Merit Badge Counselor lists

Dear Scoutmaster,

Effective immediately, for your convenience, the merit badge counselor list can now be found in two places:

If your troop has a Scoutbook subscription: it is on your Troop Page in Scoutbook.

It can also be found on the council website’s merit badge counselor page:

https://www.grandcanyonbsa.org/meritbadgecounseling 

The password for the file on the website is: GCCMBC2018

If you see errors in the list, please email gcc.membership@scouting.org

BSA Changes

BSA Changes

Hello, Scouting families. We would like to clarify the new changes the Boy Scouts of America, Inc. will be undergoing. 

The organization's name will remain unchanged as Boy Scouts of America. 

Your local Council's name also remains unchanged as Grand Canyon Council.

Below are the program names that remain the same:

1. Cub Scouts
2. Venturing, BSA
3. Exploring
4. Learning for Life
5. Sea Scouts

The Only program whose name is changing is
The program for youth 11-17 formally (Boy Scouts), will now be named Scouts BSA. The (BSA) in the program name is not an acronym but is necessary to distinguish the program from the generic word, "scouts" e.g., talent scouts, location scouts, Girl Scouts and countless others. 


Adventure Has a New Name: Scouts BSA
As we enter a new era for our organization, it is important that all youth can see themselves in Scouting in every way possible. That is why we’re proud to announce that Scouts BSA is the new name for the Boy Scout program. Scouts BSA perfectly represents the new, inclusive program for older Scouts that the Boy Scouts of America is proud to offer. The name change will be effective in February 2019, when Scouts BSA will begin welcoming girls and boys.

Why Scouts BSA? Because it builds on the legacy of the Scout name. The Scout meetings, Scout camp, the Scout handbook, Scouts themselves - we have more than 108 years of heritage and tradition built on the Scout name. The organization name will continue to be ‘Boy Scouts of America.’ The BSA will continue to build the future of Scouting with Scouts BSA, as we deliver character and leadership and offer a path to the rank of Eagle Scout for boys and girls.
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Scout. It’s not just what I do, it’s who I am.
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How Was the New Name Determined?
In February 2018, the BSA began working with an outside agency to develop naming options for the Older Girl/Youth Program. Guidelines included:

• The organization name ‘Boy Scouts of America’ will not change
• The name must be relevant to today’s youth and families
• Explore two scenarios:
o (1) Two names – keep the name ‘Boy Scout’ and come up with a name for the older girl program, or
o (2) One name – develop one name that would be used for the program that would serve both boys and girls.


After reviewing and refining a list of potential names, the BSA shared the naming options with key stakeholders, including volunteer panels, professional panels, district operations basic classes, panels of commissioners, the Boy Scout Support Committee, the Marketing Committee and the Scout Executive Marketing Advisory panel.

Outcomes
Each group independently came to the conclusion that a separate name for the Boy Scout program and another name for the girl program was confusing and risked communicating an incorrect assumption that the girl program was perhaps watered down or somehow different.

One Name is the Best Choice
All of the groups independently decided that the one-name scenario was the best choice. They also agreed that the best name choice was ‘Scouts’. They agreed that the name ‘Scouts’ best preserved the brand equity of the program and provided the easiest transition.
As we enter a new era for our organization, Scouts BSA perfectly represents the new, inclusive program for older Scouts.

Scouts BSA
Questions and Answers
Q: Are you changing the name of the organization?
A: No, our iconic organization name will continue to be Boy Scouts of America
Q: When will the name change be effective?
A: The scheduled launch date for Scouts BSA is February 1, 2019.
Q: What will the members of the program be called?
A: Just as today, they will be called Scouts. For example, “I’m in Scouts BSA, so I am a Scout.”
Q: Will The Boy Scout Handbook be updated to reflect the new name?
A: Yes.

Philmont

View Online PHILMONT SCOUT RANCH FAMILY ADVENTURE June 24-30 & July 1-7, 2018 SIGN UP! Make Memories That Will Last a Lifetime at the  Iconic Philmont Scout Ranch! The Philmont Family Adventure is a once-in-a-lifetime chance to experience the Philmont Scout Ranch like never before! Open to all registered members of the BSA and their families, you will have a chance to participate in all of the incredible activities offered at Philmont and make memories with your family that will last a lifetime. WHO: All registered members of the BSA and their families WHERE: Philmont Scout Ranch, Cimarron, New Mexico WHEN: Week 1 Week 2 Full Session 6/24-6/30 7/01-7/07 Half Session 1 6/24-6/27 7/01-7/04 Half Session 2 6/27-6/30 7/04-7/07 Space is limited, so don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity! SIGN UP!     You can customize your adventure by choosing activities that appeal to you. Morning and afternoon programs will be offered daily, as well as day-long activities ... if you’re feeling extra adventurous! This is different from any previous event at the Philmont Scout Ranch, and will truly be an unforgettable experience for all families in attendance. Get more information or sign your family up now at philmontscoutranch.org/pfa. Copyright © 2018 Boy Scouts of America, All rights reserved. Boy Scouts of America 1325 West Walnut Hill Lane Irving, TX 75038 Update preferences  |  Unsubscribe

Varsity Triathlon

You are receiving this email because your email address was used in the past to register youth for the Coronado District Triathlon.

Just 5 weeks till race time! Please talk to your youth (boys and girls) about this year’s triathlon. Last year was a huge success and I don't want them to miss out.  Follow http://www.varsitytriathlon.org/ to see information about the race and register for this great event.

Please print out the following flyers and pass them it out to all youth leaders that you know so their youth can have an opportunity to participate in the Coronado District Jim Brinkerhoff Varsity Triathlon.

Flyers:
http://www.varsitytriathlon.org/documents/TRIATHLON%20FLIER.pdf
http://www.varsitytriathlon.org/documents/TRIATHLON%20DANCE%20FLIER.pdf

This year, we have created a Pre-Registration Instructions Worksheet. You may collect the following information before beginning registration to speed up the registration process.

Pre-Registration Instructions:
https://www.dropbox.com/s/9omigrypnlgbd3a/Triathlon%20Pre-Registration%20Instructions.pdf?dl=0
Pre-Registration Worksheet:

https://www.dropbox.com/s/ftu3e7uoac6cloc/Triathlon%20Pre-Registration%20Worksheet%202018.pdf?dl=0



Please also forward this email to any male or female youth group in your organization. If you are not the leader that is now in charge, please forward this email to the current leader.



Thanks!

Mons Larson, Race Director

Full Color Movement International

Full Color Movement International is a charitable organization on JustServe.org that is looking for volunteers to help renovate their old gymnasium where they provide luncheons/showers for the homeless.   The following project has been posted but is not getting any response.  The administrator feels this would be great for an Eagle Scout project(s), and would like to get the word out.  The actual location takes place in Phoenix, however.

 https://www.justserve.org/projects/e12013c9-0c01-4cea-bb19-a0278329c190

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