The Grand Canyon Council BSA, an independent non-profit organization chartered by the Boy Scouts of America in Arizona, has a long and rich history of providing young people with opportunities to develop leadership skills, explore the outdoors, learn new skills, and serve their communities. A Report to the State is an opportunity to communicate to …
Introducing Winter Homecoming on Saturday, February 11, 2023, at the Heard Scout Pueblo. Registration closes Feb. 4, 2023 1. The College of Commissioner Science—The mission of the commissioner is to help units succeed. The CCS is a continuing education experience designed to equip commissioners with the newest training materials and the latest problem-solving techniques. This training …
Save the date! This year Giving Tuesday is November 29 and we’re asking you to rally with us to create maximum impact! This is your chance to double your investment in Scouting! All donations received on November 29 will be matched! So right now, set a calendar reminder for #GivingTuesday, November 29, 2022! Donations can …
How Scouting Changed My Family’s Life When Zac was nine months old, we noticed he behaved differently than most children his age. By the time he was six-years-old Zac was diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder. We knew we had to give him the resources to help him grow and live a successful, independent life. …
2022-2023 National Membership Fees Details on Membership Fee Increase The following national membership fee structure will take effect on August 1, 2022. The Boy Scouts of America (BSA) has worked to keep the membership fee as low as possible. As you know, costs continue to rise, and the annual fee must be increased to address …
Helping Cub Scouts Learn to Protect Themselves The Boy Scouts of America is committed to creating safe environments for Scouts and leaders. As program planning starts in anticipation of the new program year, pack leaders should be aware of a change in this area that will affect the Tiger, Wolf, Bear, Webelos, and Arrow of …
Reminder: Minor Modifications to Scouts BSA Rank Requirements In 2021, all outdoor-related rank advancement requirements were reviewed and realigned based on guidance from the National Outdoor Ethics and Conservation Subcommittee. These adjustments will help more effectively build a Scout’s outdoor ethics knowledge and align with the information in the Scouts BSA Handbook and Field book. The requirements …
Sam Kelsall’s Annual Bike Ride Supporting Scouting in Arizona Sam Kelsall is an extremely energetic 83-year-old attorney and Eagle Scout, who has a huge heart for Scouting. Sam achieved his Eagle Scout award in the Chickasaw Council on November 29, 1953. One of his fondest memories of this achievement was at 14 1/2 years old, …
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ScoutBook | PayPal/Venmo Update for BSA Units Beginning January 1, 2022, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) introduced new reporting requirements for payments received for goods and services, which will lower the reporting threshold to $600 for the 2022 tax season, from 2021’s threshold of $20,000 and 200 transactions. These reporting requirements are only for payments …
ScoutingU Releases Updated Safe Swim Defense Training In collaboration with the BSA National Aquatics Subcommittee, ScoutingU has released an updated version of “Safe Swim Defense” online training that is also mobile compatible. Since the inception of Scouting, learning to swim and engaging in aquatics activities have been core to the program. Safe Swim Defense training …
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