How to Use Social Media to Spread the Word About ScoutingAs the school year begins, it’s time to encourage everyone to use social media to spread the word about Scouting. You can start sharing right now with a few simple items like hashtags or ready-to-post social content. Be sure to visit the BSA Brand Center and use the official logos, social media images, videos, andScouting Wire·July 31, 2020
Fall Recruitment Inspiration: Councils Get Creative to Reach Families VirtuallyHow will recruitment work this year? If you haven’t asked this question yourself, you’ve likely heard it asked at least several times over the past few months. With many communities practicing social distancing—or even stay-at-home orders—it’s no secret that introducing more families to Scouting could be a challenge, but Scouters are ready! Now, more thanScouting Wire·July 29, 2020
Use This Virtual Rally Plan to Recruit Scouts During COVID-19Because of COVID-19, some parents simply aren’t involving their children in as many in-person group activities as they otherwise would have. Many of those activities, like youth sports, for instance, may be difficult to conduct safely in some communities. Scouting, on the other hand, can conduct much of its programming through virtual means or safelyScouting Wire·July 23, 2020
Using Tools Like Geofencing and Nextdoor Events to Promote ScoutingArticle Submitted by David Rico, Southern and Central Region Membership Growth Coach Using tools like Facebook geofencing and Nextdoor events can be useful in the promotion of Scout recruiting events like Join Scouting nights — even if those events are virtual. In this article, we’ll discuss some best practices when utilizing those tools. First andScouting Wire·July 22, 2020
Mark Kraus Selected as Scout Executive of Connecticut Yankee CouncilCongratulations to Mark Kraus, who will serve as Scout executive of the Connecticut Yankee Council in Milford, Connecticut, effective August 16, 2020. Mark began his Scouting career in 1990 as a district executive at the Central Ohio Council in Columbus, Ohio. He moved on to become the senior district executive and then finance director atScouting Wire·July 20, 2020
Understanding the Churchill Plan and What It Means for ScoutingIn 2019, the National Executive Committee (NEC) of the BSA asked six teams of volunteers and professionals from the local, area, regional and national level – including current or recent youth members and subject-matter experts – to develop plans on how to optimize the BSA for success in key areas based on input provided byScouting Wire·July 17, 2020
Karen Meier Selected as Scout Executive of Pacific Harbors CouncilPlease join us in congratulating Karen Meier, who will serve as Scout executive of the Pacific Harbors Council in Tacoma, Washington, effective July 16, 2020. Karen began her Scouting career as a district executive at the Transatlantic Council in Mannheim, Germany. She moved on to become the senior district executive and later development director withScouting Wire·July 13, 2020
Mark Saxon Selected as Scout Executive of Green Mountain CouncilPlease join us as we congratulate Mark Saxon, who will serve as Scout executive of the Green Mountain Council in Waterbury, Vermont, effective August 1, 2020. Mark began his Scouting career in 2008 as a district executive at the Old North State Council in Greensboro, North Carolina. He moved on to become a district directorScouting Wire·July 1, 2020
John Fenoglio Selected as Scout Executive of Golden Gate Area CouncilCongratulations to John C. Fenoglio, who will serve as Scout executive of the newly established Golden Gate Area Council, effective June 1, 2020. The Golden Gate Area Council was created when the Alameda Council, the San Francisco Bay Area Council, and the Mount Diablo Silverado Council consolidated to enable the Scouting community to meet theScouting Wire·June 26, 2020
2020 Shooting Sports Training UpdateThe Summit Bechtel Reserve recently conducted training for their Shooting Sports Programs which included staff members from Barrels, Bows and Hunter’s Education. The training was under the direction of Ryan King, Program Manager for Shooting Sports with support from Art Scott, Seasonal Director of Barrels and Bows and Chris Perkins, Program Manager for Hunter’s Education. […]Summit Blog·June 26, 2020
OA Support Services<p><small>Jun <var data-var='date'>24</var>, <var data-var='time'>11:49</var> EDT</small><br><strong>Resolved</strong> - The issue has been resolved.</p><p><small>Jun <var data-var='date'>24</var>, <var data-var='time'>08:39</var> EDT</small><br><strong>Investigating</strong> - We are currently investigating a service failure impacting the availability of all support services. We will provide an update as soon as possible.</p>OA System Maintenance·June 24, 2020
What to Expect During Fall Roundup – One of the Busiest Times of Your YearArticle submitted by Paul Verwers, District Executive, Longhorn Council Fall time for a District Executive can seem daunting. September is a very busy time in Scouting. Not only is it our biggest recruitment month, but we must keep up with many other tasks. New Scouts are joining, the popcorn campaign is popping, the Family FriendsScouting Wire·June 23, 2020
Fall Membership Plans and Execution Are More Important Than EverArticle submitted by Carl Hanke, Field Director, Last Frontier Council, Oklahoma City Fall Recruiting has never been more important to the success of our units, districts and councils as it is now. While states are starting to open back up on a limited basis through phases, it becomes vital that we honor our motto ofScouting Wire·June 23, 2020
Seven Steps to Success with Virtual Program InitiativesArticle submitted by Sean Fogle, Field Director, Connecticut Rivers Council In our current turbulent times, certain catchphrases are ever present. We constantly hear about the “new normal,” “due diligence,” “social distancing,” and “out of abundance of caution.” One phrase for us in our movement that has not changed is “if you build it, he willScouting Wire·June 23, 2020
How Members of the Scouting Family Recognize and Celebrate JuneteenthScouting Wire regularly takes a look at how Scouting families across the country observe a variety of different holidays and support fellow unit members in their own holiday observances. Join us as Terrence Hamilton, Scout Executive of the Gulf Stream Council, shares his unique perspective on the importance of Juneteenth. Scouting Wire: For thoseScouting Wire·June 19, 2020
Mark Manchester Selected as Scout Executive of South Georgia CouncilPlease join us as we congratulate Mark Manchester, who will serve as Scout executive of the South Georgia Council in Valdosta, Georgia, effective July 1, 2020. Mark began his Scouting career in 1992 as a district executive at the Greater Yosemite Council in Modesto, California. He moved on to become the development director of theScouting Wire·June 18, 2020
OA Support Services Maintenance<p><small>Jun <var data-var='date'> 3</var>, <var data-var='time'>17:00</var> EDT</small><br><strong>Completed</strong> - The scheduled maintenance has been completed.</p><p><small>Jun <var data-var='date'> 3</var>, <var data-var='time'>12:00</var> EDT</small><br><strong>In progress</strong> - Scheduled maintenance is currently in progress. We will provide updates as necessary.</p><p><small>Jun <var data-var='date'> 2</var>, <var data-var='time'>21:56</var> EDT</small><br><strong>Scheduled</strong> - On Wednesday, June 3, 2020 beginning at 12:00 PM EDT all OA support services will be offline for scheduled maintenance. Support services will be unavailable until 5:00 PM EDT on Wednesday, June 3, 2020. During this time, the OA Documentation Center and OA Service Desk will be unavailable. Users can continue to submit support requests via email and your requests will be processed once the maintenance window is over. Once scheduled maintenance is complete, we will post an update on the OA Status page. For updates subscribe to the OA status page.</p>OA System Maintenance·June 3, 2020
Becoming the Best Version of OurselvesScouting is about character and leadership. The Scout Oath and Law – our very foundation – call for helpfulness, bravery, common courtesy, and respect among all people. Our values call us to stand up to injustice, as we strive to help other people at all times. The Scouting movement recognizes and celebrates that the attributesScouting Wire·June 3, 2020
Robert Garrett Selected as Scout Executive of Shenandoah Area CouncilCongratulations to Robert Garrett as Scout executive of the Shenandoah Area Council in Winchester, Virginia, effective July 1, 2020. Robert began his Scouting career in 1998 as a district executive at the Atlanta Area Council in Atlanta, Georgia. He moved on to become the program director at the Daniel Boone Council in Asheville, North Carolina,Scouting Wire·June 1, 2020
Pre-Arrival Medical ScreeningPre-Arrival Medical Screening Our Commitment As you prepare for arrival at the Summit Bechtel Reserve (SBR) the following procedures have been implemented to address the current public health crisis impacting our communities. All participants will participate in this plan. Your participation is important for the success of this endeavor, health and safety is each of […]Summit Blog·May 29, 2020