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2021-2022 preview: Paul R. Christen High Adventure Base at Summit Bechtel Reserve
Skateboarding, whitewater rafting, shooting sports, rock climbing — you can do it all at the Paul R. Christen National High Adventure Base at the Summit Bechtel Reserve in West Virginia. Scouts can select world-class action sports or take a trek in and around the majestic New River Gorge National River. The 2022 year will prove to be…
Read More‘Pride in their accomplishment’: Virtual OA induction weekend a success
Left: Five of the newest members of the Tannu Lodge in Nevada. It’s not the easiest weekend of camping a Scout will experience, but it might be the most meaningful. After a Scout, Venturer or adult volunteer is elected by their peers into the Order of the Arrow, Scouting’s national honor society, they don’t become…
Read MoreInside Momentum Launch, the Order of the Arrow’s largest-ever virtual event
It has become the most overused word of the pandemic: pivot. As in: “When Synergy 2.0: The Business Jargon Conference was canceled, organizers pivoted to a digital-first experience.” But as Scouts, we’ve been pivoting since long before that was a buzzword. When Scouts run into problems, we pivot. We find a bold and innovative workaround…
Read MoreThe Congressional Award: An impressive honor Scouts can earn just by being Scouts
In Congress, it’s the rare subject about which there’s unanimous agreement. It’s the Congressional Award, the highest recognition Congress bestows on young people. To qualify, a young person must meet certain goals in four key areas: voluntary public service, personal development, physical fitness and expedition/exploration. Are you thinking what I’m thinking? Yes, many of the…
Read MoreJamboree on the Internet: Special Edition arrives at exactly the right time
The JOTI virtual campsite shows some of the activities Scouts can enjoy from April 3–5, 2020. Self-isolation can feel pretty lonely. But this weekend will bring a welcome reminder that as Scouts, we’re never truly alone. From April 3–5, join a special edition of Jamboree on the Internet, a digital event designed to help Scouts…
Read MoreGetting to know Roger C. Mosby, the new President and CEO of the Boy Scouts of America
The story of Roger C. Mosby’s introduction to Scouting is one to which many of us can relate: When his oldest son first signed up for Cub Scouts, he walked into a parent orientation meeting not knowing exactly what to expect. One hour later, he walked out as the Cubmaster. That started him down a…
Read More2020 Order of the Arrow national officers elected; here’s who represents your region
From left: Northeast Region Chief Conor Power, Southern Region Chief Seth Greiling, National Vice Chief Noah Smith, National Chief Zachary Schonfeld, Central Region Chief Patrick McInerney and Western Region Chief Gavin Cho Zachary Schonfeld, an Eagle Scout from Virginia, has been elected by his peers to serve as National Chief of the Order of the…
Read MoreCheck out some of the best pack, troop and crew websites of 2019
Picking the best unit website is a bit like selecting the best recipe for Dutch oven cobbler. There are way too many to choose from, and because it’s all about taste, the selection process is totally subjective. But after browsing hundreds of unit websites, I’ve come up with a list of 10 that do it…
Read MoreDen Chief Training At October Roundtable!
The Lake Minnetonka District is hosting Den Chief Training at the October Roundtable, at the Minnetonka Community Center, 14600 Minnetonka Blvd, Minnetonka, MN 55345. Training will start at 7pm and will be completed by 8:30pm. A den chief is a Scout assisting a Cub Scout den. But the story is far more important than those…
Read MoreDave Ryan on Recruiting Leaders for Your Unit at the Sept 2019 Roundtable
Join us a the September Roundtable, featuring David Ryan of 101.3 KDWB, presenting on ‘Recruiting Leaders for Your Unit’. Leaders are critical to the success of any Scout unit — planning and running the program in Cub Scouts to guiding and coaching Scouts BSA youth as they plan their Troop program. One of the main questions we…
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