New Resources Available to Help Female Troops Spread the WordIs your girl’s troop ready to grow? Are you struggling for ideas on how to recruit new girls to Scouts BSA? We have new resources just for you! Here is an amazing Troop Talk Live that dives into practical tips to grow your unit: https://www.youtube.com/live/NOC6S7S1dUY?si=3lmC_q-y8hgCWLLm BSA Brand Center also has new resources available to help you […]Scouts BSA Program Updates·July 22, 2024
3rd Party Cloud Outage Affecting Multiple OA Services<p><small>Jul <var data-var='date'>18</var>, <var data-var='time'>23:09</var> EDT</small><br><strong>Resolved</strong> - This incident has been resolved.</p><p><small>Jul <var data-var='date'>18</var>, <var data-var='time'>18:48</var> EDT</small><br><strong>Update</strong> - We are continuing to work on a fix for this issue.</p><p><small>Jul <var data-var='date'>18</var>, <var data-var='time'>18:46</var> EDT</small><br><strong>Identified</strong> - The issue has been identified and a fix is being implemented.</p>OA System Maintenance·July 19, 2024
What is the combined troop pilot program?Wednesday, July 10th, 2024 Scouting America is currently developing a pilot program that could create a new way for Scouts BSA troops to serve youth and their families. On this month’s #TroopTalkLive, we discuss the possibility of creating a combined troop — a troop with both boys and girls. WATCH THE RECORDINGScouts BSA Program Updates·July 16, 2024
How to spread the word that girls can join Scouting AmericaWednesday, June 12th, 2024 Join us for #TroopTalkLive as we explore ways to spread the word that girls can join Scouting America! We’ll tackle the challenges of recruiting youth, with a special focus on welcoming girls into Scouts BSA troops. Don’t miss this opportunity to share innovative ideas for bringing the Scouting program to all […]Scouts BSA Program Updates·July 16, 2024
Philmont Training Center’s Opening Doors Course is about eliminating barriers to joining ScoutingWednesday, May 15th, 2024 The Opening Doors course at Philmont Training Center is all about eliminating barriers to joining Scouting. On this month’s #TroopTalkLive, we discuss why it should be a priority for every Scouts BSA leader. WATCH THE RECORDINGScouts BSA Program Updates·July 16, 2024
What you need to know about Scouting America combined troop pilot programThis "Aaron on Scouting Article" describes how some Scouting America councils will pilot a combined troop program, allowing linked troops to operate as a single unit for the 2024-25 school year to evaluate its feasibility.Scouting Alumni·July 15, 2024
An Answer to a PrayerAuthor: Stephen Deatherage I was 10 years old when my mom took me to my first Cub Scout meeting. Over the next 11 years, I crossed over into a Scout troop, was elected to the Order of the Arrow, became a Life Scout, spent memorable weeks at summer camp, and generally engaged in what I […]Scouting Alumni·July 12, 2024
NESA Announces 2024 Scholarship RecipientsOver $600,000 in scholarships was awarded to 69 incredible Eagle Scouts across the country.National Eagle Scout Association·July 11, 2024
Scouts BSA Youth Council Applications Are Now Open!The Scouts BSA Youth Council, aimed at making youth perspectives central to program decision-making, provides an incredible opportunity for qualified youth to give input and shape strategy on some of the organization’s most important topics. Now in its fourth year, the council is ready to fill its ranks with a new lineup of Scouts for the […]Scouts BSA Program Updates·July 9, 2024
Coast Guard Tech Talk – 7/23: US Coast Guard HelicoptersPlease join us for our July 2024 Coast Guard Tech Talk Table on 23 July 2024 at 9pmET/8pmCT/7pmMT/6pmPT on the Zoom Webinar link below https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87587197729?pwd=3T3ZLUaPTsbXyTE9eG2zY5cG7seOCt.1 Our speaker is Douglas Grove, Product Support Manager, USCG Program. Before joining Airbus Helicopters, Douglas retired from the USCG in 2023 after 30 years of service, 28 of which were […]Sea Scouts News·June 30, 2024
Norman Joseph Woodland : Inventor of the BarcodeNorman Joseph Woodland, inspired by scouting principles, revolutionized industries with his barcode invention. His journey from sand-drawn ideas to global innovation exemplifies scouting values of perseverance, ingenuity, and problem-solving.Scouting Alumni·June 30, 2024
Decorated military veteran encourages young Scouts to continue to serve ScoutingChanning M. Zucker, retired naval officer and Distinguished Eagle Scout, says service shouldn’t end when you earn the rank of Eagle or age out of Scouting as a youth.National Eagle Scout Association·June 18, 2024
Arrow of Light to Scouts BSAWebelos and Arrow of Light At A Glance After June 1st the following updates will be made to Webelos and Arrow of Light in Cub Scouting. Webelos will only be for 4th grade Cub Scouts and Arrow of Light will no longer be associated with Webelos. The Webelos badge of rank is earned by completing […]Cub Scouts Program Updates·June 18, 2024
Coast Guard Tech Talk – 6/25: Satellites and WeatherPlease join us for our June 2024 Coast Guard Tech Talk Table on 25 June 2024 at 9pmET/8pmCT/7pmMT/6pmPT on the Zoom Webinar link below https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83378565063?pwd=Drtf8hxSAabF95CgVNCyXa7BqN00xB.1 Weather satellites and their importance in weather forecasting and what information weather satellites can provide. Our speaker is Mr. Ian Zelo, Deputy Chief – Satellite Products and Services DivisionOffice of […]Sea Scouts News·June 17, 2024
Scouting America: My Experience with an Eagle ProjectKelly Halliburton, a member of the Creative Writing Conservatory at Orange County School of the Arts, reflects on how the Scouting America, soon to be Scouting America, shaped her childhood.Scouting Alumni·June 11, 2024
Troop Leader Resource websiteWe are excited to announce that the Troop Leader Resource website has been relaunched. Updated content will be published section by section to provide the most up-to-date information for you and your units. The Troop Leader Resource website is designed to be your one-stop resource for Scouts BSA troop information and planning resources. […]Scouts BSA Program Updates·June 11, 2024
Have you heard about the “Scouting Edge?”A recent study found that the connection is clear between Scouting and the perception that Scouts and alumni act ethically and morally in their attitudes and behaviors.Scouting Alumni·June 4, 2024
June 2024 Website Re-launchThe newly launched Troop Leader website combines content from troopleader.scouting.org and troopresources.scouting.org.Why was the site changed?ToTroop Leader Resource Updates·June 4, 2024
Range & Target Activities Program UpdatesRange and target activities provide Scouting the opportunity to instruct critical safe firearm handling to all age groups while also providing an opportunity for a Scout to learn self-discipline, concentration, mental discipline, self-reliance, self-esteem, problem-solving and responsibility. Range and Target Activities within Scouting programs will be updated effective 9/1/2024. Details on these changes are now […]Scouts BSA Program Updates·June 3, 2024
End of Term 2023-2024 National Quarterdeck MessageHello Everyone! This is your 2023-2024 National Quarterdeck. It has been an amazing and successful year. We have seen tremendous growth in everything from the socials to our program numbers and Ships. We’ve attended numerous Ship and council events, created new initiatives, and got closer to you all as Scouts. We restarted the newsletter, Sea […]Sea Scouts News·June 1, 2024