Commissioners: Kick Off 2015 at Florida Sea Base Conference!
A Commissioner Training Conference will be held at the Florida Sea Base from January 18-23. This conference is designed to provide an open forum for sharing best practices and current ideas for...
View ArticleHappy Holidays from the National Key 3
The Boy Scouts of America’s National Key 3—National President Dr. Robert M. Gates, Chief Scout Executive Wayne Brock, and National Commissioner Tico Perez—wish the BSA family a safe and happy holiday...
View ArticleWV Voters Approve Amendment to Extend Usage of Summit Bechtel Reserve
On November 4, the voters of West Virginia overwhelmingly approved an amendment to the state constitution that will allow the Summit Bechtel Reserve to be leased or used to generate revenue while still...
View ArticleYouth Protection Incident Information Report Forms, Tips Now Available
As announced in the May 8, 2014, issue of Scout Wire, a Youth Protection/Membership Incident Information Report form and sheet of incident documenting and reporting tips has been produced for inclusion...
View ArticleE-cigarettes, Vaping Added to BSA’s Tobacco Use Policy
In May 2014, the Risk Management Advisory panel (RMAP) which is made up of two Scout executives from each region passed a motion recommending to the Chief Scout Executive that vaping be added to BSA’s...
View ArticleScouting Safely Alert: OSHA Reporting Criteria Changing Jan. 1
Effective January 1, 2015, the Occupational Health and Safety Administration is lowering the threshold of when you must orally report injuries to them. While the mandatory reporting of work related...
View ArticleBSA’s First Sustainability Report Creates Roadmap for Future Efforts
Click to view the 2014 BSA Sustainability Report The Boy Scouts of America has created its first-ever Sustainability Report as part of an effort to define what this important topic means to our...
View ArticleHelp Spread the Word About Voice of the Scout Survey
On October 7, thousands of Scouts, parents, volunteers, and chartered organizations received the fall edition of the BSA Voice of the Scout survey. Voice of the Scout is designed to measure the value...
View ArticleEsquire Asks, ‘Are There Still Boy Scouts?’ in Profile of Dr. Robert Gates
In the October edition of Esquire magazine, writer Mike Sager profiles our national president, Dr. Robert M. Gates, and the Boy Scouts of America. Click on the link above to go to the site for the full...
View ArticleJoin Some of the Industry’s Top Leaders at the BSA Sustainability Summit
The BSA’s 2014 Sustainability Summit at the Greenbrier Resort in West Virginia on Oct. 27-30 is fast approaching. This platform will enable you to create a unique sustainability vision that can help...
View ArticleNew Unit Sales Kit and Chartered Organization Resource Guide Now Available
A New-Unit Sales Kit called “Strengthening Your Organization Through Scouting” and the Chartered Organization Resource Guide have both been redeveloped for use by local councils to focus specifically...
View ArticleRegister Now for the 2014 Sustainability Summit
Join us October 27-30, 2014 at the Greenbrier Resort in West Virginia to discover how to leverage the BSA’s sustainability efforts and inspire your council’s youth, staff, and alumni. In addition to...
View ArticleRegister Now for Top Hands 2014: Aug. 20-22
This year, the professional leadership of the Boy Scouts of America will gather in Anaheim, California, Aug. 20-22. The main focus for this year’s Top Hands is: the Scouting experience. The experience...
View ArticleCSE and Deputy CSE Discuss Experience-Oriented Scouting
Every employee and volunteer plays an important role in the development and delivery of life-changing experiences to our members. In this episode of The Buzz, listen to Chief Scout Executive Wayne...
View ArticleDr. Robert M. Gates Elected National President of the Boy Scouts of America
The Boy Scouts of America elected Dr. Robert M. Gates, former secretary of defense and former director of central intelligence, as the organization’s national president during the National Annual...
View ArticleMeet the New Departments Under Experience-Oriented Scouting
Click image to download infographic An infographic has been developed to help illustrate the role of the six new National Council departments and how they support our goal of Experience-Oriented...
View ArticleJTE Leadership Hour: June 4 – Building Continuous Improvement Into the BSA
As we become a more member-centric organization the most important first step is to listen to your current and future members. To ask yourself – “Are we doing what we are supposed to do, as well as...
View ArticleGary Butler Shares Experience-Oriented Scouting Overview With Councils and...
Every employee and volunteer plays an important role in the development and delivery of life-changing experiences to our members. Last week, Gary Butler shared an overview of our transition from a...
View ArticleJTE Leadership Club: The STEM Experience – April 2
This month’s JTE Leadership Club continues the series on experience-oriented Scouting through a closer look at how the BSA incorporates STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math into our...
View ArticleJTE Leadership Hour to Showcase Members’ Digital Experience: March 5
The March JTE Leadership Hour takes a deep dive into the rapidly evolving world of our members’ digital experience. Please join Gary Butler, deputy chief scout executive, and our Marketing Team for a...
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