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To increase awareness of this societal problem and to create even greater barriers to abuse than already exist today in Scouting, the Boy Scouts of America is implementing several important changes to further enhance its Youth Protection policies:
Effective June 1, 2010: - Youth Protection Training is required for all registered volunteers.
- New leaders are required to take Youth Protection Training before they submit their application for registration. The certificate of completion for this training must be submitted at the time application is made and before volunteer service with youth begins.
- Youth Protection Training must be taken every two years. If a volunteer's Youth Protection Training record is not current at the time of recharter, the volunteer will not be reregistered.
Please click here for steps to ensure these policies are fully implemented.
The Northwest Texas Council is excited to offer Online Advancement to your unit. This new method for recording advancements is easier and more efficient because you'll be entering the information yourself. This ensures that your unit's information will be correct, and you can do it from your home or office, anytime that it's convenient for you. Use Internet Advancement for the following:
· Add ranks, merit badges, and awards · Update information on existing advancement (except the Eagle Scout rank)
You access Internet Advancement by logging in to your MyScouting.org account. Then select Internet Advancement from your options or by clicking HERE.
Boy Scout Camp: Scouts will be given the opportunity to work on various merit badges - Archeology, Archery, Aviation, Backpacking, Bird Study, Canoeing, Cycling, Environmental Science, Farm Mechanics, First Aid, Fish & Wildlife Management, Geocaching, Golf, Lifesaving, Mammal Study, Nature, Personal Fitness, Photography, Pioneering, Radio, Reptile Study, Rifle Shooting, Scuba, Shotgun Shooting, Soil & Water Conservation, Surveying, and, of course, Swimming!Completion of any advancement requirements is not guaranteed.
The Scout Shop -It's the place to go for all your uniform and camping needs!
Getting ready for summer camps?!?!? Stop by the office for some great deals!!! We've got a lot of great NEW items!
Our in-house store helps supply Scouts and Scouters of the Northwest Texas Council.Our 700 sqft Scout Shop carries a large stock of Scouting uniforms, books, phamplets, and forms and maintains an inventory that reflects the most recent changes in the Scouting program.
James E. West was the first Chief Scout Executive of the Boy Scouts of America. He served in that position for more than three decades. The West Fellowship award is bestowed on individuals for gifts of $1,000 and up in cash or marketable securities to our Council Endowment Fund.
Friends of Scouting is the annual campaign where the Northwest Texas Council asks Scouting families, businesses and civic-minded citizens to support our mission of providing the Scouting program to thousands of young people in the 12 counties served by our council.
Due to the elimination of funding from the North Texas Area United Way, all commitments made this year will make a big difference in our success in 2010.
Internet Rechartering is a Web-based software application designed to make the unit charter renewal process more efficient and accurate. Renew the charter for Packs, Troops, Teams, Crews, and Ships.
In February 2010, the Boy Scouts of America will celebrate 100 years as an organization. Founded as an outlet to prepare every eligible youth in America to become a participating citizen and leader, BSA has more than fulfilled its mission. Today, as we celebrate our first 100 years, we not on only reflect on our rich history, but lay the foundation for a strong future, as well.
In honor of the 100th Anniversary of Scouting, we have several events coming up to celebrate.
Castaway Cove is offering cheaper ticket prices to Scouts and their families to come out on Saturday & Sunday, July 10 & 11th! Must purchase tickets at the Scout office. Click here for more information.
Skate Whirl $1 all day skate for Scouters on Wednesday, July 21st! More details to come.
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Historical Merit Badge Program
Merit badges have been a fixture of the Boy Scouts of America since its inception in 1910. The requirements that generations of Scouts have completed have taught lifetime citizenship lessons, personal fitness habits, and life skills. They have been the beginnings of countless careers and lifetime hobbies. In the last 99 years, there have been many changes in the merit badge offerings. As society has changed, the Boy Scouts of America has adapted by revising the requirements, implementing name changes, adding new merit badges, and in some instances, eliminating some badges altogether.
For the 100th Anniversary Celebration, four vintage merit badges are being released for the centennial celebration year only, giving Boy Scouts the hands-on opportunity to experience the exciting past of Scouting while learning how our world has changed in that 100 years.
The Boy Scouts of America's premier high-adventure base challenges Scouts and Venturers with more than 200 square miles of rugged New Mexico wilderness. Backpacking treks, horseback cavalcades, and training and service programs offer young people many ways to experience this legendary country. (Click the patch for Philmont's website.)
Philmont 2011 Treks
There are only 11 spots left (as of 3/23/10) for the 2011 Philmont Contingencies for our council. If you would like to go get your $100 deposit in ASAP.
When: June 20 – July 2, 2011
Cost: $760 per person ($725 Philmont, $35 council extras)
We have to have your $100 deposit by April 15 or we may have to return one of the treks. Please get this in ASAP. Call Mike Mitchell for more details.
NEW! Unit Leader Award of Merit
A quality Scouting experience will help keep Scouts in the program, and the Boy Scouts of America created the Unit Leader Award of Merit to recognize the quality unit leaders who make that happen.
The Unit Leader Award of Merit replaces the Scoutmaster, Varsity Team Coach, and Venturing Crew Advisor award of merit programs. This new recognition has revised requirements and may be earned by Cubmasters as well. There will be a new knot to replace the existing one given to Scoutmaster and Advisor Award of Merit recipients.
During inclement weather, the Scout Office follows the schedule of the Wichita Falls ISD. If you have questions about whether we are open or not, please call the Scout office at (940) 696-2735.
