Advancement
Has your Troop selected your Glowing Ember? Deadline extended to May 11th
32 Troops have yet to select their Glowing Ember — is yours one of them? Glowing Ember Award The Glowing Ember Award is selected by the Unit and presented by the District to an individual — a parent and leader who during the past year have given that extra bit of contagious enthusiasm, which is…
Read MoreHow to teach (or learn) lashings from home, in front of a computer
Learning how to lash together camp gadgets like dishwashing racks, cooking stations and dining fly poles is a fun — and useful — Scouting skill. But learning to tie these lashings at home, in a living room? That’s a recipe for broken lamps. (Sorry, Mom and Dad.) And while you could go outside, not everyone…
Read MoreScout Saturday Live! just one example of BSA councils offering quality quarantine programming
Live, from the living rooms, kitchens and backyards of Scouting families like yours, it’s Scout Saturday Live! This new web series, created by Scouts, volunteers and professionals in the BSA’s Western Los Angeles County Council, serves up a fun mix of games, competitions, projects, science experiments and more. Everything featured, even the interactive elements, can…
Read MoreDoing thee Duke of Edinburgh Award from Home – Keep Active and Help Others
There are many things that Scouts can be working on under the banner of Scouting from Home towards their Duke of Edinburgh Award. JOTI at the weekend had a global get together all about just this and what to do for your Award during this time. Any questions let us know. Doing your Award Remotely…
Read MoreEagle Scout Board of Review, Projects, and Merit Badges
Many of you have been asking about the challenge of nearly-Eagle scouts who are facing impending 18th birthdays. Below are directions from our Council Advancement Team. I have also attached a document just released by the BSA relating to virtual EBORs. Please note under Item 1 below the reference to contacting Dave Arola ([email protected]) if…
Read MoreAdvancement during COVID-19: Official details about Eagle extensions and more
The BSA has a message to young people concerned that the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak will prevent them from completing Eagle Scout rank requirements before their 18th birthday: Don’t worry; we’ve got your back. During this unprecedented interruption to Scouting nationwide, the BSA has released new guidance on advancement during COVID-19. This includes: Time extensions for…
Read MoreHow to conduct a board of review through videoconferencing
The board of review, like most aspects of Scouting, works best in person. But sometimes, for a number of legitimate reasons, that’s not an option. That’s why, as outlined in the Guide to Advancement (section 8.0.1.6), the BSA allows units to conduct boards of review by teleconferencing, using tools like Skype, Google Hangouts or Zoom. Even…
Read MoreHow to have a smooth — and successful — Webelos transition
How to have a smooth — and successful — Webelos transition By Nettie H. Francis Cub Scout Leadership, Cub Scouts, Leader Advice and Inspiration, Scoutmasters, Scouts BSA, Scouts BSA Leadership, Volunteers, Webelos Scouts CATHY BURKS, a Webelos II leader in Pack 177 in Belton, Texas, was looking for the perfect Scout troop for the boys in her den but had no idea…
Read MoreCub Scouts learn about grandfather’s career through Adventure requirements
Thomas and Henry Leskiw look at old reports written by their grandfather, Frank J. Panza, with Investigator Donald Ginnane. At right, Thomas sits in a squad car. While working on the Paws for Action Adventure, Bear Scout Thomas Leskiw could’ve visited a local police station, but his mother, Barbara, had another idea. Her father, Frank…
Read MoreJanuary 15th is the Deadline for Applications for the Northern Star Scouting Eagle Scout Scholarship
Northern Star Scouting Eagle Scout Scholarship Each year, between 20 and 25 Eagle Scouts are selected to receive scholarships. Awarded annually and reviewed by committee, the process is rigorous and competitive. Online Applications open Oct 15 and close Jan 15 of the following year. A partial list of eligibility requirements are: Applicant was registered in…
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