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Unit Public Relations
P.R. is important for any unit, and only takes a few hours here and there. Help spread the word of good news, give your events publicity, show community leaders what you do for your community, and boost your recruitment and fundraising.
Unit Public Relations – What's the point?  | Press Release Template 
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Unit Marketing Award of Excellence
Does your unit have a story that has received local media attention? We want you to share it with us. The Unit Marketing Award of Excellence is for packs, troops, teams, crews, posts and ships and is designed to encourage units to share the news of what they are doing in their communities with local media.
Unit Marketing Award of Excellence information | Award application
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Recruiting Volunteers: Step-by-Step
A step-by-step guide to recruiting the right man or woman for the job. Read More
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Tips for Conducting a Successful Venturing Recruiting Activity
Here are some tips on how to create and implement a successful Venturing recruiting campaign. These tips will help answer some of the "who," "what," "when," "where" and "how" questions that arise when trying to create a recruiting plan.
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Guide to Safe Scouting
The purpose of the Guide to Safe Scouting is to prepare members of the Boy Scouts of America to conduct Scouting activities in a safe and prudent manner. The policies and guidelines have been established because of the real need to protect members from known hazards that have been identified through 100 years of experience. Limitations on certain activities should not be viewed as stumbling blocks; rather, policies and guidelines are best described as stepping-stones toward safe and enjoyable adventures. Read more
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BSA Council Accident & Sickness Insurance Program
The Mid-America Council has purchased the National Boys Scouts of America Council Accident & Sickness Insurance Plan,
which covers all registered Tiger Cubs, Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts, Venturers, Explorers and Adults for both accidents and illnesses. Read More
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BSA Shooting Sports
The Boy Scouts of America adheres to its longstanding policy of teaching its youth and adult members the safe, responsible, intelligent handling, care, and use of firearms, air rifles, BB guns, and archery equipment in planned, carefully managed, and supervised programs. Read more
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BSA Mandatory Reporting Policy
The BSA has a Mandatory Reporting policy which states that registered leaders must report any suspected child abuse and/or violation of the BSA Youth protection Policy. Read more
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Risk Management Guide For Units
The purpose of this guide is to prepare adult leaders to conduct Scouting
activities in a safe and prudent manner. Policies and guidelines have
been established because of the need to protect members from risk and
hazards that have been identified through ninety-plus years of Scouting
experience. MAC Risk Management Guide for Units
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Mid-America Council and Hy-Vee Food Stores discount program
This discount program is provided to all Mid-America Council unit
leaders and the program entitles the card holder to a 10% discount on
Hy-Vee labeled grocery items and any meat or produce. Read more
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Unit finances, tax status, and fundraising FAQ
Download frequently asked questions the council receives regarding unit finances, tax status and fundraising.
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Policy on Scout Participation in Political Events
Boy Scouts of America's policy regarding the participation of Scouts in political rallies and other political events. Read more
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Graphics
Below are some resources that provide graphics and other material that you can use in developing event flyers, marketing materials and more.
Brand Identity
This guide is designed to help you use the identity of the Boy Scouts of America and its programs accurately and consistently. It includes the most
often used logos and graphics along with guidelines for correct display.
The Language of Scouting
While The Langauge of Scouting is not a source for images, it is an essential reference for preparing any marketing materials. It provides information
about the terms and style associated specifically with Scouting and grammar, spelling, and style norms used by the Boy Scouts of America.
Click on an image below to download the logo.
Questions? Please contact Dana G. Novack at dana.novack@scouting.org.
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Meeting Place Inspection Checklist
A responsibility of the unit's chartered organization is to provide adequate meeting facilities. Use the Meeting Place Inspection Checklist form to help identify any areas that need improvement. Unit committee members should make the inspection. Findings should be shared with the head of the institution, and plans should be made to correct hazards if any are found.
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