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Virtual Meetings

Virtual Meetings As Scouting moves to virtual and online platforms, we offer the following reminders to help keep kids safe. Virtual scout meetings provide an opportunity to connect with other scouts and scout leaders during our COVID-19 SIP (shelter in place).  These meetings can provide a sense of normalcy and structure during this challenging times.  […]

Scouting Remotely

Scouting Remotely With the current shelter at home requirements, Cub Scout advancement is a great opportunity to not only to get it accomplished, it will provide good activities and focus for the scouts to do during the coming weeks. Have the den consider weekly check-ins online as to how they are progressing and share some […]

How to verify an out of Council Merit Badge Counselor.

First, try to connect the Scout and counselor in Scoutbook. If that is successful, the counselor is registered and qualified. If unsuccessful, go to the counselor’s home council and search for their Advancement Administrators. Most will have an email address for either the Council Advancement Committee or Professional Advisor. Send an email asking if the counselor has been registered and qualified for the merit badge(s) in question and the status of their Youth Protection Training. Ask California councils if the counselor has completed AB506 training and LiveScan. The unit leader’s “blue card” signature verifies their counselor credentials verification.

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