Leave No Trace Awareness Award
Dear Pack 1776 families,
Summer is always a great time for enjoying the outdoors. Whether you are going hiking, camping, or geocaching this season, why not practice Leave No Trace and earn a patch? This inspiring video from NPS will get you started on the principals right away, and you can find more information at the following websites.
- LNT.org - Everything about Leave No Trace
- BSA - Requirements for earning the LNT awareness award
- Brochure on LNT principals (pdf)
- Service project ideas (pdf)
- LNT Pledge cards (pdf)
Or maybe you are a seasoned veteran looking for ways to broaden your contribution? Then don't miss the LNT Master Educator's Course coming this August. Find out more from this flyer.
Enjoy, and happy 1st day of Summer.
Stella
Important Changes to BSA’s Youth Protection Training Policies
BSA has recently announced changes to its Youth Protection Training policies. The purpose is to increase awareness of this societal problem and to create even greater barriers to abuse than already exist today in Scouting.
Effective June 1, 2010
- Youth Protection training is required for all BSA registered volunteers, regardless of their position.
- New leaders are required to take Youth Protection training before submitting an application for registration. The certificate of completion for this training must be submitted at the time the application is made and before volunteer service with youth begins.
- Youth Protection training must be taken every two years. If a volunteer’s Youth Protection training record is not current at the time of recharter, the volunteer will not be reregistered.
Scout parents are not registered volunteers and thus not required to take the training. It is strongly recommended, however, that all adults involved in Scouting take Youth Protection training.
This training can be taken online at MyScouting.org. More information can be found at BSA and US Scouting Service Project.
The Year of Celebration Awards
Your scouts may have earned the patch for their rank already, but don't let the fun stop. Check out the Year of Celebration Awards that is ONLY available during this special 100th Anniversary year.
There are 5 award ribbons to it, and you earn each by fulfilling 3 out of 5 requirements. Sounds like a lot? Don't worry, the boys have until the end of 2010 to accomplish them and chances are, they have already accomplished one or two.
These awards are also open to adult leaders and alumni. So if you were ever part of BSA's 100 years of history, don't miss this opportunity to commemorate it and show your pride.
New Den and Pack Meeting Resource Guide Now Available
We mentioned changes will be coming to Cub Scouting in the next school year, and now the new Den and Packing Meeting resource guide is available online for download and purchase. If you are like me who can't wait to read more about it, you can find it here.
And if this is not enough to curb your crave, don't miss the 22 webminar sessions on this new program that are already underway!
Belt Loop and Pin for Video Games
Over 10 belt loops and pins have been added to the Cub Scout Academics and Sports Program this year. Among them, video gaming is one of the most controversial to be added. Contrary to the traditional image of a scout, video gaming doesn't seem to belong. If you are puzzled like most people, this video may help answer a question or two.
To find out more about this award, check the BSA website.
Cub Scouts 2010 Overview
You may have heard about changes in the Cub Scouts program for next year. While things are still being rolled out gradually, here's an overview of the upcoming changes.
Adventure Base 100 at Sacramento
Did you enjoy Adventure Base 100 at Sacramento this past weekend? Want a recap? Here you go ...
To learn more about AB100, go to their website. You can also subscribe to their cool videos on the BSA 100th years channel.
Adventure Base 100 Visits San Diego
Learn about the harrowing experience the Silverwood family faced that put an Eagle Scout's first aid training to the test. And, see how the Adventure Base 100 campus is getting kids excited about joining Scouting!
Looks pretty cool, doesn't it? And YOU CAN BE PART OF IT! Stay tuned.
Adventure Base 100: First Stop Pasadena
Adventure Base 100 starts its nationwide tour in Pasadena, Calif. in conjunction with the 2010 Tournament of Roses Parade. Learn how Scouts Alex Krebs and Trevor Osaki are taking part in the big day and leaving a long-lasting impact by stewarding the environment in their communities.
Did the video leave you wanting for more?? Don't miss the photo album, and check out the Adventure Base 100 website for more information.
Adventure Base 100
The BSA 100th Anniversary tour will travel the country to rally people of all ages to join the BSA in “Celebrating the Adventure, Continuing the Journey.” Through interactive experiences, demonstrations, activities, and more, visitors will have an exciting and inspiring view of the history and future of the Boy Scouts of America.
Adventure Base 100 will enable the Boy Scouts of America to directly connect with millions of families across the country and invite them to join us in celebrating the adventure, and continuing our journey. The18-wheeler will travel from coast to coast, telling the story of Scouting at each stop. After passing through the dramatic entrance with its rustic archway, visitors to AB100 will be greeted by a sprawling campus of BSA-branded structures and activities:
- Traveling Lodge. This double-wide tractor’ trailer provides more than 1,000 square feet of immersive, multi-sensory Scout-related experiences.
- Go Dome. This multi-sensory, surround-sound, surround-vision immersion dome transports visitors to environments that epitomize the Scouting experience.
- Thrill Wall. Visitors will scale new heights on the outdoor rock climbing wall.
- Information/Recruitment Tent. This prominently placed opportunity will encourage non-Scouts to join Scouting and recruit adults to become BSA volunteers.
- Sponsor Tent(s). Key 100th Anniversary sponsors will be able to promote their partnership with the BSA and showcase products or social responsibility efforts (within defined parameters).
- BSA Store Tent. Visitors can purchase 100th Anniversary memorabilia and patches.
AB100 will make stops in 30 to 50 of the nation’s largest markets. Stops will coordinate with major cultural, community, or Scouting events that already draw large crowds. From the tour’s beginning at the Tournament of Roses festivities in January 2010 to the nation’s capitol in time for the National Jamboree, AB100 promises a fully interactive experience for millions. A tour stop is tentatively scheduled in Central Florida, in Daytona Beach, to coincide with the Daytona 500. The complete tour schedule can be found HERE.
