Category: General Announcements
Non-Registered Adults Removed From ScoutBook
As of April 12, all adults who are not registered as a member in the BSA will have been removed from your unit’s Scoutbook adult leader roster. This does not affect parent connections to their Scouts. Parents will still receive
Raritan Valley Klondike Attended by More Than 350
A total of 33 units with over 370 Scouts, adult leaders and support staff participated in the Raritan Valley District Klondike on Saturday, March 20, at Winnebago Scout Reservation. From older Scouts teaching Webelos and Scouts BSA troops competing against
Fishawack District Holds Klondike at Camp Somers
On March 20, the Fishawack District Klondike was attended by 180 Scouts BSA and 40 adults at Camp Somers. To reduce any chance of COVID-19 transmission, everyone wore masks, sleds were omitted, and Scouts remained in pods. Teams of between
EPA and BSA Create New Award for Youth
The Environmental Protection Agency, as part of a public awareness campaign to celebrate its first 50 years, has partnered with the Boy Scouts of America to create an award for members of troops, crews and ships. This new award will
Training Offered for Youth Leaders
In response to the needs of youth leaders in troops and crews, Scouting U has released two new virtual training programs for Introduction to Leadership Skills for Troops (ILST), and Introduction to Leadership Skills for Crews (ILSC). These new temporary instructional training programs are
Invite New Members to Your Unit Via Virtual Recruitment
A step-by-step plan is now available to guide unit leaders through running a recruitment event virtually. For more information, click here.
SERV Program Recognizes Service
Patriots’ Path Council has established its own service awards program called SERV. The award is available to participants in all of the council’s programs – Cub Scouts, Scouts BSA, Venturers, Explorers, leaders and parents – for all their hours of
Relationships Committee Seeks Members
Are you affiliated with a school, service club, religious organization or special needs group as well as Scouting? The Relationships Committee is looking for individuals who are passionate about these organizations as we look to build stronger and better relationships
Eagle Scout Recognition and Reunion Dinner
The dinner will honor the 2020 Eagle Scout Class and the 2021 Eagle Hall of Fame inductees. Formal invitations with complete details will be sent out in November 2020. For more information, contact Jennifer Volz at 973-765-9322, ext. 249, or
Do a Good Turn Daily
During this time many Scouts and leaders are doing “Good Turns.” Whether it is helping a sibling with school work, helping a neighbor, checking on family and friends or donating items or time, share your pictures with us so we
