February 2025
Cub Scout Break Out
Crossover Ceremonies
- Purpose of Crossover: To mark a scout’s transition from Cub Scouts to Scouts BSA, starting them on the Trail to Eagle.
- Crossover Planning: Includes considering timing (typically Spring, after completing AOL requirements), location (COR organizations, churches, BSA facilities), and whether to combine with Blue and Gold events.
- Crossover Components: Elements of a good ceremony include welcome, changing of the guard, presentation of arrows, AOL patch and pin, crossing of a bridge, acknowledgment of leaders and parents, and refreshments.
- Types of Ceremonies: Can be Pack-led, Pack and Troop-led, Order of the Arrow-led, or a combination.
Scouts BSA Break Out
AOL Transition to a Scout Troop
District News
Scouting America Moments
- Hot Topic: New Guide to Advancement – 2025 Edition
- Safety Moment: Weather Safety
- Severe weather hazards, such as tornadoes, lightning, hail, flash flooding, and downbursts, can be dangerous. Each requires a basic understanding of what to do so that you can protect yourself and your Scouts. The scale of weather conditions can seem daunting—ranging from high heat with no humidity to torrential downpours with possible flooding.
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- Membership Moment: 5 Steps for an Open House
- A five-step guide for hosting a successful open house to attract new members to troops, crews, and ships, using a troop open house.
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