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Scouting Safety Resources

Welcome to the Boy Scouts of America Health & Safety Resource Page!  At the Boy Scouts of America, the safety and well-being of our Scouts, volunteers, and everyone involved is a value we all share! That’s why we’ve put together this extensive Health & Safety Resources page. It’s not just a collection of information; it’s […]

Key 3

National Chair Brad Tilden Brad Tilden, the 39th national chair of the BSA, is one of the organization’s top two volunteers (along with the national commissioner). The national board is responsible for providing oversight of the BSA’s strategic direction. A Distinguished Eagle Scout, Tilden has been involved with the BSA for more than 50 years. As […]

Chemical Fuels and Equipment

Purpose This policy directs Boy Scouts of America members how to safely store, handle, and use chemical fuels and equipment. Safety and environmental awareness concerns have persuaded many campers to move away from traditional outdoor campfires in favor of chemical-fueled equipment used for cooking, heating, and lighting. Be aware that chemical fuels and equipment create […]

Outdoor Programs – Properties

A council’s largest assets are the properties that it owns or leases. The pages below are meant to aid the council to develop these properties to best utilize them to serve youth and adults in the BSA. Didn’t find what you need? Contact a member of the Outdoor Properties team. Click OP-P-Info-Sheet-6-7-2021 for contact information Fiix – […]

Chain Saw Safety

Adult Audience Only   SUMMARY Operating a chain saw is inherently hazardous. Proper maintenance, personal protective equipment, and correct technique are critical components of safe chain saw operation. Potential injuries can be minimized by using proper personal protective equipment and safe operating procedures. GENERAL INFORMATION Boy Scouts of America properties rely on chain saws to […]

Histoplasmosis

SUMMARY Bats, pack overnighters, hollow trees, geocaching, and histoplasmosis. I bet you are wondering what they have in common. In this case, 23 participants at a pack overnighter contracted histoplasmosis. Histoplasmosis is an infection caused by a fungus known as Histoplasmosis capsulatum, commonly found in soil enriched by bird and bat droppings. One of the activities […]

Dog sledding

6970 STOCK SHOOT WINTER NORTHERN TIER ELY MINNESOTA ROYTEK 1/22/2013,,**********Beginning of Shooting Data Section**********,NIKON D4 iso - 160 f/8 shutter - 1/320,file name - 6970-NEF-1165.NEF date - 1/21/13 time - 1:50:21 PM,program - Manual white balance - AUTO1,meter - multi-segment tone comp - exp. comp - 0.0,flash - no flash flash comp - 0.0,focus mode - AF-S lens type - AF Zoom 14-24mm f/2.8G,id - firmware - Ver.1.02,meter mode - multi-segment color mode -,serial # - 2008135 sharpness - tone comp -

Scouts shoveling snow

6970 STOCK SHOOT WINTER NORTHERN TIER ELY MINNESOTA ROYTEK 1/22/2013,,**********Beginning of Shooting Data Section**********,NIKON D4 iso - 160 f/8 shutter - 1/320,file name - 6970-NEF-1165.NEF date - 1/21/13 time - 1:50:21 PM,program - Manual white balance - AUTO1,meter - multi-segment tone comp - exp. comp - 0.0,flash - no flash flash comp - 0.0,focus mode - AF-S lens type - AF Zoom 14-24mm f/2.8G,id - firmware - Ver.1.02,meter mode - multi-segment color mode -,serial # - 2008135 sharpness - tone comp -

Posing with sleds loaded up with camping gear in front of a trail map for the Henry Bradlich Okpik Trail System

6970 STOCK SHOOT WINTER NORTHERN TIER ELY MINNESOTA ROYTEK 1/22/2013,,**********Beginning of Shooting Data Section**********,NIKON D4 iso - 160 f/8 shutter - 1/320,file name - 6970-NEF-1165.NEF date - 1/21/13 time - 1:50:21 PM,program - Manual white balance - AUTO1,meter - multi-segment tone comp - exp. comp - 0.0,flash - no flash flash comp - 0.0,focus mode - AF-S lens type - AF Zoom 14-24mm f/2.8G,id - firmware - Ver.1.02,meter mode - multi-segment color mode -,serial # - 2008135 sharpness - tone comp -

Signage: Entering Philmont Property of the Boy Scouts of America

7021 PHILMONT SIGN GROUP TENT STARS OUTDOOR ROYTEK 6/8/2013,,***Beginning of Shooting Data Section****,,NIKON D4 iso - 500 f/11 shutter - 1/500,file name - 7021-NF-0001.NEF date - 6/8/13 time - 9:07:23 AM,program - Aperture Priority white balance - AUTO1,meter - multi-segment tone comp - exp. comp - 0.0,flash - no flash flash comp - 0.0,focus mode - AF-S lens type - VR Zoom 70-200mm f/2.8G IF-ED,id - firmware - Ver.1.02,meter mode - multi-segment color mode -,serial # - 2008135 sharpness - tone comp -

Kayaking in the ocean at Florida Sea Base

6909 FLORIDA SEA BASE STOCK SCUBA GEAR SNORKELING WATER BOAT UNDERWATER SAILBOAT SAILING DOCK KAYAK PADDLE CANOE TROOP FLAG CAMP FIRE LIMBO VOLLEYBALL NIGHT DARKNESS BUILDINGS ALLIGATOR FISH MORGAN 4/17/2012 4817,**********Beginning of Shooting Data Section**********,Canon EOS 5D Mark II iso - 320 f/5.6 shutter - 1/250,file name - 6909-CR2-0028.CR2 date - 4/9/12 time - 8:24:42 PM,program - Program AE white balance - Auto,meter - multi-segment tone comp - 0 exp. comp - +0.3,flash - off flash comp -,focus mode - One Shot AF lens type - EF24-70mm f/2.8L USM,id - firmware - Version 2.0.4,meter mode - multi-segment color mode - AdobeRGB,serial # - 620305241 sharpness - 0 tone comp - 0

Posing for underwater photo while snorkeling

6909 FLORIDA SEA BASE STOCK SCUBA GEAR SNORKELING WATER BOAT UNDERWATER SAILBOAT SAILING DOCK KAYAK PADDLE CANOE TROOP FLAG CAMP FIRE LIMBO VOLLEYBALL NIGHT DARKNESS BUILDINGS ALLIGATOR FISH MORGAN 4/17/2012 4817,**********Beginning of Shooting Data Section**********,Canon EOS 5D Mark II iso - 320 f/5.6 shutter - 1/250,file name - 6909-CR2-0028.CR2 date - 4/9/12 time - 8:24:42 PM,program - Program AE white balance - Auto,meter - multi-segment tone comp - 0 exp. comp - +0.3,flash - off flash comp -,focus mode - One Shot AF lens type - EF24-70mm f/2.8L USM,id - firmware - Version 2.0.4,meter mode - multi-segment color mode - AdobeRGB,serial # - 620305241 sharpness - 0 tone comp - 0

Preparing boat to sail across the ocean

6909 FLORIDA SEA BASE STOCK SCUBA GEAR SNORKELING WATER BOAT UNDERWATER SAILBOAT SAILING DOCK KAYAK PADDLE CANOE TROOP FLAG CAMP FIRE LIMBO VOLLEYBALL NIGHT DARKNESS BUILDINGS ALLIGATOR FISH MORGAN 4/17/2012 4817,**********Beginning of Shooting Data Section**********,Canon EOS 5D Mark II iso - 320 f/5.6 shutter - 1/250,file name - 6909-CR2-0028.CR2 date - 4/9/12 time - 8:24:42 PM,program - Program AE white balance - Auto,meter - multi-segment tone comp - 0 exp. comp - +0.3,flash - off flash comp -,focus mode - One Shot AF lens type - EF24-70mm f/2.8L USM,id - firmware - Version 2.0.4,meter mode - multi-segment color mode - AdobeRGB,serial # - 620305241 sharpness - 0 tone comp - 0

Group beginning their sailing voyage across the ocean

6909 FLORIDA SEA BASE STOCK SCUBA GEAR SNORKELING WATER BOAT UNDERWATER SAILBOAT SAILING DOCK KAYAK PADDLE CANOE TROOP FLAG CAMP FIRE LIMBO VOLLEYBALL NIGHT DARKNESS BUILDINGS ALLIGATOR FISH MORGAN 4/17/2012 4817,**********Beginning of Shooting Data Section**********,Canon EOS 5D Mark II iso - 320 f/5.6 shutter - 1/250,file name - 6909-CR2-0028.CR2 date - 4/9/12 time - 8:24:42 PM,program - Program AE white balance - Auto,meter - multi-segment tone comp - 0 exp. comp - +0.3,flash - off flash comp -,focus mode - One Shot AF lens type - EF24-70mm f/2.8L USM,id - firmware - Version 2.0.4,meter mode - multi-segment color mode - AdobeRGB,serial # - 620305241 sharpness - 0 tone comp - 0

Lying atop inner tube being pulled by speedboat across ocean

6909 FLORIDA SEA BASE STOCK SCUBA GEAR SNORKELING WATER BOAT UNDERWATER SAILBOAT SAILING DOCK KAYAK PADDLE CANOE TROOP FLAG CAMP FIRE LIMBO VOLLEYBALL NIGHT DARKNESS BUILDINGS ALLIGATOR FISH MORGAN 4/17/2012 4817,**********Beginning of Shooting Data Section**********,Canon EOS 5D Mark II iso - 320 f/5.6 shutter - 1/250,file name - 6909-CR2-0028.CR2 date - 4/9/12 time - 8:24:42 PM,program - Program AE white balance - Auto,meter - multi-segment tone comp - 0 exp. comp - +0.3,flash - off flash comp -,focus mode - One Shot AF lens type - EF24-70mm f/2.8L USM,id - firmware - Version 2.0.4,meter mode - multi-segment color mode - AdobeRGB,serial # - 620305241 sharpness - 0 tone comp - 0

Carrying bags / walking along dock after canoeing on canal at Florida Sea Base

6909 FLORIDA SEA BASE STOCK SCUBA GEAR SNORKELING WATER BOAT UNDERWATER SAILBOAT SAILING DOCK KAYAK PADDLE CANOE TROOP FLAG CAMP FIRE LIMBO VOLLEYBALL NIGHT DARKNESS BUILDINGS ALLIGATOR FISH MORGAN 4/17/2012 4817,**********Beginning of Shooting Data Section**********,Canon EOS 5D Mark II iso - 320 f/5.6 shutter - 1/250,file name - 6909-CR2-0028.CR2 date - 4/9/12 time - 8:24:42 PM,program - Program AE white balance - Auto,meter - multi-segment tone comp - 0 exp. comp - +0.3,flash - off flash comp -,focus mode - One Shot AF lens type - EF24-70mm f/2.8L USM,id - firmware - Version 2.0.4,meter mode - multi-segment color mode - AdobeRGB,serial # - 620305241 sharpness - 0 tone comp - 0

Kayaking in the ocean

6909 FLORIDA SEA BASE STOCK SCUBA GEAR SNORKELING WATER BOAT UNDERWATER SAILBOAT SAILING DOCK KAYAK PADDLE CANOE TROOP FLAG CAMP FIRE LIMBO VOLLEYBALL NIGHT DARKNESS BUILDINGS ALLIGATOR FISH MORGAN 4/17/2012 4817**********Beginning of Shooting Data Section**********Canon EOS 5D Mark II iso - 320 f/5.6 shutter - 1/250file name - 6909-CR2-0028.CR2 date - 4/9/12 time - 8:24:42 PMprogram - Program AE white balance - Autometer - multi-segment tone comp - 0 exp. comp - +0.3flash - off flash comp - focus mode - One Shot AF lens type - EF24-70mm f/2.8L USMid - firmware - Version 2.0.4meter mode - multi-segment color mode - AdobeRGBserial # - 620305241 sharpness - 0 tone comp - 0

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.