Every Scout deserves a trained leader. University of Scouting is the premier training event for adult leaders offered by the Crossroads of America Council. It is designed to supplement the educational experience of any Scouting leader.  On any average year, the university offers 80 to 100 different courses, from outdoor skills such as knot tying to group management concepts to keep that unruly den of Scouts on task. The University of Scouting has courses for first-time leaders to experienced leaders planning a high-adventure expedition.

Date: 10/18 - 10/20  Cost: $12 food (cash), camping $10 (cash, check, point fund). Need BSA health form parts A and B.

Camporee Stations:

Troop elections are on 10/21.  Scouts that are First Class or higher and are interested in running for Senior Patrol Leader should talk to Scoutmaster Josh.

The Boy Scouts of America has updated the Golf Merit Badge to now include a Disc Golf option.

Disc golf is far more accessible to play than golf (and typically free).

There are a few changes to advancement requirements and some merit badge requirements for effective January 1st.

You can read them online at https://www.scouting.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/SBSA-Advancement-Updates-2024-v2.pdf

The Boy Scouts of America's Youth Protection guidelines discourages one on one contact between Scouts and leaders. That's not just for in-person but also online and electronic communications. To comply with these guidelines Troop 22 has established an account on GroupMe, a group texting application. The smart-phone app is free to download and uses text messaging to share with the entire troop.