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What's New
BeAScout - Putting Scouting on the Map - The BSA is putting Scouting on the map all across the nation and will be going live on July 23rd. Unit leaders should update their unit's Google "pin" through their MyScouting account with their unit information.
Shining Light Across America - If there is an event and a moment in our 100th BSA Anniversary Celebration not to be missed – it’s the Shining Light Across America on Saturday, July 31st.
Youth safety is the No. 1 concern of the BSA. 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 see the information sheet for steps to ensure these policies are fully implemented. To find out more about Youth Protection policies of the Boy Scouts of America and how to help Scouting keep your family safe, see the Parent's Guide in any of the Cub Scouting or Boy Scouting handbooks, or go to http://www.scouting.org/Training/YouthProtection.aspx.
Cub Scouting 2010 - Starting this fall, there will be some changes made in the way the Cub Scout program will be delivered.
The West Central Florida Council is accepting applications for the Hubert “Bud” Rutland III Scholarship and the Maureen Donovan- Dobiesz Scholarship, both scholarships are for $5,000 and are paid directly to the post high school institution in the scholarship recipients name.
Don't miss the Threshers Boy Scout Carnival on July 24, 2010.
Upon recommendation of the camping committe and approval by the Executive Board, a new camp fee schedule has been adopted.
West Central Florida and Gulf Ridge Councils announce the 2010 Centennial Camporee to be held November 12-14, 2010 at the Museum of Science and Industry.
Internet Advancements is now available to all of our units. You can enter all of your advancements and upload them. A powerpoint presentation is available to help you get started.
Explorer Posts can now renew their rosters online and submit the renewals to their Learning for Life office. The new Explorer Renewal system is available as part of the MyParticipation portal. Posts can also submit local and national outing plans electronically and re-use the transportation and training information for future outings. Explorer Renewal and Outing Permits are two features available via MyParticipation.
Remember to check your district home page for specific activity and training information. You can use the pull down menu to the left, "Districts", and select your district to get the information or names and phone numbers for help.
Please keep in mind that you can now sign up and pay for activities, training and other events on this website. You can also make a new donation or payment on your current FOS pledge using a credit card or e-check by clicking the "Contribute to Friends of Scouting" link on the menu bar.
Our calendar feature includes specific calendars for each district. Just click CALENDAR on the menu and the council calendar will be displayed. To select a specific district or combination of districts and council, click "Select Other Calendars" located in the top left hand corner of the calendar, right below "Show Activities For: West Central Florida Council". Check your district and council calendars for any upcoming training or activity information.
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