All across the nation scouts are discovering the joys of winter camping. ScouterStan recalls his youth in's winter camping experiences. Even though ScouterStan lives in...
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I’m Thankful for ScoutingI’m Thankful for Scouting
Thanksgiving is this week and Scout Leaders need to reflect on Things there thankful for. I’m back with a new season of commissioners weekly. We are going to...
ScouterStan First Season of Commission’s Weekly ReviewScouterStan First Season of Commission’s Weekly Review
ScouterStan reviews the first session of the Commission's Weekly show. ScouterStan has been inspired to continue with a second season, but he needs help knowing what he should cover. Please
🎃 The Most Frightening 👻Tale of… 💀Scary RECHARTERING! 🦇🎃 The Most Frightening 👻Tale of… 💀Scary RECHARTERING! 🦇
Every year all scouting units recharter. Recharter packets are picked up at the October Roundtable. Recharter starts online with instructions contained in the...
What Is The Charter System? Understanding The Century-old Charter SystemWhat Is The Charter System? Understanding The Century-old Charter System
On June 15, 1916 the US Congress first issued a charter to the Boy Scouts of America signed into law by President Woodrow Wilson. Scouting in the USA has been
Burnout Prevention and ScouterStan’s Rule of FiveBurnout Prevention and ScouterStan’s Rule of Five
Scout leaders are notorious for volunteering and over-committing. We like to say and hear the word YES! Leaders often get burnout when they over-commit to...
What’s the Order of the Arrow about? 🏹What’s the Order of the Arrow about? 🏹
The Order of the Arrow (OA) is the Scouts BSA National Honor Society. The OA was founded by Urner Goodman and Carroll Edson in 1915. Founded on the principles of
America Needs Scouting Values Now More Than Ever BeforeAmerica Needs Scouting Values Now More Than Ever Before
Today we recognize all of Americas who willingly sacrificed their lives, to save others. Firemen & First Responders, who bravely climbed up to save lives in doomed burning buildings. Police
Recruiting Scouts is Year-round – School Night SignupRecruiting Scouts is Year-round – School Night Signup
Scouts recruitment is year-round. When school starts back up in the fall, its often referred to as the start of recruiting season. Many districts have a “School Signup Night” organized
Scout Service to Your Charter Organization?Scout Service to Your Charter Organization?
Charter Organization Representative (COR’s) is your units connection to the community. Many units don’t even consider a service project for their own. If you're with a faith organization, think about...