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Scoutbook Update

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Leader Access Change as of 4/12/2021

In an effort to provide an excellent Scouting experience, Scoutbook and the BSA National office have made changes to the accessibility to the application’s functions. This does not affect parent connections to their Scouts – parents will continue to receive unit messages and have non-revocable access to their Scouts as they always have. However, any adults not registered as a member in the BSA will not have access to Scouts, and will be removed from the adult leader roster in Scoutbook. 

As such, adult leaders listed in Scoutbook must be registered adults within the BSA to hold leadership abilities within the application. This helps to reinforce our commitment to the youth in our community that all adults acting in BSA leadership positions are properly trained, hold updated Youth Protection certificates, and have completed background checks . These fundamental requirements are necessary to provide the best for our Scouts. If you have adults in your unit that are not registered, please encourage them to be. We believe every Scout deserves a trained leader. Likewise, only registered adults will have access to unit rosters in Internet Advancement from here forward.

I Have Leaders with a Yellow Triangle – What does that mean?

On the unit roster in Scoutbook, unregistered adult leaders will appear having a yellow triangle with an “!” next to their name. This is often caused by the wrong BSA member ID in their Scoutbook profile. You will find your correct member ID under Manage Member ID or your unit’s Roster tool at http://my.scouting.org. The discussion forum found at http://discussions.scouting.org is helpful for may unit volunteers. If you still have trouble finding your ID, or need assistance, contact the Alamo Area Council Service Center at (210) 341-8611.

*Note: Some Executive Officers (IH) may have a unregistered indicator next to their name because of how they are included in a unit’s registration. Even though they have an indicator, they will not be removed.

…But this leader is registered for 2021

If someone thinks they are registered in the unit and their name on the Scoutbook unit roster has a triangle on it, they probably are not registered correctly, and they should have their unit committee chair check the unit roster in my.scouting.

If there is a discrepancy between the leader’s name or member ID in Scoutbook, and their registration number, a caution icon may appear. The leader should find out their official member ID as it appears on the unit roster in my.scouting.org. Once logged in, click on the menu in the upper left and select manage member ID. From there, add the correct member ID and make it primary.

After exhausting these resources, please email the council’s Registrar, Melissa Moore, at melissa.more@scouting.org for resolution.

Additional Assistance

Do you have a question about this change or need help with Scoutbook, Internet Advancement, myScouting, program information and other Scouting topics? Ask your question on the forums, there are volunteers ready and willing to help you. The forums are here: https://discussions.scouting.org/https://discussions.scouting.org/…/unregistered…/231509

2021 Summer Guide is HERE

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Ready for fun this summer? So are we! Check out what’s happening in San Antonio this Summer in our 2021 Summer Activities Catalog and experience the adventure!

CHECK OUT THE SUMMER CATALOG HERE

Additionally, reservations are currently open for the McGimsey Pool, canoeing on the lake, hammock camping at Mays, and campouts at all of our fabulous Scouting properties. Come as a family, or come with your unit, either way bring your camera to capture the memories you’ll make together!

Unit Leader Promotional Materials for Summer Activities 2021

Catalog Poster 8.5×11 with QR Code
Cub Scout YouTube Video for Camp Promotion
Cub Scout / Webelos Social Media Graphic
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Scouts BSA YouTube Video for Camp Promotion
Scouts BSA Social Media Graphic

Alamo Area Council is the best place for Summer Day Camp in 2021. Here’s why…

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Experience

Alamo Area Council is one of the most popular day camps in the San Antonio area. Our Cub Scout Day Camp focuses on building character, leadership, independence, friendships, fun and everlasting memories. Our Day Camp is exclusively offered to only Cub Scouts in the Boy Scouts of America.

Great benefits

The Alamo Area Council provides a safe environment that builds self-confidence, esteem and social skills, and encourages friendships, while increasing children’s willingness to experiment and try new things. Cub Scout Camp provides the opportunity for your Cub Scout to earn rank requirements while encouraging them to soar through their program.

THE REVIEWS ARE IN…

“Gaga ball was their favorite!”
 
7/30/2019 6:12 AM
 
“The Lifeguards were awesome! Very helpful in getting my scout to pass the swim test”
 
7/14/2019 11:17 AM
 
“My son still talks about how fun it was!”
 
7/15/2019 2:23 AM
 

 

It’s never to early to start planning!

Look to our Cub Scout Programs page to start planning your Cub Scouts summer now!!! Registration will be opening in January, so be sure to lock in your early bird pricing and your spot. Our Cub Scout day camps are sure to fill up this 2021 summer!
 
 
 
 
Cub Scout Day Camp Schedule

2021 Cub Scout Day Camp Staff/Counselors and Counselors in Training Needed – Apply Now

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Each year as we recruit more Cub Scouts into our units we give what is called a “cub talk”, which is designed around sharing with the youth all the fun and exciting things they can do if they join us.  We promise them that they are going to get to shoot BB Guns, Archery, and Slingshots.  That they will fish, learn new games, and be able to focus on STEM activities that are hands on.  All year long they work to complete rank requirements and learn new things, but it is at CAMP that they truly get to experience everything we promised them in that Cub Talk.

We are looking for the right people to join our Day Camp team and help us to KEEP THE PROMISE.

Our Camps are led by two Directors that are National Camp School Trained. Working with those Directors, we have many other staff positions that are open for application.

Our most important team members are our Camp Counselors.  They are the heart and soul of what happens at camp. They are the number one reason why a camper falls in love with camp.  You can be a Counselor and be given the opportunity to impact somebody’s forever! This year, you will be mentoring and working with groups of 8-10 Cub Scouts all week, and will get to know them, help them grow, and keep them safe at camp with us.  We are looking for high energy team members that are willing to sing, dance, and do everything they can to bring our theme alive.

We offer a Counselor in Training (CIT) program, as well.  A CIT works closely with the staff members and Camp Counselors to ensure a quality and safe program while learning what it means to be a Camp Counselor.  This is a great way to get that on the job training for when you reach the age to be on Camp Staff, while introducing you to the different roles and areas so you can decide where your heart leads you in your Camp Career. CITs are not paid staff, but receive credit for their volunteer hours.

Area Directors and Program Staff are another part of our Camp Staff.  We are always looking for qualified team members to help us run our Shooting Sports Activities, Aquatics, Games, Crafts, and other areas.  Some of these areas have age requirements but all who apply should be 16 years or older. To apply to be on Aquatics, Shooting Sports, or General Camp Staff.

TO APPLY TO BE ON STAFF – PLEASE CLICK HERE AND THEN FOLLOW THE LINKS TO THE CIT APPLICATION OR THE DAY CAMP STAFF APPLICATION. 

PARENTS who are interested in attending camp the week their scout is attending camp, and would like to VOLUNTEER at camp the same week may receive one free scout admission to that camp.  In order to be considered for this, you must apply to be on camp staff by January 30th, go through the interview process, and be selected to fill a position.  At all the camps outside of McGimsey units are required to maintain a 1 adult to every 2 scout ratio for supervision (Den Walkers).  The volunteers receiving one free scout to camp are not Den Walkers in these camps, they must fill a program area position.

If you have any questions or concerns please reach out to me directly at Linda.Dieguez@scouting.org or you may text me at 210-740-9370

 

Cub Scout Recruiting Materials

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Looking for a new gathering activity? Or a fun way for your Cub Scouts to invite their friends to an upcoming event/meeting? Download our Coloring Pages and personalize them to suit your packs needs!

You can use them as invitations!

Gathering Activities!

Drop them off at Libraries or Community Centers to invite youth to join your units!

Add them to your Pack’s Welcome Packet!

The Coloring pages are saved as a PDF please contact Lesley.vinka@scouting.org and she can customize them for you!

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