Join 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 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...
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Help 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...
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BSA’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 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 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...
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Youth 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 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 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...
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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...
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