Terms and Style Items - "U"
ultimate
A team sport played with a flying disk (such as a Frisbee). See "Cub Scout Academics and Sports program."
unacceptables
Drug abuse, child abuse, hunger, illiteracy, and youth unemployment in
our society are unacceptable to the BSA, which is fighting them with
the Drugs: A Deadly Game campaign; Youth Protection guidelines and
child abuse educational literature and videos; the Scouting for Food
National Good Turn; Boys' Life magazine and other high-quality
literature designed to encourage youth to read; and the merit badge
program; as well as by continuing to be vigorous in promoting the
Scouting program, which builds character in youth and helps them
prepare for a meaningful, productive adult life.
under way
Two words in virtually all uses: "The project is under way." "The naval
maneuvers are under way." It is one word only when used as an adjective
before a noun in a nautical sense: "an underway ship."
uniform
A distinctive part of Scouting is its uniformed membership.
Combinations: "Varsity Scout uniform," "dress uniform," "field
uniform," "Scouter uniform," and "Sea Scout uniform."
Uniform Day
February 8. See "Scouting Anniversary Day."
uniform inspection
A feature of a unit meeting when members of the registered unit are
given an opportunity to demonstrate their uniformed appearance.
unit
The entity that conducts Scouting for the chartered organization; it
consists of registered youth members and registered adult volunteer
members. A unit may be a pack, troop, team, crew, or ship. Its affairs
are administered by the unit committee, which is appointed by the
chartered organization.
unit leader
The adult leader of a unit is a Cubmaster, Scoutmaster, Coach, Advisor, or Skipper.
Unit Leadership Enhancements
Supplemental training that takes place in the Cub Scout pack and is conducted by a member of the pack committee.
unit-serving executive
See "youth-serving executive."
United Church of Christ
The Evangelical and Reformed Church merged with the Congregational
Christian Church in 1957 to form the United Church of Christ.
United Methodist Church
The principal Methodist body in the United States, formed in 1968 by
the merger of the Methodist Church and the Evangelist United Brethren
Church.
United States
Spell out when used as a noun; use "U.S." (no space) only as an adjective: "I live in the United States"; "I'm a U.S. citizen."
United States Foundation for International Scouting
An independent nonprofit corporation whose purpose is to secure funds
and help finance Scouting projects around the world. Gifts to the USFIS
are deductible as charitable contributions.
United Way of America
An umbrella agency representing the interests of many social and
welfare organizations; formed to raise operating expenses through
annual campaigns conducted in local communities.
universal Scout badge
A miniature Tenderfoot insignia. Often worn on civilian clothes by Scouters.
Urban Emphasis program
Combined with the Rural Emphasis program in 1998 to form the Scoutreach Division. See "Scoutreach Division."