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Extreme Makeovers, Round 20: Eagle Scout project before-and-after photos
Note: This is the 20th in an occasional series where I share Eagle Scout project before-and-after photos. See the complete collection here. To fully understand the impact Eagle Scout projects have on communities, you need to see to believe. That’s why I asked to see Eagle Scout project before-and-after photos — the same photos prospective Eagles are asked to include with their post-project report.…
Read More2018 Den Chief Training At October Roundtable
A den chief is a Boy Scout assisting a Cub Scout den. But the story is far more important than those words suggest. The den chief: Holds a youth leadership position in the troop, a requirement for many steps in Boy Scout advancement Is a model for the boys in the den, as well as the…
Read More2018 NEW BSA MANDATORY YOUTH PROTECTION TRAINING – Classroom Training – At October Roundtable – Oct 4, 2018 7:00PM
The Boy Scouts of America’s updated Youth Protection Training is mandatory for all registered adult leaders in all BSA programs. Other adults participating in Scouting are strongly encouraged to take this one-hour online training. The prior version of BSA’s Youth Protection trainings will no longer be available. The updated training replaces all other Youth Protection…
Read MoreCub Scout Adult Leader Specific Training – At October Roundtable – Oct 4, 2018 7:00PM
If you had a magic wand, would you use it to make the Scouting program better and more fun for youth so they stayed in Scouting longer, so it had a larger impact on their lives? What if the same magic wand made leadership roles easier, more rewarding, and led to better retention among adult…
Read MoreCould spending time outside help you live longer? A new study has the answer
Going camping or hiking with Scouts or Venturers isn’t merely a fun, fulfilling way to spend a weekend. It may also help you feel better, sleep more soundly and live longer. A massive study published last month by the University of East Anglia in England concludes that exposure to the outdoors reduces your risk for Type 2…
Read MoreEagle Scout attempting to break record with solo flight around the world
The Aviation merit badge opened up a whole new world to Mason Andrews. “I remember thinking that it was like driving a car, but with endless opportunities for how far, how fast and in what directions I could go,” Andrews says. The Eagle Scout will see how far he can go in a single-engine aircraft…
Read MoreCharter Organization Representative Training – At the October Roundtable – Oct 4, 2018 7:00PM
Beginning in 2010, all direct-contact leaders in our district are required to be fully trained in their responsibilities within the first six months of their service. While you as Chartered Organization Representative (COR) are not a direct-contact leader, what better way to set an example for others than to receive the training available for your…
Read MoreScout leaders, let’s shine some light on flashlight etiquette
Your eyes are beginning to adjust to the growing darkness. The trail in front of you is becoming clearer and clearer. And then, like a firework on July 5th, something unexpectedly bright fills the sky. You’re momentarily blinded. Whenever someone switches on one of those super-bright flashlights or headlamps, that person ruins the night vision…
Read MoreUPDATE 092318 – Fall Camporee 2018 – Horse Ranch Campout – Sep 21-23, 2018
*** Update 092318 – Fall Camporee 2018 – Information on Injured Wrangler *** Fall Camporee 2018 Update (092318) For those that may not know, Evan, one of the wranglers (ranch employee) was thrown from his horse on Saturday, during the last trail ride of the day. Evan worked with many of the scouts thoughout the…
Read MoreSample Pack Recruitment Folder – A membership guide, planning guide, documents, and letters that work!
It’s that time of year for packs to plan for unit recruitment. Each unit needs to reach out into the community and invite new youth members and adult leaders to join their respective units, in addition to using the council’s School Night for Scouting program. To make the membership process easier, please consider using the SAMPLE PACK…
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