Commissioners The Commissioner a publication for commissioners and professionals Fall 2021 Jim Libbinjlibbin@msnu.eduCouncil Support Chair  Every administrative commissioner, especially district and council commissioners, struggles with the low rates of unit contact reporting—for both simple and detailed contacts. Talking about the low rates of reporting, setting goals for unit contact reporting, providing instructions, or even begging […]

The modules listed below were designed to help those volunteers and professional Scouters understand more about the new Commissioner Tools in an interview-style format. The two volunteers answering questions, Larry Chase and Rick Hillenbrand, are from the National Commissioner Tools Task Force and Service Team.To view all the videos as one, scroll down to the […]

BSA Youth Protection Mission Statement True youth protection can be achieved only through the focused commitment of everyone in Scouting. It is the mission of Youth Protection volunteers and professionals to work within the Boy Scouts of America to maintain a culture of Youth Protection awareness and safety at the national, territory, area, council, district, […]

Upcoming Schedule The Outdoor Programs and Properties team strives to meet the needs of councils and council camping operations with helpful and timely conversations about all things BSA camping. This webinar series is meant for camp leaders (professional and volunteers) who are responsible for camps in the council. The webinars listed below are meant to […]

  2020 Year-End Close Webinar – recording – PowerPoint Accounts Payable Accounts Payable Year-End Accounts Payable Year-End Presentation Track1099 User Guide for 2021 PeopleSoft 1099s’s – updated 01/06/2022 January 15, 2019 – – 1099 User Webinar PowerPoint Slides January 15, 2019 – – 1099 User Webinar Recording Fundraising Fundraising Year-End Procedures General Ledger General Ledger Year-End […]

Saturday, April 29th, 2023 10:00 AM Central Every youth deserves the opportunity to have a meaningful experience in the Scouts BSA program! Come learn from the National Scouts BSA Program Committee and special guests from the National Special Needs and Disabilities Committee how to meet the diverse needs of Scouts who are differently abled in your Troop.  We’ll be discussing rank advancement, merit badges, individual scout advancement plans […]

The Scouts BSA “Live Office Hours” session was live streamed on November 12, 2020. Scouters and Senior Patrol Leaders had an opportunity to have their questions answered by subject matter experts from the National Scouts BSA Committee, topics included: COVID-19 time extensions request Diversity Equity & Inclusion Advancement and Merit Badge updates Preparing for Arrow of Light […]

The inaugural Scouts BSA Office Hours session was live-streamed on April 18, 2019.  Scouters had an opportunity to have their questions answered by subject matter experts from the National Scouts BSA Committee.  Topics included: helping new Scouts advance in rank; reinforcing the patrol method, preparing for weekend overnight outdoor experiences, and growing your new Scouts BSA […]

The Scouts BSA Office Hours session was live-streamed on August 6, 2020. Scouters and Senior Patrol Leaders had an opportunity to have their questions answered by subject matter experts from the National Scouts BSA Committee, topics included: COVID-19 Eagle Time extensions request Diversity & Inclusion Advancement changes Recruiting Ideas Female Troop Support WATCH THE RECORDING

Commissioners The Commissioner a publication for commissioners and professionals Spring 2021 Steven LeeProgram Support Chairstevel0923@gmail.com Choose an achievement this year you consider memorable, momentous or a milestone. Maybe the unit you serve achieved an improved JTE. Maybe you set a new record of roundtable attendees. Or on a personal level, maybe your child or grandchild […]

The Boy Scouts of America (“BSA”) is committed to respecting and protecting the personal privacy of its members and those who visit its website at www.scouting.org. The following is our donor privacy policy, which guides our staff on how they may use a donor’s personal information while honoring your rights as a contributor. We will […]

Scuba BSA PDF With Application Scuba BSA introduces qualified Scouts BSA, Venturing, and registered adult participants to to the special skills, equipment, and safety precautions associated with scuba diving. Scuba BSA Scuba BSA introduces qualified Scouts BSA, Venturing, and registered adult participants to the special skills, equipment, and safety precautions associated with scuba diving; encourages […]

Safety Afloat and Safe Swim Defense Training The Safety Afloat and Safe Swim Defense training is available in the BSA Learn Center, accessed via My.Scouting. Log in to My.Scouting, and after logging in, click the “BSA Learn Center” image. Click Expanded Learning, then Program Safety, then Program Safety, and find the courses listed on the […]

This module is designed to help you explore how science affects your life each day.   1. Choose A or B or C and complete ALL the requirements.     A. Watch an episode or episodes (about one hour total) of a show about anything related to science. Then do the following:       […]

This module is designed to help you learn about wildlife and the natural world around you.   1. Choose A or B or C and complete ALL the requirements:     A. Watch an episode or episodes (about one hour total) of a show about wildlife, endangered species, invasive species, food chains, biodiversity, ecosystems, or […]

This module is designed to help you explore how math affects your life each day. Math and physics are used in almost every kind of invention, including cars, airplanes, and telescopes. Math also includes cryptography, the use of secret codes.   1. Choose A or B or C and complete ALL the requirements.     […]

SUMMARY Are you getting ready for your Philmont Trek and a summit of Baldy Mountain? Perhaps you live close to sea level and plan to hike the John Muir Trail in the Sierra Nevada range, Kings Peak in the Uinta range, or some 14ers in Colorado. These trips might result in symptoms or effects of […]

SUMMARY Are you prepared to help in a real and very common crisis—one that could happen at any time? Do you know how to correctly perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)? Heart disease is the No. 1 cause of death in the United States. A heart attack occurs when blood supply to a part of the heart […]

Adult Audience Only   SUMMARY Preparing for a campout or other event takes a lot of planning. One way to make sure everyone has fun and stays healthy while participating is to use the Pre-Event Medical Screening Checklist before getting in those vehicles. Helping to prevent the spread of communicable diseases should be included as […]

SUMMARY Do you know where to find up-to-the-minute safety information for Scouts and Scouters? The scouting.org website. Take time to become familiar with all the safety information under Scouting Safely to help all of us keep Scouts safe. GENERAL INFORMATION Check out these sections of the Scouting Safely page: Guide to Safe Scouting—The Guide to […]

Filter Awards by Program Cub Scout Eagle Scout Explorer High Adventure Base Staff Order of the Arrow Scout Sea Scout Venturer Amount: $500 – $999 $1,000 – $1,999 $2,000 – $4,999 $5,000 – $9,999 $10,000 – $49,999 $50,000 – $70,000 SHOW RESULTS NESA World Explorer Alumni Relations Award Amount: Varies To qualify as a Eagle […]

Adult Audience Only   SUMMARY Congratulations! You have been given the responsibility of managing your unit’s Annual Health and Medical Records (AHMRs). This Safety Moment will help you review the unit’s AHMR—even if your knowledge of medicine is limited to basic first aid. GENERAL INFORMATION These general tips will enable you to more effectively manage […]

New-Unit Organizer and New-Unit Commissioner The new-unit organizer works closely with the institutional head or executive officer of the chartered organization to put together an organizing team. A new-unit commissioner supports that effort and strives to become a familiar face to that group, taking the lead in helping the team complete some aspects of its […]

Blog post by: John-Aaron Bozanic, Crew 774, Orange County Council Previous Next A Scout is clean! One Scout has a goal of picking up 1,000,000 pieces of trash  What’s been done so far? – Updated July 6th, 2020 Pieces:472,584 Pounds: 55,911 Participants: 2,132 Hours: 5,258  As a nation, we are experiencing what I perceive to be the most widespread and […]

This Adventure is for Bear, Webelos, and Arrow of Light Scouts as they learn about modular designing and building.   There are no adventure loops or pins to purchase for this adventure.  Requirements & Meeting Plans 3rd Grade-Bear Requirements Bear Den Meeting Plans 4th Grade-Webelos Requirements Webelos Den Meeting Plans 5th Grade-Arrow of Light Requirements Arrow […]

Adult Audience Only   SUMMARY Anaphylaxis is a sudden and potentially life-threatening allergic reaction usually to a food, an insect bite, or a medication. Anaphylaxis usually occurs in someone who has previously had an allergic reaction, but it can also happen to someone with no previous history. Preventing a reaction by avoiding the allergen (thing […]

Back To: 2023 National Outdoor Conference Preconference Workshops Autumn Adventure Trek Limited to 20This provisional backpacking trek will combine a multiday backcountry adventure with guided discussions along the trail about BSA outdoor programs. Led by Philmont staff, this will be a great opportunity to connect with fellow outdoor enthusiasts. The route will not be strenuous; […]

https://youtu.be/e6_GevK680w Adult Audience Only   SUMMARY With an increasing number of youth taking prescribed medications, leaders need some basic tools and guidance for helping youth use their prescriptions safely. The BSA understands that leaders, no matter how diligent, might not know or understand every health-related issue of the youth members in their unit. Proper use […]

We are excited to announce an updated memorandum of understanding (MOU) has been completed between the American Red Cross (ARC) and the Boy Scouts of America (BSA). The update strengthens and expands the existing relationship with additional services available to the BSA’s local councils, including units at a discount via Full-Service Training agreements as well […]