Now in it’s second year, Journey to Excellence is the BSA’s performance recognition program designed to encourage and reward success and measure the performance of our units, districts, and councils.
The quality criteria were developed by a task force studying BSA data and survey results from a diverse group of unit, district and council level volunteers and professionals. This state of the art methodology known as the Balanced Score Card is in alignment with the National Strategic Plan and focuses on key drivers of unit success.
To read more about the Journey To Excellence, download scorecards, worksheets, sample budgets, supporting documents, FAQ and to view recorded webinars for each level, click on this link:
http://www.scouting.org/jte
To enter youth advancement in rank online click here. Your unit ID # can be obtained from your district executive or the council service center.
To enter service hours for your unit, go to www.goodturnforamerica.org and log in.
For help in recruiting more youth members click here for resources and call your unit commissioner or district executive for assistance.
Budget planning resources can be found at the this link: http://hovc.org/resources/program-planning/
In addition to achieving Journey to Excellence designation at one of the JTE award levels (Bronze, Silver, and Gold), additional metrics specific to the Heart of Virginia are defined for Packs, Troops, Crews and Districts. These focus on:
- Participation in the Annual Scouting for Food Service Project
- Support of the Annual Popcorn sale for the HOV Council
- Participation in the Annual Friends of Scouting campaign
- Use and attendance at the HOV Council’s long-term camping facilities
Click here to download the Heart of Virginia Council criteria.
These will be recognized separately from the BSA’s Journey To Excellence program. Patch rockers will compliment the national JTE patches (similar to the Quality Unit Award) and are available at the council Scout Shop. Please call ahead to check the stock, 804-355-0628.
