medal in 1956. It wouldn't be his last. Ever since, he's been fascinated by the ever-changing design of Eagle Scout medals, patches, hat pins, and other artifacts. And now, the Central Florida Scouter... From Scouting Magazine 3 weeks ago

Venturing at Its Best! [Slideshow]

Do you have a Scouting story to share? We want to hear about your adventures and the amazing things Scouts are achieving in your area! So check out this form and let us know what you are up to. But first, check out this story! Fall Fun Rally? Why,... From Summit Blog 3 weeks ago

Lowes Pinewood Derby Workshops 2012

Lowes and Dremel have teamed up again to offer Pinewood Derby workshops in 2012. At these clinics experts share their tips and tricks for making good looking and fast racing derby cars. Everyone who attends an event will be given a BSA-approved... From Scouting News 4 weeks ago

Issue 284 January 8, 2012

________________________________________ Rule No. 50: Beware excess enthusiasm. It often masks incompetence. Rule No. 51: It's lonesome at the bottom, too. It's just more crowded. ________________________________________ Hi Andy, About the... From Ask Andy 4 weeks ago

Issue 285 January 8, 2012

________________________________________ Rule No. 50: Beware excess enthusiasm. It often masks incompetence. Rule No. 51: It's lonesome at the bottom, too. It's just more crowded. ________________________________________ Hi Andy, About the... From Ask Andy 4 weeks ago

IAT Segments

I got to hike 30 miles on the Ice Age Trail last week while visiting relatives. This was done as two separate 15-mile day hikes, one on the north-west part of the trail and the other on the south-east part. Even though this national scenic trail is... From Scoutmaster Musings 4 weeks ago

Duchess of Cambridge Becomes Scout Volunteer

Duchess of Cambridge Becomes Scout Volunteer By Nelson Block The most popular person in the UK, and one of the most recognized people in the world, HRH The Duchess of Cambridge (Kate Middleton), has just joined Scouting. The stories on US television... From Scouting News 1 month ago

Taking on the New River's Rapids

In this edition of Adventures in Service: Venturing to the Summit, Crew members learned the basics of paddling, boat handling and safety from local West Virginia whitewater guides. Then, those skills were put to the test on the river's well-known... From Summit Blog 1 month ago

Learn How to Build a Mountain Bike Trail - the SummitCorps Way [Video]

Ever wondered how to build the perfect mountain biking trail? Here is our answer! Months of planning, a little bit of elbow grease and a lot of dedicated workers. That is what it took to complete 12.8 miles of hiking and biking trails in West... From Summit Blog 1 month ago

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