Former BSA President Rex Tillerson: ‘The Mission Has Not Changed’
Excerpted from Scouting magazine’s “Bryan on Scouting” blog) So we’ve made the decision. We’re going to change,” says Rex Tillerson. ”Now what?” Less than 24 hours after the volunteer delegates voted...
View ArticleIncident Reporting Is Crucial to Running Safe Camps
The summer camp season is upon us, so it’s an important time to remember how important incident reporting is to the organization. As our Key 3 has stated in the BSA Commitment to Safety, it is a good...
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Find Out What’s on Wayne’s Mind at New ‘Chief’s Corner’ Blog
Chief Scout Executive Wayne Brock has launched the “Chief’s Corner” blog (www.bsachief.com) to discuss his thoughts on a range of issues important to the Scouting movement—from the upcoming jamboree,...
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Chief’s Corner: Learn What You Can Do to Help Prevent Bullying This School Year
The latest post on the Chief’s Corner, the official blog of Chief Scout Executive Wayne Brock, covers a topic that may hit home with the Scouts in your council: bullying. Scouting’s values make it...
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BSA Announces Membership Fee Increase for 2014
The BSA is increasing its membership fee from $15 to $24 per year for all registered Scouts and adults effective January 1, 2014. For those who join after the beginning of the year, the fee will be...
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Chief’s Corner: Taking Scouting to the Inner City
The latest post on the Chief’s Corner, the official blog of Chief Scout Executive Wayne Brock, highlights an inner-city Scouting program in Buffalo, New York. Troop 139 shows that you don’t need to...
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Chief’s Corner: A Venturer’s Story
A recent post on the official blog of Chief Scout Executive Wayne Brock shares the story of Venturing Crew 225, which partnered with the U.S. Bureau of Land Management for a unique fundraising...
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Dr. Robert M. Gates To Serve as National President-Elect
The BSA National Executive Board has elected former Secretary of Defense and former CIA Director Dr. Robert M. Gates to the National Executive Board of the Boy Scouts of America. Dr. Gates will serve...
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Chief’s Corner: Aim High
The latest post on the Chief’s Corner, the official blog of Chief Scout Executive Wayne Brock, shares a story of encouraging youth to raise the bar on their personal goals and expectations. How do you...
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JTE 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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JTE 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 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...
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JTE 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...
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Meet 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...
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Dr. 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 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...
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Register 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 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...
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New 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 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...
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