Some items from the National Annual Meeting:
- A relationship is being worked on with the NFL.
- The Innovation Council is testing the use of Personal Water Craft and ATVs.
- Uniform changes are being considered based on input received.
Strategic Planning:
- The development process of a new strategic planning program is underway. It should be rolled out in time for the 2011-2015 strategic plan.
A new Council Solutions group has been formed to provide tactical support and solutions to the council.
1) Financial Solutions
2) Financial Support & 100th Anniversary Support
3) Tenure of Members
4) Growth in Membership
- A strategy planning tool is being rolled out.
- A special National Council Strategic Solutions Wood Badge course is being offered at Sea Base in Jan 2010
Marketing:
- Coordinated marketing materials are being developed. “Brand on Demand” will make these materials available to the councils.
- BSA has a Facebook Page, Twitter Page, and will have a YouTube Channel.
- Scouting.org will change its look on June 1.
- July will begin web hosting for councils on the national server.
- A television show “Are You Tougher Than A Boy Scout” is being developed where Boy Scouts will compete with others in outdoor skills.
100th Anniversary
- MLB Pitch for Scouting was rolled out with Lou Brock as the spokesman.
2010 Jamboree, some new activities being planned
- Technology Quest in the Arts & Sciences Area
- Camp Thunder – Shotgun but beyond skeet shooting
- OA Adventure – “Mysterium Compass”
- The 100th Anniversary show will be in the morning, the Shining Light show will be the last night of the Jamboree.
National Scouting Community, if you need your BSA ID you can contact the National Service Desk at 800-627-3025
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