2022 Report to the State On March 15, 2022 seven Scouts from Grand Canyon Council visited the Arizona State Capitol to deliver the Report to the State, a short presentation highlighting Scouting’s successes in Arizona in 2021. The contingent was made up of Wipala Wiki Lodge Chief Joshua Balch, Melanie Lin from Troop 3280, Christopher […]
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Sam Kelsall’s Annual Bike Ride Supporting Scouting in Arizona Sam Kelsall is an extremely energetic 83-year-old attorney and Eagle Scout, who has a huge heart for Scouting. Sam achieved his Eagle Scout award in the Chickasaw Council on November 29, 1953. One of his fondest memories of this achievement was at 14 1/2 years old,
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ScoutBook | PayPal/Venmo Update for BSA Units Beginning January 1, 2022, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) introduced new reporting requirements for payments received for goods and services, which will lower the reporting threshold to $600 for the 2022 tax season, from 2021’s threshold of $20,000 and 200 transactions. These reporting requirements are only for payments
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ScoutingU Releases Updated Safe Swim Defense Training In collaboration with the BSA National Aquatics Subcommittee, ScoutingU has released an updated version of “Safe Swim Defense” online training that is also mobile compatible. Since the inception of Scouting, learning to swim and engaging in aquatics activities have been core to the program. Safe Swim Defense training
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Guidance on Donations to Ukrainian Scouting from the World Organization of the Scout Movement Many volunteers have requested information on how to help Scouting in Ukraine. Please see the official statement from the World Organization of the Scout Movement (WOSM) below: WOSM recognizes one National Scout Organization per country. For Ukraine, the Member Organization is
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Cub Scout Unit Recruitment Sample Language for Social Posts One of the best ways to reach families today is through social media. For many of us, the hard part is determining what and when to post. Here’s a calendar of social media posts to help you get started! Pro Tip: Success stories are one of
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Recruiting Webelos Most members of Troops started in Packs. Build the relationship with your nearby Packs so families know you want to help them continue Scouting. Support local Packs as a Troop. Here is a list of things your Troop can do to facilitate the Webelos to Scout Transition all while growing your Troop: Commit
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COVID-19 Pandemic Current Guidance We expect everyone in Scouting to follow the measures listed below, which are based on CDC guidance. Members, staff, and volunteers must also follow all federal, state, local, and tribal, rules and regulations, including local business and workplace guidance. Isolate if you are sick, and do not attend any activity/meeting/event if
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