Commissioners The Commissioner a publication for commissioners and professionals Fall 2021 Chris BeaverRoundtable Chair cbbeaver@gmail.com A group’s culture indicates its customs and its achievements. In unit service, we certainly have customs and, in the end, we aim to achieve the mission of the Boy Scouts of America as well as our vision to ensure that each […]

Scouting provides a series of surmountable obstacles and steps in overcoming them through the advancement method. Scouts plan their own advancement and progress at their own pace as they meet each challenge. Scouts are recognized and rewarded for each achievement, which helps them gain self-confidence. The steps in the advancement system help a Scout grow in […]

SUMMARY High-adventure trips are intended to deliver wilderness and learning adventures that last a lifetime. Being both medically and physically prepared for these trips will help ensure they are as safe and enjoyable as they are memorable. While this is true for all Scouts, it is especially critical for adult leaders to be prepared! GENERAL […]

Commissioners The Commissioner a publication for commissioners and professionals Summer 2021 Larry ChaseNational Commissioner Service Chair lhc@chasehome.net Growing Scouting isn’t limited to starting new units and attracting new members; retaining units, young people, and unit leaders provides a firm foundation for growth. Scouting’s impact is limited when new units and members serve just to replace losses. […]

Commissioners The Commissioner a publication for commissioners and professionals Fall 2021 Sean Byrne Resources Chair sppbks@gmail.com  Hopefully by now, you’ve read each of the service team’s articles on the culture of unit service. If you haven’t, I encourage you to stop reading this one and go read those first. Across many of those articles you’ll read quite […]

Commissioners The Commissioner a publication for commissioners and professionals Winter 2022 Linda Bakerlalbaker@aol.comCommissioner Facilitator NSTs 9-16 Why settle for just keeping Scouting going when Scouting can thrive? A strong sense of purpose, thoughtful adaptability, and forward-thinking action can move us well along the trail to a thriving BSA—IF we hike with energy and vigor. No […]

Commissioners The Commissioner a publication for commissioners and professionals Summer 2021 Linda Baker lalbaker@aol.com Council Support Chair  Build Belonging to Grow Scouting Qs: 1. How can Scouting enhance its appeal to youth and young families? How can Scouting retain youth and their families once they’ve joined? A:  According to sociological researchers, the most important factor […]

Dozens of universities, BSA local councils, and religious, civic, and military organizations offer college scholarships to Venturing Summit Rank recipients. Some scholarships are needs-based; others are merit-based. Some go to every Summit Rank recipient who applies; others are highly competitive. We have compiled a list of scholarships available to Summit Rank recipients and will update […]

Continuous Improvement of the Cub Scout Program Cub Scout Adventures are at the heart of your child’s journey in Cub Scouting.  Each Cub Scout Adventure is designed to be grade specific and age appropriate.  The content of Cub Scout Adventures is based on feedback we get from families and leaders.  A leading source of data […]

ESP The Boy Scouts of America Introduces New Citizenship in Society Merit Badge Merit badge will be available to youth in Scouts BSA program beginning November 1 Irving, TX – November 1, 2021— Today, The Boy Scouts of America (BSA), one of the largest youth organizations in the United States, announced the launch of the […]

SUMMARY What can you do in 26 minutes to be more alert, make better decisions, and increase your performance? Hint: “It’s free, it’s nontoxic, and it has no dangerous effects,” say the authors of Take a Nap! Change Your Life (Workman Publishing Company, 2006). The answer is in that title: Take a nap! GENERAL INFORMATION […]

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 […]

The Commissioner Newsletter Select a Newsletter Select a NewsletterWinter 2022Fall 2021Summer 2021Spring 2021Winter 2021Spring 2020Summer 2020Fall 2020Winter 2020Spring 2019Summer 2019Fall 2019Winter 2019 The Commissioner a publication for commissioners and professionals Fall 2021 Scott Sorrels National Commissioner Culture Matters I recently read about Eagle Scout Nolan Ridgeway’s inspiring hike of 2653 miles along the Pacific Crest […]

The Commissioner Newsletter   Select a Newsletter Select a Newsletter Fall 2021 <!–Fall 2021–> Summer 2021 Spring 2021 Winter 2021 Spring 2020 Summer 2020 Fall 2020 Winter 2020 Spring 2019 Summer 2019 Fall 2019 Winter 2019 The Commissioner a publication for commissioners and professionals Fall 2021 Scott Sorrels National Commissioner Culture Matters I recently read […]

National Outdoor Conference National Outdoor Conference 2021 BSA National Outdoor Conference begins in: {“timer_type”:”fixed”,”years”:”2021″,”months”:”11″,”days”:”5″,”hours”:”9″,”minutes”:”0″,”show_labels”:”yes”,”show_years”:””,”show_months”:””,”show_days”:”yes”,”show_hours”:”yes”,”show_minutes”:”yes”,”show_seconds”:”yes”,”label_days_plural”:”Days”,”label_days_singular”:”Day”,”label_hours_plural”:”Hours”,”label_hours_singular”:”Hour”,”label_minutes_plural”:”Minutes”,”label_minutes_singular”:”Minute”,”label_seconds_plural”:”Seconds”,”label_seconds_singular”:”Second”,”block_style”:”default”,”label_position”:”outside”,”fixed_timer_action”:”msg”,”timer_layout”:”{y<} tt<div class=”pp-countdown-item”>nttt<div class=”pp-countdown-digit-wrapper”>ntttt<h1 class=”pp-countdown-digit”>nttttt{ynn}tttt</h1>nttt</div>nttttttt<div class=”pp-countdown-label-wrapper”>nttttt<h2 class=”pp-countdown-label”>ntttttt{yl}ttttt</h2>ntttt</div>nttttt</div>ntt {y>}nttttt{o<} tt<div class=”pp-countdown-item”>nttt<div class=”pp-countdown-digit-wrapper”>ntttt<h1 class=”pp-countdown-digit”>nttttt{onn}tttt</h1>nttt</div>nttttttt<div class=”pp-countdown-label-wrapper”>nttttt<h2 class=”pp-countdown-label”>ntttttt{ol}ttttt</h2>ntttt</div>nttttt</div>ntt {o>}nttttt{d<} tt<div class=”pp-countdown-item”>nttt<div class=”pp-countdown-digit-wrapper”>ntttt<h1 class=”pp-countdown-digit”>nttttt{dnn}tttt</h1>nttt</div>nttttttt<div class=”pp-countdown-label-wrapper”>nttttt<h2 class=”pp-countdown-label”>ntttttt{dl}ttttt</h2>ntttt</div>nttttt</div>ntt {d>}nttttt{h<} tt<div class=”pp-countdown-item”>nttt<div class=”pp-countdown-digit-wrapper”>ntttt<h1 class=”pp-countdown-digit”>nttttt{hnn}tttt</h1>nttt</div>nttttttt<div class=”pp-countdown-label-wrapper”>nttttt<h2 class=”pp-countdown-label”>ntttttt{hl}ttttt</h2>ntttt</div>nttttt</div>ntt {h>}nttttt{m<} tt<div class=”pp-countdown-item”>nttt<div class=”pp-countdown-digit-wrapper”>ntttt<h1 class=”pp-countdown-digit”>nttttt{mnn}tttt</h1>nttt</div>nttttttt<div class=”pp-countdown-label-wrapper”>nttttt<h2 class=”pp-countdown-label”>ntttttt{ml}ttttt</h2>ntttt</div>nttttt</div>ntt {m>}nttttt{s<} tt<div class=”pp-countdown-item”>nttt<div class=”pp-countdown-digit-wrapper”>ntttt<h1 class=”pp-countdown-digit”>nttttt{snn}tttt</h1>nttt</div>nttttttt<div class=”pp-countdown-label-wrapper”>nttttt<h2 class=”pp-countdown-label”>ntttttt{sl}ttttt</h2>ntttt</div>nttttt</div>ntt […]

Many of the tasks performed by Councils can be undertaken by national organizations, both within and outside of the BSA, that specialize in the specific task.  In many cases the Council can save money and in all cases they can save valuable staff time by outsourcing the work. Resources Available: Jitasa – BSA’s Approved Outsourced […]

Boy Scouts of America Scoutbook for Den Leaders BETA Leading Your Den Just Got Much Easier! Scoutbook makes planning your year, preparing for meetings and tracking advancement so much easier – and right at your fingertips! Get Started https://vimeo.com/386319024“This is my second time as a den leader and with this app, it’s like I hit […]

Quick Concept for Minimize Campfire Impacts Exploring Fires and Stoves This activity should take about 65 minutes. What Your Group Will Learn After participating in this activity plan, which is designed to help participants learn about various options for fires, participants will be able to Determine if a campfire is a necessary component of camping. […]

In the end we will conserve only what we love. We will love only what we understand. We will understand what we are taught. — Baba Dioum 1968 Quick Concept for Be Considerate of Other Visitors Exploring How to Be Considerate of Other Visitors This activity should take about 40 minutes. What Your Group Will […]

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 […]

Overview A youth program between Keep America Beautiful Inc. and the BSA that recognizes outstanding efforts of Scouts in their communities in regard to citizenship and environmental improvement; provides way for Scouts to make significant contribution toward keeping America beautiful. Who Can Earn This Award? Earned by Scouts BSA members. How To Get the Award […]

Activity Plan 1 for Plan Ahead and Prepare—Exploring Pretrip Packing Activity Plan 2 for Plan Ahead and Prepare—Exploring Meal Planning Grabbing Your Group’s Attention (15 minutes) Have a one-pot meal, or a variety of one-pot meals, cooking outdoors on a backpack stove when your group arrives. Give each participant a copy of each recipe and […]

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 -

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 -

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 -

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 -

A young girl enjoys using her imagination at the BSA Family Adventure Camp craft area at Philmont.