The Glenn A. and Melinda W. Adams National Eagle Scout Service Project of the Year Award (ESSPY) was established to recognize valuable service of an exceptional nature by an Eagle Scout candidate to a religious institution, a school, community, or …
Category: Advancement
Understanding the District Award of Merit & Silver Beaver Award: A Guide to Recognizing Exceptional Service
The District Award of Merit and Silver Beaver Award recognizes exceptional contributions by Scouting volunteers.
District Award of Merit
- Purpose: Honors registered adult volunteers for outstanding service at the district level.
- Eligibility: Current volunteers who have not received this
It’s Time for 2025 Merit Badge Counselor Renewals
Attention all Merit Badge Counselors!! It is that time of year again – time to renew your registration as a Merit Badge Counselor for 2025. You should have received an email about your renewal. If you have not received an …
Resources Available to Help Scouts, Parents, and Leaders Navigate the Eagle Scout Process
Scouts BSA Advancement Changes for 2024 Announced
As of January 1, 2024, the following changes to Scouts BSA requirements become effective.
Rank Requirements
There were minor changes to Scout (6) and Star (6).
The Cyberchip has been phased out. Scouts should use the Personal Safety …
NOVA and Supernova Awards Can Now be Ordered Directly
Recently the Boy Scouts of America changed how units and councils can obtain the NOVA and Supernova Award recognition items. The items available are listed below by each vendor. Unfortunately, our Council can no longer provide these materials, and ordering …
New Birth of Freedom Council
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