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Guidelines Safety Safety must be the first consideration in all situations involving hot-air balloons. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) rules and regulations are specific regarding the safe performance of any aircraft, and the judgment of a qualified pilot is vital to ensure the safe operation of a hot-air balloon. Tethered balloon events must comply with all […]
Return to Properties Types of Disasters As owners of real property, we are exposed to a number of serious risks that extend beyond cleanup and reconstruction. The following are a few of the natural disasters that have affected council camps: Landslides – Landslides can occur after a significant fire or a rainstorm. Soil or rock […]
Science Technology Engineering Mathematics Each STEM field—science, technology, engineering, mathematics—offers a choice of three Supernova activity topics. These are two-part, hands-on, high-level activities created to challenge you and help you continue along your STEM journey to excellence. Part 1 involves research, preparation, set up, coordination, and/or organization. Part 2 includes elements such as analysis, […]
Science Technology Engineering Mathematics Each STEM field—science, technology, engineering, mathematics—offers a choice of three Supernova activity topics. These are two-part, hands-on, high-level activities created to challenge you and help you continue along your STEM journey to excellence. Part 1 involves research, preparation, set up, coordination, and/or organization. Part 2 includes elements such as analysis, reflection, […]
SUMMARY So you want to take your first shot at an indoor bodyflight facility? If you’re not prepared, you might be at risk for more injuries than you think. Bodyflight requires trained professionals to help you have the best experience possible in their facility, so it is recommended that you look up the activity requirements […]
SUMMARY Hiking is a great way to spend your time in the outdoors. Hikes are also good ways to get into better shape for more strenuous activities. Hikes can range from covering just a short distance to the 20-mile hike required for the Hiking merit badge. Some hikes might be on maintained trails that are […]
SUMMARY Serious injuries can occur when it’s cold and you spend time working, playing, or sleeping outside, particularly if you are wet or your clothes are wet or too tight. Scouts should be instructed to inform an adult as soon as possible if they are at an event, winter camp, or troop campout and start […]
Aquatics Local Council Aquatics Committee Aquatics Resources Stay current with Aquatics news in the BSA. Subscribe here. Download the Aquatics Subcommittee eNewsletter Summer 2023 5/25/2023 PADI Dive To Adventure Scholarship Program 2024: To submit your application for the PADI Dive to Adventure Scholarship, CLICK HERE. Whitewater Rafting Award: Learn about the new Whitewater Rafting Award here and get […]
SUMMARY According to the U.S. Forest Service, our nation’s forests are experiencing declining health conditions. Broken tops, widow-makers (broken or hanging limbs), and root rot in many tree species along with insect infestations, lightning, wind events, drought, and abundant moisture have led to the creation of abnormally high numbers of “hazard trees.” Hazard trees include […]
SUMMARY Who doesn’t love a glowing campfire at the end of the day? However, to make sure it won’t be your tent that burns, let’s look at some good fire safety practices. GENERAL INFORMATION Handbooks for each program have useful tips for campfires. Here are a few highlights: Environmental conditions Leaders should understand the local […]
Adult Audience Only SUMMARY Herbicides are often used to control weeds at home, camp, and just about anywhere people are likely to get together. Applied correctly, they can assist in controlling unwanted weeds and plants. Applied incorrectly, herbicides or chemicals can be extremely dangerous to humans and animals, and impact the environment. Always check the […]
SUMMARY So you want to launch a water bottle rocket. These pressurized rockets use pressurized air and water and can fly at 100 mph. Unfortunately, used improperly or carelessly, they have been known to burst, strike spectators, or launch into the face of a participant. And yes, this has really happened. The rockets have also […]
Adult Audience Only SUMMARY “Stoves made for the outdoors can also extend the range of your travels by giving you a reliable way to generate heat anywhere and in any weather.” This is a quote from the 2014 edition of the Fieldbook (Scouting’s Manual of Basic and Advanced Skills for Outdoor Adventure). A propane camp […]
World Organization of Scouting SCENE Centre Scout Centre of Excellence for Nature and Environment (or SCENES), is an initiative of the World Organization of the Scout Movement (WOSM). SCENE Centres are recognized because of their commitment to environmental management practices and educational programs focused on the promotion of environmental stewardship and sustainability. WOSM boasts 26 […]
As long as I’ll live, I’ll hear waterfalls and birds and winds sing. I’ll interpret the rocks, learn the language of flood, storm, and the avalanche. I’ll acquaint myself with the glaciers and wild gardens, and get as near the heart of the world as I can. —John Muir Today, use of designated wilderness areas […]
https://youtu.be/66d9hWPCbTM SUMMARY Robert Baden-Powell once said the definition of the Scout motto Be Prepared is this: “A Scout must prepare himself by previous thinking out and practicing how to act on any accident or emergency so that he is never taken by surprise.” Baden-Powell also advocated that young men spend a lot of time learning […]
Resource Material Aquatics Supervision is the primary resource for aquatics at the unit level. Aquatics activities at district and council day and short-term/long-term (overnight, resident) camps must follow appropriate National Camp Accreditation Program (NCAP) standards. Aquatics Leadership Training Programs Safe Swim Defense and Safety Afloat training programs are available online at my.scouting.org and may also […]
Director, Global Security Innovative
Strategies
Bray Barnes is a recipient of the Distinguished Eagle Scout Award, Silver
Beaver, Silver Antelope, Silver Buffalo, and Learning for Life Distinguished
Service Award. He received the Messengers of Peace Hero award from
the royal family of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and he’s a life member of
the 101st Airborne Association and Vietnam Veterans Association. Barnes
serves as a senior fellow for the Global Federation of Competitiveness
Councils, a nonpartisan network of corporate CEOs, university presidents, and
national laboratory directors. He has also served as a senior executive for the
U.S. Department of Homeland Security, leading the first-responder program
and has two U.S. presidential appointments
Managing Member Calje
David Alexander is a Baden-Powell Fellow, Summit Bechtel Reserve philanthropist, and recipient of the Silver Buffalo and Distinguished Eagle Scout Award. He is the founder of Caljet, one of the largest independent motor fuels terminals in the U.S. He has served the Arizona Petroleum Marketers Association, Teen Lifeline, and American Heart Association. A triathlete who has completed hundreds of races, Alexander has also mentored the women’s triathlon team at Arizona State University.
President, CEO & Managing Director
Stonetex Oil Corp.
Glenn Adams is a recipient of the Silver Beaver, Silver Antelope, Silver Buffalo, and Distinguished Eagle Scout Award. He is the former president of the National Eagle Scout Association and established the Glenn A. and Melinda W. Adams National Eagle Scout Service Project of the Year Award. He has more than 40 years of experience in the oil, gas, and energy fields, including serving as a president, owner, and CEO. Adams has also received multiple service awards from the Texas Alliance of Energy Producers.
