UPDATED 02/23/22 – The most recent updates are indicated by a diamond in front of the question. In-Person Unit Activities ♦ Q: Should we hold in-person Scouting meetings, outings, or activities? We expect everyone in Scouting to follow the measures listed below, based on CDC guidance. Members, staff, and volunteers must also follow all federal, […]

Commissioners The Commissioner a publication for commissioners and professionals Spring 2022 Craig MartinExploring Chair bruin1967@aol.com With summer just around the corner, Exploring units may soon be formulating their annual plans for the next program year. Much of the annual planning process for Exploring is based on the Exploring Guidebook for Post & Club Leaders—Youth & Adult, […]

Commissioners The Commissioner a publication for commissioners and professionals Spring 2022   John CherryUnit Service Operations Group Chair jcherry628@aol.com Planning is a critical part of almost every successful endeavor. Though it may sound daunting, each commissioner should be actively engaged in multiple planning processes with the goal of strengthening yourself, the organization, and the units you […]

Commissioners The Commissioner a publication for commissioners and professionals Spring 2022 Chris BeaverRoundtable Chair cbbeaver@gmail.com As commissioners, we seek to ensure that every member of the BSA has a great Scouting experience. For sure, this applies to the roundtable program as a whole. Let’s be clear; roundtable exists in districts and councils across the BSA to […]

Commissioners The Commissioner a publication for commissioners and professionals Spring 2022 Linda Bakerlalbaker@aol.comCommissioner Facilitator NSTs 9-16 Commissioners strengthen Scouting as they encourage and facilitate the annual planning of units, districts, and councils. Commissioners strengthen their own Scouting engagement when they develop personal annual plans as groups and as individuals. Construction is never easy, whether you […]

Commissioners The Commissioner a publication for commissioners and professionals Summer 2022   John CherryUnit Service Operations Group Chair jcherry628@aol.com The last few years have been interesting to say the least. We have experienced a pandemic, major legal issues, membership declines, staffing changes, etc. But for the most part, commissioners have remained focused on our priorities and […]

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The Boy Scouts of America offers an online member and unit renewal process.  Listed below are several resources to assist with smooth and improved renewal processes.  All units and members currently registered with the BSA need to complete this process on a yearly basis. Use these resources to help your unit’s renewal. You can also […]

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Commissioners The Commissioner a publication for commissioners and professionals Summer 2022 Linda Bakerlalbaker@aol.comCommissioner Facilitator NSTs 9-16 To rebuild Scouting, we must put extraordinary effort into welcoming millennial parents. Most parents of current school-age children are in the 26-to-42 age range of the generation called “millennials” because they came of age starting in the millennial year […]

Cub packs have long had special relationships with their unit commissioners, and the best way to create a special relationship is to make the commissioner a member of the Cub Pack family.

“When we get too caught up in the busyness of the world, we lose connection with one another – and ourselves.” – Jack Kornfield, Buddhist scholar, author, teacher

A year ago, the theme for the Fall 2021 The Commissioner was our new commissioner culture theme Be the Heart. Built Relationships. Change Lives. Boy, does that theme apply also to this Fall 2022 “The Commissioner” theme of “Taking Care of Commissioners”. And, I think, we could all agree our commissioner staffs need this same consideration applied to them too.

National Service Territory Commissioners recently reflected on how important it is for commissioners to help each other feel productive and appreciated. Keeping TR’s quotation in mind and mentally adding “about them” to the end of the wording can help. Remember that Teddy Roosevelt was himself a Council Commissioner and knew what he was talking about.

Many of our current commissioners first engaged with the Scouting movement to have fun with their children and to create great family memories. – and many stayed involved because they realized the life-changing impact that Scouting could have on everyone involved. Some took on multiple roles to help the organization be as effective as possible. At some point, some will realize that they are overcommitted and run the risk of becoming discouraged. That will eventually lead to burnout and in some cases, we may lose great volunteers

The Scouts BSA program is a source of inspiration for countless individuals who have dedicated themselves to the values it embodies. It is easy to assume that our years of involvement have made us experts, leaving us with nothing new to learn. As commissioners our calling is distinct—to be the foremost wellspring of support and guidance for our Troops. Achieving this lofty goal necessitates a spirit of perpetual learning and an openness to embracing latest ideas. To help you support this, I will delve into the concrete suggested resources commissioners can use to elevate themselves into the single most indispensable resource for Scouts BSA leaders.

Commissioners, it's Cub Scout Mike, and now is the time to be sure your cub packs have planned for the fall. Have your packs scheduled their fall recruiting events? Is the pack calendar completed and ready? I’d love to share your recruiting flyers with our packs, please send me any good examples you may have!

The Scouts BSA committee is excited to announce that nominations are open for the Scouts BSA’s inaugural Youth Council! The Youth Council will help shape the future of the Scouts BSA program by sharing their perspectives on the program’s strengths and growth areas, as well as by providing feedback on programmatic ideas under consideration by […]

The Scouts BSA Office Hours COVID-19 session was live streamed on May 21, 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: Advancement Leadership Development Troop Operations    

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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 […]

A Title Month/Year A 30-Second Conversation May 2013 A Peek Ahead: Topics Planned for January-February November/December 2019 A Peek Ahead: Topics Planned for November-December September/October 2019 A Peek Ahead: Topics Planned for September-October July/August 2019 A Peek Ahead: Topics Planned for July—August May/June 2019 A Peek Ahead: Topics Planned for May-June March/April 2019 A Peek […]

What is Messengers of Peace? Welcome to the Messengers of Peace program in BSA. World Organization of the Scout Movement (WOSM) created Messengers of Peace in 2011, to encourage Scouts around the world to step up and do what they can to make the world a little better. The MoP program falls under WOSM’s Better World Framework. Messengers […]

What is Messengers of Peace? Messengers of Peace is a World Scout Committee initiative designed to promote and recognize service projects that contribute to world peace. What is the program’s goal? The goal of Messengers of Peace is to inspire millions of young men and women throughout the world to work closer toward achieving peace. […]

Awards and Recognition Conservation Resources National Conservation Training Opportunities National High-Adventure Base Conservation Opportunities BSA Distinguished Conservation Service Award Program Since 1910, conservation and environmental studies have been an integral part of the Boy Scouts of America. Scouts have rendered distinguished public service by helping to conserve wildlife, energy, forests, soil, and water. Past generations […]

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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 explore how earth 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 Earth, the weather, geology, volcanoes, or oceanography. Then do the […]

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 […]