Parent & Leader Newsroom
Important Youth Protection Guideline Changes...
- Youth Protection training is required for all registered volunteers.
- New leaders are required to take Youth Protection training before they submit an 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.
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To ensure these policies are fully implemented, please take the following steps: |
- If you have not taken Youth Protection training within the past two years, please log on to MyScouting and take the training. Be sure to have your member ID number. The number can be found on your Boy Scouts of America membership card.
- If you do not know your member ID number, contact your unit leader or committee chairman. Your council can also assist.
- A person does not have to be a registered volunteer or have an ID number to take Youth Protection training. To take the training, log in to MyScouting and create an account. From the MyScouting portal, click on E-Learning and take the Youth Protection training. Upon completion, print a certificate and submit it with an application or submit to the unit leader for processing at the local council.
- If you have taken Youth Protection training online but did not input your member ID number, please log on to MyScouting and input your member ID in the My Profile section so the training will be linked to your records.
- If you have taken Youth Protection training within the past two years but did not take the course online, log on to MyScouting to ensure your records are up-to-date, or contact your council for verification that your Youth Protection training records are accurate.
- Finally, please share these important changes with other Scouters.
Posted: June 2, 2010
Scouting's Got Talent... Simon Kenton Council is looking for local talent! Adventure Base 100 is coming to Columbus May 22-23 and we are looking for local "acts" to entertain during the event. There is a stage we can fill with music, acting, etc. Interested in sharing your talent with thousands? Fill out this form and send in a video of your talent.
Posted: March 22, 2010
LIMITED EDITION Historic Merit Badges
To celebrate this very special centennial year, four limited-edition,vintage-design Merit Badges are being introduced. Be sure to check out these exclusive badge offerings, available during 2010 only! Cost: $2.29
Merit Badge® Pamphlets will not be printed for these particular badges. Check for requirements, which will soon be available online at www.scouting.org/100years and www.scouting.org. Completion of requirements must take place between January 1 and December 31, 2010.
Posted: February 11, 2010
AVAILABLE NOW! 2010 Boy Scout Requirements Book... The highly anticipated Boy Scout Requirements Book is here! The Centennial-year edition gives you up-to-the-minute information on the latest rank requirement changes, including revisions to Tenderfoot, Second Class, First Class, Star, Life, and Eagle. This book also includes changes to Eagle Palm requirements. It is available now for just $4.99 at the Scout Shop!
Posted: February 11, 2010
National Jamboree Openings... Simon Kenton Council has 7 youth spots that have opened up for the 2010 National Jamboree. Boys must be at least 12 years old and First Class. If you are interested, contact Brian Logue at blogue@skcbsa.org.
Posted: January 2, 2010
Scout Sunday February 7, 2010... Contact your local churches and take part in Scout Sunday the day before Scouting's 100th Anniversary. Attached is a letter you can take to your Church to explain Scout Sunday and how your Scout unit can get involved. We've also provided 1/4 and 1/2 page ads you can submit to your Church's newsletters and bulletins.
Letter to Church | 1/4 Page Ad | 1/2 Page Ad
Posted: January 13, 2010
Great News! To assure all Scouts still have a chance to go to the Centennial Camporall, the committee has extended the $35.00/person fee until March 15, 2010. Don't delay. Get your unit registered asap! Details here
Posted: January 11, 2010
100 Things You Didn't know About Scouting... Check out these fun facts to share with your Scouts at your next meeting. Turn them into fun quizzes or post them on your unit Web sites 100 Things You Didn't Know About Scouting
Posted: January 6, 2010
Join our Office Volunteer Team... Would you be interested in coming into the Council office a few times a month to help with data entry, filing, mailings, maintenance, etc? If you have free time during the day (retired, stay-at-home parent, etc.) and want to be a part of the SKC Office Volunteer Team, then we are looking for you!
Help us make our office more efficient. Fill out the form here - Office Volunteer Team Form
Posted: January 5, 2010
Charter Turn-Ins... Don't forget when turning in your charters to include your Quality Unit form, FOS commitment form, Free Advancement form, etc. This is important to the completion of your Charter. The office closes at 3pm, December 31st so get your Charters in!
Posted: December 31, 2009
University of Scouting... Don't miss out on the ultimate Scout leader training offered only once a year by the Simon Kenton Council. The University of Scouting continues to offer new and unique classes to enhance your Scouting experience as a leader and improve the program that you deliver to our Scouts. Details Here
Posted: December 30, 2009
2010 Philmont Training Schedule... Information for Philmont during the summer of 2010 is now available. Conferences are available for individual Scout leaders, but the Training Center also offers programming for the leader's family as well. Philmont Training Center Information.
Free SAT/ACT software now available for Boy Scout families... In alliance with the Boy Scouts of America, eKnowledge is offering SAT and ACT test prep programs valued at $200, free to Boy Scout families.
EKnowledge recently announced the arrival of the new v6x SAT/ACT PowerPrep™ software; v6x was in development for more than two years at a cost of $1.5 million. It includes more than 20 hours of video instruction, 3,000 files of supplemental test prep material, thousands of interactive diagnostic tools, sample questions, practice tests, and graphic teaching illustrations. The new PowerPrep™ v6x software is Mac- and PC-compatible.
Families interested in obtaining the FREE $200 v6x SAT/ACT PowerPrep™ Programs may order online at www.eknowledge.com/bsa or by calling 951-256-4076.
There is a fee of $13.84 (per standard program) which enables eKnowledge to provide technical and customer support, registration, licensure, processing, handling, and worldwide shipping. This nominal fee allows the sponsorship alliance to continue helping thousands of students each year.
Posted: December 30, 2009
Boy Scout Handbook iPhone App... You can now get the new 12th Edition Boy Scout Handbook on your iPhone. Click Here for Details.
Posted: December 30, 2009 |