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The FAQs are archived at:
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  http://www.faqs.org/#FAQHTML

This is part 1 of a two part FAQ.  Part 2 can be found at:
  http://www.faqs.org/faqs/scouting/
  http://www.faqs.org/#FAQHTML


TABLE OF CONTENTS
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4.1.1  General Introduction -- rec.scouting.usa">rec.scouting.usa
4.1.2  On-Line Etiquette Guidelines
4.1.3  Organizations -- Official Information
4.1.4  Organizations -- Internet Official information on the net
4.1.6  Organizations -- Unofficial (but useful) information
4.1.5  BSA -- Uniform
4.1.6  BSA -- Free uniforms
4.1.7  BSA -- Clipart and fonts
4.1.8  BSA -- How the BSA is organized
4.1.9  BSA -- Official BSA literature & catalog
4.1.10  General -- Proper etiquette for the US Flag, ceremonies
4.1.11  BSA -- Boy Scouting - Addresses of people who will send letters
          to Scouts that make Eagle
4.1.12  BSA -- Cub Scouting - Cub Scouts and Webelos Camping
4.1.13  BSA -- Unauthorized or restricted activities
4.1.14  BSA -- District and Council Volunteer Scouters
4.1.15  BSA -- Unit Management Software
4.1.16  BSA -- Ceremonies
4.1.17  BSA -- Advancement Information
4.1.18  BSA -- On-line forms
4.1.19  BSA -- Unit Bylaws


   More can be found on rec.scouting.usa">rec.scouting.usa FAQ 4 Part 2 which can be found at:
        http://www.faqs.org/faqs/scouting/    or
        http://www.faqs.org/#FAQHTML

The following information is in Part 2:
4.2.1  BSA -- Two Organizations
4.2.2  BSA -- Boy Scouting - Aims
4.2.3  BSA -- Boy Scouting - Mission
4.2.4  BSA -- Learning for Life/Exploring - Mission
4.2.5  BSA -- Boy Scouting - Methods
4.2.6  BSA -- Boy Scouting - Boy Scout Oath
4.2.7  BSA -- Boy Scouting - Boy Scout Law
4.2.8  BSA -- Boy Scouting - Famous Scouts
4.2.9  BSA -- Boy Scouting - Scouting as Education
4.2.10  BSA -- Boy Scouting - Values and Ethics Resources
4.2.11  BSA -- Boy Scouting - Leadership
4.2.12  BSA -- Cub Scouting - Sports and Academic Belt Loops and Pins
4.2.13  BSA -- Cub Scouting - Pinewood Derby
4.2.14  BSA -- Cub Scouting - What Happened to Lion?
4.2.15  BSA -- Boy Scouting - Why Did the handshake change?


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Subject: 4.1.1  General Introduction -- rec.scouting.usa">rec.scouting.usa

Welcome to rec.scouting.usa">rec.scouting.usa, the boy and girl
scouts, cub scouts, explorers, venturers, scout leaders
and all people interested in  scouting, venturing,
exploring, sea scouting and guiding,
within the United States of America.

The rec.scouting.usa">rec.scouting.usa newsgroup provides a forum for the
discussion of program, membership, finance, and unit support topics
related to the scouting programs in the United States, and in areas
where the USA's scouting programs are carried out around the world.
Such topics include but are not restricted to discussion of the GSUSA
Gold Award, WEBELOS BSA Cub Scout program, the BSA Eagle Scout rank,
general US outdoor and community activity ideas, memorabilia trading
and explanation, and other topics.

This group discusses issues relevant to the program, unit support,
finance, membership development and the administration of scout units.
It allows for the solicitation of advice and information from other
netters on what to do in certain situations, and generally seek and
provide support, general information and encouragement regarding
scouting.

This newsgroup is NOT the place for discussions on scouting ISSUES, for
instance, issues related to girls in the boy scout program, whether or
not Assembly of God churches should abandon the Boy Scouts of America's
programs in favor of the Royal Rangers, or open homosexual members as
members or leaders in BSA programs. Those discussions will take place
on rec.scouting.issues, and those posting to this newsgroup will be
followed or redirected to rec.scouting.issues.

Please see FAQ #1 for our charter and important information
about all the rec.scouting.* groups.

This document introduces new readers to the preferred Etiquette for
rec.scouting.usa">rec.scouting.usa and to the compilation of files of Frequently Asked
Questions (FAQ).

If you have a useful item that hasn't been included in this FAQ, please
do all of us the favor. Write it up and post it on rec.scouting.usa">rec.scouting.usa.
Drop me a copy too to make sure that I include it in this file.

As the FAQ files are updated regularly, make sure that you have the
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older than three months should be considered as outdated.

This file or parts of it may be freely used, printed and re-distributed
as long as you enclose this paragraph and keep the references to the
respective contributors and to the maintainer (listed below) intact.

-- Bill Nelson  <nelsonb@aztec.asu.edu>

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Subject: 4.1.2  On-Line Etiquette Guidelines

                         *** ETIQUETTE GUIDELINES ***

Before reading any further, please go to the newsgroup
news.announce.newusers and read the posting: Rules for posting
to Usenet.   That message describes some of the rules of conduct
on Usenet.  Posters to the rec.scouting* hierarchy are
expected to follow these rules.

Read also the rec.scouting.* FAQ #1 which contains
our charter and Etiquette guidelines specific to the
rec.scouting* hierarchy.

o  Please remember the scope of this newsgroup is to discuss
    PROGRAM topics related to scouting and US youth organization,
    *not* issues.  If you find that your discussion is going outside
    of this scope, please take it to another group or off-line.
    rec.scouting.issues is specifically setup to handle political
    issues related to scouting and guiding.  Please post controversial
    topics there.

o   In  short, rec.scouting.usa">rec.scouting.usa is for questions, and discussions about
     topics specific to the USA.  IT IS NOT A BSA ONLY GROUP!
     If your topic is not relevant to just the USA then use another group.

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Subject: 4.1.3  Organizations -- Official Information

No, official information from organizations is not normally
        communicated via rec.scouting.usa">rec.scouting.usa.
        Contact your local organization for official information and 
council.
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Subject: 4.1.4  Organizations -- Internet Official information on the net

Web pages:
      The BSA home page is at: http://www.bsa.scouting.org/
      The Learning for Life/Exploring home page is at:
           http://www.learning-for-life.org/
         There are a number of official BSA Council Sites as well
            an index can be found at: http://www.usscouts.org/
      The GSUSA home page is at file://www.girlscouts.org/
      The WOSM Web page is at: http://www.scout.org/
      The WAGGGS Web page is at:  http://www.wagggsworld.org/
      Christian Service Brigade is at:
          http://infoweb.magi.com/~hbcsb/csb.htm
      Royal Rangers is at: http://www.rahul.net/rangers/
      There is an unofficial Missionettes web page at
          http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/6758/
      Information on the Campfire Boys and Girls can be found at:
      http://www.campfire.org/

Newsgroups or email lists:
     BSA:   none, it is recommended that you contact your local council.
     GSUSA: unknown
     Christian Service Brigade:
     Royal Rangers: alt.org.royal-rangers

Direct email addresses:
     BSA:  none, it is recommended that you contact your local council.
     GSUSA: unknown
     WOSM: worldbureau@world.scout.org
     WAGGGS: unknown
     Christian Service Brigade: BrigadeCSB@aol.com
     Royal Rangers: rangers@ag.org


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Subject: 4.1.4  Organizations -- Unofficial (but useful) information
Date: 23 Nov 1996

Q.     OK, where else can I find unofficial information then?

A.     There are plenty of places on the net to find unofficial information
        on US scouting organizations.  For a few starting places see:
              http://www.usscouts.org/ (mostly Boy Scouting)
              http://www.macscouter.com/ (mostly Boy Scouting)
              http://www.cais.com/cwelch/gsrc/sr26000.htm (mostly Girl 
Scouting)
              http://members.aol.com/alicebeard/campfire.htm

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Subject: 4.1.5  BSA -- Uniform

Organizations keep official guides for uniforming.  Usually,
if it is not detailed in the uniform  guide, it should not be worn
on the uniform.

The BSA *Insignia Guide* details where to put just about everything
on the BSA uniform for both adults and scouts.  It is very
inexpensive, and available at your local Scout Shop.  Every unit
should purchase at least one  each year, since it is updated on
an annual basis.
An on-line version of the insignia guide can be found at:
http://cochise.uia.net/oldbaldy/formsandpubs.html

According to the Insignia Guide there is only one official uniform for Boy 
Scout
Troops.  It includes the following statement:
"No alteration of, or additions to, the official uniforms, as described 
inthe
official publications, or the rules and regulations covering the wearing of 
the
uniform and the proper combinations thereof on official occations, may be
authorized by any Scouting official or local council, or any local executive
board or committee, except the Executive Board of the Boy Scouts of America
after consideration by the Program Group Committee."

By the way, there are no official class B uniforms, there is only one 
uniform for
Boy Scouts and it is officially called the 'field' uniform, and unofficially 
known
by most of us as the class A uniform.

What is optional:
- Boy Scout neckerchiefs (troop decides by vote)
- Official headgear is optonal, but while in Class A uniform, if you are 
wearing
headgear it must be official headgear.
- The web Boy Scout belt may be replaced with a high adventure base, camp
or Wood Badge belt with official BSA buckles.
- The world crest

For information on the Cub Scout uniform see:
http://www.geocities.com/Yosemite/9152/uniform.html
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Subject: 4.1.6  BSA -- Free uniforms

Often your council can provide you with resources for free
  or inexpensive uniform parts.

  There is also a Web page that a Scouter has put together
called C.U.B.
The simple aim of the C.U.B. is to route uniforms from people who have
them and don't need them anymore, to people who don't have them and do
need them! This way, uniforms may be acquired for free (or almost
free) or via an exchange with another Scout or group. Ideally, the
only cost involved is the cost of postage.  C.U.B. can be located at:

http://www.globalserve.net/~codyak/CUBCodyAK.htm
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Subject: 4.1.9  BSA -- How the BSA is organized

The BSA has a number of publications that contain its organization.  All
        are available to the general public from your nearby Scout Shop.
        Check:  The Cub Scout Leader Book and The Troop Committee Guidebook
        An unofficial description is available at:
             http://www.usscouts.org/

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Subject: 4.1.10  BSA -- Official BSA literature & catalog

All BSA literature is listed in a guide called
Scouting's Library of Literature (70-080)

The BSA Catalog has BSA supplies and equipment.

They are available free from:
BSA Supply Division National Distribution Cntr.
2109 Westinghouse Blvd., P.O. Box 7143
Charlotte, NC 28241-7143
1-800-323-0732
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Subject: 4.1.11  General -- Proper etiquette for the US Flag, ceremonies

The U.S. Scouting Service Project pages has an extensive listing
of sites with information on the Flag and some ceremonies.

See:  http://usscouts.org/flag/index.html


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Subject: 4.1.11  BSA -- Boy Scouting - Addresses of people who will send 
letters
          to Scouts that make Eagle

The US Scouting Service Web site (http://usscouts.org/   look under Eagle)
are of organizations and people that have sent letters or
other items to new Eagle Scouts and new Gold Scouts.

Additionally, going to the Eagle Scout site (http://www.eaglescout.org/) will
also yield information about organizations and individuals whom will write 
to
new Eagle Scouts.

Finally, the MacScouter (http://www.macscouter.com/, look in "Eagle 
Resources")
has a listing along with some templates of letters to send to those 
individuals.


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Subject: 4.1.12  BSA -- Cub Scouting - Cub Scouts and Webelos Camping

First take a look at your Cub Scout Leader Book
in Chapter 5.  Then go to your Council Program  Office.  It is the official
source for this information.  Different  Councils have different
local policies, so it is wise to check with them.
The BSA policy is stated in the Guide to Safe Scouting, which
is available at your scout shop.
An unofficial on-line version is at:
   http://usscouts.org/safety/g2ss.html

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Subject: 4.1.13  BSA -- Unauthorized or restricted activities

A.     The following activities have been declared unauthorized and
   restricted by the Boy Scouts of America:
     * All-terrain vehicles (ATVs) -- unauthorized.
     * Boxing, karate, and related martial arts -- unauthorized.
     * Chainsaws and mechanical log splitters (trained and over the age of 
18)
     * Exploration of abandoned mines -- unauthorized.
     * Varsity football teams and interscholastic or club football
        -- unauthorized.
     * Fireworks secured, used, or displayed in conjunction with program
       and activities is unauthorized except where the fireworks display
       is conducted under the auspices of a certified or licensed
       fireworks control expert.
     * The selling of fireworks as a fundraising or money-earning
        activity by any group acting for or on behalf of members, units,
       or districts may not be authorized by councils.
     * Flying in hang gliders, ultralights, experimental class aircraft,
       hot-air balloons, parachuting, and flying in aircraft as part of a
       search and rescue mission -- unauthorized.
     * Motorized go-carts and motorbike activities are unauthorized for
       Cub Scout and Boy Scout programs. All motorized speed events,
       including motorcycles, boats, drag racing, demolition derbies, and
       related events, are not authorized activities for any program
       level.
     * Participation in amateur or professional rodeo events  -- 
unauthorized.
     * The activity commonly referred to as "War Games"--in which
       individuals shoot paint or dye at one another-- -- unauthorized.
     * Hunting is not an authorized Cub Scout or Boy Scout activity
     * Motorized personal watercraft, such as jet-skis -- unauthorized.
     * Except for very specific cases firearms should not be in the
       possession of any person engaged in camping, hiking, backpacking,
       or any other Scouting activity other than those specifically
       planned for target shooting under the supervision of a certified
       firearms instructor. (Among the purposes of this policy is to
       prohibit adult leaders from bringing firearms on BSA camping and
       hiking activities or to unit meetings.)
     * Parasailing, or any activity in which a person is carried aloft by
      a parachute, parasail, kite, or other device towed by a motorboat
       or by any other means, is unauthorized.
     * All activities related to bungee cord jumping (sometimes called
       shock cord jumping) are unauthorized.
     *  Use of Carbon tetrachloride

The BSA policy is stated in the Guide to Safe Scouting, which
is available at your scout shop.
An unofficial on-line version is at:
   http://usscouts.org/safety/g2ss.html


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Subject: 4.1.14  BSA -- District and Council Volunteer Scouters

For a description of their job functions go to your Scout Shop and ask for a 
Commissioner Job Description Card BSA No 4265A.  A summary of the BSA 
organizational structure is at:
http://usscouts.org/aboutbsa/bsaorg.html

Steve Henning posted the following good summary:

There are many District positions that
the rest of us can serve in to help these people Deliver The Promise.
These positions include:

Commissioners (Unit Commissioners, Assistant District Commissioners,
District Commissioners) are responsible to provide service to units.  This
service includes rechartering, charter partner relations, problem solving
for units, insuring that Units meet national standards, and providing
information about training, camping  and activities.  All Commissioners
are selected by the District Commissioner, recommended by the Scout
Executive, and approved by the Council Executive Board.

Members of District Committees are responsible to start new units; to
assist with recruiting youth and adult members; raising funds for
recruiting, training and camping facilities; providing recruiting,
training and camping opportunities; providing opportunities for unit fund
raising; and arranging activities.  All members of the District Committees
are elected by the Charter Representatives and Members At Large, and serve
at the pleasure of the District Chairman who is also elected by the
Charter Representatives and Members At Large, and approved by the Council
Executive Board.

The council executive board which is responsible for controlling the
expenditure of council funds and making all policies in the council.  The
executive board is elected by the Charter Representatives and Members At
Large.

The professional Scouters are in place to assist in recruiting, training
and motivating Scouters for all of the other positions.  A professional
Scouter who has done his job properly has nothing to do, since the
volunteer Scouters he recruited, trained and motivated are responsible to
do everything else.  Realistically the professional Scouter spends much
time making sure that all of the various jobs the volunteers are doing are
completed successfully.

--
Cheers, Steve Henning in Reading, PA   USA


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Subject: 4.1.15  BSA -- Unit Management Software

A number of web sites have links:
     http://web.idirect.com/~bhowson/software.html
     http://www.usscouts.org/

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Subject: 4.1.16  BSA -- Ceremonies

There are a number of places on the Internet where you can find
suggested ceremonies.  Here is one:

http://usscouts.org/ceremony/index.html

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Subject: 4.1.17  BSA -- Advancement Information

The US Scouting Service Project Advancement/Merit Badge Center.

http://www.usscouts.org/usscouts/advancementTOC.asp

Also check out Merit Badge Resources at:
  http://www.meritbadge.com/


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Subject: 4.1.18  BSA -- On-line forms

Check with your Council before using any online forms.

Some are posted at:
http://www.vccbsa.org/forms/
http://www.cyberg8t.com/oldbaldy/formsandpubs.html


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Subject:      Troop, Pack, Crew, Post, Unit By-Laws

A number of units have felt a need to write bylaws and parent guides
specifying and explaining *exactly* how the unit should be run -
over and above the "rules and regs" established by their
national organization.  Contact your organization for guidelines.

In the BSA, you may write *any* rules you want - as long as they aren't
*specifically* in violation of any BSA policy.  BSA will bend to the desires 
of
you as Charter Organization." A suggestion would be to write to the National 
Council
in Irving, Texas and obtain a copy of the B.S.A. By-laws and Rules and
Regulations. This would reduce or eliminate the need for an
electronic template as you would only need to consider amendments.
Each are $1.50 and they contain all the rules and laws you need to
administrate your pack, including rules as "when does a Scout become
inactive," uniforming rules, etc. It's all there.
Any amendments need to be reviewed by your Chartered
Organization and by your local council to ensure that you are not
conflict with the B.S.A. or your Chartered Organization.

Almost all troops have rules on how they operate:  How long is the term of
office for the youth leaders?  What are the requirements for youth leaders?
What are the job descriptions for youth leaders? What is the troop hat, 
troop
t-shirt, troop neckerchief?  What are the rules for uniform wear in the
troop.  When does the troop meet?  The PLC? What are the troop dues and when
are they to be paid?  What are troop dues used for? etc.etc.

However, for most troop these are unwritten, and that can cause problems.

The by-laws just puts this all into writting.  Other groups in scouting have
them.  Most OA Lodges do.  Venturing Crews are encouraged to have them (as
noted in the new Venturing Leader Handbook, along with a sample).  As 
pointed
out, these in no way should supercede the BSA's rules and regulations.

A place where by-laws are very helpful is with regard to individual Scout
savings accounts and other places where people want to make exceptions.
Also, it may be good to require the Treasure be someone outside the
Scoutmaster's family.  This is a frequent source of perceived problems.
What many have come up with are rules regarding the number of leaders they 
must
have, what level of training they must have, and when they must get it, and 
so on.
(BSA note: a lot of this is already in the BSA by-laws and Guide to Safe 
Scouting)

A word of caution: write them carefully.  You do not want to put down
on paper a rule which might need at some future point to be broken.  Rules
written down are rules which *might* be turned against your unit.  It is 
also
a good idea to include wording that addresses revisions to the bylaws/guides
as needed.

For some ideas, see:

Troop By-Laws and Parent Guides:
http://www.geocities.com/Yosemite/Meadows/4651/forms.htm
http://www.panetwork.com/BSATRoop285/troop.htm
http://www.erols.com/mbcole/t32.html
http://www.bsa.net/md/t214/bylaws.html

Venture Crew   By-Laws:
http://yourpage.blazenet.net/ghkain/C-Bylaws.htm

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Last-Modified: 18 June 1999

The FAQs are archived at:
  http://www.faqs.org/faqs/scouting/
  http://www.faqs.org/#FAQHTML

This is part 2 of a two part FAQ.  Part 1 can be found at:
  http://www.faqs.org/faqs/scouting/
  http://www.faqs.org/#FAQHTML

RECENT CHANGES
Added information on Cub Scout Belt Loops and Pins
Added Values and Ethics Resources 
Added info on Lion rank
Added info on Boy Scout Handshake

DISCLAMER
There are recommended readings in this list of postings that are
recommendations solely of the author of that posting.  No Scouting
organization officially communicates though the rec.scouting FAQs.

TABLE OF CONTENTS
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4.2.1  BSA -- Two Organizations
4.2.2  BSA -- Boy Scouting - Aims
4.2.3  BSA -- Boy Scouting - Mission
4.2.4  BSA -- Learning for Life/Exploring - Mission 
4.2.5  BSA -- Boy Scouting - Methods
4.2.6  BSA -- Boy Scouting - Boy Scout Oath
4.2.7  BSA -- Boy Scouting - Boy Scout Law
4.2.8  BSA -- Boy Scouting - Famous Scouts
4.2.9  BSA -- Boy Scouting - Scouting as Education
4.2.10  BSA -- Boy Scouting - Values and Ethics Resources
4.2.11  BSA -- Boy Scouting - Leadership
4.2.12  BSA -- Cub Scouting - Sports and Academic Belt Loops and Pins
4.2.13  BSA -- Cub Scouting - Pinewood Derby
4.2.14  BSA -- Cub Scouting - What Happened to Lion?
4.2.15  BSA -- Boy Scouting - Why Did the handshake change?

More can be found in Part 1.  Part 1 can be found at:
  http://www.faqs.org/faqs/scouting/
  http://www.faqs.org/#FAQHTML

The following is in Part 1:
4.1.1  General Introduction -- rec.scouting.usa">rec.scouting.usa
4.1.2  On-Line Etiquette Guidelines
4.1.3  Organizations -- Official Information
4.1.4  Organizations -- Internet Official information on the net
4.1.6  Organizations -- Unofficial (but useful) information
4.1.5  BSA -- Uniform
4.1.6  BSA -- Free uniforms
4.1.7  BSA -- Clipart and fonts
4.1.8  BSA -- How the BSA is organized
4.1.9  BSA -- Official BSA literature & catalog
4.1.10  General -- Proper etiquette for the US Flag, ceremonies
4.1.11  BSA -- Boy Scouting - Addresses of people who will send letters
          to Scouts that make Eagle
4.1.12  BSA -- Cub Scouting - Cub Scouts and Webelos Camping
4.1.13  BSA -- Unauthorized or restricted activities
4.1.14  BSA -- District and Council Volunteer Scouters
4.1.15  BSA -- Unit Management Software
4.1.16  BSA -- Ceremonies
4.1.17  BSA -- Advancement Information



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Subject:  4.2.1  BSA -- Two Organizations 

Many people do not know that the BSA is two organizations.  The
traditional Boy Scout organization and a wholly owned subsidiary
called Learning for Life/Exploring.  Learning for Life/Exploring has gained some attention
lately as the BSA has rolled career Exploring groups into it.

Learning for Life/Exploring is designed to support schools and other youth-serving
organizations in their efforts toward preparing youth to successfully
handle the complexities of today's society and to enhance their 
self-confidence, motivation, and self-worth. Learning for Life/Exploring also 
helps youth develop social and life skills, assists in character 
development, and helps them formulate positive personal values. It 
prepares youth to make ethical decisions that will help
them achieve their full potential. Learning for Life/Exploring enhances teacher 
capacity and increases youth learning!

For more information on Learning for Life/Exploring
see: http://www.learning-for-life.org/
For more information on the Boy Scouts of America 
see:  http://www.bsa.scouting.org/

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Subject:  4.2.2  BSA -- Boy Scouting - Aims 

There are three aims to BSA Scouting:

To build character 
   To build self-reliance, self-discipline, self-confidence and self-respect 
To foster citizenship 
   To foster love of community, country and world, along with a commitment of
   service to others and an understanding of democratic principles. 
To develop fitness 
   To develop physical, mental, emotional, and moral fitness that will 
   stay with a Scout for the rest of his life. 

These three aims are the bedrock of the American Scouting movement. They
represent the long term outcomes we want for every boy.

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Subject:  4.2.3  BSA -- Boy Scouting - Mission 

It is the mission of the Boy Scouts of America (BSA) to serve others by
helping to instill values in young people, and in other ways to prepare
them to make ethical choices over their lifetime in achieving their full
potential. The values we strive to instill are found in the Boy Scout
Oath and Law.
For more information see: http://bsa.scouting.org/

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Subject: 4.2.4  BSA -- Learning for Life/Exploring - Mission 

It is the mission of Learning for Life to serve others by helping to instill
core values in young people and in other ways prepare them to make
ethical choices throughout their lives so they can achieve their full potential.
For more information see: http://www.learning-for-life.org/

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Subject: 4.2.5  BSA -- Boy Scouting - Methods 

The Eight Methods of Scouting

1. Ideals 
Each Scout commits himself to the personal behavior guides and standards in the Scout 
motto, the slogan, the Oath and the Law 
2. Patrols 
Patrols give Scouts experience in teamwork, democracy and leadership. 
3. Outdoors 
Scouting emphasizes outdoors activities which foster an appreciation of nature 
and our ecology. Along the way, Scouts practice and learn new skills and develop 
confidence in their own abilities to cope with obstacles. Scouting is outing! 
4. Advancement 
The advancement program provides Scouts with a ladder of skills to climb at his own pace.  
On the way up, he has many opportunities to learn and to be recognized for his achievements.
5. Personal growth
All of the other methods contribute to the personal growth of a Scout through experience. 
The quest for growth is a method, too. 
6. Adult association
Adult leaders, male and female, provide an example to Scouts of the high character they 
should strive for in their personal growth. 
7. Leadership development 
Making boys get leadership experiences is one of the most valuable things Scouting does. 
8. Uniform 
The uniform reminds a Scout of who he is and what is expected of him. It identifies him 
as part of a patrol, troop, council and worldwide youth movement. He can take pride in 
being a Scout, and in the achievements shown on his uniform and sash. Even neighborhood 
gangs recognize the importance of wearing a uniform, their colors. 

see: http://www.main.org/boyscout/aimmthd.htm

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Subject: 4.2.6  BSA -- Boy Scouting - Boy Scout Oath 

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.

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Subject: 4.2.7  BSA -- Boy Scouting - Boy Scout Law 

A Scout is:
Trustworthy
Loyal
Helpful
Friendly
Courteous
Kind
Obedient
Cheerful
Thrifty
Brave
Clean
Reverent

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Subject: 4.2.8  BSA -- Boy Scouting - Famous Scouts 

Since 1910, these principles have been taught in an atmosphere of
recreation and fun which allows young people to develop self confidence,
leadership and moral character.  More and more men, trained as Scouts,
are taking their places in today's world as responsible adult leaders.
Men who earned badges as Scouts, sit on the Supreme Court of the United
States.  Others hold important offices in our government, business and
industry.  Most of the members of the present U.S. Congress were Scouts.
Of the 214 pilots and scientists selected as astronauts since 1959, more
than 125 were Scouts or have been active in Scouting, as well as most of
the astronauts who have walked on the moon.  The new Suns head coach,
Danny Ainge, is an Eagle Scout.  The long list of famous Scouts
includes:

President John F. Kennedy
Boy Scout

President Gerald Ford
Eagle Scout

J. Willard Marriott, Jr.
President of Marriott  Corporation
Eagle Scout

Sam M. Walton
Chairman/CEO, Wal-Mart
Eagle Scout

Neil A. Armstrong, First
person to set foot on the Moon
Eagle Scout

Steven Spielberg,
Director, Producer
Eagle Scout

William C. Devries, M.D.;  Transplanted
First Artificial Heart
Eagle Scout

Barber B. Conable, Jr.
President, World Bank
Eagle Scout

More can be found at:
http://www.eaglescout.org/ 
http://usscouts.org/eagle/index.html
http://bsa.scouting.org/

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Subject: 4.2.9  BSA -- Boy Scouting - Scouting as Education 

The Boy Scouts of America is the largest youth oriented organization in
the United States.  More than 4 million young people and leaders are
currently registered in the Boy Scouts of America.

Unlike Cub Scouting, which many of you are familiar with, Boy Scouting
is a youth-lead organization.  The boys learn how to organize and lead
the Troop.  After training, and with adult supervision, the boys run the
show.
The boys in the Troop will be working towards their 1st class and then
Eagle ranks.  As they travel on their trail to Eagle and beyond, they
will not only learn how   to lead a team to a goal, they will  lead teams
of Scouts in a number of challenging situations.

Boy Scouting also provides for growth of moral strength and character,
teaches citizenship, and enhances the development of physical, mental
and emotional fitness.  This is all done in the spirit of fun and
adventure.

Please take a few minutes to read Chapter One of your son's Boy Scout
Handbook.

For families to achieve the full benefit from the program, parents
should realize that Scouting is as educational as sitting in a
classroom.

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Subject: 4.2.10  BSA -- Boy Scouting - Values and Ethics Resources 

Here is a listing of resources and references 
that discuss BSA values and ethics.

1995 Harris Poll on the Effect of Scouting:
http://www.cpcbsa.org/cpcbsa/bsa_info/general/charcount.htm

The meaning of the Scout Oath and Law can be found at:
http://usscouts.org/boyscouts/index.html 

Below are resources for instilling values in young
people.  More info can be found at:
http://www.main.org/boyscout/bsaethic.htm

The Values of Men and Boys in America...A Call to Action 
for Parents - A pamphlet to give to current and 
prospective Scouting parents. B.S.A. No. 2-121.

Ages and Stages videocassette -- explains the changes that take 
place is boys grow, the typical patterns of physical, mental,
social, and moral growth during childhood and adolescence. 
Helps you to understand age-appropriate behavior and
developmentally appropriate activities.

Guide to Safe Scouting: A Unit Leaders Guide for Current 
Policies and Procedures to Safe Activities -- When planning any
Scouting activity, safety is a primary concern. B.S.A. No. 10-212.

Ethics in Action for Cub Scouts -- Contains 14 activity 
modules each with a theme targeted for Cub Scout age boys. B.S.A.
No. 33015.

Ethics in Action modules may be found in the Cub Scout 
Leader How-to Book, No. 33831, also.

Ethics in Action videocassette -- explains the Cub Scout ethics 
program and how to guide a reflection.

BSA Family Book -- an easy to follow guide to developing 
"family talks" on such matters as becoming responsible, learning
to trust, communicating, and developing belief in self, family, 
God, and country. B.S.A. No. 33012 

Learning for Life/Exploring -- a BSA subsidiary providing school systems 
with action-learning lesson plans to enhance and
supplement core curricula. The kindergarten through sixth grade 
lesson plans include moral and character development themes.

Youth's Frontier -- Making Ethical Decisions - A Manual for 
Parents and Youth Leaders -- A Guide to Help Youth Meet
Today's Challenges . B.S.A. No. 33620.

On My Honor videocassette with President Ford - view and share 
information with your Scouts.

Ethical Controversies, B.S.A. No. 23-823, combines with the 
Explorer Leaders Handbook, to provide the outline for Ethics in
Action in Exploring. 

Moments in Common, AV-03V005, is a twenty four minute film for 
post Advisors and other adults involved in Exploring. It
shows how caring adults can make a difference in the lives of 
young people. The training outline that comes with the video
structures a one and a half hour workshop for adult leaders.

For the full text of the DELTA Handbook (Developing Ethical Leaders Through
Action) ... this is a wonderful sourcebook ... see
http://www.isd.net/stobin/delta/delta-hb.html
http://frontpage.lightspeed.net/campkern/delta.htm

"Scouting is a Game with a Purpose" -- a series of pages on Scouting's
approach to developing ethical leaders. The pages include material on the
Reflection process used in most of today's Scout leader training and a
Listing of useful resources outside of Scouting literature. See:
http://www.pinetreeweb.com/ethics.htm

Maintaining BSA Standards The Scout Oath and Law are not up for
negotiation. Our values are not for sale. Text of this article from Scouting
magazine, September 1992. can be found at:
http://www.main.org/boyscout/bsastand.htm

A number of writings from the Pennington Group on values and ethics in leadership 
can be found at:
http://www.penningtongroup.com/articles.html
http://www.penningtongroup.com/writing.html  (how the Scout Oath can be used to 
build ethical leaders and companies).

On My Honor is a book about truthfulness and used in many classrooms.
When his best friend drowns while they are swimming in a treacherous river that 
they had promised never to go near, Joel is devastated and terrified at having to 
tell both sets of parents the terrible consequences of their disobedience. 
"A powerful, soul-stirring novel told simply and well." A Newbery Honor Book; 
ALA Notable Children's Book.
see:
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ts/book-reviews/0440466334/qid=903289680/sr=1-3/002-1008674-1270447
http://www.eduplace.com/tview/tviews/miller8.html

More resources can be found at:
http://frontpage.lightspeed.net/campkern/delta_ref_appendix.htm

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Subject: 4.2.11  BSA -- Cub Scouting - Sports and Academic Belt Loops and Pins 

The Cub Scouts Sports and Academic Program is one method of addressing the
third aim of Scouting: the development of physical, mental and emotional fitness.
Fitness includes the body (well-tuned and healthy), the mind (able to think and
solve problems), and the emotions (self-control, courage, and self-respect). As in 
most activities in Cub Scouting, this is not meant to be a highly competitive
program, instead, the boys are encouraged to DO THEIR BEST. 

The Sports and Academic Program is an optional program for all Cub Scouts. It is
not part of the normal requirements towards ranks (except were used in obtaining
the Webelos Sportsman and Athlete activity badges). Its purpose is to assist the
Scouts in learning a new skill, or improving one they already posses. 

Loops, pins, letters can be are earned by all Cub Scouts. 

Complete details on using the sports program are contained in the the Leader
Guide for Cub Scouts Sports and Academics,(#34295). 

For some more information see:
http://www.geocities.com/~pack215/sports-academics.html
http://www.usscouts.org/advance/cubscout/sports-academic/

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Subject: 4.2.12  BSA -- Boy Scouting - Leadership

Resources for Leadership
Lays the foundation for how we overtly pass on to others this oft-times 
loosely defined concept called
leadership.  Describes the underpinnings of what makes a group, how
groups come about. Discusses the special role of the manager of
learning. They delve into some of the special skills a manager of learning
may use to help develop the group, and skill...
http://www.whitestag.org/resources/index.html

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Subject: 4.2.13  BSA -- Cub Scouting - Pinewood Derby 

There is a lot of information on the Web about the Pinewood Derby

The U.S. Scouting Service pages have a lot of information about the
Pinewood Derby, see:  http://usscouts.org/pinewood/index.html

Also see the  Pinewood Derby Racing Webring, a small group
of excellent  Pinewood Derby sites.  Many of the sites are extensive,
and several have  Pinewood Derby track plans. Several have information 
on running a PWD. 

The ring index is at:
   http://www.webring.org/cgi-bin/webring?ring=pwd&index



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Subject: 4.2.14  BSA -- Cub Scouting - What happened to Lion?

The Lion program was dropped in 1967 when the Webelos program became the 
program for 10 year-olds. The WEBELOS rank
replaced the Lion rank, and the Arrow of Light replaced the Webelos rank. 
Also, in 1967, the Bobcat cloth patch was
introduced.  

1973 - updated Cub Scout program introduced with new colorful insignia for Wolf
and Bear and NEW patch insignia (in addition to pin) for Bobcat.

1980 - Term "Den Mother" officially retired; all male and female leaders of
dens will now be simply called "Den Leaders" and "Assistant Den Leaders".

1986 -  Cub Scouting expands to a four-year program, to include a two-year
WEBELOS Cub Scout program.  Tiger Cubs implemented as separate Pack program 

(source: BSA Fact Sheet: Historical Highlights, BSA #2-551)
http://bsa.scouting.org/factsheets/02-511/index.html


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Subject: 4.2.15  BSA -- Boy Scouting - Why did the handshake change?

In 1972 "The Scout Handclasp: It is made like a right handshake of greeting
except Scout use the left hand. The little finger is not separated from the 
other fingers. The handclasp in the United States is the
same as for Scouting in all the other countries of the world."

For more information visit:
http://www.users.fast.net/~shenning/history.html

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