New Birth of Freedom Council, BSA Website for the New Birth of Freedom Council, BSA
This page has been designed to capture all of the resources shared as part of the 2020 Program Launch. Please, share this information with any unit leaders, volunteers, or families who can benefit from the information collected.
Program Launch Resources
- Announcement on September and October Roundtables
- Roundtable Survey
- Program Launch Survey
- Scout Me In Video Contest
- Merit Badge Counselor Information for Scoutbook
- Guidelines for “Green” Phase and In-Person Meetings
- Restart Scouting – S.A.F.E Guidelines
- 2020 Popcorn and Nuts Sale
- 2020 Council Calendar and Planning Guide
- Updating BeAScout Pin
- Summer Camp 2021 Reservations Discount
- Rifle Shooting Merit Badge Days
- Council Camps are Open for Reservations
Presentations
- Main Session Powerpoint
- Main Session Recording
- Scoutbook Breakout Recording
- Advancement – COVID-19 Requirement Changes Breakout Powerpoint
- Advancement – COVID-19 Requirement Changes Breakout Recording
- Fall Membership Planning Breakout Powerpoint
- Fall Membership Planning Breakout Recording
- Unit Financial Best Practices Breakout Powerpoint
- Unit Financial Best Practices Breakout Recording
- Understanding and Managing PA Required Clearances Breakout Powerpoint
- Understanding and Managing PA Required Clearances Breakout Recording
Presentation Resources
Scoutbook
Advancement – COVID-19 Requirement Changes
- COVID-19 National Advancement Updates
- New Birth of Freedom Council Eagle Hub
- New Birth of Freedom Council COVID-19 Extension Request
Fall Membership Planning
- Online Registration Resources
- Updating a BeAScout Pin
- Geofencing for your Join Scouting Night
- Using Facebook and Social Media to Promote Your Recruiting Night
- New Member Coordinator
- BSA Brand Center
- Family Fun Fest September
Unit Financial Best Practices
Understanding and Managing Pennsylvania Required Clearances
- FAQs – PA Required Background Check Clearances
- Request for Registration Beyond the Age of Eligibility
- Registration and Advancement for Members with Special Needs
- Time Extensions for Eagle, Quartermaster, and Summit Awards – Guide to Advancement 9.0.4.0
Unit Planning Resources
- Troop Annual Planning Conference
- BSA – Troop Annual Program Planning Conference Guide
- Monthly Program Features
- Troop Operating Budget Worksheet PDF and Excel
- Planning Your Troop’s Annual Program Budget
- Scouts BSA planning calendar and resources from Boys’ Life magazine
Updated Journey to Excellence Charts
Materials from New Birth of Freedom Committees
Camping Committee Message
Friends of Wood Badge
Membership/Fall Recruitment
- Scouts BSA Recruitment Idea Book
- Cub Scout Recruitment Idea Book
- Setting up your Unit’s BeAScout Pin
- Setting up your Unit’s BeAScout Pin – Video Link
- Online Registration Guidebook
National Youth Leadership Training (NYLT)
Philmont Council Contingent
University of Scouting
- Information about University of Scouting and how to register
- 2020 University of Scouting Course Catalog
Wood Badge
- Join the 2021 Course
- Wood Badge 2021 Flier
- Why Wood Badge – Short Version
- Why Wood Badge – Full Version