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2019-20 SCOUTS BSAIDEAL YEAR OF SCOUTING

UNIFORMS n APPAREL n INSIGNIA n LITERATURE n CAMPING n CRAFTS n AWARDS n GIFTS

DistrictsBear Creek - serving Fayette, Franklin, Rush, Shelby, Union, Wayne and southern Randolph countiesDel-Mi - serving Hamilton and Tipton countiesGolden Eagle - serving Blackford, Delaware, Randolph and eastern Henry countiesHou Koda - serving southwestern Marion and Hendricks countiesNortheast - serving northeast Marion and western Hancock countiesNorth Star - serving northwest Marion and southern Boone counties

Pathfinder - serving southern Marion and Johnson countiesPioneer - serving Hancock and southeast Marion countiesSakima - serving Madison and western Henry countiesSugar Creek - serving Boone, Montgomery, and Clinton countiesWabash Valley - serving Vigo, Vermillion, Clay, Parke, Sullivan and Putnam counties

Headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana, Crossroads of America Council, Boy Scouts of America serves over 35,000 members in 26 counties in central Indiana. Our mission is to provide character development, citizenship training, and growth in physical, mental and spiritual fitness, to help create the next generation of leaders.

Our program opportunities for young men and women, ages 5-20, include: Cub Scouts, Scouts BSA, Venturing, Exploring, STEM Scouts, Sea Scouts and Reaching for Tomorrow.

MUNCIE SCOUT SHOP3400 East Jackson StreetMuncie, IN 47303(765) 288-0223

Hours of operation:Monday - Friday 12:15pm-5:30pm

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Hours of operation:Monday - Friday 12:15pm-5:30pm

GOLDEN-BURKE SCOUT SHOP7125 Fall Creek Road NorthIndianapolis, IN 46256(317) 813-7070

Hours of operation:Monday, Wednesday & Friday 8:30am-7pmTuesday & Thursday 8:30am-5pmSaturday 9am-3pm









USING THIS GUIDEHow to Use this Guide ............................................................2

A Troop’s Journey to Excellence ..............................................3

PLANNING & BUDGETProgram Planning ...................................................................5

Troop Budget Planner .............................................................5

MEMBERSHIPBuilding Scouts BSA ...............................................................8

Retention Best Practices .........................................................9

Webelos to Scout Transition ...................................................9

PROGRAMAdvancement ..........................................................................10

Camping ..................................................................................11

Service Projects ......................................................................12

Patrol Method .........................................................................13

VOLUNTEER LEADERSHIPLeadership Recruitment ..........................................................14

Trained Leadership ..................................................................14

Training Requirement ..............................................................14

Succession Planning ...............................................................18

Friends of Scouting .................................................................19

PROGRAM RESOURCESProgram Resources / Activities ...............................................23

This guide and all Ideal Year of Scouting resources can be found online: www.crossroadsbsa.org/IYOS

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Every great project starts with a great plan. The same goes for Scouting. By following our proven Ideal Year of Scouting plan, you can expect to see…

uu A stronger program for your youth at less personal cost to you

uu Increased parental involvement

uu More youth camping

uu Better retention

uu More funding with less time spent fundraising

uu A simpler, easier and more enjoyable Scouting program

The Ideal Year of Scouting follows the BSA’s Journey to Excellence recognition program. Think of Journey to Excellence (JTE) as your scorecard for Scouting success. The 2019 Journey to Excellence scorecard is located on the next page and will help you identify, quantify, track and report key factors to make the program you deliver even better for your Scouts.

During the spring of 2019, work through this book to set your goals and make your plans. You should have a clear picture of the program you will offer from August, through the school year.

Over the next few pages we’ll guide you through the Journey to Excellence criteria and set you on the path to your Ideal Year of Scouting. If you have questions or get stuck along the way, don’t worry…we’ve got you covered!

This guide and additional online resources are available at www.crossroadsbsa.org/IYOS.

You can also contact us at (317) 813-7125 and we’ll connect you with a Scouting professional who can help you achieve your Ideal Year of Scouting.

JOURNEY TO EXCELLENCE QUALIFICATIONSComplete the 2019 Journey to Excellence Scorecard and submit with your 2019 recharter paperwork before December.

HOW THIS GUIDE WORKS

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Objective Bronze Level Silver Level Gold Level Bronze Points

Silver Points

Gold Points

Planning and Budget 200

#1

Planning and budget: Have a program plan and budget that is regularly reviewed by the committee, and it follows BSA policies related to fundraising.

Have an annual program plan and budget adopted by the

troop committee.

Achieve Bronze, plus troop conducts a planning meeting involving youth leaders for the

following program year.

Achieve Silver, plus troop committee meets at least six

times during the year to review program plans and finances.

50 100 200

Membership 500

#2 Building Scouting: Recruit new youth into the troop in order to grow membership.

Have a membership growth plan that includes a recruit-

ment activity and register new members in the troop.

Achieve Bronze, and either increase youth members by

5% or have at least 25 members.

Achieve Silver, and either increase youth members by


50 100 200

#3 Retention: Retain a significant percentage of youth members.

Reregister 75% of eligible members.


Reregister 85% of eligible members. 50 100 200

#4 Webelos-to-Scout transition: Have an effective plan to recruit Webelos Scouts into the troop.

With a pack or Webelos den, hold two joint activities.

Achieve Bronze, plus recruit two Webelos Scouts.

Achieve Bronze, plus provide at least one den chief to a

pack and recruit five Webelos Scouts.

25 50 100

Program 900

#5 Advancement: Achieve a high percentage of Scouts earning rank advancements.

40% of Scouts advance one rank during the year.


60% of Scouts advance one rank during the year. 50 100 200

#6 Short-term camping: Conduct short-term or weekend campouts throughout the year.

Conduct four short-term overnight campouts.

Conduct seven short-term overnight campouts.

Conduct nine short-term overnight campouts. 50 100 200

#7 Long-term camping: Participate in a long-term camp with a majority of the troop in attendance.

The troop participates in a long-term camp.

60% of Scouts attend a long-term camp.

70% of Scouts attend a long-term camp. 50 100 200

#8Service projects: Participate in service projects, with at least one benefiting the chartered organization.

Participate in three service projects and enter the hours

on the JTE website.

Participate in four service projects and enter the hours

on the JTE website.

Participate in five service projects and enter the hours

on the JTE website.25 50 100

#9 Patrol method: Use the patrol method to develop youth leaders.

The troop has patrols, and each has a patrol leader.

There is an SPL, if more than one patrol. The PLC meets at

least four times a year.

Achieve Bronze, plus PLC meets at least six times. The troop conducts patrol leader

training.

Achieve Silver, plus PLC meets at least ten times. At

least one Scout has attended an advanced training course, such as NYLT or Order of the

Arrow Conference.

50 100 200

Volunteer Leadership 400

#10Leadership and family engagement: The troop is proactive in recruiting sufficient leaders and communicates regularly with parents.

Have at least one registered assistant Scoutmaster.

Achieve Bronze, plus the troop holds two courts of honor,

where troop plans are reviewed with parents.

Achieve Bronze, plus the troop holds three courts of honor,


50 100 200

#11Trained leadership: Have trained and engaged leaders at all levels. All leaders are required to have youth protection training.

Scoutmaster or an assistant Scoutmaster has completed

position-specific training.

Achieve Bronze, plus the Scoutmaster and 60% of

assistants have completed position-specific training or, if

new, will complete within three months of joining.

Achieve Silver, plus two-thirds of active committee members

have completed position-specific training and at least one person has attended an

advanced training course involving a total of least 5

days.

50 100 200

o Bronze: Earn at least 525 points by earning points in at least 7 objectives. Total points earned:

o Silver: Earn at least 750 points by earning points in at least 8 objectives.

o Gold: Earn at least 1,000 points by earning points in at least 8 objective and at least Bronze in #6 or #7. No. of objectives with points:

o Our troop has completed online rechartering by the deadline in order to maintain continuity of our program.

o We certify that these requirements have been completed:

Scoutmaster __________________________________________________ Date _____________________

Committee chair _______________________________________________ Date _____________________

Commissioner _________________________________________________ Date _____________________

This form should be submitted to the Scout service center or your unit commissioner, as directed by your council.

"The BSA method for annual planning and continuous improvement"

Total Points:

Total Points:

Total Points:

Troop ________ of _________________________ District2019 Scouting's Journey to Excellence

ItemTotal Points:

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The troop has a program plan and budget that is reviewed at all troop committee meetings, and the troop follows BSA policies relating to fundraising and fiscal management as found on the Unit Money-Earning Application form and any other publication that the council has developed for fundraising and fiscal management. A meeting is held with youth leaders where they are involved in developing the plan for the next program year. The troop's program plan should be shared with the unit commissioner. Separate troops for males and females under the same chartered organization may have a shared unit committee.

2The troop has a growth plan, and conducts a formal recruiting event. On December 31, 2019, the troop has an increase in the number of youth members as compared to the number registered on December 31, 2018 A membership growth plan template can be found at www.scouting.org/membership. The troop has an up-to-date pin on the "Be a Scout" website.

3Number of youth members on the most recent charter renewal (A) divided by the number of youth registered at the end of the prior charter year (B) minus any age-outs (C). Total = (A) / (B-C). Age-outs are youth who are too old to reregister as Scouts. If the troop has a December charter, use the one expiring on December 31, 2018; otherwise use the one expiring during 2019.

4 Hold at least two activities with a pack or Webelos den, and recruit new Webelos Scouts into the troop. Den chiefs are provided to one or more Cub Scout dens.

5Total number of Scouts advancing at least one rank ( Scout, Tenderfoot, Second Class, First Class, Star, Life, Eagle) during the calendar year (A), divided by the number of youth registered at the end of the year (B). Advancement = (A) / (B). The troop is encouraged to use Scoutbook to track each individual's advancements.

6 Conduct short-term (at least one overnight) campouts throughout the year.

7Number of Scouts who attend any in-council or out-of-council long-term summer camp (of at least five nights), high-adventure experience, or jamboree, or serve on camp staff within the past year, divided by the Scout membership on June 30, 2019. Youth attending long-term specialty camps such as NYLT or STEM are also counted.

8 The troop participates in service projects during the year and enters them on the Service Hours website or through Scoutbook. The projects may be completed as joint projects with other organizations. At least one project must benefit the chartered organization.

9The troop is separated into patrols and each patrol has an elected patrol leader. If the troop has more than one patrol, there is an elected senior patrol leader. If the troop has more than one patrol, the PLC meets at least four times each year. The troop holds patrol leader training each year, and youth have the opportunity to participate in advanced training.

10The troop has a Scoutmaster, an assistant, and a committee of at least three members. Ideally, the chartered organization representative should not be dual registered as one of the committee members. The troop conducts courts of honor where youth are recognized and program plans are shared with parents.

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All leaders have completed youth protection training. Scoutmaster and 60% of the assistants have completed position-specific training or, if new, will complete within three months of joining. Two-thirds of active committee members (including chartered organization representative) have completed position-specific training. For Gold, one leader must have attended an advanced training course involving a total of 5 days or more, such as Wood Badge, Summit or Philmont Training Center, at some point in their Scouting tenure.

Program Measures

Volunteer Leadership Measures

Scoring the troop's performance: To determine the troop's performance level, you will use the above information to determine the points earned for each of the 11 criteria and then add those individual point scores to determine a composite score. Count only the highest point total achieved in any one criterion. Bronze level requires earning at least 525 points in at least 7 criteria, Silver level requires earning points in at least 8 criteria and 750 points, and Gold level requires earning points in at least 8 criteria, meeting at least bronze standards in either short-term or long-term camping, and earning at least 1,000 total points.

For more resources including workbooks and planning guides: www.Scouting.org/jte

Scouting's Journey to Excellence2019 Troop Planning, Performance, and Recognition

Journey to Excellence uses a balanced approach to measure performance. It guides program planning before the year begins, monitors activities forcontinuous improvement during the year, and recognizes performance at the end of the year. In planning your strategy, use actual numbers from theprevious year to guide your performance improvement goal planning. The period for measuring performance will be the calendar year.

Planning and Budget Measures

Membership Measures

Revised 7/17/18 513-106

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TROOP PROGRAM PLANNING CONFERENCEEach Patrol should elect a Patrol Leader to serve on the Patrol Leaders’ Council. Once your Patrol Leaders’ Council is formed, the troop should hold a Program Planning Conference. This conference should serve as the starting point for creating your annual program plan. While drafting your annual program plan it’s important not to get stuck on what you have “always” done, but what you would “like to do.” Steps in annual program planning include...

uu Brainstorm: Brainstorm ideas of things you would like to do as a troop. Include a wide range of activities from campouts to service projects. At this point, everything goes on the board - no evaluation happens.

uu Evaluate: The troop committee evaluates each suggestion and goes back to the troop with the “approved list.” Have youth vote on their first, second and third choices.

uu Draft the Plan: Put together a draft of your annual program calendar. Assign potential activities for further research (cost, times, availability, etc.). Then finalize your plan including a budget and share with youth and troop families. Be sure to plan your calendar around council and district events. Review the Crossroads of America Council calendar online at www.crossroadsbsa.org/IYOS.

FUNDING YOUR PROGRAMSo you’ve got a great program plan in place…but now how are you going to pay for it? To get started download the Troop Budget Planner at: www.crossroadsbsa.org/IYOS.

FOUR STEPS FOR A SUCCESSFUL FUNDRAISING CAMPAIGN1. Establish an annual plan and budget using the Troop Budget Planner on the next page.

2. Determine the expenses from all activities, advancements, camping and training your unit wants to do, then decide how much pop-corn your unit must sell to cover those expenses.

3. Set a troop fundraising sales goal and break down to a per-Scout-goal based on your budget.

4. Put together an exciting popcorn kickoff for your unit. Communicate sales goals and share Trails End prize program details. Offer additional incentives for Scouts to sell. For example, sell $1000 and you get to throw a pie in your Scoutmaster’s face!

PLANNING & BUDGET

PROGRAM PLANNINGUtilizing Journey to Excellence criteria, the first step on the Ideal Year of Scouting path helps you develop an annual program plan, a budget to go along with that plan, and a fundraising plan to reach your program goals. The result is a well-managed, well-financed Scouting unit that spends time Scouting and not raising money.

#1 The troop has a program plan and budget that is reviewed at all troop committee meetings, and the troop follows BSA policies relating to fundraising and fiscal management as found on the Unit Money-Earning Application form and any other publication that the council has developed for fund-raising and fiscal management. A meeting is held with youth leaders where they are involved in developing the plan for the next program year. The troop’s program plan should be shared with the unit commissioner.

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The troop has a program plan and budget that is reviewed at all troop committee meetings, and the troop follows BSA policies relating to fundraising and fiscal management as found on the Unit Money-Earning Application form and any other publication that the council has developed for fundraising and fiscal management. A meeting is held with youth leaders where they are involved in developing the plan for the next program year. The troop's program plan should be shared with the unit commissioner. Separate troops for males and females under the same chartered organization may have a shared unit committee.

2The troop has a growth plan, and conducts a formal recruiting event. On December 31, 2019, the troop has an increase in the number of youth members as compared to the number registered on December 31, 2018 A membership growth plan template can be found at www.scouting.org/membership. The troop has an up-to-date pin on the "Be a Scout" website.

3Number of youth members on the most recent charter renewal (A) divided by the number of youth registered at the end of the prior charter year (B) minus any age-outs (C). Total = (A) / (B-C). Age-outs are youth who are too old to reregister as Scouts. If the troop has a December charter, use the one expiring on December 31, 2018; otherwise use the one expiring during 2019.

4 Hold at least two activities with a pack or Webelos den, and recruit new Webelos Scouts into the troop. Den chiefs are provided to one or more Cub Scout dens.

5Total number of Scouts advancing at least one rank ( Scout, Tenderfoot, Second Class, First Class, Star, Life, Eagle) during the calendar year (A), divided by the number of youth registered at the end of the year (B). Advancement = (A) / (B). The troop is encouraged to use Scoutbook to track each individual's advancements.

6 Conduct short-term (at least one overnight) campouts throughout the year.

7Number of Scouts who attend any in-council or out-of-council long-term summer camp (of at least five nights), high-adventure experience, or jamboree, or serve on camp staff within the past year, divided by the Scout membership on June 30, 2019. Youth attending long-term specialty camps such as NYLT or STEM are also counted.

8 The troop participates in service projects during the year and enters them on the Service Hours website or through Scoutbook. The projects may be completed as joint projects with other organizations. At least one project must benefit the chartered organization.

9The troop is separated into patrols and each patrol has an elected patrol leader. If the troop has more than one patrol, there is an elected senior patrol leader. If the troop has more than one patrol, the PLC meets at least four times each year. The troop holds patrol leader training each year, and youth have the opportunity to participate in advanced training.

10The troop has a Scoutmaster, an assistant, and a committee of at least three members. Ideally, the chartered organization representative should not be dual registered as one of the committee members. The troop conducts courts of honor where youth are recognized and program plans are shared with parents.

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All leaders have completed youth protection training. Scoutmaster and 60% of the assistants have completed position-specific training or, if new, will complete within three months of joining. Two-thirds of active committee members (including chartered organization representative) have completed position-specific training. For Gold, one leader must have attended an advanced training course involving a total of 5 days or more, such as Wood Badge, Summit or Philmont Training Center, at some point in their Scouting tenure.

Program Measures

Volunteer Leadership Measures

Scoring the troop's performance: To determine the troop's performance level, you will use the above information to determine the points earned for each of the 11 criteria and then add those individual point scores to determine a composite score. Count only the highest point total achieved in any one criterion. Bronze level requires earning at least 525 points in at least 7 criteria, Silver level requires earning points in at least 8 criteria and 750 points, and Gold level requires earning points in at least 8 criteria, meeting at least bronze standards in either short-term or long-term camping, and earning at least 1,000 total points.

For more resources including workbooks and planning guides: www.Scouting.org/jte

Scouting's Journey to Excellence2019 Troop Planning, Performance, and Recognition

Journey to Excellence uses a balanced approach to measure performance. It guides program planning before the year begins, monitors activities forcontinuous improvement during the year, and recognizes performance at the end of the year. In planning your strategy, use actual numbers from theprevious year to guide your performance improvement goal planning. The period for measuring performance will be the calendar year.

Planning and Budget Measures

Membership Measures

Revised 7/17/18 513-106


Silver Points

Gold Points


#1



troop committee.





50 100 200

Membership 500








50 100 200










25 50 100

Program 900















on the JTE website.


on the JTE website.








training.



Arrow Conference.

50 100 200








50 100 200










days.

50 100 200











Total Points:

Total Points:

Total Points:


ItemTotal Points:

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2019-20 SCOUTS BSA PROGRAM CALENDARAUGUST

Date Activities Time Location

Open House

Popcorn Kickoff

Scout Day w/ Colts

Campout

FEBRUARY


Winter Camporee

Scout Sunday

Monster Jam

SEPTEMBER


Campout

Court of Honor

Scout Day w/ Indy Eleven

Good Turn for Nature

MARCH


Campout

Supercross

Adopt a School

OCTOBER


Camporee

Halloween Party

APRIL


Spring Camporee

Ideal Year of Scouting

NOVEMBER


Scout Night w/ Pacers

Campout

Charter Turn-in

University of Scouting

MAY


Campout

Scout Night w/ Indians

Court of Honor

500 Parade

DECEMBER


Holiday Party

Campout

Court of Honor

JUNE


Attend Camp

Annual Program Planning

JANUARY


Campout

Friends of Scouting

Camp Presentation

Scout Night w/ Indy Fuel

Scoutmaster _______________________________________ Ph: __________________ Email:_______________________________

Chair _____________________________________________ Ph: __________________ Email:_______________________________

For Electric versions visit: www.crossroadsbsa.org/IYOS

JULY


Attend Camp

Sign up for Next Year's Camp

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SAMPLE TROOP BUDGET (MEDIUM)

Troop 12335

40%

Date Activities Cost Date Activities Cost Date Activities CostScout Day w/ Colts $35.50 Scout Day w/Indy Eleven $11.00 Camporee $15.00

Campout $10.00 Halloween Party $5.00Good Turn for Nature $10.00

Court of Honor $10.00

$35.50 $41.00 $20.00

Date Activities Cost Date Activities Cost Date Activities CostScout Night w/ Pacers $30.00 Monster Jam $21.00 Scout Night w/ Indy Fuel $12.00

Camp Reservation $150.00 Campout $10.00 Campout $10.00Campout $10.00 Holiday Party $10.00

Court of Honor $10.00

$190.00 $51.00 $22.00

Date Activities Cost Date Activities Cost Date Activities Cost

Supercross $11.00Campout $10.00 Spring Camporee $15.00

Camp Deposit $50.00 Camp Balance $90.00Final Camp Deposit $90.00

$61.00 $10.00 $190.00

Date Activities Cost Date Activities Cost Date Activities CostCampout $10.00

Court of Honor $10.00Scout Night w/Indians $17.00

$37.00 $0.00 $0.00

$40 Registration & Insurance $26,233 Unit Total Activity Cost & Expenses$12 Boys' Life $750 Scout Total Activity Cost & Expenses$15 Advancements 1,050$ Other Income$10 Other Expenses $68,206 Unit Popcorn Sales Goal$15 Rank Book $1,949 Scout Sales Goal$92 Total Expenses

Sample Troop Budget

ONLY ENTER DATA IN HIGHLIGHTED SPACES Unit Type1. Enter all your activities and costs per Scout under each month. Unit #2. Enter your number of Scouts and unit commission %. Number of Scouts in Unit3. Fill in the four shaded fields at the bottom of the sheet (Lower Left)and other income(Lower Center & Right).

Unit Commission %

August September October

Total Cost Total Cost Total Cost

November December January


February March April


May June July


Unit Expenses Unit Income/Expense Summary

Winter Camporee $15.00

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TROOP OPEN HOUSEThe Troop Open house allows a troop to open its doors to prospective youth. It provides a forum to show off Scouting activities and the troop’s accomplishments. Hosting a Troop Open House is a five-step process that has been proven in troops throughout the nation.

1. Present a school rally to fifth and sixth graders. Have them complete the High Adventure Survey. Pass out flyers to interested youth and show video.

2. Email or mail the parents of interested youth a personal invitation to the Troop Open House.

3. Follow the invitation with a telephone call to the parents.

4. Host the Troop Open House for youth and their parents.

5. Organize a troop or district activity to involve new Scouts right away.

When thinking of different recruitment ideas for your unit, create a unit information sheet to include meeting dates, times, and locations; a troop calendar; a list of leaders’ contact information; other information about events and activities.

Go to www.crossroadsbsa.org/IYOS for Troop Open House resources including High Adventure Surveys, New Parent Surveys and more.

THE TROOP’S ROLE IN CUB SCOUT JOINING NIGHT Join Scouting Night is the council’s annual fall recruitment drive. A Join Scouting Night will be held at every elementary school within the Crossroads of America Council. Troops should contact their feeder pack to assist with Join Night. Troops should also be in attendance at Join Night to welcome Scouts BSA age youth to the troop.

MEMBERSHIP

BUILDING SCOUTS BSAThe next step on your path to the Ideal Year of Scouting is recruitment. Recruiting new youth is the lifeblood of our organization and is essential to ensure the longevity of any Troop. All troops should strive for an increase in membership annually and hold recruitment events year-round including their own Troop Open House.

#2 The troop has a growth plan, and conducts a formal recruiting event. On December 31, 2019, the troop has an increase in the number of youth members as compared to the number registered on December 31, 2018. A membership growth plan template can be found at www.scouting.org/membership. The troop has an up-to-date pin on the “Be a Scout” website.

#3 Number of youth members on the most recent charter renewal (A) divided by the number of youth registered at the end of the prior charter year (B) minus any age-outs (C). Total = (A) / (B-C). Age-outs are youth who are too old to reregister as Scouts. If the troop has a December charter, use the one expiring on December 31, 2018; otherwise use the one expiring during 2019.


Silver Points

Gold Points


#1



troop committee.





50 100 200

Membership 500








50 100 200










25 50 100

Program 900















on the JTE website.


on the JTE website.








training.



Arrow Conference.

50 100 200








50 100 200










days.

50 100 200











Total Points:

Total Points:

Total Points:


ItemTotal Points:

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RETENTION BEST PRACTICESWhile recruiting new youth is essential, it is just as critical to retain current Scouts. The Scouting program transforms lives and the longer a young person is in the program, the more impact it has on their life. Troops should set a goal to re-register at least 85% of eligible youth members each year. Use the following tips to strengthen your retention efforts.

uu Attend a Crossroads of America Council summer camp. Studies show Scouts that attend camp are more likely to stay involved in the program.

uu Every new Scout should advance in rank, earning at least Tenderfoot within their first two months. An appropriate goal is to earn First Class at the end of the first year.

uu Adult leadership in your troop should build an active relationship with the family of each Scout. Have conversations on a regular basis to discuss a Scout’s Scouting career.

uu Attend a BSA High Adventure Base. The thrill of our High Adventure Bases runs far and wide across America, and nobody in the world is better at sharing those experiences than the BSA.

WEBELOS TO SCOUT TRANSITIONOne of Scouting’s greatest challenges is to make the next level of Scouting readily available for a young man or woman once they meet the joining requirements. It should be the goal of every troop to make sure all Arrow of Light Scouts have a troop to join. Here are 5 tips to help aid in your troop’s Webelos to Scout transition process.

1. Select Scouts to serve as den chiefs for each Webelos and Cub Scout den.

2. Work with pack leaders to plan and conduct Webelos overnight activities.

3. Arrange for Webelos dens to visit a troop meeting.

4. Work with the Cubmaster in planning a meaningful crossover ceremony at the pack’s blue and gold banquet.

5. Have youth crossover in November/December and recharter with the troop.

#4 Hold at least two activities with a pack or Webelos den, and recruit new Webelos Scouts into the troop. Den chiefs are provided to one or more Cub Scout dens.


Silver Points

Gold Points


#1



troop committee.





50 100 200

Membership 500








50 100 200










25 50 100

Program 900















on the JTE website.


on the JTE website.








training.



Arrow Conference.

50 100 200








50 100 200










days.

50 100 200











Total Points:

Total Points:

Total Points:


ItemTotal Points:


Silver Points

Gold Points


#1



troop committee.





50 100 200

Membership 500








50 100 200










25 50 100

Program 900















on the JTE website.


on the JTE website.








training.



Arrow Conference.

50 100 200








50 100 200










days.

50 100 200











Total Points:

Total Points:

Total Points:


ItemTotal Points:


Silver Points

Gold Points


#1



troop committee.





50 100 200

Membership 500








50 100 200










25 50 100

Program 900















on the JTE website.


on the JTE website.








training.



Arrow Conference.

50 100 200








50 100 200










days.

50 100 200











Total Points:

Total Points:

Total Points:


ItemTotal Points:

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ADVANCEMENT:It’s important to regularly recognize achievements and advancement for Scouts. This is what keeps youth in Scouting. Monthly submission of earned achievements is vital. As youth start working on various ranks, especially the Eagle rank, it is vital for the Scout’s record to be up-to-date, so the processing of his rank paperwork can occur in a timely manner. Troops should plan to have at least 60% of their Scouts advance in rank each year. Each Troop should plan at least three courts of honor each year: one in the spring, one after summer camp, and one in November or December to catch any year-end advancements.

Make sure every new Scout advances in rank, earning at least Tenderfoot within his first two months.

Scoutbook, the Boy Scouts of America’s online tool for managing and tracking Scouting advancement, is now completely, totally, 100 percent free.

PROGRAM

SCOUTS BSA PROGRAMMINGAnother important component of the Ideal Year of Scouting is program. Program is the “core” of Scouting and encompasses everything from the outdoors to advancement. Exciting programs are why youth join and stay in Scouting! It’s our job as leaders to make sure there’s adventure at every turn in a young person’s Scouting journey.

#5 Total number of Scouts advancing at least one rank ( Scout, Tenderfoot, Second Class, First Class, Star, Life, Eagle) during the calendar year (A), divided by the number of boys registered at the end of the year (B). Advancement = (A) / (B). The troop is encouraged to use Scoutbook to track each individual boy’s advancements.


Silver Points

Gold Points


#1



troop committee.





50 100 200

Membership 500








50 100 200










25 50 100

Program 900















on the JTE website.


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#6 Conduct short-term (at least one overnight) campouts throughout the year.


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SCOUTS BSA CAMP: RANSBURG SCOUT RESERVATIONWe have specifically designed Ransburg Scout Reservation with your child in mind. Situated on the banks of Lake Monroe in the Hoosier Na-tional Forest, Ransburg will satisfy anyone’s thirst for adventure. If you can dream it, you can do it at Ransburg, where programs include water sports on Lake Monroe, Horseback riding or ATV treks in the forest, High Ropes courses, the iconic Firecrafter tradition, not to mention a robust program for first year Scouts.

Scouts arrive with their troops on Sundays and leave on Saturday morning, completing a full week of adventure. While there, they eat meals at the dining hall, camp with their troop, and choose from over 80 merit badges and activities.

Ransburg costs $295 for Scouts and $140 for leaders. If your Scout is a 5th grader, be sure to check with the troop leadership to see which week they have reserved!

SHORT TERM CAMPING/OUTDOOR ACTIVITYAs Scouts begin to take more leadership in their unit, it is important for the adult leaders to help support and guide youth in the planning of their own outdoor experiences. A great way to do just that is to provide them with tools to help make their planning successful. Troops should plan at least 10 short term campouts each year to fulfill Crossroads of America Council’s Lange Challenge.

https://filestore.scouting.org/filestore/boyscouts/pdf/512-505-2016-Scout-Planning-Worksheet.pdf

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HOW TO LOG SERVICE HOURS Log your Scout’s service hours at http://servicehours.scouting.org

SERVICE PROJECTSGiving back is an essential part of the Scouting experience. Nothing your Scout unit can do raises community awareness more than a service project. These good turns are some of our best marketing tools and they send the message that Scouts are here and they’re making life better for others. Plan to participate in at least 3 service projects each year with your pack and make sure you record your project and hours online at www.scouting.org/jte.

First Time Users: Log In >>What you will need:

• Your unit ID (five to 11 digits)

• Your unit number (four digits, no letters – ex. Pack 62 = 0062)

If you do not have this information, call your district or council and they can supply your unit ID.

To register on the site:

1. Place your cursor over the words New Users Click Here and click the left mouse button.

2. Click I agree at the Confidentiality Statement window. If you disagree, you will not be allowed to enter information into the site.

3. Use the unit ID (five- to 11-digit number) and local unit number (four-digit number) you received from the council to fill in the three fields on the user profile page. In the second field, select the type of unit you are registering. If you have not received your unit’s ID number or local unit number, call your local council or your district executive. If you are a volunteer for several units, each unit will have a separate ID and local unit number. (Keep this information some-where where you can find it, because you will need it to change your user name or password.)

TIP: If your unit number has less than four digits, add zeros in front of the number so that you have four digits (example: Unit 12 = 0012)

4. Enter your name, address, city, state, zip code, e-mail address.

5. Type in a user name of your choice. If the user name you typed in is already in use, you will be asked to select another user name.

6. Type in and verify your password. This can be anything you choose between six and 10 characters.

7. Click Register. The Home page of the data collection site appears.

If you have problems logging in, contact the local council or your district executive to verify your unit ID.

Returning Users – Log In >>Type the user name and password that you created when you registered at the site.

• If you forgot your password, see the next section titled Forgotten Passwords.

• If you forgot your user name, you will need to contact your district executive or the council so that they can give you the user name you registered.

• If you have problems logging in, contact the local council or your district executive to verify your unit ID.

For more information and other project ideas, go to www.crossroadsbsa.org/civicservice

MAJOR COUNCIL SERVICE PROJECTSuu Scouting for Food (Spring) Participate in the Council’s annual Scouting for Food campaign that serves over 60 different food pantries across Central Indiana. This service project aims at addressing the issue of hunger in our communities. Through a partnership with Kroger and Gleaners Food Bank, Scouts canvas their neighborhoods to collect can goods to donate to their food pantry of choice. Bags and stickers will be available at March roundtable and participants will earn a patch. In 2020, this service project will move to the fall.

uu Good Turn for Nature This fall council service project aims to engage Cub Scouts, Scouts BSA, and Venturers directly in acts of conservation. Scouts will participate in activities at multiple sites across central Indiana learning about the importance of caring for nature. Identified conservation projects include: • trash pick-up, weed cutting, tree/plant identification, bird identification, trail maintenance, and much more. Keep up to date with all Crossroads of America Service Projects online at https://www.crossroadsbsa.org/activities/community/

#8 The troop participates in service projects during the year and enters them on the Service Hours website or through Scoutbook. The projects may be completed as joint projects with other organizations. At least one project must benefit the chartered organization.


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Patrols are the building blocks of a Scouts BSA troop. A patrol is a small group of Scouts who are similar in age, development, and interests. Working together as a team, patrol members share the responsibility for the patrol’s success. They gain confidence by serving in positions of patrol leadership.

The patrol leaders are elected by their patrols to represent them at the Patrol Leaders’ Council (PLC) meetings.

The PLC meets monthly to fine-tune the plans for the upcoming month. The PLC also helps facilitate the annual Troop Program Planning Conference.

Download Troop Program Planning Conference resources at: www.crossroadsbsa.org/IYOS

#9 The troop is separated into patrols and each patrol has an elected patrol leader. If the troop has more than one patrol, there is an elected senior patrol leader. If the troop has more than one patrol, the PLC meets at least four times each year. The troop holds patrol leader training each year, and youth have the opportunity to participate in advanced training.

PATROL METHOD


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LEADERSHIP RECRUITMENTYour troop could always use more volunteer help, right? But before you recruit a new leader, it is important to know what you need. Use the Troop Succession Planning Worksheet in this book to find out what volunteer positions are vacant. You should also plan your succession strategy to make sure you identify future leaders now instead of later.

New recruits will also want to know their responsibilities and your expectations for them. Ask your troop families what volunteer positions they would like to fill. Use the New Parent Survey to help identify potential volunteers.

Download the Family Talent Survey at https://filestore.scouting.org/filestore/cubscoutmeetingguide/pdf/appendix/34362.pdf.

VOLUNTEER LEADERSHIP

SCOUTS BSA LEADERSHIPVolunteers make the Scouting program go. The BSA relies on its dedicated volunteers to promote its mission of preparing young people to make ethical and moral choices over their lifetime by instilling in them the values of the Scout Oath and Scout Law. Ensuring adequate volunteer support is the final step in the Ideal Year of Scouting.

#10 The troop has a Scoutmaster, an assistant, and a committee of at least three members. Ideally, the chartered organization representative should not be dual registered as one of the committee members. The troop conducts courts of honor where youth are recognized and program plans are shared with parents.

#11 All leaders have completed youth protection training. Scoutmaster and 60% of the assistants have completed position-specific training or, if new, will complete within three months of joining. Two-thirds of active committee members (including chartered organization representative) have completed position-specific training. For Gold, one leader must have attended an advanced training course involving a total of 5 days or more, such as Wood Badge, Summit or Philmont Training Center, at some point in their Scouting tenure.

MANDATORY YOUTH PROTECTION TRAININGOver the past two years, we have worked with experts in the field of child abuse, child sexual abuse and maltreatment to develop new training and resources that will further strengthen our ability to protect youth. These changes include:

uu Fully updated and revised Youth Protection Training developed with leaders in the field of child abuse prevention and includes insights from experts, survivors and the latest strategies for recognizing and preventing major forms of abuse. This is the designated Youth Protection training for all adults.

uu Expanded youth protection content across all our communications channels will inform and engage our volunteers and parents.

uu An expanded ScoutsFirst Helpline to aid volunteers and families in addressing potentially dangerous situations.

uu The BSA also provides unlimited counseling and support for healing to anyone who has ever been abused in Scouting.

uu Youth protection training for youth members will be available in 2019.

Crossroads of America Council is a leader in the movement to provide safe spaces and protection to our scouting families.


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The Boy Scouts of America’s updated Youth Protection Training is mandatory for all registered adult leaders in all BSA programs. Other adults participating in Scouting are strongly encouraged to take this 90 minutes online training.

The mandatory training modules are the following:

uu Overview and Policies

uu Sexual Abuse

uu Bullying

Go to my.scouting.org to take the training. Click here for instructions on completing the training.

If you have questions please contact [email protected] for more information.

REQUIRED TRAINING POLICYCrossroads of America Council has adopted a policy of requiring all Direct Contact Leaders to be trained for their respective leadership positions. The council is committed to providing the highest quality program possible to the youth it serves. Having trained adult leaders is critical to fulfilling that commitment. Every youth deserves a trained leader.

Cub Scout Leaders who assume Direct Contact positions must complete position specific training within 90 days of registering or if registering after September 30, must complete position specific training by December 31 of that year.

Scouts BSA Direct Contact Leaders must be trained for their respective positions by December 31, 2019, to be registered for their positions in 2020. Starting January 1, 2020 Scouts BSA leaders who assume Direct Contact positions have until the end of the calendar year to complete the training necessary for their positions.

Exploring, Venturing, and Sea Scout Direct Contact Leaders must be trained for their respective positions by December 31, 2020, to be registered for their positions in 2021. Starting January 1, 2021, Exploring, Venturing, and Sea Scout leaders who assume Direct Contact positions must complete position specific training within 90 days of registering or if registering after September 30, must complete position specific training by December 31 of that year.

Districts may elect to require other leaders to be trained for their respective position to be registered.

All required training is available online at my.scouting.org with exception to Intro to Outdoor Leader Skills required for Scouts BSA. For a list of upcoming classroom trainings, check the Crossroads of America Council website at www.crossroadsbsa.org.

INTRO TO OUTDOOR LEADER SKILLSIOLS for the Scouts BSA Outdoor is required training for Scoutmasters, Assistant Scoutmasters, and Crew Advisers. This is an introductory course recommended for any leader wanting to learn basic outdoor camping skills for the Scouts BSA Programs and covers: Campsite Selection, Cooking and Sanitation, Fires, Stoves, Campfires, Interfaith Services, Outdoor Ethics, Packing and Hiking, Plant and Animal ID, Map and Compass, Ropes and Knots, and Woods Tools. Council conducted IOLS trainings will be June 8-9, Aug. 3-4, Nov. at University of Scouting and tentatively Dec. 14-15. All of the council IOLS trainings are being conducted at Camp Belzer.


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BALOO: BASIC ADULT LEADER OUTDOOR ORIENTATION COURSEBALOO is required training for Webelos Leaders to lead overnighters and to allow leaders to take Cub Packs on Family Campouts. After an online prerequisite, in-person topics include incorporation of Adventure Loops, Health and Safety, Large Group Games, and Outdoor Ceremonies. For 2019 the council will be conducting BALOO with Intro to Outdoor Leaders Skills training which is required for Scouts BSA. This combined training will be June 8-9, Aug. 3-4, and Nov. at University of Scouting. All the council BALOO/IOLS trainings are being conducted at Camp Belzer.

WOOD BADGEWood Badge is Scouting’s premier leadership training. Updated regularly and incorporating the best techniques and theories available, Wood Badge is the most advanced leadership training course in Scouting. The skills taught are applicable to all leaders and you will use your new skills in Scouting and your personal and professional life. Don’t miss out on this opportunity. The value of this training taught elsewhere can be thousands of dollars. There are two more opportunities in 2019, Summer and Fall! Plan on a Spring course in 2020.

SUMMER: https://www.scoutingevent.com/160-wbsummit2019

FALL: https://www.scoutingevent.com/160-wbfall2019

NATIONAL YOUTH LEADERSHIP TRAINING Do you want your Troop or Crew to operate more effectively in a youth led program? Then this NYLT is right for your youth leadership. NYLT, or National Youth Leadership Training is the most advanced youth leadership training offered at the council level and is a youth companion course for Wood Badge. Give your Scouts the best opportunity to rise to the height of their potential. There are two more opportunities in 2019, Summer and Fall! Plan on a Spring course in 2020.

SUMMER: https://scoutingevent.com/160-nyltjune2019

FALL: https://scoutingevent.com/160-nyltsept2019

UNIVERSITY OF SCOUTING From required basic training for Cub Scout Pack and Den Leaders, to advanced activity specific training like caving in Indiana, this premier training has something for every leader. Save the date, November 9, 2019 at Carmel High School. With more than 150 courses offered that range from Scouting basics for new leaders to skills for high adventure you will not want to miss the largest one-day training event of the year.

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FRIENDS OF SCOUTINGWhat is Friends of Scouting? What does it mean to be a Friend of Scouting? And why should you consider becoming one?

First, the basics: Friends of Scouting is your council’s annual giving campaign. In most councils, Friends of Scouting (or FOS) represents the council’s largest source of income.

Friends of Scouting campaign typically begins in November and ends in March. During the campaign, a volunteer will visit your pack meeting or troop court of honor to explain the campaign and make an appeal for your support. You’ll be asked to make a tax-deductible pledge to your local council.

The natural next question is: Why should I give money to my local council? Many councils answer this with what’s called “The Iceberg Analogy.”

What do councils provide? In other words: What’s beneath the surface?

EMPLOYEE MATCH PROGRAMSSome companies, possibly including the one for which you work, will match their employees’ charitable contributions. Be sure to see whether your workplace has such a program. If so, you’ll double your impact.

How does it work?

The Friends of Scouting (FOS) annual giving campaign is planned, directed and conducted by volunteers - and its success depends of them! Each volunteer team has a professional advisor (usually a district executive) to assist with communication, training and supplies.

The campaign kicks off during the Governor’s Luncheon for Scouting in December and wraps up by March. Each presented with receive council prepared materials to make a successful 10 minute presentation.

Instant recognition for all gifts and pledges is done at a pack or troop meeting for any giving level. The presenter will be responsible for following up with the unit FOS chairman to contact the families that were not at the presentation. They will collect the pledge cards and the contributions and deliver them to the district executive or local council service center.

For more information, please go to http://www.crossroadsbsa.org/fos/.

uu Volunteer and staff training

uu Insurance coverage to protect volunteers, chartered organizations, staff members and properties

uu Support staff for registration, publications and other program support

uu Camp promotion for Cub Scout day camps, Scouts BSA summer camps, high-adventure bases and more

uu Camp rangers to keep the council camps up-to-date and ready for Scouts and families

uu Camp equipment, like tents, cooking equipment, camp vehicles, building repairs, canoes, equipment replacement and repair, and general upkeep of council camps

uu Recognitions for leaders who complete training, volunteer for special projects and help in many Scouting roles

uu Professional staff to work with volunteers to organize new units, manage fundraising programs, conduct training, assist membership recruitment, provide counsel and direct support for district, camps and programs

uu Administrative needs, including postage, computers and links to the National BSA computer system, copy machines, folding machines and a printing shop

uu Service centers to provide additional support to volunteers

uu Audio-visual supplies used in training, at camps and in volunteer meetings

uu Postage to mail materials to leaders, parents and youth members

uu A council website to keep you informed

uu Reference publications and resources, including program planning kits and to camping cookbooks

uu Camp scholarships, uniforms and registration fees for disadvantaged young people

As you can see, there’s more happening at your council than the average volunteer sees. And it can’t happen without the support of volunteers like you.

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POPCORNOne of the goals of Scouting is to teach a Scout to become self- reliant and to earn their own way. Through a proper money-earning project, leaders have the opportunity to show Scouts how they, through their individual and combined efforts, can earn all the money it takes to operate their pack, troop, team or crew for the entire year. The only limiting factor is their level of participation.

ONLINE

Average Sale Per Customer: $45

Description: Scouts solicit customers via email or social media. Customers order popcorn using Scout’s online link or searching for them on www.trails-end.com. Then customers pay shipping and receive popcorn within 3-9 business days.

Who Buys This Way? Out-of-town family and friends, parents’ co-workers, and social media connections.

Best Practice: Scouts self-register for online selling and create an account at the beginning of the sale (online sales begin Aug. 1). They are encouraged to email and share personal order links on social media. Within two weeks, they should follow-up with those who have not ordered and send thank you messages to those who have.

ORDER FORM (“TAKE ORDER”)

Average Sales Per Hour: Sky’s the limit!

Description: Customer orders popcorn on an order form and waits for it to be delivered in mid-November.

Who Buys This Way? Family members, friends, neighbors, parents’ co-workers, teachers, coaches, hairdressers, and customers purchasing only military magnets.

Best Practice: Help Scouts make a list of 10-15 family and friends they know will make a purchase. After initial contacts, they should be close to their goal and feeling confident of their sale victories! Unit decides wheth-er to collect payment at the time of the order or delivery. Remember to explain to the customer that a product delivered back to them later in the sale is mid-November; otherwise, they assume that you will return within the next day or two.

Strategies:• Take the order for to work

• If not allowed to solicit at work, ask if putting a form in the break room is acceptable

• Create a map of your area

• Print off Google Maps of your area, and give to Scout Families

• Ask Scouts to mark houses that did and did not purchase

• Always save copies of order forms

• Give your Scouts a copy of their previous year’s order form to follow up with past customers

• Always have Scouts turn in their order form, even if they don’t sell______________________

STOREFRONT SALES


Description: Scouts sell popcorn (exchange popcorn and money on-the-spot) to strangers in front of high-traffic stores or events.

Who Buys This Way? Strangers, grocery store shoppers, college students, sports attendees, and festival attendees

Best Practice: The Council and Trail’s End will schedule bookings for Kroger, Walmart, Sam’s and Costco. A listing of these bookings will be available for sign up on the popcorn website. To increase sales, have the Scouts sale as one Scout one Parent. Have the Scouts use the Trail’s End app to take Credit Cards, Track Inventory, and see sales for the day.

Strategies:• Secure the right location

• Think outside the box- where do the people gather in your community?

• Retail stores, school sporting events, auctions, churches, farmers markets, fairs

• Always get permission before selling

• Use the Trail’s End App

• Have each Scout download the Trail’s End app, so they can take credit cards right on the spot using the square technology built in.

• Tell Scouts’ stories with pictures

• Customers want to know what they are supporting

NEIGHBORHOOD BLITZ/DOOR-TO-DOOR SALES


Description: Scout, with a friend or family member, sells popcorn on-hand (in a wagon or vehicle) to customers at home; delivering the popcorn and collecting payment on-the-spot.

TIP: Present a customer receipt when collecting payment on-the-spot.

Who Buys This Way? Suburban neighborhoods, rural homes, city townhouses.

Best Practice: Allow the customer to received popcorn on-the-spot by placing an order in the Trail’s End app or order form.

Strategies:• Neighborhood Blitz

• Set a unit and per Scout fundraising goal for the day

• As a group, canvas a large neighborhood in your area

• Once goals are reached, have an ice cream or hot chocolate party in a nearby park

POPCORN SALES METHODS

• Units commit to sell popcorn May 31

• Initial orders are due August 4

• Sale begins August 24

• Sale ends October 20

• Final order due October 29

• Final payment due November 15

IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER

For more information, please go to http://www.crossroads.trails-end.com

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SUPPORTING YOUR MONTHLY UNIT PROGRAMOne of the most critical components of the Ideal Year of Scouting is making sure you have an annual program plan. If you are still looking for a few fun events for the whole Scouting family then look no further. The Council provides a series of activities open to all Scouts and Scouting families. These events, available at a discounted cost exclusive to Scouts, are a great way to support your unit’s monthly program. For the complete list of Scout Community Activities visit www.crossroadsbsaorg/375.

GOLDEN-BURKE COUNCIL SERVICE CENTER7125 Fall Creek Rd. N. Indianapolis, IN 46216(317) 812-7125 n www.crosssroadsbsa.orgHOURS OF OPERATION: 8:30 am - 5:00 pm (M-F)

CAMP BELZER6102 Boy Scout RoadIndianapolis, IN 46226

CAMP RANSBURG7599 E Waldrip Creek Rd. Bloomington, IN 47401

CAMP BEAR CREEK7417 S. Scout Rd. Connersville, IN 47331

CAMP WILDWOOD5103 E Old Maple Ave.Terre Haute, IN 47803

CAMP KIKTHAWENUND7651 W 500 N.Frankton, IN 46044

CAMP KRIETENSTEIN6443 E County Road 575 N.Center Point, IN 47840

CAMP RED WING5757 E. Inlow Springs RoadMuncie, IN 47302

PROGRAM RESOURCES

FACILITY RENTAL & YEAR-ROUND CAMPING RESOURCESVisit http://www.crossroadsbsa.org/rentals for more information on renting year-round facilities.

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Buy your tickets at:CAMP SCHOLARSHIPSOFFSET EXPENSES FOR ADVENTURES THAT

AWAIT AT SUMMER CAMP!Find applications at www.crossroadsbsa.org/cubscoutcamp or www.crossroadsbsa.org/boyscoutcamp. Scouts may apply for each camp they’re planning to attend in a season! Scholarship amount is based on whether application deadlines are met and overall need.

FACILITY RENTALCrossroads of America Council facilities are available for rent year round! To learn more about camp properties and accommodations available, as well as pricing please visit www.crossroadsbsa.org/rentals

DID YOU KNOW THE INDIANAPOLIS SCOUT SHOP RENTS BACKPACKS?

Rent for as long as needed.

Youth and adult Kelty bags available to all. Even purchase the bag after the trip!

$20 DEPOSIT, $3 PER DAY.

Camp Belzer will primarily serve as the day camp for our Lions and Tigers in the Indy metro area. Its program is specifically designed for the boundless energy of our youngest Scouts!

5 DAY, 0 NIGHTDAY CAMP

$155PER SCOUT

K-1GRADE

$0PER ADULT

In additional to the numerous facility upgrades, we completely redesigned the program at Camp Kikthawenund to serve Wolves and Bears and their families. The camp will now offer a premier 3 day, 2 night experience for families to enjoy!

2-3GRADE

3 DAY, 2 NIGHTOVERNIGHT CAMP

$155PER SCOUT

$50PER ADULT

Camp Krietenstein will now serve exclusively as the Council’s Webelos Resident Camp. The unique 5 day, 4 night adventure will provide the perfect setting for Webelos to choose their own adventure.

4GRADE


$225PER SCOUT

$100PER ADULT

Ransburg Scout Reservation, a premier destination for troops across the country, will continue its tradition of excellence and unparalleled adventure for youth in the Scouts BSA program.

5+GRADE


$295PER SCOUT

$140PER ADULT

Golden-Burke Scout Center7125 Fall Creek Road North

Indianapolis, IN 46256Phone: (317) 813-7125

Toll Free: (877) 925-1900Fax: (317) 813-7126

[email protected]

For more information, visit www.crossroadsbsa.org or follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram

LOOKING AHEAD TO #CAMP2020 ADVENTURES

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2019-20 COMMUNITY ACTIVITY PARTNERS SCHEDULE

AUGUST 2019 – SCOUT NIGHT WITH THE COLTS Scouts get to enjoy a discounted ticket to watch the Colts play. Afterwards, Scouts to go out onto the field of Lucas Oil Stadium and will receive a patch! Pre-Colts Game Scout Exclusive Experience hosted by the Colts Mascot, Blue!

SEPTEMBER 2019 – SCOUT DAYS WITH THE INDY ELEVEN All Scouts can come out to enjoy a day of fun with the Indy Eleven! Special pricing and activities for the whole family! Please check out website for more details.

SEPTEMBER 2019 – BIG MACHINE 400 AT THE BRICKYARD WEEKEND / CAMPOUTEnjoy special Brickyard Scout Night ticket pricing, receive unique Brickyard Scout Night patch and experience unforgettable moments at the 26th Running at the Big Machine 400 at the Brickyard.

NOVEMBER 2019 – INDIANA PACERS Come see the Pacers and get the best deal in town! For $12 (plus tax) you get a ticket to the game, shoot a free throw on Bankers Life Fieldhouse main court, and hear a special post game talk by a player. For an upgraded ticket you get a discount on that ticket, all the benefits of the $12 ticket plus a t-shirt, hot dog, chips and small Pepsi product.

JANUARY 2020 – INDY FUEL The Indy Fuel Hockey team is the AA team of the Black Hawks. Scouts will be able to go on the ice after the game and shoot a puck, and then watch a movie and campout in the Coliseum! This game is also the Fuel’s Salute to Military and Public Safety individuals.

JANUARY 2020 – IUPUI Watch your IUPUI Jaguars battle it out in Horizon League conference play this season! Scouts and their families will receive special ticket pricing, patches and participate in post-game layup lines on the court. Additional details will be available at www.crossroadsbsa.org/activities.

FEBRUARY 2020 – MONSTER JAM Check out the action as these 10,000-pound monsters’ trucks come to town. With the purchase of a Saturday event ticket that starts at $16.00, all scouts and their families will be given a free Friday night pit pass that will give you private access to meet drivers and see Monster Jam trucks on Lucas Oil Stadium floor. Order tickets through www.monsterjam.com/scouts.

MARCH 2020 – MONSTER ENERGY SUPERCROSSThis is an exciting, racing sport with specialized high performance off-road motorcycles. See the best riders in the world fly over triples and go bar to bar racing towards a championship. Scout and Family prices start at just $11.00. Order tickets through www.supercrosslive.com/scouts.

APRIL 2020 – LARGEST PINEWOOD DERBY TRACK AND BEST IN SHOW AT THE INDIANA STATE MUSEUM Come race on the 125’ long two and half story track in the entryway of the Indiana State Museum. It is an impressive site. Plus take part in the best in show if your car is built more for fun than designed for speed. Something for everyone at a great price!

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2018–2019 Community Activity Partners Schedule

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Events are subject to change and any updated information will be available on the council website www.crossroadsbsa.org.

April 2019 – Largest Pinewood Derby Track and Best in Show at the Indiana State Museum – Come race on the 125’ long two and half story track in the entryway of the Indiana State Museum. It is an impressive site. Plus take part in the best in show if your car is built more for fun than designed for speed. Something for everyone at a great price!

March 2019 – Monster Energy Supercross – This is an exciting, racing sport with specialized high performance off-road motorcycles. See the best riders in the world fly over triples and go bar to bar racing towards a championship. Scout and Family prices start at just $11.00. Order tickets through www.supercrosslive.com/scouts.

January 2019 – Indy Fuel – The Indy Fuel Hockey team, AA team of the Black Hawks Scouts will be able to go on the ice after the game and shoot a puck, and then watch a movie and campout in the Coliseum! This game is also the Fuel’s Salute to Military and Public Safety individuals.

September 2018 – Scout Days with the Indy Eleven – All Scouts can come out to enjoy a day of fun with the Indy Eleven! Special pricing and activities for the whole family! Please check out website for more details.

November 2018– Indiana Pacers – Come see the Pacers and get the best deal in town! For $12 (plus tax) you get a ticket to the game, shoot a free throw on Bankers Life Fieldhouse main court, and hear a special post game talk by a player. For an upgraded ticket you get a discount on that ticket, all the benefits of the $12 ticket plus a t-shirt, hot dog, chips and small Pepsi product.

August 2018 – Scout Night with the Colts – Scouts get to enjoy a discounted ticket to watch the Colts play. Afterwards, Scouts to go out onto the field of Lucas Oil Stadium and will receive a patch! Pre-Colts Game Scout Exclusive Experience hosted by the Colts Mascot, Blue!

February 2019 – Monster Jam – Check out the action as these 10,000-pound monsters’ trucks come to town. With the purchase of a Saturday event ticket that starts at $16.00, all scouts and their families will be given a free Friday night pit pass that will give you private access to meet drivers and see Monster Jam trucks on Lucas Oil Stadium floor. Order tickets through www.monsterjam.com/scouts.

January 2019 – ($6) Watch your IUPUI Jaguars battle it out in Horizon League conference play this season! Scouts and their families will receive special ticket pricing, patches and participate in post-game layup lines on the court. Additional details will be available at www.crossroadsbsa.org/activities .

September 2018 – Big Machine 400 at the Brickyard Weekend / Boy Scout Campout September 8-9, 2018 – Enjoy special Brickyard Scout Night ticket pricing, receive unique Brickyard Scout Night patch and experience unforgettable moments at the 25th Running at the Big Machine 400 at the Brickyard.

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Events are subject to change and any updated information will be available on the council website www.crossroadsbsa.org.

TELL your scouting STORY!AND A CHANCE TO WIN A $250 SCOUT SHOP GIFT CERTIFICATE

CENTRAL INDIANA BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA VIDEO CONTEST

CONTEST GUIDELINES•Scouts submitting a video must be a current Crossroads of America Council member or recent Eagle Scout (age 18 or younger)

•Videos should be approx 2 minutes in length and accompanied by a storyboard and must be in horizontal format•Credit will be given to the Scout submitting the video•All messages should focus on Scouting activities and how individuals, families, schools and/or communities are impacted #CACimpact •Topics could include: Scout Oath/Scout Law in action (A Scout is), Scout Me In/ Scouts BSA, Scouts with Disabilities, Camping, Exploring, Venturing, STEM Scouts, Sea Scouts, Volunteer Recognition, and/or Character/Leadership development (Scout Mission)•Final image should include the producer’s first name, age, Pack/Troop# AND Crossroads of America Council logo and website (image on Facebook)

Two ways to winALL finalists will receive a $50 Scout Shop gift certificate

TWO overall winners will receive a $250 Scout Shop gift certificate

A committee will DETERMINE FINALISTS AND WINNERS will be determined by Social Media voting (likes).

so get your smart phones

ready, format your storyboard, and start

recording!!

$50 $250

Contest submissions may be submitted to a unit leader for a belt loop or merit badges.

Finalists Winners

All submissions will become property of Crossroads of America Council

Contest submissions can be submitted by:1. tag the council @BSACrossroads

2. post with hashtag #CACimpact3. email video or youtube link to: [email protected]

4. upload to crossroadsbsa.org/contact/share-story

Submission deadline july 15, 2019

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Participate in an UltimateDisc clinic before the game

Receive an AlleyCats Gift!

Join us for dinner with theteam at Stacked Pickle

following the game.

Scouts FREE w/paid admission of $9!

Your Central Indiana Headquarters for Boy Scouts of America

Visit www.JoinScoutsIN.org to get connected with a Boy Scouts of America program in your community.

SEA SCOUTINGCo-ed 14-20 years old

Nautical based program

STEM SCOUTSYouth grades 3-12

Hands-on focused program

EXPLORINGCo-ed 10-20 years old

Career development program

VENTURINGCo-ed 14-20 years old

High adventure program

SCOUTS BSAYouth 11-17 years oldFormer Boy Scouts program

CUB SCOUTINGYouth grades K-5

Family-friendly program

INFORMATION PART OF A 3-YEAR STUDY CONDUCTED BY TUFTS UNIVERSITY.

The more time kids spend in Scouting, the better the outcomes in character development

Scouts are more likely to embrace positive social values than non-Scouts

When asked what was most important to them, Scouts were significantly more likely than non-Scouts to choose “helping others” or “doing the right thing” versus “being smart,” “being the best,” or “playing sports”

BSA PROGRAMS WORK.With fun and discovery at every turn, Boy Scouts of America programs make the most of right now. But what’s more, they build positive character and provide young people a foundation they can stand on to embrace opportunity, make new discoveries, and overcome obstacles.

HOW TO STAY IN THE KNOW WITH BSA PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES

Website: www.crossroadsbsa.org

Facebook: @BSACrossroads

Twitter: @BSACrossroads

Instagram: @BSACrossroads

YouTube: Crossroads of America Council

Council eNewsletter: Sign up atwww.crossroadsbsa.org/newsletter

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