Terms and Style Items - "K"
K2BSA
The BSA headquarters ham radio station in Fort Worth, Texas. See "HB9S" and "Jamboree-on-the-Air."
Kanik
The Kanik snow camping program is offered by Philmont Scout Ranch. Ski
touring, snow shelter building, snow camping, winter ecology, use of
winter tools and equipment, and techniques for designing and making
equipment are featured. Kanik (pronounced CAN-ick) is from the Eskimo word for "snowflake." See "Okpik" and "National Cold-Weather Camping Development Center."
Kayaking BSA
A recognition given to Scouts and Venturers who demonstrate knowledge and proficiency in kayaking.
Key 3
(1) The council Key 3: the council president, council commissioner, and
Scout executive; (2) the district Key 3: the district chairman,
district commissioner, and district executive. The numeral "3" is
always used in Key 3; it is not spelled out.
KISMIF
A Cub Scouting acronym standing for "Keep It Simple, Make It Fun."
Kit Carson Museum
Located at Philmont Scout Ranch.
Klondike derby
A competitive Boy Scout event conducted by patrols to demonstrate
proficiency in Scouting skills. Traditionally conducted in winter.
Patrols move from station to station pulling equipment on a replica of
a Klondike gold rush sled.
kwik kalendar
A
computerized work schedule backdating program, provided by Council
Information Systems at the national office for use by local council
employees.