The 12 points of the BSA's Scout Law was put together by Robert Baden-Powell and Ernest Seton. The first publication of ‘Scouting for Boys’ in...
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Requirement Sign-off for Troops & Packs – What is an Instructor?Requirement Sign-off for Troops & Packs – What is an Instructor?
In a Pack, the sign-off responsibilities are delegated to the adult Den leadership and parents. In a Troop, this may...
Scoutbook? The Official Scouts BSA Online Unit Management ToolScoutbook? The Official Scouts BSA Online Unit Management Tool
Whether you like it or not, Scoutbook is here to stay. In April 2015 the BSA acquired Scoutbook. Scoutbook is the official Scouts BSA online unit management tool. This helps...
How Did Scouting Start in America?How Did Scouting Start in America?
The history of scoutings beginnings and how scouting came to America is a fascinating subject. We first must understand the...
Scout Sabeth, Scout Sunday, A Scout is ReverentScout Sabeth, Scout Sunday, A Scout is Reverent
Scout Sunday or Sabeth is the first weekend of February. Many units are chartered with religious organizations and it would only be...
Scout Units Need to Protect Their GearScout Units Need to Protect Their Gear
Scout units are not immune to the thievery of their equipment. All scouting units should take precautions to discourage thieves from stealing. Criminals are looking for...
Youth Protection, A Call To Action… Teen Suicide PreventionYouth Protection, A Call To Action… Teen Suicide Prevention
Teen suicide is the 2nd cause of death to American youth today. I know this subject is dark and...
Commissioners Weekly Season Two! November 27th at 7 PM (EST)Commissioners Weekly Season Two! November 27th at 7 PM (EST)
Commissioners Weekly Season Two! Starts November 27, at 7 PM (EST)
What’s a Den Chief? The Most Important Youth Leadership Position!What’s a Den Chief? The Most Important Youth Leadership Position!
A Den Chief is a youth position in a Troop that is helping the Den Leader in a Cub Scout Pack. Often this position is dismissed as unimportant and trivial.
New Leaders – Understanding Scout Facing or BackstageNew Leaders – Understanding Scout Facing or Backstage
Cub Scout Packs recruit leaders from the parents. Troops get leaders crossing over from Packs with their Scouts. Packs are organized and run by the adult leaders. Troops are...