Scouting is a values-based program with its own code of conduct. The Scout Oath and Law help instill the values of good conduct, respect for others, and honesty. Scouts learn skills that will last a lifetime, including basic outdoor skills, first aid, citizenship skills, leadership skills, and how to get along with others. For almost a century, Scouting has instilled in young men the values and knowledge that they will need to become leaders in their communities and country.
Read about the "Values of Americans - A Study of Ethics and Character" and the "Values of Scouting - A study of Ethics and Character" by Harris Interactive. The Boy Scouts of America commissioned Harris Interactive to conduct the Values of Americans study to examine the ethics and character of Americans young and old, and to see if values have changed over time. The Boy Scouts also wanted to determine how Scouting has influenced the values of adults over their lifetimes and the lives youth members.
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Great Southwest Council, BSA
Mobile Device Use Policy
The Great Southwest Council recognizes that its volunteers are a valuable asset and very important to our continued growth and success. The Council is firmly committed to the safety of its volunteers, employees, and youth members.
To further this commitment, the Great Southwest Council has developed this Mobile Device Use Policy, effective October 23, 2008.
Attention District Scouters!!! District Committee Training Workshop
One of the very important responsibilities of the council is to train district volunteers. The District Committee Training Workshop meets the basic training needs of members of the district committee and also results in a well-coordinated and dedicated group of Scouters committed to achieving the mission of the council and districts. Finally, the workshop also helps initiate a closer working relationship between council and district personnel.
The workshop will be conducted by service area. The time for each workshop session will be 9:00 am - 1:30 pm, with a working lunch provided. The schedule for the workshop is included in the District Committee Training Workshop flyer. Sign up for this workshop is also included in the flyer or can be done on-line as noted below.
Four Corners (Anasazi, Mesa Verde Districts): December 13, 2008. LDS Stake Center, 14 Hilltop Circle, Durango, CO 81301. Register for the Four Corners District Committee Training Workshop.
Woolrich Outdoors Promotion
The Corporate Alliances team at the national office is committed to doing everything it can to cultivate corporate relationships for successful local promotions and funding that directly support local council efforts.
As a result of their efforts, Woolrich Outdoors will host a promotion at 57 Dillard’s stores across the country. Woolrich will donate $5.00 for every First Forks T-shirt sold between this Sunday, November 16, and Saturday, December 6. The funds raised will be used by the BSA National Council to support local councils.
The Dillards stores that are participating in the promotion are:
Store #
Dillard's
City
State
Store Phone
920
COTTONWOOD MALL
ALBUQUERQUE
NM
505 898 2530
921
WINROCK CENTER
ALBUQUERQUE
NM
505 883 5900
922
SANTA FE PLACE
SANTA FE
NM
505 473 2900
923
ANIMAS VALLEY MALL
FARMINGTON
NM
505 326 2681
Stop by Dillards and look into purchasing one or more of these great T-shirts.
New Changes to the Website!
There has been a lot of changes to the website in the last few days. We have incorporated RSS feeds (whatever that means!) and have changed some of the "look and feel" of the home page. In addition, all of the District pages have been reformatted, and we have implemented RSS feeds for the District calendars. Additionally, RSS feeds for the council news and events are now on the home page. Read more about the RSS feed changes in the "Council News and Information" section below. The news item also has a short tutorial on how to subscribe to RSS feeds on this website.
E-lists Sign up today for E-lists. E-lists will allow you to stay abrest of all the important information you need to know about.
Boys' Life, Good Reading, Good Scouting Boys' Life is the monthly magazine of the Boy Scouts of America (BSA). Its targeted readership is young American males between the ages of 6 and 18.
District Award of Merit Do you know some deserving adult who has provided noteworthy service to the youth of their community? Consider nominating them for the District Award of Merit.
MyScouting Wondering what that "MyScouting" link is on the homepage of the Council web site? Read on...
New Advancement Book with Eagle Changes In case you haven't heard, there is a new (2008) "Advancement Committee Book" with a number of updates you need to be aware of.
New Staff Be sure and stop by to say "Hi" to our newest Scout professionals.
New Capability Comes to Our Website! We now have an exciting new capability called RSS (Really Simple Syndication). Read more about this great new capability.
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