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+ | | <div align="center">[[Image:President_with_scouts.jpg|frame|center|President Barack Obama shakes hands with Boy Scouts in the Oval Office, July 12, 2010]]</div> || <div align="center">__TOC__</div> || | ||
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[[Image:BSAFleurDeLis.jpg|left|Boy Scouts of America]] | [[Image:BSAFleurDeLis.jpg|left|Boy Scouts of America]] | ||
− | On 23 February 2009, the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary signed a [http:// | + | On 23 February 2009, the [http://www.cgaux.org/ U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary] signed a [http://bdept.cgaux.org/pdf/BSAUSCGAuxMOA23Feb09.pdf Memorandum of Agreement] to partner with the [http://www.scouting.org/ Boy Scouts of America] ('''BSA'''). A [http://wow.uscgaux.info/Uploads_wowII/B-DEPT/AUX-BSA-MOA.pdf second MOA was signed on 25 August 2018] that made BSA's [[Sea Scouts]] program the Auxiliary's official youth program. The Auxiliary's [http://bdept.cgaux.org/ Recreational Boating Safety Outreach Department] is coordinating the implementation to make this a meaningful agreement for the two organizations. |
− | Resources | + | Resources are available for the following: |
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− | [[Image:CubScout.jpg|Cub Scouts]] [[Cub Scouts]] [[Image:Scout-Tenderfoot4.jpg|Boy Scouts]] [[ | + | {| cellpadding="20" cellspacing="0" |
− | + | | [[Image:CubScout.jpg|link=Cub Scouts|Cub Scouts]]<br /> <div align="center">[[Cub Scouts]]<br />Boys & girls<br />6-10 years</div> || [[Image:Scout-Tenderfoot4.jpg|link=Boy Scouts|Boy Scouts]]<br /> <div align="center">[[Scouts BSA]]<br />Boys & girls<br />11-17 years</div> || [[Image:Sea_Scout_BSA.gif|90px|link=Sea Scouts|Sea Scouts]]<br /> <div align="center">[[Sea Scouts]]<br />Young adults<br />13-20 years</div> || [[Image:Venturing4.jpg|100px|link=Venturers|Venturers]]<br /> <div align="center">[[Venturers]]<br />Young adults<br />13-20 years</div> || [[Image:Traditionbeveled.jpg|100px|link=Scout Councils|Scout Councils]]<br /> <div align="center">[[Scout Councils]]</div> || [[Image:campsign_color.jpg|100px|link=Scout Camps|Scout Camps]]<br /> <div align="center">[[Scout Camps]]</div> | |
− | [[Image:Venturing4.jpg|100px|Venturers]] [[Venturers]] [[Image: | + | |} |
+ | </div> | ||
==About the BSA== | ==About the BSA== | ||
− | + | [[Image:BSA_ad.jpg|thumb|200px|The Coast Guard Auxiliary congratulates the Boy Scouts of America]] | |
− | Every organization has its own way of expressing itself, as well as its own approach to how to get the job done. The Boy Scouts of America ('''BSA''') is no exception. This page is intended to provide Coast Guard Auxiliarists information about BSA, how it talks, and how it is organized. Most resources are on the [http://www.scouting.org/ official BSA website]. | + | Every organization has its own way of expressing itself, as well as its own approach to how to get the job done. The Boy Scouts of America ('''BSA''') is no exception. This page is intended to provide Coast Guard Auxiliarists information about BSA, how it talks, and how it is organized. Most resources are found on the [http://www.scouting.org/ official BSA website]. |
==Position statements== | ==Position statements== | ||
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==Fact sheets== | ==Fact sheets== | ||
− | * [http://www.scouting.org/ | + | * [http://www.scouting.org/scoutsource/CubScouts.aspx What is Cub Scouting?] |
− | * [http://www.scouting.org/ | + | * [http://www.scouting.org/scoutsource/BoyScouts.aspx What is Scouts BSA?] |
− | * [ | + | * [[Image:video.gif|16px|Video available]] [http://youtu.be/56va3WmKjsw Sea Scouts BSA] |
− | + | * [http://www.scouting.org/scoutsource/Venturing.aspx What is Venturing?] | |
− | * [http://www.scouting.org/ | + | * [https://filestore.scouting.org/filestore/pdf/210-516.pdf Eagle Scouts] |
− | * [ | + | |
==The Language of Scouting== | ==The Language of Scouting== | ||
− | A good overview of BSA's specialized language is found by [ | + | A good overview of BSA's specialized language is found by [https://www.scouting.org/resources/info-center/los/all/ following this link]. |
Units are called ... | Units are called ... | ||
+ | [[Image:BSA Region Map.jpg|thumb|300px|[http://bdept.cgaux.org/pdf/USREGIONSCnclsAreas11x14.pdf Boy Scouts of America regions] as of 1992]] | ||
<blockquote> | <blockquote> | ||
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|+ align="bottom" style="color:#e76700;" |''Types of Scout units'' | |+ align="bottom" style="color:#e76700;" |''Types of Scout units'' | ||
|- | |- | ||
− | + | ! Program | |
− | + | ! Unit | |
− | + | ! Adult Leader | |
|- | |- | ||
− | |Cub Scouts | + | |[[Cub Scouts]] |
|Cub Pack | |Cub Pack | ||
|Cubmaster | |Cubmaster | ||
|- | |- | ||
− | | | + | |[[Scouts BSA]] |
|Scout Troop | |Scout Troop | ||
|Scoutmaster | |Scoutmaster | ||
|- | |- | ||
− | |Sea Scouts | + | |[[Sea Scouts]] |
− | |Sea Scout Ship | + | |[https://beascout.scouting.org/ Sea Scout Ship] |
|Skipper | |Skipper | ||
|- | |- | ||
− | |Venturers | + | |[[Venturers]] |
− | |Venturing Crew | + | |[http://www.scouting.org/scoutsource/Venturing/venturinglocator.aspx Venturing Crew] |
|Advisor | |Advisor | ||
|} | |} | ||
</blockquote> | </blockquote> | ||
− | All local units work together in a Scout "District". Two or more districts comprise a Scout "Council. | + | All local units work together in a Scout "'''District'''". Two or more districts comprise a Scout "[http://www.scouting.org/LocalCouncilLocator.aspx Council]". There are 16 '''National Service Territories''' that include 16-30 councils each. |
+ | ==Training== | ||
+ | [[Image:SafetyAFloat.jpg|thumb|140px|[http://olc.scouting.org/info/saf.html Safety Afloat]]] | ||
+ | |||
+ | * [https://www.scouting.org/training/youth-protection/ Youth protection training (all programs)] | ||
+ | * [http://olc.scouting.org/info/ssd.html Safe Swim Defense] | ||
+ | * [http://olc.scouting.org/info/saf.html Safety Afloat] | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Aquatics awards== | ||
+ | [[Image:Quartermaster_medal.jpg|thumb|120px|Sea Scouts' highest rank, [https://seascout.org/download/quartermaster-fact-sheet-bsa-official-420-012/?wpdmdl=532 Quartermaster award]]] | ||
+ | These recognitions are earned by '''Boy Scouts''', '''Sea Scouts''', and '''Venturers''': | ||
+ | |||
+ | * [https://www.scouting.org/awards/awards-central/boardsailing/ Boardsailing BSA] | ||
+ | * [https://www.scouting.org/programs/boy-scouts/advancement-and-awards/merit-badges/lifeg/ BSA Lifeguard] | ||
+ | * [https://www.scouting.org/awards/awards-central/kayaking/ Kayaking BSA] | ||
+ | * [https://www.scouting.org/awards/awards-central/mile-swim/ Mile Swim] | ||
+ | * [https://www.scouting.org/outdoor-programs/aquatics/scuba-bsa/ Scuba BSA] | ||
+ | * [https://www.scouting.org/programs/boy-scouts/advancement-and-awards/merit-badges/snork/ Snorkeling BSA] | ||
+ | |||
+ | These recognitions are earned by '''Sea Scouts''' only: | ||
+ | |||
+ | * [https://seascout.org/advancement-central/ Apprentice] | ||
+ | * [https://seascout.org/advancement-central/ Ordinary] | ||
+ | * [https://seascout.org/advancement-central/ Able] | ||
+ | * [https://seascout.org/download/quartermaster-fact-sheet-bsa-official-420-012/?wpdmdl=532 Quartermaster] | ||
+ | * [https://seascout.org/news/small-boat-handler-award-national-boating-standards/ Small-Boat Handler Award] | ||
+ | * [https://seascout.org/download/qualified-seaman-spar/# Qualified Seaman Award] | ||
+ | * [https://seascout.org/youth-training-and-education/seal/ Sea Scout Advanced Leadership Training (SEAL)] | ||
+ | |||
+ | =Scouts & Auxiliary work together= | ||
+ | [[Image:wearit.jpg|left|thumb|160px|left|Coast Guard Auxiliary exhibit at the BSA National Meeting]] | ||
+ | [[Image:Navigator-2010-Fall_Cover.jpg|right|140px|link=http://bdept.cgaux.org/pdf/Navigator-2010-Fall.pdf]] | ||
+ | * [http://bdept.cgaux.org/pdf/Coast_Guard_Auxiliary_and_the_Boy_Scouts_of_America.ppt '''Coast Guard Auxiliary and the Boy Scouts of America'''] (PowerPoint presentation) | ||
+ | * [http://bdept.cgaux.org/pdf/BSA-PE_brochure-2010-08-07.pdf Learn Safe Boating Practices from the Coast Guard Auxiliary] | ||
+ | * [http://bdept.cgaux.org/pdf/BSA-VSC_brochure-2010-08-07.pdf Promote BSA Safety Afloat with a Free Vessel Safety Check] | ||
+ | * [[Coast Guard Auxiliary exhibits for the Boy Scouts of America]] | ||
+ | * [http://coastguard.dodlive.mil/2013/07/coast-guard-offers-unique-educational-experience-at-national-scout-jamboree/ Coast Guard offers unique educational experience at National Scout Jamboree] (from [http://coastguard.dodlive.mil/ ''Coast Guard Compass'']) | ||
+ | * [http://www.teamcoastguard.org/2010/June/A100618/index.htm Auxiliary Division Helps Scouts Celebrate 100th Anniversary] (from [http://www.teamcoastguard.org/ ''SITREP'']) | ||
+ | * [[Auxiliary Participates in University of Scouting]]<br /><br /><br /> | ||
+ | |||
+ | =BSA websites= | ||
+ | [[Image:NJ2013_CG.jpg|thumb|160px|Coast Guard at the 2013 National Scout Jamboree]] | ||
+ | |||
+ | * [http://www.scouting.org Boy Scouts of America] | ||
+ | ** [http://www.scouting.org/LocalCouncilLocator.aspx Find your local Scout Council] | ||
+ | ** [https://www.scouting.org/training/youth-protection/ Youth protection training] | ||
+ | * [http://www.seascout.org Sea Scouts BSA] | ||
+ | ** [https://beascout.scouting.org/ Find your local Sea Scout Ship] | ||
+ | * [http://www.scoutingmagazine.org/ ''Scouting'' magazine] | ||
+ | * [http://boyslife.org/ ''Boy's Life'' magazine] | ||
+ | * [http://www.bsaseabase.org/ Florida Sea Base] | ||
+ | * [http://www.scouting.org/HealthandSafety/GSS/toc.aspx Guide to Safe Scouting] | ||
+ | * [http://www.goodturnforamerica.org/ Good Turn for America] | ||
* [http://www.scouting.org/Media/InsigniaGuide.aspx Insignia guide] | * [http://www.scouting.org/Media/InsigniaGuide.aspx Insignia guide] | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Help Build this Wiki== | ||
+ | We are looking for Auxiliarists who have experience building partnerships between the Coast Guard Auxiliary and other organizations. If you are able to help, please contribute to this effort by following [[Help Build RBS Partnerships|'''this link''']]. | ||
+ | |||
+ | [http://bdept.cgaux.org/pdf/RBS_Flyer.pdf '''Download an information flyer about AuxBWiki'''] |
Latest revision as of 20:02, 1 June 2021
On 23 February 2009, the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary signed a Memorandum of Agreement to partner with the Boy Scouts of America (BSA). A second MOA was signed on 25 August 2018 that made BSA's Sea Scouts program the Auxiliary's official youth program. The Auxiliary's Recreational Boating Safety Outreach Department is coordinating the implementation to make this a meaningful agreement for the two organizations.
Resources are available for the following:
About the BSA
Every organization has its own way of expressing itself, as well as its own approach to how to get the job done. The Boy Scouts of America (BSA) is no exception. This page is intended to provide Coast Guard Auxiliarists information about BSA, how it talks, and how it is organized. Most resources are found on the official BSA website.
Position statements
As a public organization, BSA takes positions on a number of contemporary issues. BSA's position statements can be consulted by following this link.
Fact sheets
The Language of Scouting
A good overview of BSA's specialized language is found by following this link.
Units are called ...
Types of Scout units Program Unit Adult Leader Cub Scouts Cub Pack Cubmaster Scouts BSA Scout Troop Scoutmaster Sea Scouts Sea Scout Ship Skipper Venturers Venturing Crew Advisor
All local units work together in a Scout "District". Two or more districts comprise a Scout "Council". There are 16 National Service Territories that include 16-30 councils each.
Training
Aquatics awards
These recognitions are earned by Boy Scouts, Sea Scouts, and Venturers:
These recognitions are earned by Sea Scouts only:
- Apprentice
- Ordinary
- Able
- Quartermaster
- Small-Boat Handler Award
- Qualified Seaman Award
- Sea Scout Advanced Leadership Training (SEAL)
Scouts & Auxiliary work together
- Coast Guard Auxiliary and the Boy Scouts of America (PowerPoint presentation)
- Learn Safe Boating Practices from the Coast Guard Auxiliary
- Promote BSA Safety Afloat with a Free Vessel Safety Check
- Coast Guard Auxiliary exhibits for the Boy Scouts of America
- Coast Guard offers unique educational experience at National Scout Jamboree (from Coast Guard Compass)
- Auxiliary Division Helps Scouts Celebrate 100th Anniversary (from SITREP)
- Auxiliary Participates in University of Scouting
BSA websites
- Boy Scouts of America
- Sea Scouts BSA
- Scouting magazine
- Boy's Life magazine
- Florida Sea Base
- Guide to Safe Scouting
- Good Turn for America
- Insignia guide
Help Build this Wiki
We are looking for Auxiliarists who have experience building partnerships between the Coast Guard Auxiliary and other organizations. If you are able to help, please contribute to this effort by following this link.