The safety of our Scouts, volunteers, employees, and communities continues to be our top priority. We must continue our vigilance to assure that youth and their families are safe while they enjoy the many benefits of Scouting.

We continue to follow the guidance from expert agencies and follow the measures that have become second nature to many - hand hygiene, masks, distancing, meeting in cohorts and remaining at home if you have symptoms or feel bad.

We encourage everyone to consult with their physician and get vaccinated. It is our

best hope for returning to normalcy in our Scouting family. The critical need of today is for all to understand the rationale for our caution and actions. Because of the pandemic, fewer youth have joined our Movement. To welcome new members and their families, we must demonstrate that we are safe and are concerned with the health of all. The success of the Scouting program depends on conducting regular meetings and activities in a safe and responsible way.

As always, please be mindful of the Scout Oath and Law as we continue to navigate

a safe return to the activities we enjoy.

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Now available is the Norman Rockwell set A limited edition of 100 have been produced and retail for $75.00 each. This is a 4-patch set.

First hired by the Boy Scouts of America to create a series of pen and ink drawings for The Boy Scout’s Hike Book, Norman Rockwell was appointed art editor of Boys’ Life magazine at the age of nineteen. Learn more about Norman Rockwell here.

To order your Norman Rockwell set today - Click here.

There is nothing more quintessential to Scouting than the campfire. A good campfire can foster a lifelong love of the outdoors and Scouting. That being said there are some concerns that need to be addressed to ensure safety.

There are a few items to keep in mind when camping:

Check out more safety moments at Scouting.org

The 2021 Scouters Annual Conference (SAC) will be held over the October 8th weekend in Brussels, Belgium. SAC is a training day for all leaders- whether you are a new volunteer or one with years of Scouting knowledge. Other events held on Saturday the 9th will be the Council Annual Meeting at noon and the Council Recognition Dinner that evening. Among the presentations to recognize our volunteers, a highlight of the evening will be the presentation of the Silver Beaver Awards- the highest award that a local council can bestow upon a volunteer for service to Scouting.

This is a three-day weekend for many of our Scouters, so bring the family to explore the environs of Brussels while you are at SAC. The Courtyard by Marriott Brussels has a group rate starting at 75 EUR per night with a full American Breakfast. Make your reservations soon as the block of rooms we have on hold are released back to the hotel in early September.

Thank you to ClassB and the TAC Friends of Scouting campaign for being financial supporters of the event. We look forward to seeing everyone at the Scouters Annual Conference in October!

The data is in! New Scout families want to feel welcome and a sense of belonging in their new unit.

And when they do, these Scouts will stay in Scouting programs for a long time. https://blog.scoutingmagazine.org/2021/08/12/make-sure-new-families-in-your-pack-have-this-info-as-soon-as-they-join/

So, what does this mean for Cub Scout leaders? Of course, being welcoming and kind to newcomers is at Scouting’s core. But there is one tool you can start using right now to get families the info they need to feel welcomed right off the bat.

Check out the new “Welcome to Cub Scouts one-pager” and fill in the blanks for your unit. https://blog.scoutingmagazine.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2021/08/07.12.21-On-boarding-Editable-Flyer_Final.pdf