Dear Scouting Families, We hope you are all well. It’s time for our second installment of Member Mondays.  This week we’re asking Scouting Families to share the story of Charlie – and ask your friends and family – by text messaging, email, and social media – to join with you and your family in your … Continue reading Membership Monday 9/14 →

Troop 74 recently sent this letter to parents in their unit.  Just one example of Scouting continuing to thrive even in the midst of today’s issues. 2020-2021 Troop 74 Overview of the Direction Ahead Hello Scout Families!! Considering what is going on in the world, we hope all of you have had a good summer … Continue reading Troop 74 Parent Letter →

WOW!! Have you heard about Nathan? Our council’s 2019 Top Seller!! Nathan has been out selling door to door these past few days.  He designed the 3 by 4ft poster in the attached picture and had it printed at Staples. Mariama Sano had the opportunity to connect with Nathan yesterday regarding his experience and here’s what … Continue reading Nathan – 2019 Top Popcorn Seller revises his sale for COVID-19 →

Payment Options – Effective July 1st, National is no longer offering the option of paying for the online registrations at the Council Service Center.  All payments will be made online at the time the parent or guardian submits the online registration.   Adult Registrations – Effective July 1st, Adult volunteers can’t register via the online … Continue reading Changes to Online Registration System →

Set Up Your BeAScout Pin This action needs to be taken by the Committee Chair, the Chartered Organization Representative, or the unit leader. The BeAScout unit pin allows prospective members to find you online and apply to your unit. Login in to my.scouting.org Select MENU Select your UNIT Select Organization Manager UPDATE UNIT INFORMATION Select … Continue reading Setting up a BeAScout Pin →

Are you taking American Heritage Merit Badge? Requirement 3a. Select a topic related to the United States that is currently in the news. Describe to your counselor what is happening. Explain how today’s events are related to or affected by the events and values of America’s past. Are you taking Journalism Merit Badge? Requirement 2b. … Continue reading Stonewall →

By K.L. Plano-Faber, Life Scout, National Capitol Area Council, T763 White Oak District With Flag Day (6/14), Juneteenth (6/19), Independence Day (7/4), and the anniversary of the 14th Amendment (7/9) approaching, and Memorial Day (5/25) and the 96th anniversary of the Indian Citizenship Act (6/2) recently, as well as an election year and other current … Continue reading Learning about Citizenship →

Classroom textbooks have taught us all that Lincoln’s Emancipation Proclamation of January 1, 1863 marked the end of slavery in America. Although this is true on paper, it didn’t translate in practice. In fact, it wasn’t until June 19, 1865—2 years after the signature of the Emancipation Proclamation—that slavery effectively ended in America. Therefore, Juneteenth … Continue reading Juneteenth →

Dear Scouting family, As our country reckons with racial injustice, we all must consider our role and our failures and commit to meaningful action. The twelve points of the Scout Law that define a Scout are all important, but at this moment, we are called on to be brave. Brave means taking action because it … Continue reading BSA’s Commitment to Act Against Racial Injustice →