For Unit Leaders – Planning for 2022 / 2023 Program Year
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The value of Scouting is undeniable for those within the program and the greater public, and the BSA is committed to continuing to offer this unmatched opportunity to young people and families nationwide. To ensure the organization has the resources to fulfill the promise of Scouting, the national membership fee structure will change, effective August 1, 2022. |
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In the 2022 – 2023 program Year in Scouting, the Cyber Chip is retiring and will no longer be required for Cub Scout rank advancement. Cub Scouts will, instead, watch the Protect Yourself Rules videos, which can be found on the official Cub Scout Advancement website. Cub Scouts can continue to earn their Cyber Chip as an extra award; however, the Scout Shop will not order new patches or cards, so these items will only be available while supplies last. |
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Beginning August 1, 2022, minor modifications to requirements for the ranks of Scout through Star will take effect. Scouts may continue using the existing requirements for the rank on which they are currently working, or they may choose the new requirements. Scouts must use the new requirements upon advancement to their next rank, and beginning January 1, 2023, all Scouts will use the new requirements. |
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Effective June 1, 2022, local councils will administer and deliver STEM Nova Awards, including recognition, at the local level. The STEM Nova Award website will remain on Scouting.org as a national resource for the requirements with all other aspects of the award moved to the local council. |
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We have been approved to participate in the Family Den Pilot Program by the National Council of the BSA. The program will allow you to form dens that are comprised of boys and girls instead of being limited to single-gender dens only. Participation in the Pilot Program is 100% voluntary. |
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The Scouting adventure, camping trips, high-adventure excursions, and having fun are important to everyone in Scouting—and so is your safety and well-being. Completing the Annual Health and Medical Record is the first step in making sure you have a great Scouting experience. Make sure your Scouts and participating family members are covered. |
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Scoutbook is BSA’s web-based unit management tool used by leaders and parents to track the advancement of Scouts in the program. It also serves as a communication tool, generates permission forms, and tracks service hours, hiking, and camping. It also features easy-to-use calendars that can track attendance and RSVPs as well as provide a calendar that can be synced with websites and personal devices. |
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BSA has updated FAQs for its Fiscal Policies and Procedures for BSA Units. These FAQs include information on current unit registration options, tax exempt status, unit banking, equipment insurance, dissolution of the unit, and fundraising. |
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Beginning January 1, 2022, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) introduced new reporting requirements for payments received for goods and services, which will lower the reporting threshold to $600 for the 2022 tax season, from 2021’s threshold of $20,000 and 200 transactions.
Units who use PayPal and/or Venmo to complete transactions should visit the link below to learn more. |