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Fall 2017 National Sea Scout Log
The Fall 2017 National Sea Scout Log is now available. This issue includes: Put your Ship on the Map with BeAScout The National Sea Scout Support Committee Looks to the Future of Sea Scouts The Importance of Leadership to the Sea Scout Program National Boatswain's...
Back to School Recruiting
As we mentioned a couple of weeks ago, it's time for back to school recruiting. Here's a great presentation by Western Region Commodore Josh Gilliland on how to organize a ship open house. There's more in this article too. [youtube...
Long Cruise Badge
Please check out this great article about the Long Cruise badge from our Western Region shipmates. The long cruise badge is an under appreciated but very important aspect of Sea Scout advancement, and it is one of the few such things that can be earned by adults as...
Update your Unit’s BeAScout Pin
BeAScout.org is the application that puts your unit on the map! Prospective Scouts and their families can visit BeAScout.org to find a Scouting program in their neighborhood. If your unit's pin is up to date they'll find you! Raise your unit's profile in the...
August Sea Scouts of the Month
Our Southern Region quarterdeck has decided to recognize some of the great Sea Scouts around the region by designating a Scout of the Month for each area. These worthy Scouts have been selected to be our very first Scouts of the Month! If you'd like to nominate...
10 Steps for Ship Success
This 15 minute presentation by National Flagship Skipper Todd Skiles is full of great suggestions for both new and established ships. Ship 100 (SSS Dominion) has faced their set of challenges, and has overcome them to become our National Flagship for 2017. Learn what...
NSBC Boating Safety Instructor Course
The NSBC will be hosting its Boating Safety Instructor Course November 7 - 8, 2017 at the Cambria Suites Columbus/Polaris in Columbus, OH. The course will be taught by NSBC Master Instructor Emily King. The NSBC Boating Safety Instructor Course is designed to prepare...
Open House
As we approach the start of the school year, it is time to start planning an Open House for your ship. Check out this article from our Western Region counterparts which will give you some great ideas for how to attract new members! ...
SEAL Preparation
SEAL preparation can be a challenge, even for our most experienced Scouts. Reagan S provided this note about the preparation classes he attended. It worked - he graduated at the top of his class! As my SEAL training course approached, a few adult leaders in my council...
Paddlecraft Quartermaster Cruise
Our Sea Scout advancement requirements recently changed to better support paddlecraft ships. One of those changes is that it is now possible to conduct a Quartermaster cruise on paddlecraft. Macy S of Ship 1, SSS Unique in East Texas Area Council recently conducted...