News, Reminders, Minutes and General Information
National Association of Presbyterian Scouters
SCOUT SUNDAY 2020
Scout Sunday is celebrated in February, generally, with February 9 being an official Sunday for this celebration. Some units choose to celebrate Scout Sunday on other Sundays in February. February 9 coincides with the Boy Scouts of America(BSA) calendar and includes the United States(US) celebration of the Scouting Anniversary with Boy Scouts started in 1910 and Cub Scouts started in 1930. This year we record the 110th anniversary of Boy Scouts and the 90th anniversary of Cub Scouts. Photos from 2020 celebrations are indicated below.
Girl Scouts and Boy Scouts youth and adult leaders are shown for First Presbyterian Church of Hendersonville, North Carolina, Pastor Schaap Freeman
First Presbyteian Church of Hendersonville, NC Scout Sunday(2/9/2020, Will, Hunter, Lynn)
First Presbyterian Church of Hendersonville, NC(2/2020, Harper Day, Pastor Schaap Freeman)
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Merit Badge Midway at Daniel Boone Council in Sylva, North Carolina presents Disability Merit Badge instructed by Randall B and assisted by Eagle Scout Scout Kuebler shown in Venture Uniform on January 25, 2020. Hawk at top keeping an eye on these scouts.
SPECIAL NEEDS CENTENNIAL REPORT
The focus of this article is on special needs in scouting(BSA) and National Association of Presbyterian Scouters(NAPS) with most of the activity in the past 10 years. Information on the activities in regard to special needs in the 1900s are not readily available. That is not to say that special needs in scouting is a recent phenomena. However, great strides have been made in the past ten years and emphasis will be placed on that period as NAPS increases efforts in the second centennial period.
The NAPS support in BSA scouting should be explained. To develop scouting in Presbyterian churches and teach and recognize religious values is the purpose. A scout is REVERENT is an important part of scouting and all groups in BSA are encouraged to participate and grow with Presbyterian churches recognizing their efforts. Special needs have needed additional support and encouragement because of the lack of it in the past. Scout units are encouraged to include special needs individuals by promoting understanding of special needs and adapting programs to accommodate individuals with special needs. While Troop 202 in Columbia, South Carolina sponsored by Spring Valley Presbyterian Church is a strong example of how to include individuals with special needs, it is not the only one. There are many Packs, Troops, Posts, Ships and Crews that provide program for boys and girls and men and women with special needs and have helped develop the national and international efforts to serve individuals with special needs. While NAPS supports church sponsorship and religious learning and tolerance for Presbyterians, it supports youth and leadership of all denominations of religions as BSA also does. Unit leaders and scouts pave the way for successful inclusion of Individuals with special needs. Scoutmaster Don Gibson(shown individually) leads an inclusive Boy Scout Troop 202 since 1982 with one of its special needs Eagle Scouts(pictured on the right of first photo). This troop has leaders and scouts who encourage special needs individuals to be all that they can be. There are many units that encourage individuals with special needs to participate in scouting that also encourage the development of religious awards like the God & Country awards for scouts and the God and Service(adult) and Celtic Cross(adult). The observance of Scout Sunday each year is encouraged by NAPS and resources are available on the website to assist units to organize their Scout Sunday celebration. Scout Sunday is also a platform for the presentation of religious awards which NAPS also encourages and has done so for many years. Perhaps in the second centennial period, a special needs committee, will be formed to promote and encourage scouts with special needs to participate in the God & Country awards program(more information at www.praypub.org and www.presbyterianscouters.org) and Scout Sunday. Many religions have organizations like NAPS that promote religious development in scouting. The National Association for Presbyterian Scouters has a rich history of support for scouting as well as for special needs individuals. Scouts and leaders have been guided by NAPS to participate as religious leaders to lead services on scout outings. Adults and scouts function as Chaplains or Chaplains aides to assist in the performance of religious services at campouts, camporees, jamborees and many events held for scouts in all the five program areas.
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Our Boy Scout Motto Proclaims: Be Prepared. |
http://www.scouting.org/scoutsource/media/publications/emergencypreparedness.aspx
Free FEMA Online Course: Religious and Cultural Literacy and Competency in Disaster
FEMA's Emergency Institute is offering a new self-paced, independent study course 505,Religious and Cultural Literacy and Competency in Disaster. This course explores how religious and cultural communities are engaged during disasters, how religious and cultural diversity and practice is protected by law, and how religious and cultural diversity can strengthen emergency management capabilities. It provides emergency management professionals and faith and community leaders active in disaster with literacy and competency tools to engage religious and cultural groups both pre- and post-disaster. The course also includes 14 downloadable tip sheets that highlight engagement best practices and guidelines for partnering with diverse religious communities.
The course is open to the general public and was developed to support partnerships between the first responders and faith-based and community organizations to more effectively serve disaster survivors in their time of need.
The url to the course can be found here: https://training.fema.gov/is/courseoverview.aspx?code=IS-505
DHS Center for Faith-based and Neighborhood Partnerships
A Center for the White House Office of Faith-based and Neighborhood Partnerships
Free FEMA Online Course: Religious and Cultural Literacy and Competency in Disaster
FEMA's Emergency Institute is offering a new self-paced, independent study course 505,Religious and Cultural Literacy and Competency in Disaster. This course explores how religious and cultural communities are engaged during disasters, how religious and cultural diversity and practice is protected by law, and how religious and cultural diversity can strengthen emergency management capabilities. It provides emergency management professionals and faith and community leaders active in disaster with literacy and competency tools to engage religious and cultural groups both pre- and post-disaster. The course also includes 14 downloadable tip sheets that highlight engagement best practices and guidelines for partnering with diverse religious communities.
The course is open to the general public and was developed to support partnerships between the first responders and faith-based and community organizations to more effectively serve disaster survivors in their time of need.
The url to the course can be found here: https://training.fema.gov/is/courseoverview.aspx?code=IS-505
DHS Center for Faith-based and Neighborhood Partnerships
A Center for the White House Office of Faith-based and Neighborhood Partnerships
A Model Summer Initiative
Kicking off our focus on regional, state and presbytery news, as well as the usual recognitions, awards, honors and summer activities, NAPS recognizes the new program beginning in a local, relatively new church with a growing scout troop. As we know, many Presbyterian churches that sponsor crews, packs or troops offer a Religious Emblems Program. Some use summer months, when there is less conflict with school schedules, to involve the scouting youth in these programs
.New Kirk Presbyterian is initiating a church-wide program that is open to all those in the area who are interested in scouting or in possible replication of the program for their church. For any who would like to participate or learn more on this pioneering adventure for the church, contact information is found at the end of the article . New Kirk Presbyterian.is located in Blythewood, just to the Northeast of Columbia,SC. Its scouting program is within the Indian Waters Council.
Thanks to New Kirk for leading the way in opening the NAPS website to efforts to target information that will support all scouting by sharing church, presbytery, district, as well as national news and individual troop, pack, crew and individual efforts and accomplishments.After this kickoff article, until we establish Corresponding Secretaries for each state, regional sharing of upcoming events will be located under events.
Religious Emblems Program for BSA Grades 6-8: God and Church Program
June 27 - Aug 15 (July 4 excluded)
Mondays 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
(Make-up/Alternate sessions will be offered Sundays @ 4PM, starting July 10)
New Kirk Presbyterian Church
491 Langford Road
Blythewood, SC
803-754-7557
Informational Session to be held on the first night, June 27 @ 5:30 PM
Informational Video may be viewed here:
http://www.praypub.org/dutytogod_video.mpg
Parents are invited to participate in the program as well and will become Mentors.
You are invited to come and learn and help teach and explore faith.
Program Costs:
Religious Emblems Book: God and Church = $5.00
Religious Emblems Knot to wear on uniform = $2.00
Optional Costs:
Certificate = $1.00
Patch = $5.00
Pin = $7.50
Medal = $12.50
Contact
Pastor Larry Bates
[email protected]
church 803-754-7557
cell 864-384-1066
.New Kirk Presbyterian is initiating a church-wide program that is open to all those in the area who are interested in scouting or in possible replication of the program for their church. For any who would like to participate or learn more on this pioneering adventure for the church, contact information is found at the end of the article . New Kirk Presbyterian.is located in Blythewood, just to the Northeast of Columbia,SC. Its scouting program is within the Indian Waters Council.
Thanks to New Kirk for leading the way in opening the NAPS website to efforts to target information that will support all scouting by sharing church, presbytery, district, as well as national news and individual troop, pack, crew and individual efforts and accomplishments.After this kickoff article, until we establish Corresponding Secretaries for each state, regional sharing of upcoming events will be located under events.
Religious Emblems Program for BSA Grades 6-8: God and Church Program
June 27 - Aug 15 (July 4 excluded)
Mondays 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
(Make-up/Alternate sessions will be offered Sundays @ 4PM, starting July 10)
New Kirk Presbyterian Church
491 Langford Road
Blythewood, SC
803-754-7557
Informational Session to be held on the first night, June 27 @ 5:30 PM
Informational Video may be viewed here:
http://www.praypub.org/dutytogod_video.mpg
Parents are invited to participate in the program as well and will become Mentors.
You are invited to come and learn and help teach and explore faith.
Program Costs:
Religious Emblems Book: God and Church = $5.00
Religious Emblems Knot to wear on uniform = $2.00
Optional Costs:
Certificate = $1.00
Patch = $5.00
Pin = $7.50
Medal = $12.50
Contact
Pastor Larry Bates
[email protected]
church 803-754-7557
cell 864-384-1066
Chaplains are a Key to Jamboree Success
When Scouts and leaders attend the National Jamboree, adventure and good times await. Troops and Crews camp together, cook together, engage with units from other parts of the country camped around them, and enjoy the tremendous activities and gatherings that have been prepared by a dedicated staff. Each troop or crew is assigned a site within a sub-camp, and sub-camps are grouped together administratively as base camps. A total of six base camps are spread across the Jamboree site.
Many Scouts that attend Jamboree are away from home for an extended period for the first time. Many do not know their troop-mates well, because Jamboree troops and crews are artificially constructed from those youth who apply. They may not know the unit leadership well for the same reasons. And then there is the weather – hmmm. Couple this with the fact that many teens are experiencing stress in their families or communities back home and it is easy to see why not everything goes as smoothly as one might expect. Enter the Chaplains.
Jamboree Chaplains play a critical role in helping Scouts, leaders, and staff have a safe and healthy experience. They play a role similar to that played by Chaplains at summer camps and high adventure bases. Counseling, support, encouragement, friendship – these are some of the many ways that Chaplains can be and are effective leaders within the sub-camp. Some Chaplains in the past have taken on additional roles, such as helping distribute food to the troops in order to make contact and be a friendly presence.
Ideally there will be four Chaplains assigned to work in each sub-camp. These four will be from different faith groups in order to provide as much support and experience as possible to the units. Chaplains work as part of the sub-camp leadership team under the direction of the Sub-Camp Chief. They also report to the administrative Chaplain for the Base-Camp and the Chaplaincy Team Leader. Altogether there should be about 120 Chaplains serving the 40,000 or so participants and staff at Jamboree.
So who are these Chaplains, and how are they selected? First, they are individuals who are authorized by their denominations to be Scouting Chaplains. Many are ordained, but some are not (for instance in denominations where lay pastors or elders are serving as Chaplains). Many have counseling or CPE (clinical pastoral education) experience, but others do not. Many have worked as a Chaplain at a local Scout camp, but others have not. The important thing is not being ordained or having Scout camp experience, but rather having the skills needed to work with youth and adults in a camp-based experience that may cause stress of various types to occur. And, of course, the willingness to have fun at a massive camp setting for a couple of weeks.
The process of being approved as a Chaplain begins with submitting an on-line application to be a staff member at the National Jamboree (see BSA or Summit website). As a part of that application, one selects which of the hundreds of staff jobs one is interested in. All Chaplains, regardless of position at the Jamboree, are coded the same – you will find it under PROGRAM – CHAPLAINS GENERAL STAFF 6353. The application asks for three choices of jobs, but if you are sure you want to be a Chaplain and will be approved, you can put the same job code in for all three positions.
After your local council approves the application, the computer sorts the applications by first-choice job codes. All applications that list CHAPLAIN as first choice come to my Jamboree in-box. They are checked every 2-3 days, and the key I look for is which denomination a person is related to (so be sure that is in there please). Each application is then sent to that denominational representative (in this case, NAPS) for screening. The denomination gives a thumbs up or down or each application. When I receive a thumbs up/yes for an individual, I can then offer that person a staff position as a Chaplain. I do not offer Chaplain positions without the approval of the denomination!
As I write this we have about 20% of the Chaplains we need for Jamboree 2017, so there are plenty of opportunities to make a difference in the lives of our youth. If you are a Scout Chaplain, or know someone who is, please consider serving our Scouting youth in this extremely rewarding position.
Rev. Dr. Kerry Cheesman
Chaplaincy Team Leader
2017 National Scout Jamboree
[email protected]
Flash---Great offer for those in or near Oregon
"I found your name on the Presbyterian Scouter website. I work for Stronghold Camp & Retreat Center, a Presbyterian Camp, in Oregon, IL.
This year, we are offering free 1/2 day of high ropes to all scouts if they pay for an overnight. Is there a way for us to promote this offer through the Presbyterian Scouters organization?"
Thanks,--
Chris Busker
Marketing & Sales Director
Facebook.com/StrongholdCenter
@TheStrongCastle
815.732.6111x607
"I found your name on the Presbyterian Scouter website. I work for Stronghold Camp & Retreat Center, a Presbyterian Camp, in Oregon, IL.
This year, we are offering free 1/2 day of high ropes to all scouts if they pay for an overnight. Is there a way for us to promote this offer through the Presbyterian Scouters organization?"
Thanks,--
Chris Busker
Marketing & Sales Director
Facebook.com/StrongholdCenter
@TheStrongCastle
815.732.6111x607
Did you know that the National Parks recognizes Eagle Scouts?
Check out this info from their website. And, if you are trying to decide what to do for your Eagle Project, you may wish to work with the national parks, or, if an Eagle already, ask about their internship program. I love visiting our national parks and even collect the stamps and dates for each in my National Parks Passport.For those driving across country to Northern Tier, Philmont, Sea Base or Bechtel, why not look into getting a National Parks passport and planning your trip around seeing as many of our national parks as possible?
Eagle Scout Certificate of Recognition
The NPS prioritizes working with partner organizations, such as Boy Scouts of America (BSA), to extend the benefits of natural and cultural resource conservation and outdoor recreation at national park sites.
In addition to these opportunities, the NPS would like to recognize scouts and their achievements and/or accomplishments related to the environment and/or conservation.
Scouts who have completed their requirements for an Eagle Scout award are eligible to receive a certificate of recognition from the National Park Service.
Earn A Certificate
Please click here to download the Eagle Scout Certificate of Recognition. (Use of the certificate is based on the honor system, as the certificate should only be downloaded after achieving the Eagle Scout status).
Scouts can also earn a certificate or patch by participating in the Scout Ranger Program that invites Scouts to participate in educational and/or volunteer service projects at national park sites to spark their awareness of national parks and learn more about protecting our nation’s natural and cultural resources.
For more information, visit the National Park Service's Scout Ranger Program page.
Your continued interest in and support of the National Park Service is appreciated.
More Welcome below new notices, but do hope all of you are remembering to send in your annual membership. This year, why not invite a fellow scouter or church member to join NAPS?
And, remember, all Celtic Crosses, God and Service and other adult recognitions should be accompanied by at least a NAPS annual membership ($25).
The Celtic and God in Service applications come through P.R.A.Y. Pub (http://www.praypub.org/main_frameset.htm ).
All NAPS memberships and NAPS patches come through NAPS Treasurer: Steve Baker, 5620 Charlott St, Fort Worth TX 76112; (817) 312.2855 ; napstreasurer1@gmail.com.
NAPS special recognition certificates, created individually to reflect basis for recognition, are free to NAPS members and those being awarded with a NAPS Membership. For non-members, the recognition certificate, sent by email to you, is $2.00. If a member wishes to have copies printed on formal certificate stock, suitable for framing, mailed to you, the cost of $6.00, which includes cost of certificate and regular mailing. These are ordered through Amanda Ballenger, [email protected]. (803)920-4061.
And, remember, all Celtic Crosses, God and Service and other adult recognitions should be accompanied by at least a NAPS annual membership ($25).
The Celtic and God in Service applications come through P.R.A.Y. Pub (http://www.praypub.org/main_frameset.htm ).
All NAPS memberships and NAPS patches come through NAPS Treasurer: Steve Baker, 5620 Charlott St, Fort Worth TX 76112; (817) 312.2855 ; napstreasurer1@gmail.com.
NAPS special recognition certificates, created individually to reflect basis for recognition, are free to NAPS members and those being awarded with a NAPS Membership. For non-members, the recognition certificate, sent by email to you, is $2.00. If a member wishes to have copies printed on formal certificate stock, suitable for framing, mailed to you, the cost of $6.00, which includes cost of certificate and regular mailing. These are ordered through Amanda Ballenger, [email protected]. (803)920-4061.
SCOUT SUNDAY CELEBRATIONS: We want your news!
Scout Sunday is a big event for Scouts and their sponsoring churches. We want to help spread the "Good News " of the Gospel as we share it in our daily Scouting life. Time to send in those pictures and note about your celebrations and activities. Hurry, it is about time for another newsletter. Note: After careful consideration, the new newsletter will not be put on the public website until after the next issue is out. However, for members, a copy by email is sent with each issue. Happy Scouting! And do let us all share in the adventure of scouting with you.
Promoting Duty to God Resources:
Check out P.R.A.Y.'s Duty to God Online Resource Kit. Find everything from the Religious Emblems Chart, a sample script to make a presentation, a take home handout for parents, and much more! Please share this resource with others who will benefit, i.e. unit leaders, council staff, parents, and clergy.
Click here for the Duty to God Resource Kit.
Thank you for promoting religious emblems!
Scout Sunday is a big event for Scouts and their sponsoring churches. We want to help spread the "Good News " of the Gospel as we share it in our daily Scouting life. Time to send in those pictures and note about your celebrations and activities. Hurry, it is about time for another newsletter. Note: After careful consideration, the new newsletter will not be put on the public website until after the next issue is out. However, for members, a copy by email is sent with each issue. Happy Scouting! And do let us all share in the adventure of scouting with you.
Promoting Duty to God Resources:
Check out P.R.A.Y.'s Duty to God Online Resource Kit. Find everything from the Religious Emblems Chart, a sample script to make a presentation, a take home handout for parents, and much more! Please share this resource with others who will benefit, i.e. unit leaders, council staff, parents, and clergy.
Click here for the Duty to God Resource Kit.
Thank you for promoting religious emblems!
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Chicago Put on a Happy Face and Warm Attitude for APCE Click on a picture to get enlarged photo and caption to appear
NAPS represented all Presbyterian packs, troops and crews at the annual Association of Presbyterian Christian Educators (APCE) in Chicago.We had a booth and drew for three year's memberships n booth drawings and one extended membership through APCE's grand prize drawings. If you registered for a gift and do not know if you won a prize, do check in with Amanda Ballenger at [email protected]. It seems some did not check the board opposite the registration desk and Amanda took their prizes home to send to winners. Unfortunantly, some only put name and convention phone number or other incomplete information. So, please get in touch if you registered for a prize in Chicago at the NAPS booth.
Jan. 25-28, 2017, APCE will be in Denver, Colorado and NAPS will be there. The theme will be "God With Us in Chaos". Hmmmm. CE's aren't the only one who need that reminder these days! |
On January 4, 2016, The Voice of Scouting reprinted an article from our last Presbyterian Scouter newsletter on "Scouting as a Faith-Based organization..." The Voice of Scouting is a site for BSA Commissioners to collect and share articles reflecting and impacting scouting. It is a distinct honor for NAPS to be selected to highlight an area considered of value to all of scouting. Thank you to Chip Turner, Bryan Wendell and all our NAPS members who helped formulate the basis of this article.Thank you for your faith shared through scouting. If you missed the article in the last newsletter, to the right is a reprint from Voice of Scouting. You can reprint from there or from https://voiceofscouting.org/what-does-it-mean-to-be-faith-based
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New Duty to God Requirements
Wray Johanning is on the BSA Religious Relations Task Force and got information on the new Duty to God requirements, He related that
"Basically, the Scout Spirit requirement for each rank starting with Tenderfoot is expanding to have the Scout describe how he has done his duty to God".
Here is a more detailed description:
http://scoutingmagazine.org/2015/02/new-requirements-explore-duty-to-god/
"Basically, the Scout Spirit requirement for each rank starting with Tenderfoot is expanding to have the Scout describe how he has done his duty to God".
Here is a more detailed description:
http://scoutingmagazine.org/2015/02/new-requirements-explore-duty-to-god/
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If one goes to the Awards under More and then under Awards,
there is a simplified listing of some of the awards available for youth and adults.
And, if anyone cannot download the Baden-Powell quote in format suitable for framing,
contact [email protected] and one will be emailed to you.
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If one goes to the Awards under More and then under Awards,
there is a simplified listing of some of the awards available for youth and adults.
And, if anyone cannot download the Baden-Powell quote in format suitable for framing,
contact [email protected] and one will be emailed to you.
Don't forget to Renew your membership now.
New members are welcome.
Sign-up now easy through PayPal at presbyterianscouters.org
Welcome to 2016 NAPS Scouting
- New Year Notices: For all members,new year not only means the joy of new beginnings, it means time for annual and other non-life members to renew memberships. This can now be done online on the Membership page. We thank our Wizard Webmaster David McMann for his Herculean effort in cleaning out the stables of all the glitches and questionable items, quirks, quarks or whatever was blocking easy access. Thank you, David!
- Now that problem is fixed, do sign up and catch up on dues for the 2016 year. Do note the savings if you go for longer range membership. If you have a life membership, you might consider giving a member of your family, crew/pack/troop leadership or parents, a membership. Remember, we are trying to get 100 new members in 2016 and 100 in 2017 to kick off the Jamboree Entry into our 100th Anniversary of Presbyterians Acceptance of Scouting as a Ministry of the Church.
- Scout week would be a good time to present a pastor, Scout leader or parent supporter thanks by way of a membership in Presbyterian Scouter. A year's membership costs less (right now) than a floral bouquet. So, think smart and gift those you would honor with a NAPS annual (or more) membership.)
- Time to to consider what you want to save money on next year's taxes. NAPS is an eleemosynary organization. Simply put, that means that any gifts to NAPS are tax deductible.
- We do hope that some of you will take advantage of the deduction and celebrate your support of God, Church and Scouting with a donation or life gift to NAPS.
- Got extra travel miles or other credits that might help our attendance at national meetings? Those would be gratefully received.Just donate them to NAPS and take your tax credit.
- There will be more about avenues to diversify ways to share through NAPS in the Winter-Spring Newsletter.
- All news of packs crews, troops, and leadership achievements are welcomed. Indeed, we await your good news now. Thanks for all the support for our scouts and for NAPS.
What very special group is 100 in 2018?
Happy Birthday, ____________
Happy Birthday, ____________
Get to the Summit Bechtel Reserve this summer for Venturing Fest 2016
Posted on February 3, 2016
by Bryan Wendell in Summit Bechtel Reserve,Venturing
Been looking for an excuse to check out the Summit Bechtel Reserve, the BSA’s newest national base?
Here it is: VenturingFest 2016, a national gathering of Venturers held at one of the coolest spots in Scouting.
Billed as a “Scouting experience unlike any other before,” VenturingFest 2016 lets Venturers or older Scouts climb, skateboard, bike, shoot, zip-line, kayak, paddleboard and rappel. At night they’ll enjoy concerts, meet new friends and try new food.
As first reported on Scouting Wire last month, VenturingFest will be July 31 to August 5, 2016, at the Summit Bechtel Reserve in West Virginia.
Though VenturingFest will surely feature a sea of Venturers clad in green, they aren’t the only ones invited.
It’s open to registered Venturers, Sea Scouts, Boy Scouts (14 and up) and adult leaders. Groups must include at least seven participants, with at least two youth participants and two adults. There is no maximum group size.
And how much for this week of fun? The cost is $400 for youth and $300 for adults, which includes meals (Sunday dinner through Friday breakfast), campsite (with showers, dining flies, tents, cots and Wi-Fi) and all program equipment.
Learn more and register for VenturingFest right here. Email[email protected] with your questions or comments.
Posted on February 3, 2016
by Bryan Wendell in Summit Bechtel Reserve,Venturing
Been looking for an excuse to check out the Summit Bechtel Reserve, the BSA’s newest national base?
Here it is: VenturingFest 2016, a national gathering of Venturers held at one of the coolest spots in Scouting.
Billed as a “Scouting experience unlike any other before,” VenturingFest 2016 lets Venturers or older Scouts climb, skateboard, bike, shoot, zip-line, kayak, paddleboard and rappel. At night they’ll enjoy concerts, meet new friends and try new food.
As first reported on Scouting Wire last month, VenturingFest will be July 31 to August 5, 2016, at the Summit Bechtel Reserve in West Virginia.
Though VenturingFest will surely feature a sea of Venturers clad in green, they aren’t the only ones invited.
It’s open to registered Venturers, Sea Scouts, Boy Scouts (14 and up) and adult leaders. Groups must include at least seven participants, with at least two youth participants and two adults. There is no maximum group size.
And how much for this week of fun? The cost is $400 for youth and $300 for adults, which includes meals (Sunday dinner through Friday breakfast), campsite (with showers, dining flies, tents, cots and Wi-Fi) and all program equipment.
Learn more and register for VenturingFest right here. Email[email protected] with your questions or comments.
As many of our members tune in to the presbyterianscouters.org/Facebook before the newsletter appears, I am recruiting techies who can act as reporters -and even a design editors- to help keep the website and Facebook pages up-to-date, relevant, and easy to use. The same applies to the newsletter. There is room for many creative people. Volunteers, please send me notes at [email protected] with feedback on your interests, strengths in areas, and any qualifications that might apply. To help, you must be a dues paid NAPS member and a registered member of BSA. You must also be Presbyterian (state type) and "in good standing," which includes up to date Youth Protection training (free from the BSA website).
Also, for the Summer/Fall issue, we really want to feature Camp and special recognitions, reports of last year's OA Centennial activities, Sea Scout Centennial Anniversary activities and news/reports from Presbyterian camps and Presbyterians camping and touring. We want to give your group publicity and to recognize achievements.
Don't forget to send news of any new Eagles and of all Silver recipients. Venturing, Sea Scouts, we want to keep up to date on your activities and accomplishments, fun items as well. What was the best summer skit you saw at camp? Share that and other news too. Don't worry about writing standards. We can help there too. Just get the news to us and, preferably, with snapshots or good photos with the best resolution possible. Send to: [email protected].
Also, for the Summer/Fall issue, we really want to feature Camp and special recognitions, reports of last year's OA Centennial activities, Sea Scout Centennial Anniversary activities and news/reports from Presbyterian camps and Presbyterians camping and touring. We want to give your group publicity and to recognize achievements.
Don't forget to send news of any new Eagles and of all Silver recipients. Venturing, Sea Scouts, we want to keep up to date on your activities and accomplishments, fun items as well. What was the best summer skit you saw at camp? Share that and other news too. Don't worry about writing standards. We can help there too. Just get the news to us and, preferably, with snapshots or good photos with the best resolution possible. Send to: [email protected].
Coming soon, Tents, a new Bible Basics RP3
UPDATES from P.R.A.Y. Pub:
Bible Basics RP3
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New Patch Series from P.R.A.Y.
BIBLE BASICS RP3
READ to PICTURE, PONDER, and PUT INTO ACTION
Tents in the Bible
"Bible Basics RP3" is designed to help people GET INTO THE BIBLE. We firmly believe that time spent in the Bible can be precious time with God.
Read Bible stories together with families, Sunday school classes, scout groups, grandparents...anybody interested in the Bible!
For all ages (including parents and leaders)
Perfect for campouts or weekend retreats
No charge to download requirements
Patches and pins available from P.R.A.Y.
Themes include water, rocks, trees, birds & more!
Click below for more information!
Is the Bible at the Heart of Your Scouting Program?
Using the New Bible Patch Series
Audience:Everyone interested in the Bible (i.e. clergy, lay leaders, Scout leaders, parents!)
Presenter: Joint Webinar by GCUMM Scouting Ministries and P.R.A.Y.
Description:“Bible Basics RP3” is a new patch series from P.R.A.Y. Find out how this series can help:
Boulders
Story #1: Water from a Rock
Story #2: Roll the Stone Away!
Story #3: A Stone Memorial to God's Power and Faithfulness
The Good Book
Story #1: The Lost Book
Story #2: Getting to
Know the Bible
Story #3: Training for Godliness
Out of the Water
Story #1: Baby Moses
in the River
Story #2: Naaman Washing
in the River
Story #3: Jesus Baptized
in the River
Birds of the Air
Story #1: God Sends Ravens to Care for Elijah
Story #2: God Lifts Us up on Eagle's Wings
Story #3: God Cares for Sparrows
Bible Basics RP3
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"Bible Basics RP3" is designed to help people GET INTO THE BIBLE. We firmly believe that time spent in the Bible can be precious time with God.
Read Bible stories together with families, Sunday school classes, scout groups, grandparents...anybody interested in the Bible!
For all ages (including parents and leaders)
Perfect for campouts or weekend retreats
No charge to download requirements
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Themes include water, rocks, trees, birds & more!
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Is the Bible at the Heart of Your Scouting Program?
Using the New Bible Patch Series
Audience:Everyone interested in the Bible (i.e. clergy, lay leaders, Scout leaders, parents!)
Presenter: Joint Webinar by GCUMM Scouting Ministries and P.R.A.Y.
Description:“Bible Basics RP3” is a new patch series from P.R.A.Y. Find out how this series can help:
- Get kids (and adults) into the Bible
- Open doors to new congregations
- Strengthen the scouting partnership with existing churches
- Be a springboard to the P.R.A.Y. Award Series
Boulders
Story #1: Water from a Rock
Story #2: Roll the Stone Away!
Story #3: A Stone Memorial to God's Power and Faithfulness
The Good Book
Story #1: The Lost Book
Story #2: Getting to
Know the Bible
Story #3: Training for Godliness
Out of the Water
Story #1: Baby Moses
in the River
Story #2: Naaman Washing
in the River
Story #3: Jesus Baptized
in the River
Birds of the Air
Story #1: God Sends Ravens to Care for Elijah
Story #2: God Lifts Us up on Eagle's Wings
Story #3: God Cares for Sparrows
Reminding of FEMA's Protecting Houses of Worship webpage:
Recent and tragic events have heightened our awareness that houses of worship are not immune from disasters and emergencies. Faith leaders representing many traditions are concerned for the safety of their congregants as they gather to observe their traditions. We are also concerned.
In addition to partnering with your local first responders and emergency managers, please feel welcome to use the resources on our web page. The information, there, provides specific and actionable steps you can take today. These resources can help you prepare your house of worship for disasters and emergencies, and implement practices that will mitigate their damage. This includes an active shooter event. There is, of course, no way to guarantee complete safety. But there are ways to decrease risks and increase safety.
This new web page complements ongoing efforts to encourage partnership between faith leaders and local first responders via the “Guide for Developing High Quality Emergency Operations Plans for Houses of Worship”. Available since 2013, this guide is designed to be scalable for use by small to large-sized houses of worship in order to help navigate the planning process for emergencies. The guide is also available at the same web page,fema.gov/protecting-houses-worship.
I encourage you to take advantage of these resources. If you do not find what you are looking for, or if you have questions about the information contained within the various links, please do not hesitate to reach out to us at [email protected].
Sincerely,
Rev. David L. Myers
Director, Center for Faith-based & Neighborhood Partnerships
U.S. Department of Homeland Security
The Department of Homeland Security’s Center for Faith-based and Neighborhood Partnerships (DHS Center) fosters partnerships between government and faith- and community-based organizations to increase the nation’s resilience by creating trust, developing relationships, and sealing handshakes.
Recent and tragic events have heightened our awareness that houses of worship are not immune from disasters and emergencies. Faith leaders representing many traditions are concerned for the safety of their congregants as they gather to observe their traditions. We are also concerned.
In addition to partnering with your local first responders and emergency managers, please feel welcome to use the resources on our web page. The information, there, provides specific and actionable steps you can take today. These resources can help you prepare your house of worship for disasters and emergencies, and implement practices that will mitigate their damage. This includes an active shooter event. There is, of course, no way to guarantee complete safety. But there are ways to decrease risks and increase safety.
This new web page complements ongoing efforts to encourage partnership between faith leaders and local first responders via the “Guide for Developing High Quality Emergency Operations Plans for Houses of Worship”. Available since 2013, this guide is designed to be scalable for use by small to large-sized houses of worship in order to help navigate the planning process for emergencies. The guide is also available at the same web page,fema.gov/protecting-houses-worship.
I encourage you to take advantage of these resources. If you do not find what you are looking for, or if you have questions about the information contained within the various links, please do not hesitate to reach out to us at [email protected].
Sincerely,
Rev. David L. Myers
Director, Center for Faith-based & Neighborhood Partnerships
U.S. Department of Homeland Security
The Department of Homeland Security’s Center for Faith-based and Neighborhood Partnerships (DHS Center) fosters partnerships between government and faith- and community-based organizations to increase the nation’s resilience by creating trust, developing relationships, and sealing handshakes.
Historic Changes to BSA Adult Leadership Standards
For those just now learning of today's (July 27, 2015) amendment to BSA policy on adult leadership standards, please read the following information concerning the amendment . It is vital to our Presbyterian family that we understand the role BSA and we play in determining leadership for our church-sponsored packs, crews, and troops. We will be examining this more in depth over the next few months. For those of you who are now learning of the changes, for the full BSA Newsroom Blog, go to: http://scoutingnewsroom.org/blog/boy-scouts-of-america-amends-adult-leadership-policy/ (recommended).
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Response from NAPS President Philip E Melberg
TWO IMPORTANT ITEMS
Throughout more than a century, the chartered partner/sponsoring organization has had the duty to approve the leadership for all the units under its responsibility. This practice will not change, and Presbyterian churches will continue to have the accountability to select and approve the best qualified leader for Cub Scout Packs, Scout Troops, Explorer and Venture units.
BSA National President Dr. Robert Gates in a videotaped statement (July 27) said: “For far too long this issue has divided and distracted us and now it’s time for us to be united behind our shared belief in the extraordinary power of scouting to be a force for good.”
The increased emphasis on “Duty to God” in every Scouting unit is evident with the addition of a new BSA registered position on the unit, district, council, regional and national level of an adult volunteer as Religious Emblems Coordinator.
NAPS members can strengthen the relationship with their sponsoring congregation by promptly recruiting and registering this individual with both BSA and NAPS. Additional information is available on our web sitewww.presbyterianscouter.org.
Thank you for your devotion to Scouting and your membership with the National Association of Presbyterian Scouters.
Thanks
Phil
Phil Melberg CFFS
[email protected]
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The Real Difference in Myscouting.org & my.Scouting.org
Read those two URLs quickly and you'll think you're seeing double – which may be why a lot of volunteers have questions about the differences between Myscouting.org and my.Scouting.org. Read moreTip of the Week!
The above and these ideas are directly from Scouting Wire's Weekly Volunteer newsletter. Please check it out and sign up. Like AskAndy.com, there is always something new and interesting to keep you coming back.There are encouraging stories, great tips, the current en dits and plain ole good scouting info. If you're signed up to receive Scouting Wire's weekly volunteer newsletter, "you're the first to know about Scouting news and updates. But what about the rest of your team?
Help your fellow Scouters get the scoop by forwarding this email their way and encouraging them to subscribe to Scouting Wire's weekly top 5 stories."
Copyright © 2015 Boy Scouts of America, All rights reserved.
Our mailing address is:
Boy Scouts of America
1325 West Walnut Hill Lane
Irving, TX 75038
Read those two URLs quickly and you'll think you're seeing double – which may be why a lot of volunteers have questions about the differences between Myscouting.org and my.Scouting.org. Read moreTip of the Week!
The above and these ideas are directly from Scouting Wire's Weekly Volunteer newsletter. Please check it out and sign up. Like AskAndy.com, there is always something new and interesting to keep you coming back.There are encouraging stories, great tips, the current en dits and plain ole good scouting info. If you're signed up to receive Scouting Wire's weekly volunteer newsletter, "you're the first to know about Scouting news and updates. But what about the rest of your team?
Help your fellow Scouters get the scoop by forwarding this email their way and encouraging them to subscribe to Scouting Wire's weekly top 5 stories."
Copyright © 2015 Boy Scouts of America, All rights reserved.
Our mailing address is:
Boy Scouts of America
1325 West Walnut Hill Lane
Irving, TX 75038
http://www.scouting.org/Home/GuideToAdvancement.aspx
Some have asked about changes in process throughout scouting. This is link to the most up-to-date material we have.There are a few items that seem to be under review now that the plan is available to all, so keep checking back to this link for any revisions. That should help beginners and pros to follow the path. On merit badges, we have been told to check the Computer beginning and end date requirements as it will end in December. Programming and Digital Technology are now active.Note: We do want STEM/NOVA recognitions to add to the newsletter recognitions as well as others and P.R.A.Y achievements.
Scouting Our Way
Some of you may know the new Scouting Our Way which arrived at the May BSA Annual Meeting. It is a great A Scout is Reverent/Duty to God resource for all Scouters and Scouts to take on the trail, canoe or sail, to use at campfires or just precious moments of rest from Summer Scouting. This devotional guide is a gem. It says it is "The Essential Handbook to Timeless Values of Scouting" and it lives up to the rep. Easy pocket-size, light physically, it is packed with excellent helps for Chaplains, Chaplain's Aides, and any scout wanting to do Duty to God. The back cover of the book says:
"The faith-based roots of Scouting's heritage are brilliantly celebrated in this new work based on the trailblazing book IN OUR OWN WAY. Through each engaging and inspirational chapter, SCOUTING OUR WAY illuminates the founding moral principles and ideals of the Boy Scouts of America.
An indispensable resource for Scouts, leaders, parents, teachers, and mentors, SCOUTING OUR WAY is a treasury of prayer underscoring the role of faith and duty in building strong character, lasting fellowship, and a worthy, honorable life."
While your editor agrees with all of the above, I was impressed at the richness of the material drawn from many faiths, from famous Scouts and "citizens of statue." Denominational prayers, prayers for almost all occasions, Presidential prayers and then solid commentary on living a life that is more than "Duty to God" as obligation, but one rooted in gratitude and joy. This is a devotional book that every Scout, Scouter, Pastor and CE should have and use. It can be ordered from your Scout Store now for $11.95. (Thanks to Phil Melberg for sharing a copy.)
Some of you may know the new Scouting Our Way which arrived at the May BSA Annual Meeting. It is a great A Scout is Reverent/Duty to God resource for all Scouters and Scouts to take on the trail, canoe or sail, to use at campfires or just precious moments of rest from Summer Scouting. This devotional guide is a gem. It says it is "The Essential Handbook to Timeless Values of Scouting" and it lives up to the rep. Easy pocket-size, light physically, it is packed with excellent helps for Chaplains, Chaplain's Aides, and any scout wanting to do Duty to God. The back cover of the book says:
"The faith-based roots of Scouting's heritage are brilliantly celebrated in this new work based on the trailblazing book IN OUR OWN WAY. Through each engaging and inspirational chapter, SCOUTING OUR WAY illuminates the founding moral principles and ideals of the Boy Scouts of America.
An indispensable resource for Scouts, leaders, parents, teachers, and mentors, SCOUTING OUR WAY is a treasury of prayer underscoring the role of faith and duty in building strong character, lasting fellowship, and a worthy, honorable life."
While your editor agrees with all of the above, I was impressed at the richness of the material drawn from many faiths, from famous Scouts and "citizens of statue." Denominational prayers, prayers for almost all occasions, Presidential prayers and then solid commentary on living a life that is more than "Duty to God" as obligation, but one rooted in gratitude and joy. This is a devotional book that every Scout, Scouter, Pastor and CE should have and use. It can be ordered from your Scout Store now for $11.95. (Thanks to Phil Melberg for sharing a copy.)
Faith-Based Initiative Offers Tremendous Opportunities for Presbyterians; Religious Emblems Coordinator Usage Growing Presbyterians have been involved in Scouting ministries since the earliest days of the movement in America and have vigorously supported “duty to God” and “a Scout is reverent.” (Furthermore, the majority of Scouting units in the young Boy Scouts of America were related to Protestant churches.)
Therefore, it should come as good news to Presbyterian Scouters that the Faith Based Initiative in Scouting has emerged as we embark on another 100 years of service to children, youth, and families. Described by some as “Religious Relationships’ response to BSA’s Journey to Excellence,” the initiative includes tools for engaging more of the faith community in starting and sustaining units.
Approximately 70% of all Scout units in America are chartered to local Presbyterian churches and other faith based organizations. Yet, the vast majority of these local houses of worship have only one member of the Scouting family (a troop, pack, or crew).
While it is exciting that well over 116,000 youth receive Scouting through slightly more than 3,600 Presbyterian Scouting units i, there are thousands of Presbyterian churches which currently have no Scouting units. Can you imagine what would happen if every Presbyterian church now using Scouting would simply add another member of the Scouting family? What if other congregations were convinced of the importance of adopting Scouting as an integral church ministry to children, youth, and families? Needless to say, we would experience a membership explosion resulting in more positively changed lives.
Among the messages of FBI is that councils and congregations have four shared needs and interests which can better be accomplished by working together in the community. Sometimes called the “4 M’s,” they are:
1. Mission (Churches and Scouting are both are charged with making a difference in the lives of children, youth, and families.)
2. Membership (Both need young families.)
3. Manpower (Both are seeking more leadership, particular younger leaders.)
4. Money (Both require financial support for ongoing operation.)
Based on the successful model of Project 200 currently being conducted in Houston, Texas, where the council is endeavoring to start 200 new faith based units in 2011, 200 more in 2012, and another 100 in 2013, 30 pilot Boy Scout councils are now in the latter stages of training professionals and volunteers for this sizeable growth opportunity in partnership with the faith community.
While most Scout councils are not large enough to have new unit goals as high as Houston, they can emulate their approach of goal-setting by district, enlisting New Unit Commissioners who commit to standing alongside one new unit for at least three years and New Unit Organizers who are involved from the very beginning, and adopting the philosophy of proper unit organization and follow up.
Another tool for strengthening the faith alliance in local councils while contributing to strong, sustainable units is the Religious Emblems Coordinator (REC). Since introduction of the REC position several months ago, interest has been steadily building. One indication of its long term, positive impact on Scouting is the number of persons who have been volunteering to fill this position on the council and district advancement committees.
As a further proof, the Religious Emblems Coordinator workshop at the National Annual Meeting in San Diego was well-attended. And, the noontime Religious Emblems Coordinator workshop in mid-July 2015 at the Philmont Training Center had to be repeated later in the week because of the number of persons seeking the information.
There are position patches available for the Council Religious Emblems Coordinator as well as the District Religious Coordinator at scout shops.
News about the Bible Basics Program:
READ to PICTURE, PONDER, and PUT INTO ACTION
Bible Basics RP3" is designed to help people GET INTO THE BIBLE. P.R.A.Y.firmly believes that time spent in the Bible can be precious time with God.
All profit when people read Bible stories together with families, Sunday School classes, scout groups, grandparents...anybody interested in the Bible!
For all ages (including parents and leaders)Perfect for campouts or weekend retreatsNo charge to download requirements. Patches and pins for each unit is available from P.R.A.Y.Themes include water, rocks, trees, birds & more! Got to the P.R.A.Y. website for more information on each of these:
Therefore, it should come as good news to Presbyterian Scouters that the Faith Based Initiative in Scouting has emerged as we embark on another 100 years of service to children, youth, and families. Described by some as “Religious Relationships’ response to BSA’s Journey to Excellence,” the initiative includes tools for engaging more of the faith community in starting and sustaining units.
Approximately 70% of all Scout units in America are chartered to local Presbyterian churches and other faith based organizations. Yet, the vast majority of these local houses of worship have only one member of the Scouting family (a troop, pack, or crew).
While it is exciting that well over 116,000 youth receive Scouting through slightly more than 3,600 Presbyterian Scouting units i, there are thousands of Presbyterian churches which currently have no Scouting units. Can you imagine what would happen if every Presbyterian church now using Scouting would simply add another member of the Scouting family? What if other congregations were convinced of the importance of adopting Scouting as an integral church ministry to children, youth, and families? Needless to say, we would experience a membership explosion resulting in more positively changed lives.
Among the messages of FBI is that councils and congregations have four shared needs and interests which can better be accomplished by working together in the community. Sometimes called the “4 M’s,” they are:
1. Mission (Churches and Scouting are both are charged with making a difference in the lives of children, youth, and families.)
2. Membership (Both need young families.)
3. Manpower (Both are seeking more leadership, particular younger leaders.)
4. Money (Both require financial support for ongoing operation.)
Based on the successful model of Project 200 currently being conducted in Houston, Texas, where the council is endeavoring to start 200 new faith based units in 2011, 200 more in 2012, and another 100 in 2013, 30 pilot Boy Scout councils are now in the latter stages of training professionals and volunteers for this sizeable growth opportunity in partnership with the faith community.
While most Scout councils are not large enough to have new unit goals as high as Houston, they can emulate their approach of goal-setting by district, enlisting New Unit Commissioners who commit to standing alongside one new unit for at least three years and New Unit Organizers who are involved from the very beginning, and adopting the philosophy of proper unit organization and follow up.
- Numerous Faith Based Initiative resources may be found by going to www.praypub.org and selecting “Faith Based Initiative Resources.”
Another tool for strengthening the faith alliance in local councils while contributing to strong, sustainable units is the Religious Emblems Coordinator (REC). Since introduction of the REC position several months ago, interest has been steadily building. One indication of its long term, positive impact on Scouting is the number of persons who have been volunteering to fill this position on the council and district advancement committees.
As a further proof, the Religious Emblems Coordinator workshop at the National Annual Meeting in San Diego was well-attended. And, the noontime Religious Emblems Coordinator workshop in mid-July 2015 at the Philmont Training Center had to be repeated later in the week because of the number of persons seeking the information.
There are position patches available for the Council Religious Emblems Coordinator as well as the District Religious Coordinator at scout shops.
News about the Bible Basics Program:
- BIBLE BASICS RP3
News about the Bible Basics Program: - BIBLE BASICS RP3
- READ to PICTURE, PONDER, and PUT INTO ACTION
Bible Basics RP3" is designed to help people GET INTO THE BIBLE. P.R.A.Y.firmly believes that time spent in the Bible can be precious time with God.
All profit when people read Bible stories together with families, Sunday School classes, scout groups, grandparents...anybody interested in the Bible!
For all ages (including parents and leaders)Perfect for campouts or weekend retreatsNo charge to download requirements. Patches and pins for each unit is available from P.R.A.Y.Themes include water, rocks, trees, birds & more! Got to the P.R.A.Y. website for more information on each of these:
READ to PICTURE, PONDER, and PUT INTO ACTION
Bible Basics RP3" is designed to help people GET INTO THE BIBLE. P.R.A.Y.firmly believes that time spent in the Bible can be precious time with God.
All profit when people read Bible stories together with families, Sunday School classes, scout groups, grandparents...anybody interested in the Bible!
For all ages (including parents and leaders)Perfect for campouts or weekend retreatsNo charge to download requirements. Patches and pins for each unit is available from P.R.A.Y.Themes include water, rocks, trees, birds & more! Got to the P.R.A.Y. website for more information on each of these:
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Community Alliances Team Leader Matt Budz receives a “sneak peek” of Faith Based Initiative shirts and hats from Mark Hazlewood, Membership Subcommittee Chair for Religious Relationships, and R. Chip Turner, Chair of Religious Relationships, during Religious Relationships conferences last summer at Philmont Training Center.
Response to the Religious Emblems Coordinator workshop offered at noontime in mid-July 2014 at Philmont Training Center was so great that a second session had to be added later in the week.
R. Chip Turner is chairman of Religious Relationships for the BSA and retired Director of Communication and Training for P.R.A.Y. Publishing which produces the religious emblems program used by Presbyterians and other Protestant and Independent denominations. He may be reached at [email protected].
These statistics are based on the September 2011 edition of BSA’s “National Chartered Organizations Using the Traditional Scouting Program” monthly report.
BSA research affirms that faith based Scout units last longer than other type of unit and that Scouts in these faith based units advance in much larger numbers than in others. To see the actual statistics and charts which verify this assertion, go to www.praypub.org, click on “Faith Based Initiative Resources” and then select “FBI Handout” at the top of the page.
These statistics are based on the September 2011 edition of BSA’s “National Chartered Organizations Using the Traditional Scouting Program” monthly report.
BSA research affirms that faith based Scout units last longer than other type of unit and that Scouts in these faith based units advance in much larger numbers than in others. To see the actual statistics and charts which verify this assertion, go to www.praypub.org, click on “Faith Based Initiative Resources” and then select “FBI Handout” at the top of the page.