One of the coolest badges a Scout can earn is the World Conservation Award. It has a Panda Baer on it! Cub Scouts, Scouts, Crew Members, and Sea Scouts can earn this award. Most of the time Scouts don’t know how close they are to getting it just by doing Scouting. Every Eagle Scout needs only one more merit badge to get it. Every Scout position has different requirements, but most of the time it's earned automatically by just doing Scouting. Adult Scouters need to promote the opportunity to earn this award within their units. Every Scout unit should be doing conservation projects regularly. This project can be combined with Pack, Troop, and Crew service.

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The Order of the Arrow (OA) is Scouts BSA National Honor Society. Scout leaders need not think of it as competition and need to promote the OA within the unit. There are many reasons for supporting the OA. It helps retain older Scout, teaches good leadership skills and it’s fun. ScouterStan goes over how you can promote the OA inside the unit. There are adult leader positions within the Troop or Crew where they can serve as an advisor. Keeping a good eye on the OA and unit schedule is important. Scouters should never think that the OA is a distraction on older Scouts from unit leadership. All OA members know that the priorities are with their unit.

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Scouting has developed over the many years unique training skills that help young people learn more efficiently and independently. The EDGE (Explain, Demonstrate, Guide, and Enable) method is the official way of training youth to teach skills. Adult leaders need to use the EDGE method correctly setting the example. The EDGE method of teaching skills is not limited. The EDGE method can be used in many situations throughout Scouting.  Scout leaders need to be experienced with this vital skill of training.

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Scout leaders often forget the three promises that are represented in the scout sign. The scout oath and law are represented when making the scout sign. The three fingers are the promises that we make in the oath and the arm is held in an “L” shape representing the law. Scout leaders need to help scouts understand the meaning of this sign. By discussing it in great detail it is intended to give leaders more information.

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The National Youth Leadership Training NYLT is equivalent to the adult Wood Badge in many ways. Youth leaders in their Troop or Crew should plan on attending this week-long course. Many of the up-to-date training techniques are used in a Troop setting to inspire youth leaders to take on new responsibilities of leadership. This national course of youth leadership training is highly recommended for all youth leadership. There are some requirements before a Scout can attend National Youth Leadership Training (NYLT).  Adult Troop or Crew leadership should encourage Scouts to attend this critical training.

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The Order of the Arrow (OA) Vigil Honor is shrouded in mystery. We discuss how and why this is. We also discuss the process by which a Brotherhood member becomes a Vigil Honor member.  The Order of the Arrow is full of mystery intentionally. This gives the individual a more meaningful experience through the ceremonies and their own personal ordeal. It is important that we observe and preserve the traditions of the Order of the Arrow. Many of the mysterious questions are answered in this video without revealing its method. It would be natural to think of the Vigil Honor as the third and final step of membership, but this is often perceived incorrectly. The Order of the Arrows Brotherhood has a long membership process. The Vigil Honor should be looked upon as an award for service in the past and the future.

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Scouting just celebrated its 111th Birthday in America. All during that time Scouts have been wearing various types of uniforms. Very early on the uniforms were very easy to obtain. As the decades of Scouting continued it quickly became more complex. ScouterStan talks about how the uniform has evolved and changed over the many decades. Ever wonder about that strange hat that you saw a Scout wearing? Did you know that our current-day uniforms were designed by a world-famous fashion designer?

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The new Wood Badge is something that everyone's talking about. Discover with ScouterStan what is new at Wood Badge. National has implemented many surveys to improve Wood Badge with new leadership teaching skills. Streamlining the normal course from six to five days and lowering the cost. Also revamping the mission statement to reflect modern leadership techniques. Wood Badge is now recommended for all new adult leaders who have completed their basic and specific leadership training. If you've already have taken Wood Badge you do not need to do it again. Although this would be a great opportunity for you to work on staff.

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Eagle Scouts are rare in the world. They represent individuals that have dedicated themselves to live their lives by the Scout Oath and Law. Many of today's leaders are eagle scouts living fulfilling lives of leadership throughout our community. Scout leaders should dedicate themselves to promoting this achievement by mentoring young people towards it. Now that the first class of female Eagle Scouts has been officially recognized by Scouting BSA. The final barrier to young people is no longer an obstacle. Scouting should always be for all young people to participate in. Leaders all over our country need to rededicate themselves to are young Scouts who are looking towards the mountain peak of Eagle Scout. Becoming an Eagle Scout mentor is a good place to start. “Be The Change”

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What is a NOAC? This is the national conference for the Order of the Arrow known as the National Order of the Arrow Conference or NOAC for short.  In this video, ScouterStan talks about his experiences at the infamous NOAC. A full discussion of how to join-up, get ready to go, traveling and even check-in at the conference is discussed. ScouterStan will also talk about dorm life and all the fantastic opportunities for learning and discovering more about our order. There are many events at this conference that are memorable. Attendees will always have a fantastic experience. We even go over suggestions on how to maximize your experience at NOAC.

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