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Boy Scout Rank Requirements Effective January 1, 2008 (11/28)
National
Adds "MyScouting"
Portal for Scouters
"MyScouting" will be the portal for our members that will provide access
to the following resources:
E-Learning
The E-Learning Course Management System provides a selection of courses for adult
volunteers that may be taken for credit. E-learning will be integrated into each
member's account.
Rechartering
Internet Rechartering is our Web-based system for annual unit renewal. It is
available to Traditional units in the Grand Teton Council. Instead of a link
for Internet Recharter, MyScouting will be the link to do your Internet
Recharter
process in the year 2008
Advancement
Internet Advancement is a Web-based system for units to submit youth member ranks
and awards. It is available to all units in the Grand Teton Council. Instead
of a link just for Internet Advancment, MyScouting will be the link in the near
future.
My Account
Members will have direct access to their account data, enabling them to update
or make corrections at any
time to keep our records accurate.
Create your account here: http://www.scouting.org/nav/enter.
jsp?s=ms
... And More!
After the initial launch of the "MyScouting" portal, we will continue
to work on additional applications and services that will support and enhance
our members as they administer and experience the Scouting program.
Tour Permit Applications
In the future, Adult leaders will be able to apply for tour permits that will
automate the approval process and provide for prompt electronic delivery of approved
permits. The applicant will need to provide detailed information about tour destination;
dates; itinerary; participation and leadership; transportation plans (including
vehicle information, drivers' license numbers, and insurance coverage); and the
training certifications for Youth Protection and any other course needed for
the tour.
It’s finally here……
2008 Cub Scout Day Camp achievement list.
If you have any questions, please email me: parish4friends@sbcglobal.net
Thanks,
Charles Parish
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SITE
UPDATED
8/18/08
New Leader Essentials and Position Specific Training for Cub, Boy Scout and Venture leaders Sep 27 (8/18)
Boy Scout NASCAR Camporee general information added to Events page. (8/18)
Advancement-In-A-Nutshell document added! Check it out! (8/15)
Boy Scout Leader Training Conference - Seabase (8/14)
Cub Family Camp info posted (8/13)
Cub Day Camp Achievement list posted (7/30)
Eagle Scout article added (7/16)
Squealer District Newsletter added! (7/16)
Where to Go Camping Guide added to Resource page (7/09)
Weekend On Rope information added to Events and Training pages (6/24)
New interactive PDF Tour Permit! (4/29)
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Do you know everything you need to know about Merit Badge Councelors, on-line advancement, advancement deadlines, and leader training knots? Take this link to Advancement-In-A-Nutshell.
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New
Boy Scout Rank Requirements Effective
January 1, 2008
The
National Youth Protection Committee recommended
additions to Boy Scout rank requirements that
were approved and will become effective January
1, 2008. These changes will help us advance
the importance of Youth Protection training
beyond the initial Boy Scout joining requirements,
and keep youth informed and actively engaged
in understanding the key elements of personal
safety and protection.
Tenderfoot
Rank
Revised requirement 9:
Explain the importance of the buddy system as it relates
to your personal safety on outings and in your neighborhood.
Describe what a bully is and how you should respond
to one.
Second
Class Rank
New requirement 8b:
Explain the three R's of personal safety and protection.
First
Class Rank
New requirement 12:
Describe the three things you should avoid doing related
to use of the Internet. Describe a cyberbully and how
you should respond to one.
The
changes will be represented in the2008 Boy
Scout Requirements book and the revised
ninth printing of the 11th edition of the Boy
Scout Handbook.
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11/5/06
Register
your merit badge counselors!
Eagle Advancement
By John Blair, Eagle Advancement Chair
Since the March Squealer twenty-three scouts have earned their Eagle rank in Razorback District.
Squeal for our newest Eagles:
Kristopher Baker Troop 102
David Long Troop 116
Trevor Beutler Troop 93
Guy Martin Troop 2144
Ryan Brown Troop 66
James Mitchell Troop 116
William Brown Troop 116
Austin Naeger Troop 525
Phillip Costello Troop 460
Paul Peterson Troop 333
James Douglas Troop 93
Nicholas Rea Troop 122
Wesley Gale Troop 52
John-Rex Spivey Troop 122
Wes Hackett Troop 622
Cameron Taylor Troop 430
Michael Hatch Crew 222
Aaron Wright Troop 93
Dallas Hileman Team 222
Benjamin Wright Troop 93
Aaron Homer Troop 222
Bryan Zebley Troop 93
Jackson Kimbrell Troop 52
Currently, forty-nine Eagle projects have been approved for scouts that have
not submitted an Eagle application. Two Eagle applications are waiting for
a Board of Review. We also have three applications in Fort Smith for approval
prior to the Board of Review.
Please encourage your Life Scouts to be prepared for the Board of Review.
They should know the history of Scouting and understand Scout spirit as it
applies to their daily life.
Along with the Eagle application we must also receive a photograph of the face of the applicant. All materials submitted should be COMPLETE and neatly presented in a way that exhibits the applicant is seeking the highest honor of the Boy Scouts of America. Poorly presented materials will be rejected and the scout will be asked to re-submit them.
The Life to Eagle information at www.razorbackscouts.org has been revised. All Life Scouts who are contemplating beginning Eagle work should go here FIRST. The information is located on the “Resources” page and there is also a link to this information off the home page. This should be the only source of forms and information that the Life Scout needs to complete the district portion of the Eagle requirements. Most forms are interactive and can be completed using your computer, rather than hand-writing them.
The Eagle applications, Eagle Projects, and letters of recommendation should be sent directly to me. I can be reached at 631-0100 or correspondence at John Blair, 109 N 34th St., Rogers, AR 72756
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Questions:
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THE COUNCIL: Westark
Area Council
and Scout Shop
1401 Old Greenwood Rd.
Fort Smith, AR 72901 PH
1-800-748-8509
FX 479-782-5825 MAP to
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Website
www.westarkbsa.org
Council
general email:
westark@bsamail.org
Council
Scout Shop Manager:
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