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Staff Needed for Chapter Conclave – Join Us for Chapter Meeting – Oct 4, 2018 6:50PM
Hello fellow Brothers, With conclave right around the corner, we are still looking for staff. If you are interested in staffing by leading our soon-to-be members, please contact me at 612-417-9544 or send an email to [email protected]. We also have other jobs available such being a ceremonialist, which means that you don the sacred Native American…
Read MoreUPDATE 092818 – YOUTH PROTECTION TRAINING REQUIRED BEFORE OCT 1, 2018
*** Update 092818 – Last Chance to Take Youth Protection Training In Person Tonight – YOUTH PROTECTION TRAINING REQUIRED BEFORE OCT 1, 2018 *** Any adult that does not complete the updated Youth Protection Training by September 30, 2018, must complete a new adult registration AND still complete the training. There are a couple ways (shown…
Read MoreURGENT – Time is running out for YPT training – September 30th Deadline!
Dear Unit Leaders, Time is running out to complete the new Youth Protection Training. The deadline for completion is September 30, 2018. We are being told by the NATIONAL BSA office that any adult that does not have the new (Current) Your Protection Training by October 1, 2018, must complete a new adult registration AND…
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Law Enforcement Explorer saves coworkers stabbed at Target store in Georgia
A Law Enforcement Explorer from Georgia is credited with saving the lives of two Target coworkers who were stabbed during a robbery at the store. The young man, 17-year-old Mario Alexander, says he knew exactly what to do because of the first-aid training he received in Exploring, the BSA’s career-development program for young men and young women.…
Read MoreWest Virginia University wants to educate the next generation of BSA professionals
West Virginia University, which has demonstrated its commitment to Scouting through its partnership with the nearby Summit Bechtel Reserve, will offer two new degree programs to train future leaders of organizations like the BSA. WVU’s bachelor’s degree in organizational leadership, set to debut in Spring 2019, will prepare students for careers leading nonprofit organizations. That means WVU…
Read MoreYou’ve seen the delightful video — now use it to help recruit more Cub Scouts
Nobody recruits Cub Scouts better than other Cub Scouts. It’s in that spirit the BSA released a refreshing new recruiting video featuring boys and girls talking about why they love Cub Scouting so much. “You get to go to parks, you get to ride your bike, you get to pet a bug,” one Tiger Scout says.…
Read MoreA TRULY GRAND, GRAND OPENING – Leadership Center Grand Opening Sep 15, 2018
SCOUTING ACTIVITIES, LEADERSHIP GAMES, TOURS, HOT DOGS AND A COMMEMORATIVE PATCH HIGHLIGHTED THE LEADERSHIP CENTER GRAND OPENING Thousands of Scouting members, parents and interested community members flocked to the Leadership Center Grand Opening on Saturday, September 15, 2018. Participants took part in Scouting activities that ranged from the rock climbing, archery range and games in…
Read MoreSchool Night for Scouting – THURSDAY NIGHT – Turn-in Directions
Are you excited? THURSDAY is School Night for Scouting! Hello Scouters: I hope you are excited as I am for THURSDAY! School Night for Scouting is our biggest opportunity to share the great Scouting program with new families. This is one of my favorite nights, as we introduce new members to the Scouting adventure! I’m…
Read MorePopcorn Kick Off 2018 – Saturday, Sep 15, 2018 10-4PM
Please register for one session the number YOUTH you are bringing to the event, ages 5-17, who plan to sell popcorn this fall. Join us at the 2018 Popcorn Kick off event at Base Camp at Fort Snelling. You and your Scout will be able to get excited for the upcoming sale–Poppin Thru Time! Try…
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