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How to make kitchen patrol, or KP, a little less onerous
It’s practically every Scout’s least favorite task on the duty roster, but cleaning dishes does not have to turn into a necessary evil. It can turn that way if kitchen police/patrol, aka “KP duty,” is used as a punishment or as the spoils of a competition (e.g. “The winning patrol gets to choose which patrol…
Read More2018-2019 preview: Florida National High Adventure Sea Base
It’s the fourth-annual High-Adventure Week here on Bryan on Scouting. This week is all about the once-in-a-lifetime experiences awaiting Scouts and Venturers at the BSA’s four national high-adventure bases. Plus, we share tips for securing your spot in 2018, 2019 and beyond. Not even the strongest hurricane ever recorded can keep the Florida National High Adventure…
Read MoreAnnual Recharter Process
Key Unit Leaders and Unit Commissioners: Annual recharter packets have been distributed to all units. The online recharter process opened on October 2, 2017. Completed recharter packets should be turned in at the November 2 Roundtable, if possible, but no later than November 15, 2017 to the Council office, defect free. Units MUST meet the…
Read MoreWood Badge – Bringing Your Vision to Life
Wood Badge – Bringing Your Vision to Life Wood Badge for the 21st Century is the ultimate leadership training program for all adult leaders in Scouting. The course is open for leaders active in Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts, Venturing, Exploring, and Sea Scouts, as well as district or council roles. All leaders are welcome from brand new Cub leaders, to very…
Read MoreNovember Roundtable – WHAT TO EXPECT – Nov 2, 2017 – 7:00PM
What to expect at this month’s Roundtable Meeting The monthly District Roundtable meeting provides an information and training forum for adults involved as leaders in the Scouting program. Parents and children are welcome to attend. These meetings allow attendees from all parts of the Scouting program to: ◾ Discuss topics of interest, both formally and informally…
Read MoreThoughts on Girls in Scouting from a Mom Who is a Cub Scout Leader
Since last week’s announcement that the BSA will invite girls and young women to all Scouting programs, parents, Scouts, and Scouters alike have been weighing in on the news, and we’ve heard some incredible perspectives on what this means for the Scouting community and beyond. One particularly insightful perspective comes from mom blogger Kate Etue…
Read MoreCub Scout Recruiting – Watch A Movie On Us!
It’s Fun To Be A Cub Scout! We know that one of the best ways to recruit new Cub Scouts is peer-to-peer. When a Scout brings a friend to an event, they both have fun! It’s a fantastic introduction to Cub Scouts for the boys and their parents. Listening to your feedback, Lake Minnetonka is…
Read MoreTomahawk Scout Reservation – Join the Summer Camp Staff!
Camp staff is an experience that is truly unforgettable. It is a chance to spend your whole summer working at a beautiful camp teaching kids and having fun. Every day is fully rewarding to you as staff and to the campers whose lives you have made a difference. Camp work is often demanding as we…
Read MoreWhat to do when you spot bullying — and your next steps if it becomes more serious
Note from Bryan: October is National Bullying Prevention Month. Each Wednesday this month, the BSA Youth Protection team will share important reminders about what each of us can do to prevent, recognize and report bullying as we work to make Scouting a safe place for all. Week 1 (Oct. 4): The BSA is a safe place…
Read MoreYOUTH PROTECTION TRAINING REQUIRED FOR REGISTERED LEADERS
LEARN ABOUT ADULT AND YOUTH TRAINING PROGRAMS It is REQUIRED that all Scouting leaders take Youth Protection Training and are current with the training at recharter time. If you haven’t already done so, please go to www.my.scouting.org and create an account using your BSA ID # to access this training. If you ever have any…
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