Upcoming Changes to Calendar in Scoutbook

As of  Thursday, April 4, 2024, Scoutbook will redirect all calendar functionality to advancements.scouting.org, also known as Scoutbook Plus Internet Advancement.

This change is part of the migration of Scoutbook to Scoutbook Plus Internet Advancement due to the fact that Scoutbook is built on old classic ASP (Application Service Provider) which offers application services over the internet and needs to be retired.

Users have been given the opportunity to experience the new calendar since October 2023 by going directly to advancements.scouting.org. By providing calendar functionality in both platforms, developers have been able to receive and implement feedback while the old Scoutbook calendar was still in use.

The new calendar has added features such as the following:

-The ability to create recurring events such as unit, patrol, den, and committee meetings.
-Users can generate activity logs from events prefilled with event information
-An html editor for event descriptions
-An automatic update of event invitees when members join or leave a unit (available when Scoutbook calendar is fully retired)
-Quick entry for invitation and attendance

A user guide is available at Using Scoutbook Plus Internet Advancement Calendar (IA) – Scoutbook Knowledge Base (scouting.org)

A link will still be available to the Scoutbook Calendar (old) for a short time to assist users with the transition. Users can report issues with the calendar at Latest Scoutbook/New Calendar Bugs topics – Scouting Forums where experienced users with the new calendar are available to help troubleshoot.

University of Scouting

University of Scouting – Save the Date

October 5, 2024

The Fall edition of University of Scouting will include in-person position specific training (also offered online) and supplemental trainings.
The course list will be released soon.
Trainings for Cub Scout Leaders will be in the morning and Trainings for Troops will be featured in the afternoon following the Freeze Up Canoe Race.

 

Fall Camporee

 

2024 Fall Camporee

Amazing Race Camporee!

 

Scouts will race in patrols to complete eight different Scout skills and try to be the first to cross the finish line. 

To be able to get access to Fort Wainwright we

MUST HAVE ALL ADULTS

to be registered with Full Name and DOB!

NO EXEPTIONS!

Final Day for Registration is September 24, 2024

When:              September 27th – 29th, 2024

Where:          Glass Park, Fort Wainwright, Alaska (directions forthcoming in Leaders’ Guide and via Scoutmaster email correspondence)

 

Early Bird Registration:  $20 until 9/18/2024

Regular Rate: $25 from 9/19/2024 – 9/24/2024

 

click here to register for this event

click here to view/download 2024 Fall Camporee Leaders Guide

CLEAN UP DAY

Golden Heart Clean Up Day is May 11, 2024cleanupdaybag

The Midnight Sun Council co-sponsors this community event. We hope that every Unit in the FNSB will participate in this event. Registration and Bag pickup will begin on April 29 and the Scout office is a registration and bag pickup location. We do need volunteers to help register people and pass out bags to the two weeks leading up to Clean Up Day. Contact Tasmine if you can help tasmine.bennett@scouting.org

click here to read more

Council Rock

 

Cub Scout, Scouts BSA

 Council Rock 2024 

When: Sep 13-15th, 2024

Time: Activities start at 8:30 am Saturday

Where: Lost Lake Camp

 

 

How to Register for Council Rock 2023

 

1) Register Online: Scan QR code (on flyer) or click following link to access event:
2) Pack Leaders + Adults:
a. Be prepared to enter your YPT date when you register. (ie. YPT
needs to be up-to-date before your register).
b. Lions and Tigers must have a guardian present the whole event.
3) Once you submit the form you will be provided with a link to pay by credit card. Options for payment:
a. Cash or Check: Visit the Midnight Sun Council at 1400 Gillam Way Fairbanks, AK 99701 and submit payment.
b. Credit Card:
 i. Over the Phone: Call the council office and pay over the phone (907) 452-1976
Square accepts these forms of payment:
4) Registrants should receive a copy of their registration form via email. If you have any questions if your registration went through, please contact Stacy or Phil at the scout
office.
5) Pack and Troop leaders will be responsible for ensuring two-deep leadership and current YPT prior to the event. They will be contacted by council office if we need to create cohorts or have lack of leaders attending. Our goal is to group scouts by rank to get the most out of their Lost Lake camp experience
Council Rock 24 Flyer to view/download
Council Rock 2024 Program Guide to view/download