Scoutbook is the unit
advancement software from the BSA.
The 2015 Guide to Advancement points out in Section Seven, topic 7.0.3.0,
“A small-scale approach in merit badge counseling is encouraged. Teaching a
badge to a Scout and his buddy or a small group affords the counselor coaching
and guidance opportunities not possible in a large group setting.” Mentoring
Scouts requires establishing a relationship with the Scout and his buddy not
likely achievable in an auditorium-sized merit badge fair. The Scouts whom you
mentor may even get more serious about the subject matter in order to gain a
deeper understanding.
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The NESA Outstanding Eagle Scout Award (NOESA) is a prestigious recognition granted by the local council’s NESA committee to Eagle Scouts who have demonstrated outstanding achievement at the local, state, or regional level. Unlike the Distinguished Eagle Scout Award, which is a national award, the NESA recognizes Eagle Scouts whose efforts have made a positive impact closer to home. This is an adult award.
The presentation of this award should be conducted with the highest level of honor. Often, these men have devoted a lifetime to their profession, avocation, community, and beliefs, at great sacrifice to themselves and their families. Each recipient should receive recognition worthy of a lifetime’s accomplishments.More information and the application can be found here: http://www.nesa.org/PDF/542-057_WB.pdf Deadline for submittal for this award to Alexis Sieckman at the Council is December 1, 2015
Every year the council awards an Eagle Project of the Year award. Applications for 2015 are due into Alexis at Eagle Services at Council by January 21, 2016.The National Eagle Scout Association has established the Glenn A. and Melinda W. Adams National Eagle Scout Service Projectof the Year Award to recognize valuable service of an exceptional nature by a Scout to a religious institution, a school, community,or other entity. The award recognizes the Scout for his Eagle Scout service project, which is part of the requirements for earning theEagle Scout Award. Each local council will choose a council-level winner, and from that pool, each region will pick a region-level winner.A national winner then will be selected from the four regional finalists.More information and the application can be found here: http://www.nesa.org/adams_award.html (application is on the left side of page; for a better chance of success, make sure you follow the directions exactly)
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Any Scouter or parent will tell you antiperspirant — deodorant’s tougher cousin — is an essential part of Scouting.A couple of changes to the new 2016 requirements were posted this week at http://scouting.org/programupdatesInserted into the Scout Rank Requirements:1. f. Repeat from memory the Pledge of Allegiance. In your own words, explain its meaning.Clarification on First Class Requirement9a. Visit and discuss with a selected individual approved by your leader (for example, an elected official, judge, attorney, civil servant, principal, or teacher) the constitutional rights and obligations as a U.S. citizen.All the new requirements are here:
Board of Review Training (includes Eagle Boards) (Webinar): 8/18/2015 7 PM - 8:30 PMMerit Badge Counselor Training (Webinar): 9/8/2015 7 PM - 8:30 PM
• YPT – displays the Youth Protection training courses available.• Training Center – displays the Scouting programs containing the training courses applicable to the specific program.• Requirements – displays training courses required to become position-trained for your current registered position(s).• Completions – displays training courses that were completed.
