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We serve the communities of Atwater, Aurora, Brimfield, Edinburg, Kent, Mantua, Randolph, Ravenna, Rootstown, Streetsboro, and Suffield.

» Vision Statement

We engage youths and families in fun, meaningful activities which develop character, leadership, and decision making skills. We inspire Portage County youth to become responsible adults who make a positive difference in their communities.

It's time again to honor the adult scouters who make our Scouting Programs great! You can download this year's Award Applications from the Forms Page.

All Forms must be turned in the District Exec. by March 15, 2013

2013 FAMILY FRIENDS OF SCOUTING (FOS) CAMPAIGN

The 2013 Campaign is underway for all Cub Scout packs, Boy Scout Troops and Venture Crews…….now is the time to think about having a FOS presentation at a Blue and Gold Banquet, Court of Honor, or Parent Night.

Start by selecting a unit FOS Chairperson and then schedule your unit for a presentation in January, February or early March. Set your own unit goal. Call Alex Stavros, (330) 773-0415, ext 227, (astavros@bsamail.org) to schedule. Make sure the date you select is a date when you will have the most family and friends of scouts in attendance and we’ll arrange for a FOS presenter to attend your event. Presentations typically take 10 minutes, with a short follow-up at the end of your program.

We need to be able to tell the “Scouting Story” to every family and give them the opportunity to make a financial contribution to help support the great things we do with the youth of our communities.

UPDATED INFORMATION ON YOUTH PROTECTION REPORTING PROCEDURES Click on the title to select the forms page where you can open a document with the most up to date information on how to report on Youth Protection Issues.

Need an updated leaders list?

Check out Forms and Documents for a Sept. 2011 list

Check out this video by Scouts that explains the meaning of the Scout Law

Might be great to share with your troop !

Reminders for using the BSA Health and Medical Record

The BSA now has one health form that will cover

both youth and adult members.

Mandatory in 2010.
Everyone must fill out every year.
All participants should fill out Parts A and C for any event.
Part B (the physical examination) should be completed
for events over 72 hours.
Part B is also required for participation in a resident camp
setting or when the nature of the activity is strenuous
It is important to note that the height/weight chart
found at the bottom of Part B is followed for certain activities
It is to be completed and signed by a certified
and licensed health-care provider—physician (MD, DO)
nurse practitioner, or physician’s assistant.
Can be found under forms which will link to the most current form at the BSA national site

Venture Crews

Boy Scouts

Cub Scouts

Popcorn Info

Good to Know Facts for New Scouters:
New scouts can earn the right to wear a special patch available at the GTC shop if they earn their First Class rank within their first year in scouting.
There is also an online resource of Boy Scouts working on their Tenderfoot, Second Class and First Class ranks. Check it out today!

Webelos to Scout Transition

Learn how to keep your boys excited
about scouting and involved with
your area troop

PDF presentation download