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Scouts BSA Supernova Activity Topics

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, […]

Venturing Supernova Activity Topics

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, […]

Climbing

Climbing BSA Supply No. 35873 Climbing is not a sport that requires tremendous muscular strength; it demands mental toughness and the willingness to practice hard to master a set of skills. The adventure of climbing can also provide a new way to enjoy the outdoors. Requirements Do the following: Show that you know first aid […]

Inaugural Class of Female Eagle Scouts

The window for Eagle boards of review of the Inaugural Class of Female Eagle Scouts is from October 1, 2020 to February 8, 2021. As such, all Eagle Scout credentials will be dated February 8, 2021 so that we commemorate this milestone alongside the recognized “birthday” of the Boy Scouts of America.   This adjustment was implemented so that Scouts were not unfairly prohibited from being […]

The St. George Emblem

The National Catholic Committee on Scouting, acting through the local diocese, may award the St. George Emblem to members of the laity and clergy, Scouters and non-Scouters alike, who have made significant and outstanding contributions to the spiritual development of Catholic youth in Scouting. Annually, each (arch)diocese is permitted to present one emblem plus one […]

Language of Scouting

The Language of Scouting and BSA Style ManualRevised February 2020 This reference is the Boy Scouts of America’s definitive resource on terms and style specific to Scouting and this organization. The Language of Scouting encompasses style, usage, grammar, and spelling norms observed by the Boy Scouts of America and used by the Marketing Group and […]

Coping with COVID-19

Throughout the last few months, we heard from parents in our Scouting family who are navigating the challenges of parenting through the COVID-19 crisis. We posed these questions to independent experts on matters related to youth development to help provide some answers to our community. Importantly, these answers are designed to provide information and should […]

Alumni Network

Senior Scouting (excluding Sea Scouting) has had an official place in the Boy Scouts of America since 1933. Over the years, this program has been known by many different names including: Exploring and Explorer Scouting, Air Scouting, Rover Scouting, Troop Alumni, Senior Scouting in the Troop, Press Club, Knights of the Dumanis, Senior Degree Honor […]

Unit Tips for Success

Contents What is a Service Project? Planning a Service Project Service Project Ideas Public Relations Frequently Asked Questions Recording Service Hours Ideas for Everyday Kindness and Good Turns What is a Service Project? Who: All Scouting groups are encouraged to participate in this service project initiative. What: This is a time for all Scouting groups […]

Past NVOA Officers

President Jamey Schnasse (2023-2024) Tara Izadi (2022-2023) Andrew Steckner (2021-2022) Prior Years Tyler Grey (2020-2021) Pamela Petterchak (2019-2020) Dominic Wolters (2018-2019) Michelle Merritt (2017-2018) Pratik Vaidya (2016-2017) Edward Abraham (2015-2016) Maddie Culwell (2014-2015) Annaliese Parker (2013-2014) Dustin Readenour (2012-2013) Daniel Carriveau (2011-2012) Jennifer Lowe (2010-2011) Matthew McGroaty (2009–2010) Amanda Vogt (2008–2009) David George (2007–2008) Marguerite […]

Council Tips for Success

Contents Promoting Service Projects Encouraging Data Collection Using the Data Frequently Asked Questions Promoting Service Projects What are some ways to promote conducting a service project? Promotion cards with the unit’s Journey to Excellence service hours website login codes distributed through annual program launch unit packets. Display booth at annual program launch. Link to Journey […]

Frequently Ask Questions FAQs

FAQs 1. May service be provided by individual Scout and their Family? Yes, of course. If you have identified an opportunity right next door and your smaller working group is the right personal approach; great! Successfully addressing a defined need (even Next Door) will inspire youth and adults in and out of Scouting to higher […]

Bray Barnes

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

David Alexander

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.

Glenn Adams

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.