BSA to use Scout Oath and Scout Law for all programs

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

It’s official: The resolution to move to one Oath and Law for Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts, Varsity, Sea Scouts, and Venturing was approved this morning by the Boy Scouts of America’s executive board. Essentially, this means every Scout of any age will use the Scout Oath and Law instead of reciting separate, program-specific sayings. Cub Scouts will recite the Scout Oath and Law instead of the Cub Scout Promise and Law of the Pack. 

 

The Scout Oath is as follows:

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.

 

 

The Scout Law is now as follows:

A Scout is trustworthy, loyal, helpful, friendly, 
courteous, kind, obedient, cheerful, thrifty,
brave, clean, and reverent.

 

 

The Cub Scout sign, salute, motto, and hand shake will stay the same.

 

Cub Scout sign: Make the sign with your right hand. Hold your arm straight  up with two  fingers raised.

 

Cub Scout salute: Salute with your right hand. Hold your first two fingers close together. Touch your fingertips to your cap.

 

Cub Scout Motto: "Do Your Best."

 

 

 

 

 

UNIT RE-CHARTER/REGISTRATION RULES CHANGING ON JAN. 1, 2015!!!

It seems early to be talking about Re-chartering, but we wanted to make you aware of a new national policy about to go into effect. Any NWGA units that have not completed and submitted their re-charter paperwork and fees by Dec. 31, 2014 will no longer have a "grace" period during which they are considered "lapsed". They will be considered "dropped" units on Jan. 1, 2015. These units will not be allowed to purchase advancement or file advancement reports, get tour permits approved, do fundraisers, or meet as BSA units until the paperwork has been submitted and processed. All Scouts and leaders in those units will no longer be considered as BSA members until the recharter paperwork is submitted. Also, unit-level leaders who have not completed Youth Protection Training and Basic Leader Training for their position will NOT be eligible to re-charter for 2015, which may also affect a unit's ability to     re-charter on time.

How can your unit, leaders and Scouts avoid being affected by this policy change? Simple! Recharter paperwork and Internet Rechartering will be available beginning in early October, 2014. There are also many, many training opportunities for adult leaders as well as online trainings available. All you have to do to ensure that your tenure, privileges, insurance, etc. is NOT interrupted is to complete and submit your re-charter paperwork BEFORE Dec. 31! You don't have to wait, you can complete the process as soon as you want! If you need assistance, our office staff, Commissioners and Scouting professionals will be glad to help you! 

 

2014 BSA Membership Fee Increased to $24

At the recent Top Hands meeting, it was announced that the 2014 BSA Membership Fee would increase from $15 to $24 annually. The Northwest Georgia Council does not receive any of this fee directly. Rather, it is the national membership registration fee. What do you as a Scout family get for $24 a year? Click the link below. It might surprise you!