– Minor Modifications to Scouts BSA Rank Requirements (6/24/2022) 

– 2021 BSA Ceremonies and Campfire Guidance

-New Online Training for Distinguished Conservation Service Award

– Scouting.org is now on Workplace 

– SAFE Transportation Checklist (6/4/2021)

– Cub Scout Elective Adventures to be Retired in 2022 (5/15/2021)

– BSA Online Application Access Extended

– Be Cyber Smart 

– Completely updated online registration site! 

– BSA COVID-19 Updates Final Advancement pdf

– Q&A Regarding COVID-19 Related Advancement Difficulties 

– Can packs, troops or crews participate in political rallies?

– A Message from the Chief Scout Executive – Membership Fee

– Internet Advancement 2.0 

– Prorated Fee for Transfers to Extended Registration and Subscriptions

 – New Online Den Chief Training Now Available

 – ***NEW*** BSA Parents

 – Important changes to Membership Card and Charter Certificate Printing Requirements

 – Find BSA Products on Amazon

District Award of Merit

Applications/Nominations

due on

1 December 2016

for the District Award of Merit

can be sent to the BSA office at 1400 Gillam Way/attention Jack Daly.

Applications can be found online, just click on BSA District Award of Merit.

The District Award of Merit will be awarded at the Council Recognition Dinner on 4 February.

Camp Builders!

The Midnight Sun Council is looking for a number of individuals that would be interested in joining our Camp Builders program.  

The Camp Builders are individuals interested in improving our camp, Lost Lake.  They will assist Ranger Rick in minor maintenance work, such as painting, hammering, etc.            

Professional skills are not necessary, but a willingness to help out is.  If you are interested in periodically going to camp, please contact Stephen at Stephen.smith@scouting.org or call the Earl & Pat Cook Service Center at 907-452-1976.  

Come join our team today!

      CHARTER RENEWAL

Online Internet Rechartering 2.0

Some of its key characteristics:

o Simpler and easier to use
o Accessible through Internet Advancement (advancements.scouting.org)
o Same login as for Scoutbook
o No access codes necessary
o Single screen for all data review and validation
o Uploads of new applications, YPT, or CBC forms easy to manage
o Will be used for ALL units, including Exploring Posts and Clubs
o Easy electronic approval by COR or designee
o Payment at Scout Service Center
o Commissioner Dashboard will be available to monitor unit progress

Check out available resources:

o Internet Rechartering 2.0 User Guide

o Recharter Training Video

 Please share with your units that might need additional guidance on using the Online Recharter system and system updates.

FROM NATIONAL! 

Charter Renewal Exception for 18-year-old Venturing and Sea Scouts Members

An unintended consequence of our change in registration requirements has placed a burden on units, districts, and councils in getting high school students currently registered in our Venturing and Sea Scouts programs who turn 18 during their senior year to complete an adult application and take Youth Protection Training in order to recharter. Effective immediately, the following exception will be introduced:

Adult Application Exception
Application: To any youth member during the year of high school graduation who:
1. Turns 18 years of age;
2. Is actively participating and registered in the same Venturing or Sea Scouts program unit as they were before turning 18; and
3. Meets one or more of the following:
             1. Has not yet graduated from high school;
             2. Has graduated from high school, been accepted to attend college but has not yet started classes;
             3. Has graduated from high school, enlisted in the armed forces, and is scheduled to report but has not yet reported for duty;
             4. Has graduated from high school, applied to serve in a service or religious program, (e.g., ministry, mission, VISTA, Peace Corps, etc.) but has not yet begun their service.

Exception: A youth member who becomes an adult program participant or Scouter by virtue of turning 18 years of age who and for so long as they meet the requirements and continuously maintain their registration in the same unit does not need to submit an adult application or complete Youth Protection Training. The exception is no longer applicable if the requirements are no longer met or after December 31 of the year of graduation, whichever is sooner.

As a part of the Charter Renewal process, the paperwork will indicate that new Venturing participants need to complete the Adult Application and take Youth Protection Training. For any other youth registrant age 18 or over who is continuously registered in the same unit, please disregard the warning.

Additionally, when processing the charter, the registrar may receive a warning, but again, disregard this (warnings maybe disregarded, whereas errors must be resolved) and complete the charter renewal process.