Here’s recent information about our committee, meetings, resources, guidelines for our operation:

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BSA has changed its policy on the reporting of child abuse, effective March 2012. It says: “Mandatory Report of Child Abuse. All persons involved in Scouting shall report to local authorities any good faith suspicion or belief that any child is or has been physically or sexually abused, physically or emotionally neglected, exposed to any form of violence or threat, exposed to any form of sexual exploitation including the possession, manufacture, or distribution of child pornography, online solicitation, enticement, or showing of obscene material. No person may abdicate this reporting responsibility to any other person. Notify your Scout executive of this report, or of any violation of BSA’s Youth Protection policies, so that he or she may take appropriate action for the safety of our Scouts, make appropriate notifications, and follow-up with investigating agencies.”

 

Materials to help you as a committee member

• Tips for participating in a Board of Review [send an email to Michael Hock to receive this material; it’s controlled due to its bearing on individual Scout advancement]
• Handling the Scoutmaster Conference (for ranks below Eagle) [send an email to Michael Hock to receive this material; it’s controlled due to its bearing only on Assistant Scoutmaster and Scoutmaster roles]
• The Role of Patrol Assistant Scoutmasters [send an email to Michael Hock with comments on this material; it bears only on Assistant Scoutmaster roles]
• Exceptional Merit Badge Counseling
• BSA Advancement Committee – policies and procedures