Don’t Delay… Register Today! Please RSVP by Friday, February 28, 2020. SATURDAY, MARCH 7, 2020 Reception at 6:00 P.M. – Dinner at 6:45 P.M. Padini’s Shaw and Van Ness in […]
News and Updates
Camp Chawanakee Pre-Reqs
National has just released the list of merit badges for 2020 that have had updates to their requirements. We have reviewed the list and found that none of the requirement […]
How to get your pack or troop into a national park for free in 2020
A seven-day pass to Yellowstone National Park is normally $35 per vehicle. But on five days each year, that fee drops to $0. (Photo by W. Garth Dowling) There’s only […]
Please Welcome Mike to the Sequoia Council
We are pleased to announce the selection of Michael R. Marchese as Scout Executive of the Sequoia Council in Fresno and the Central Valley. Mike began his Scouting career as […]
Six easy steps to planning the ultimate Pinewood Derby
The Pinewood Derby can seem like a maze of tasks that make up a million-piece, very complicated puzzle, but it is time to simplify things a bit and make this all about fun for everyone. These steps should guarantee that you throw a successful and well-run race day event, whether it’s your pack’s first time or 50th.
Nominations for the Silver Beaver Award
The Silver Beaver Award is the council-level distinguished service award of the Boy Scouts of America. Recipients of this award are registered adult leaders who have made an impact on […]
BSA membership fee to change beginning Jan. 1, 2020
Fee Communications with Talking Points FAQ From Council President and Scout Executive Starting next year, the Boy Scouts of America membership fee will be $60 a year for all registered […]
ACTION REQUIRED Background Check Disclosures and Authorization
Dear Scouters, By now many of you have probably received an email from the Boy Scouts of America in regards to new policies regarding updates to the Criminal Background Checks […]
What to do when a bakery tells you it won’t put a trademarked BSA logo on your cake
Plans for the Eagle Scout court of honor were chugging along until the parents started looking for a bakery to prepare an Eagle Scout-themed cake for the big day. Bakery […]
Scouting Show and Tell: Sea Scout vessels
Ahoy there! It’s time for Show and Tell, where Scouters show their favorite photos and tell the story behind them. This time, we’d like to see your Sea Scouting ship’s vessel. It can be a kayak, canoe, […]