Oliver's Eagle Scout COH (Part 3)

Asst. Scoutmaster Tom H. is the Master of Ceremonies

Oliver's Mom leading an Opening Prayer/Thought.

Oliver with Mr. Larry McN opening the Court of Honor

Oliver H.

BSA Youth Protection

For more information, go here.

BSA Youth Protection Update

The Boy Scouts of America have announced a series of updates to our Youth Protection Training and Policy.  Below you will find part of the announcement.  For the complete article, please go here. 

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Dear Scouting Friends:

Over the decades, the Boy Scouts of America has been a leader in developing training and policies designed to keep young people safe. These comprehensive policies were considered groundbreaking when they were developed and soon became the standard used by other organizations for safeguarding youth. But when it comes to the safety of children, our goal is to continually improve.

Sustained vigilance on youth protection is a central part of our culture.

Over the past two years, the BSA has worked with experts in the field of child abuse, child sexual abuse and maltreatment to develop new training and resources that will further strengthen our ability to protect youth. These changes include:

• Fully updated and revised Youth Protection Training developed with leaders in the field of child abuse prevention and includes insights from experts, survivors and the latest strategies for recognizing and preventing major forms of abuse. This is the designated Youth Protection training for all adults.
• Expanded youth protection content across all our communications channels will inform and engage our volunteers and parents.
• An expanded National ScoutsFirst Helpline to aid volunteers and families in addressing potentially dangerous situations.
• The BSA also provides unlimited counseling and support for healing to anyone who has ever been abused in Scouting.
• Youth protection training for youth members will be available in 2019.

In addition to updated training and resources, the BSA announced new policies to ensure compliance with mandatory training requirements. These policies have been in place in the NCAC for a number of years. These policies include:

• As of January 1, 2018, no new leader can be registered without first completing youth protection training.
• As of January 1, 2018, no council, regional or national leader will be allowed to renew their registration if they are not current on their youth protection training.
• As of September 1, 2017, no unit may re-charter without all leaders being current on their youth protection training. Registrars no longer have the ability to approve charters without full compliance.

Scenes from the First Troop Meeting of the Year

Well, we hope that you have enjoyed the photos of our Big Trip Out West.  Now, back to our regular programming: Our First Troop Meeting in September.

Juggling multiple priorities -- a team building exercise.

The juggling continues!!

SM Rogers getting ice cream ready!  Yum, yum!

The leaders chatting!

Making ice cream sundaes!

New FieldBook Issued

Irving, Texas (April 15, 2014)—The Boy Scouts of America® (BSA) has released the fifth edition of its iconic Fieldbook–Scouting’s Manual of Basic and Advanced Skills for Outdoor Adventure. This is the first time a new edition has been released in more than 10 years, and it marks the first time a new edition has been available in a digital format. The Fieldbook is the go-to manual for everyone interested in backcountry challenges—from hiking, camping, and canoeing to mountain travel, ultralight backpacking, wilderness navigation, and whitewater kayaking.

 

For more information, click here: http://www.scoutingnewsroom.org/press-releases/new-boy-scouts-america-fieldbook-prepares-beginners-experienced-outdoor-enthusiasts-adventure/

Mr. Robert M. Gates to be new BSA National President.

Robert M. Gates, a Distinguished Eagle Scout and our nation’s 22nd secretary of defense, has been elected to the national executive board of the Boy Scouts of America. Gates will serve as a member of the executive committee and as the national president-elect. 

This move means that upon approval of voting members of the National Council, Gates would begin a two-year term as the BSA national president in May 2014. The national president works alongside Chief Scout Executive Wayne Brock and National Commissioner Tico Perez to form the National Key 3 that guides the organization.

More here.

A Changing of the Guard

Greetings:

We are sorry that we have not published for a while, but we have transitioned to a new Scoutmaster, the Scouts have gone to Goshen (both as a troop and as provisional), and two members of the troop (one adult and one Scout) went to the National Jamboree at the Summit Bechtel Reserve.  It has been a pretty busy time for all involved.

However, we wanted to share with you some photos from the May 2013 Court of Honor.  At this event, Mr. Barone stepped down as Scoutmaster (2010-2013) and Mr. Rogers took over.  Mr. Rogers was presented with the official symbol of office: The Troop Scoutmaster Staff.

Report to the Nation

In 2011 Boy Scouts of America Report to the Nation, here are a couple of facts you might find interesting:

• There are 2.7 million youth members. Over 1.5 million Cub scouts, over 900,000 Boy Scouts and over 230,000 in Venturing.
• There are over 1 million adult volunteers
• Collectively, Scouts have conducted over 25 million hours of volunteer service to our communities.
• There were over 51,000 Scouts who achieved the Eagle Rank in 2011. This is the 6th consecutive year of over 50,000.

Lionel Trains and the Boy Scouts

Well, if you collect items related to Boy Scouts, then you probably want to add these Lionel rolling-stock pieces to your collection: The Eagle Scout Car and The Pinewood Derby Car. In addition, they have also added a couple of Scouts and a flag pole with the American flag.

Happy Birthday Boy's Life!

Happy Birthday to Boy's Life. It is 100 years old!

Haven't seen Boy's Life in a while, you can check out their website: http://boyslife.org/

Boy's Life Time Machine

This year, Boy's Life will celebrate it's 100th Anniversary.

Do you remeber reading Boy's Life as a Scout? If so, here is your oppurtunity to relive those issues and more with the Boy's Life Time Machine.

Click on the link to view hundreds of old issues. Enjoy!

Link: http://boyslife.org/wayback/#issue=mfgDAAAAMBAJ

Boy Scouts of America to be featured again on "Jeopardy!"

Tonight...read all about it here.

Jamboree 2010: Articles from the Daily Gazette in Schenectady NY

As many of you know, four of our Scouts and two of our leaders attended the BSA National Jamboree 2010 in Ft. AP Hill. One of our leaders, Mr. Barone, worked on staff in the Retail Food Area (C) selling hot dogs, burgers, fries, drinks, etc. to hungry visitors and Scouts.

Mr. Barone worked with a number of adults from around the country including Mr. Rick Stellrecht, a writer for the Daily Gazette in Schenectady NY.

Mr. Stellrecht not only worked Retail Food C but also wrote a series of articles on the Jamboree. Take a few moments to read them -- they are short and informative.

Enjoy.

How many have attended Jamborees?

1935 Washington, D.C. Canceled due to polio epidemic

1937 Washington D.C. 27,238

1950 Valley Forge, Pennsylvania 47,163

1953 Irvine Ranch, California (Area now called Jamboree Road) 45,401

1957 Valley Forge, Pennsylvania 52,580

1960 Colorado Springs, Colorado 56,377

1964 Valley Forge, Pennsylvania 50,960

1969 Farragut State Park, Idaho 34,251

1973 Farragut State Park, Idaho and Moraine State Park, Pennsylvania 73,610 (Combined)

1977 Moraine State Park, Pennsylvania 28,601

1981 Fort A.P. Hill, Virginia 29,765

1985 Fort A.P. Hill, Virginia 32,625

1989 Fort A.P. Hill, Virginia 32,717

1993 Fort A.P. Hill, Virginia 34,449

1997 Fort A.P. Hill, Virginia 36,015

2001 Fort A.P. Hill, Virginia 42,002

2005 Fort A.P. Hill, Virginia 43,000

Union Pacific Honors BSA 100th Anniversary

Union Pacific Railroad unveiled its No. 2010 Boy Scouts of America locomotive, a bold tribute to Scouting's centennial celebration. UP No. 2010, seen above, is only the 14th commemorative locomotive in Union Pacific's nearly 150-year
history.

"We are deeply honored by the tribute Union Pacific has given to Scouting through the creation of the commemorative locomotive," said Bob Mazzuca, the BSA‟s Chief Scout Executive.

"The locomotive bears the familiar BSA fleur-de-lis, the BSA 2010 logo, the words “100 Years of Scouting,” 10 emblems representing the different stages of Scouting, and the 2010 National Scout Jamboree logo. It may look great, but it wasn't designed to sit still. The 207-ton vehicle will haul cargo across America at speeds that reach 75 miles per hour hauling freight from Chicago, Dallas, Houston and Marion, Ark., to West Coast facilities in Los Angeles, Northern California, and the Pacific Northwest.

For more information, go to Union Pacific.

Boy Scout Commemorative Coin

The Boy Scouts of America Centennial Commemorative Coin Act (Public Law 110-363), signed into law on October 8, 2008, authorizes the Secretary of the Treasury to mint and issue up to 350,000 silver dollar coins in commemoration of the centennial anniversary of the Boy Scouts of America. As authorized, the United States Mint will produce silver dollar coins in proof and uncirculated qualities.

Surcharges from this commemorative coin program are authorized to be paid to the National Boy Scouts of America Foundation, which will make funds available to local councils in the form of grants for the extension of scouting in hard-to-serve areas.

To read more, go here.

New Boy Scout Handbook Available

There is a new Boy Scout Handbook (12th edition) that the scout shop put out on the shelves this week. It has the new requirements in them including reference to the new 2009 eagle project workbook by the correct number.

"The 12th edition of the BSA Handbook has been completely redesigned. New features include bubble tags that alert readers where they can go to the internet to find additional information about certain subjects. Updated graphics and a whole new look make this edition the perfect companion for Scouting's 100th Anniversary celebration."

Visit your NCAC Scout Shops in Bethesda, MD or Springfield, VA or on line at http://scoutstuff.org/

PLEASE NOTE: The current version you have is fine. You do not have to go out and purchase the new one unless the one you have is in very bad shape. You can easily download any changes from the web and include them in the book you have. If you do decide to purchase a new one, do not throw out the old you. You need to keep the advancement records in it.

Boy Scouts of America - National (New Link)

Just to let everyone know that I have added a link to the web page of the Boy Scouts of America. This is the national overall organization webpage.

Enjoy.

Mr. B
Asst. Scoutmaster