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bulletAccident Insurance - Accident insurance for all Scouting functions and health and accident insurance for all overnight events are provided by the council at no cost to units . In the event of an accident at a Scouting activity, please contact Pacific Skyline Council at (650) 341-5633 for details and claim forms. See also Liability Insurance
 
bulletAchievement - Major requirement in Cub Scouting for Wolf & Bear badges.
 
bulletAdvancement Committee - This group educates unit leaders and committee members in the policies, procedures, standards and philosophy of Scouting's advancement program.
 
bulletAnniversary Week Celebration - An annual activity that marks the founding of the Boy Scouts of America, this week focuses attention on the Scouting program at national, regional, and local community levels. Aso called Scout Sunday.
 
bulletAnnual Dinner - The council event designed to salute volunteer leaders for outstanding service to Scouting and youth.
 
bulletBoy Scout Leader Basic Training - The three-part plan for building knowledge and skill as a Boy Scout leader, consisting of "New Leader Essentials", Leader Specific Training and Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills
 
bulletBoy Scout Leader Notebook - A pocket size calendar notebook that troop leaders can use to keep the program on track. It contains references to resources, and is a monthly summary of program ideas, rosters, and dates.
 
bulletBoys' Life Magazine - A magazine published by the Boy Scouts of America written for boys 6 to 18. It is an important part of the Scouting program because it gives boys a sense of belonging to a national organization, encourages them to live Scouting between meetings, increases enthusiasm for Scouting, keeps them registered and active, and provides wholesome leisure time reading.
 
bulletCamping Committee -This council level volunteer group plans, promotes, and administers Scouting's outdoor program for the benefit of Cub Scout, Boy Scout, Venturer, and Explorer units and their youth members.
 
bulletCamporee - An event where Boy Scout units come together on the district level to camp, learn and demonstrate Scouting skills, compete, and have fun.
 
bulletCharter Review - A step in the rechartering procedure when the unit committee meets with a representative of the council and its chartered partner to formally review the past year's achievements, set objectives for the coming year, and complete the registration application.
 
bulletDen Chief Training - Den Chiefs introduce your troop to the Webelos and Cub Scouts who are your future. The participants of this training will gain knowledge to assist den leaders and make their dens and packs more productive and successful.
 
bulletDistrict Committee - The district committee coordinates all the functions of the district for the purposes of organizing and supporting unit program, carrying out the policies and objectives of the council, and extending the program to the greatest number of youth.
 
bulletExecutive Board - The executive board is the governing body of the council, empowered to make decisions and to take necessary action to achieve the purposes of the council.
 
bulletFinance Committee - Council level group that gives leadership to raise the necessary funds for the council annual budget.
 
bulletHigh Adventure Base - One of three national activity areas designed to provide unique and challenging outdoor experiences. Planned and designed to meet the needs and desires of older Boy Scouts and Explorers. These facilities are Philmont Scout Ranch (New Mexico), Northern Tier National High Adventure Base (Minnesota & Canada), and Sea Base (Florida).
 
bulletInstitutional Head Visit - The Scouting professional visits with the head of the chartered organization (executive officer) 120 days before the last day in the month in which the unit is due to recharter.
 
bulletJamboree - A large encampment of Scouts and leaders held on a national or international basis. Provides Scouts a unique opportunity to share "Scouting at its best" and bring about a clear understanding of and a deeper sense of commitment to the ideals of Scouting
 
bulletJunior Leader Training - A training session offered by troops. Team building and learning about leadership.
 
bulletLiability Insurance - Protection for Scouting volunteers and chartered organization against claims that may arise while carrying out responsibilities in the Scouting program. Policies can be extended to include event sites with a request form submitted to council. Please file at least two weeks prior to the event start date to assure coverage. See also Accident Insurance
 
bulletLifeguard BSA - A Scout, Venturer, Explorer or Scouter who is certified to assist in conducting safe water activities during a Scouting function.
 
bulletMembership Committee - The function of this council committee is to plan and gather information, establish relationships with community organizations, and organize new units.
 
bulletMembership Registration - The processing of all members applications and Boys' Life subscriptions. Individual membership cards are provided and unit charters reissued. Records are maintained in the council resource centers for all members and chartered units. Fees paid are forwarded directly to the National Council to cover costs of processing and file maintenance.
 
bulletMerit Badge Counselor List - A list of all approved merit badge counselors, formatted to facilitate identification of counselors as well as regular updates and corrections. For privacy reasons this is not available online, but each troop should have a paper copy.
 
bulletNational Camping Award - A recognition for troops that provide a variety of quality year-round activities for their Scouts. The "camping log" and awards are available at the Scout Shops.
 
bulletNorthern Tier National High Adventure Base - This immense, year round facility consists of the Charles L. Sommers Canoe Base near Ely, MN, the Bissett Base in Manitoba, Canada, and the Atikokan Canoe Base in Ontario. Each offers Explorers and older Scouts the world's best canoeing, camping, and adventure, each with a different character and the promise of memories to last a lifetime.
 
bulletOrder of the Arrow (OA) - Scouting's camping honor society that provides opportunities for growth in brotherhood and cheerful service to community, unit, and council for Scouts elected by their troops.
 
bulletPhilmont Scout Ranch - A 137,000-acre national high adventure base and training center located at Cimarron, New Mexico. Philmont offers older Scouts and Explorers the experience of a lifetime in activities that include rock climbing, archaeological excavation, black powder riflery, fishing, panning for gold, and horseback adventures..
 
bulletPlanning Conference - An annual meeting of all unit leaders to plan the unit's program for the coming year.
 
bulletPow Wow - An annual day-long training and social event attended by parents, pack committee and den and pack leaders featuring program ideas, songs, stunts, skits, ceremonies, puppets and crafts.
 
bulletProgram Counseling - Individual assistance to unit volunteers by the commissioner staff in planning and conducting effective unit program.
 
bulletPublic Relations - Each unit committee, event committee, and district committee has the responsibility and opportunity to share its success stories with the community through its own publicity committee. Newspapers especially appreciate photos with a write-up, written interviews, awards, and recognitions along with explanations of Scouting terms and programs. Troop courts of honor, Exploring activities, camp-o-rees, district dinners, etc. can be of interest to your local community paper, radio station, or company newsletter.
 
bulletQuality Unit Award - Based on 10 items (requirements are listed elsewhere in this resource catalogue), this national award recognizes outstanding packs, troops, teams, crews and ships for providing quality programs for their youth.
 
bulletRoundtable - A monthly forum for Cub Scout and Boy Scout leaders that provides information, inspiration, and program ideas related to the monthly theme.
 
bulletRoundup - An annual membership program which focuses attention on recruiting new members with incentives offered to youth and leaders for inviting others to join Scouting.
 
bulletSafe Swim Defense - An eight-point plan for operation of a safe swim. All Scout swimming activities must follow this plan.
 
bulletSafety Afloat - Required plan of operation for safe boating during a Scouting activity.
 
bulletScout Service Centers - Located at 10455 West 6th Avenue., Suite 100 Denver, CO 80215
 
bulletScouters' Key - An award for Scoutmasters, Advisors and commissioners who have completed requirements relating to training, tenure, and performance.
 
bulletScouters' Training Award - Recognition program for adult volunteers who have completed requirements relating to training, tenure, and performance.
 
bulletScouting For Food - The annual Scouting Good Turn held in November to collect canned goods.
 
bulletSea Base - Strategically located in the Florida Keys, in Isla Morada, FL, this national high adventure base has a year-round program of sailing, snorkeling, and scuba diving for Boy Scouts and Explorers, ages 13 to 20.
 
bulletTour Permits - A planning tool to help units prepare for a safe trips and outings. Tour permits are required for all trips beyond regular meeting places, including travel to Pacific Skyline Council camping facilities. Regardless of destination, units are always encouraged to follow the guidelines in the tour permit to insure a safe and enjoyable trip.
 
bulletTraining Committee - This group plans and implements an effective year-round leadership training program for volunteer Cub Scout, Boy Scout, Venturing, and Explorer leaders for the entire council.
 
bulletUniform Inspection - A step in the rechartering process, which encourages good uniforming and grooming and determines the unit's uniform status. Inspection sheets and awards are available through the council resource centers.
 
bulletUnit Planning Chart - A tool used by unit Scouters at the planning conference to outline unit program for the coming year.
 
bulletVenture Forum - The monthly meeting where leaders of this dynamic coed high school age program can share ideas and questions.
 
bulletVenturing Firstnighter - An invitational meeting hosted by a Venturing crew or ship. Invited young people and their parents attend; the program is presented; membership requirements are explained; and an opportunity to join is extended.
 
bulletVenturing Officer Seminar - A training experience conducted by each Venturing crew or Sea Scouting ship to orient new officers, plan programs, and develop the annual activity schedule.
 
bulletVenturing Training - A training for the new Venture Scout Program and Activity training.
 
bulletWood Badge - Advanced training in leadership for all adult leaders conducted as two three day weekends, with supplementary projects and meetings.
 
bulletYouth Protection Training - The training courses for adults about child abuse.  At least one adult on every Scouting outing must be Youth Protection Trained. Special programs are available for Cub Scout and Boy Scout-age boys and Venturers.   If you are not able to take the adult training in person, it is also available at the council website.
 


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