Journey to Excellence
Scouting's "Journey to Excellence" is the BSA's new council performance recognition program designed to encourage and reward success and measure the performance of our units, districts, and councils. It is replacing the Centennial Quality Awards Program as a means of encouraging excellence in providing a quality program at all levels of the BSA. The Boy Scouts have collaborated with The Salvation Army, Habitat for Humanity, the American Red Cross and thousands of other community
organizations, focusing the power of volunteerism on community issues.
| Total recorded service hours for 2013: |
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| Total service hours for 2012: |
40,112 |
| Total service hours for 2011: |
57,763 |
Questions? Please contact Molly Phelps at molly.phelps@scouting.org or 402.431.9BSA (402.431.9272).
Visit https://scoutnet.scouting.org/gtfa/ui/security/login.aspx.
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Goals for Service Hours
Each pack, troop and crew is encouraged to participate in service projects, with one benefiting your chartering organization. Bronze, Silver and Gold levels can be attained for all. Hours must be logged on the JTE service hours system for credit. Read More
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Join the BSA Snow Corps
BSA Snow Corps is a partnership between the Boy Scouts of America, Mid-America Council, the City of Omaha Mayor's Office & Lowe's Home Improvement Stores, to serve Wounded Warriors in our communities (specifically Douglas & Sarpy counties) with snow removal in the winter
months.
Packs, troops & crews that enroll in the Snow Corps will get a map & list of homes in their area that they will
be responsible for. Lowe's has generously agreed to donate supplies for the Snow Corps. BSA Snow Corps FAQ 
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Service Hours Tutorials
Creating a Good Turn for America Account
Entering Service Hours for Good Turn for America
How to Log Your Hours
You can enter your service hours at https://scoutnet.scouting.org/gtfa/ui/security/login.aspx.
- Look for the "Service Project" area of the screen. There you can find the link to log your hours, information for first time users and ideas and tips for a successful service project.
- To enter your service hours click on "service hours website" link.
- Choose "New User Click Here" or enter in your existing username and password.
- Get
your Unit ID number to log your hours and to print your recognition certificate to present at your next meeting.
Users can still use www.goodturnforamerica.com but you will be redirected to the new data collection site. If you have any questions, please check with your District Executive.
Got a MyScouting account? You can also reach the Journey to Excellence service hour website by clicking on the Journey to Excellence Information link on the left side of the screen in the "Council Tools" section. Once you click the link you will be directed to https://scoutnet.scouting.org/gtfa/ui/security/login.aspx and can follow the same procedures as listed above.
Questions? Please contact Molly Phelps at molly.phelps@scouting.org or 402.431.9BSA (402.431.9272).
Visit www.scouting.org/scoutsource/Awards/JourneyToExcellence.aspx.
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ConAgra Foods 2013 Scouting for Food
For 19 years, ConAgra Foods has partnered with the Boy Scouts of America, Mid-America Council to create the Scouting for Food drive. Under the Boy Scouts of America strategic pillar of being recognized as an advocate for youth and youth issues, scouts across Nebraska and Western Iowa collected nearly 200,000 food items for those in need. This is the equivalent of 114,000 meals. Read More
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Click on the "Read More" link for a list of the Scouting for Food 2013 District contacts.
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Potential Eagle Scout Projects at Camp Fontanelle
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Adopt-A-Lot Volunteers Needed
Habitat for Humanity of Omaha has been building
affordable housing for low income families since 1984. With more than 100 house sites waiting for families
to arrive, Habitat for Humanity of Omaha has a lot of
land to care for. We're asking for your help to make
sure these properties look shipshape all year long. Read More
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Community Service Opportunities
The following are a few organizations or resources:
If you are a non-profit organization seeking volunteers and would like to be added to our Service Opportunities list, please contact Michelle Hurt
at 402.431.9BSA (402.431.9272) or via email at michelle.hurt@scouting.org.
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National Service Partners
Looking for ideas on service projects for your 100th Anniversary activities? Check out opportunities available through some great organizations with which Scouting plays an active role.
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Help Habitat with the Adopt a Lot project
With house sites waiting for
homeowner families to arrive, Habitat for
Humanity of Omaha has a lot of land to
care for! We're asking for your help to make sure these
properties look ship-shape all year long. This is a
great volunteer opportunity for all Scouts. Download the pdf for more information
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