|
Written by Administrator
|
|
Wednesday, 11 January 2012 16:14 |
|
Attached is an Eagle Scout Application Sample that is filled out for your reference. |
|
Written by Administrator
|
|
Tuesday, 09 August 2011 06:42 |
|
Join Scouting Night - Fall Recruiting Drive
The Executive Board of the Evangeline Area Council is pleased to announce this year's exciting Join Scouting Campaign them, "Score a Touchdown with Scouting!" What better way to carry off such a theme but to partner with the University of Louisiana's Ragin' Canjuns!
Each new Scout that joins between the start of school in August through September 9th will receive 2 FREE tickets to the Saturday, September 17th home game against Nicholls (a $32 value). The Ragin' Cajuns are also going to extend special pricing to all other Scouts and Scouting Family and Friends of $10 (regularly $16) per additional ticket.
The Join Scouting Night promotional fliers and posters will also be emblazoned with the Ragin' Cajun logo and will promote the above mentioned program.....AND....included in the Join Scouting Night registration fee of $20 will be 5 months of membership registration & Boy's Life magazine subscription and their handbook!!!
IMPORTANT JSN SCHEDULING MESSAGE
In order for this plan to work and for our Scouts to participate in the September 17th Ragin' Cajun Scout Night Football Game we need your help to:
Make sure that your Pack's Join Scouting Night takes place between August 22nd and September 2nd!
We are reserving the shortened week of Labor Day (September 6-9) as Join Scouting Night "Make Up Week" in case of inclement weather either of the first two weeks.
Ticket vouchers will still be distributed to Scouts signing up between September 2nd and September 15th but families may not have enough time to coordinate their schedules to participate.
Scouts signing up after September 15th will still pay $20 and receive 4 months of Registration & Boy's Life subscription and Scout handbook.
2011 Schedule and Promotion Plan
By late May, your Pack Leaders should receive the 2011 Join Scouting Night Leaders Guide and samples of the Fliers, Posters, Ragin' Cajun Ticket Vouchers and Scout Handbook Vouchers
Prior to school letting out for the summer, Packs should have preliminary conversations with Principals regarding Join Scouting Night (share promotional materials, tentatively schedule Join Scouting Night & Boy Talk). Schools that have multiple Packs recruiting from them should coordinate a joint Join Scouting Night. Please engage your District Executive early to help facilitate this.
During the summer, coordinating with your District Executive, Packs should finalize their Join Scouting Night schedule with Principal(s) so that fliers and posters can be printed with appropriate JSN dates and delivered to the schools PRIOR to the start of the 2011-2012 school year. This will allow the first batch of Join Scouting fliers to go home with students on the first day of school with the correct Join Scouting Night information.
During the first or second week of August, all Districts will conduct a Join Scouting Night Training and distribute fliers, posters, yard signs & registration materials (including ticket and handbook vouchers) to Cub Scout Packs.
August 22nd - 26th -- First Join Scouting Night Week.
August 29th - September 2nd -- Second Join Scouting Night Week
September 6th - 9th -- "Make Up" Week (In case of inclement weather either of the first two weeks)
We are very appreciative of the Ragin' Cajuns participation in this years fall recruitment efforts. I hope that you too share in our excitement and believe this years recruitment efforts will result in a record number of youth joining Scouts!
More Join Scouting Night information coming soon!
If you haven't already, click on the blue "Join Our Mailing List" button on the front page of the website and register to receive additional information. We will soon have to abandon our uploaded email list and only send to those who have joined our email list.
Thanks for all that you do for Scouting!!!
|
|
Written by Administrator
|
|
Tuesday, 09 August 2011 06:02 |
|
(Official BSA Research Website)
The Boy Scouts of America, through its Research & Evaluation Team, produces major studies to assist in telling the story of how Scouting contributes to the lives of youth and volunteers and to their communities. This information includes statistically valid results of program outcomes. Click the title for downloadable documents.
Environmental Scan
The Environmental Scan is a tool to assist councils with the development of strategic plans, marketing, fund-raising, recruitment, and presentations. It is produced by the Innovation and Research Department of the BSA, and updated annually. It includes an indexed summary of societal trends and facts affecting the BSA.
Ethnic and Generational Diversity
Two major national studies, "Reaching America's Next Multicultural Generation" and "Reaching Generation X and Millennial Parents," examine in detail how to reach these specific demographics.
Search Institute's 40 Developmental Assets Applied to Scouting
The Search Institute is a nonprofit, nonsectarian organization whose mission is “to provide leadership, knowledge, and resources to promote healthy children, youth, and communities.”
Summer Camp Outcomes Study
This study infers that positive outcomes of Scout summer camp occur because the environment and activities at camp incorporate all of the elements of healthy youth development.
Values of Americans
Findings from this study indicate positive outcomes for men who were Scouts as youth and for current youth members, especially for those who have been in Scouting for five or more years.
Volunteer Outcomes Study
Volunteers who become involved in Scouting in order to share their skills and values with young people find learning, growth, and fulfillment in the experience.
A Year in the Life
This independent study finds that the Scouting program has positive benefits for youth, families, and communities. |
|
Written by Administrator
|
|
Tuesday, 09 August 2011 05:16 |
|
About Venturing (read more on the Venturing official website)
 Venturing is a new "old" program of the Boy Scouts of America. Originally part of the Exploring Division, it finally came into its own in 1998. It has become the fastest growing program of the BSA. Young adults have found through the Venturing program the outlet they have been looking for in their age group.
It has been an exciting time of fast growth and great learning experiences. The Venturing youth cabinet is in a unique position to promote this exciting program through their active involvement in their regions and throughout the United States.
There are continued misconceptions about what Venturing is all about. Venturing is not for young boys and girls but rather for young adults. They are able to do more and go further as a Venturer or Sea Scout in a Venturing crew or Sea Scout ship.
Venturing provides positive experiences to help young people mature and to prepare them to become responsible and caring adults. Venturing provides the skills needed for young adults to make ethical choices, experience a fun program full of adventure and challenges, acquire leadership skills, and to take advantage of opportunities to advance their skills and knowledge in the areas of high adventure, sports, arts, hobbies, religious life, and Sea Scouting.
As part of the national Venturing youth cabinet, you will be able to help advance Venturing as well as promote the idea that the Venturing program is for YOUNG ADULTS who want a broader experience in leadership, vocations, and hobbies. (See age and gender charts in your materials.) |
|
Written by Administrator
|
|
Tuesday, 09 August 2011 04:41 |
|
Boy Scouting, one of the traditional membership divisions of the BSA, is available to boys who have earned the Arrow of Light Award and are at least 10 years old or have completed the fifth grade and are at least 10, or who are 11, but not yet 18 years old. The program achieves the BSA's objectives of developing character, citizenship, and personal fitness.
Scout Oath (or Promise)
On my honor I will do my best
To do my duty to God and my country
and to obey the Scout Law;
To help other people at all times;
To keep myself physically strong,
mentally awake, and morally straight.
Scout Law
A Scout is trustworthy, loyal, helpful, friendly,
courteous, kind, obedient, cheerful, thrifty,
brave, clean, and reverent. |
|
Membership
