The new 20-minute Safeguarding Youth (SYT) Refresher course is Live. If you have not taken the full 90 Minute…
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During the recent Scout Executive meeting with the National Office, we were informed that registration fees will be changing, starting January 1st. We will also be going to a one-month unit chartering period for all units across the nation. We will be phasing into that process over the next year, in order to get us on the February 1st through January 31st rechartering period starting in 2028. Below are the updated fee structures, depending on your unit type. A reminder is that these fees go straight to National. Nothing stays here at the local level. Our office is just a pass through, if you register through us. These fees do not pertain to youth of active military, reserves, or National Guard members, if they apply online and get the needed code for their waiver, otherwise, they will pay the attached fee rate.
We have not received anything else from National, except these slides were taken from the meeting’s slide deck. We are waiting on the National Executive Committee to meet and approve these rates, which they most likely will. We felt it important to get this information out to our units as quickly as possible, so they can plan their unit budgets. Bottom line is that the rates are going up, and this is the most likely scenario. Reregistration will be going back to the old way of everyone registering at the same time, just February now, instead of December. Please contact Tasmine, Stephen, or the office, if you have any questions.
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Merit Badge Counselors!
If you are registered as Merit Badge Counselor as your only registered position you will need to pay the $25 Merit Badge Counselor fee or you will be dropped by the system.
Announcing Scouting for Clean Waterways, A new conservation program for all Scouts
Scouting for Clean Waterways, a nationwide Scouting effort designed to inspire Scouts to reduce personal consumption of disposable plastics, properly dispose of trash, recycle trash when appropriate and actively participate in cleaning waterways in their local communities.
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This message is being sent to Council Key 3, CST Leadership and Directors, National Executive Board, NOLC, National Council Employees and CSE Management Team.
Scouting America Leadership:
The family troop model becomes available as a third option to all chartering organizations on December 15, 2025.
The Scouts BSA Committee has prepared an Intent to Convert form for all troops intending to convert to the family troop model, along with a Family Troop Registrar Guide to assist your council registrar with processing family troops. Please share both documents with your appropriate council/district staff and volunteers. The Intent to Convert form should also be shared with all interested troops. Once complete, troops should submit this form to their council registrar to assist in processing the change. This form is for local use only and should not be submitted to the National office.
As a reminder, you should also be sharing the Family Troop Decision Guide and Family Troop Best Practices Guide with your council/district staff and volunteers and all interested troops in your council. All troops that wish to discontinue the family troop model should be provided with the Converting from a Family Troop Guide.
Yours in Scouting,
Roger Krone
Chief Scout Executive
President & CEO
Scouting America
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Why every Scout unit needs a New Member Coordinator
Joining a new Scout unit can be a little overwhelming at first.
You’re presented with a calendar full of fun upcoming activities, but …..
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Digital Safety Guidelines for Councils to Communicate to Unit Leaders
Topics addressed in the Digital Safety Guidelines that volunteer leaders should be aware of:
BSA’s youth protection policies apply to all online activities.
Safeguard personal information.
Recording online meetings is not authorized.
Collecting personal information from youth under 13 is not recommended.
More details on each topic are included in the full Digital Safety Guidelines document.
Relevant information from these Digital Safety Guidelines can be shared with your volunteer leaders.
Note this guidance is not comprehensive, and if it differs from the legal requirements of your state or local jurisdiction, please consult with your local council attorney.
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Set goals and clear them. They go places. Physically. Mentally. Spiritually. These life-changing experiences — and the confidence they provide — become bricks in the wall of childhood. Bricks that eventually form a foundation. One a Scout can stand on to embrace opportunity and overcome obstacles. For the parents watching in awe, it’s not a question of where their Scout will go, but where won’t he go.
