Category: Unit Service
Best Practices: Developing High-Performing Units
In 2009, the BSA introduced a new methodology that focused on the retention of units. This was greatly needed to address the growing national concern of only one out of every three new units organized surviving into their second year.
Two-thirds of Councils Improve JTE Scores in 2012
The results are in, and it’s been another banner year in the BSA’s Journey to Excellence. More than 90 percent of our 286 councils earned bronze, silver, or gold recognition in 2012, with 64 percent of councils improving their total points
Gary’s JTE Leadership Club: February Agenda Covers Effective Unit Service
Please join us on Wednesday, Feb. 6, for the JTE Leadership Club (formerly the Council Operations Breakfast Club) on “Improving the quality Scouting experience through effective unit service.” We encourage both employees and volunteers to join in each month as
Internet Rechartering and Youth Protection Training Status
By George Trosko, Membership Resources; and Tom Ritchey, IDG The BSA requires all registered volunteers to complete Youth Protection training within 30 days of registering, and for volunteers to repeat this training every 24 months. The following explains the YPT
Learn More About the Purpose of LDS-BSA Relationships Committees
Statement from the LDS Church “Scouting Handbook,” June 2012: 2.4 – An LDS-BSA Relationships Committee should be organized in each BSA Council to help maintain and strengthen working relationships between the Church and the BSA Council. An assigned Area Seventy
LFL Anti-Bullying Program Is for Schools, Units
More than 30 percent of U.S. students report being bullied, with 40 percent being bullied online. Help schools in your community take a proactive approach to turning this statistic around with the Learning for Life anti-bullying program, which is designed for
The Commissioner: Spring 2012 Issue is Out
The Spring 2012 issue of The Commissioner newsletterhas been published and is available online. In this issue, you can read about the importance of new unit organization and retention, as well as the following stories: Simple, unified unit service efforts
New Service Project Guidelines Highlight Safety
One of the most frequently asked questions that our Health and Safety Team receives concerns service projects. Specifically, which tools and jobs are appropriate for youth on a project site, and which are appropriate for adult leaders? To help shed a
Adopt-a-School Program Connects Units, Schools
The BSA’s Adopt-a-School program is an exciting new undertaking that will connect Scout packs, troops, and crews across the country with schools in their communities. Participating Scouts then work—within clearly defined guidelines—to team up with school administrations and offer the
Community Service Webinar Planned for May 1
Register now for a webinar that will show you how to leverage service projects happening in your council to tell the Scouting story. Learn new ways to capture and “package” service hours to promote Scouting in your community. Hear a “sneak peak”
