Important Changes to the Boy Scouts of America’s Youth Protection Training Policies

Youth safety is the No. 1 concern of the BSA.

To increase awareness of this societal problem and to create even greater barriers to abuse than already exist today in Scouting, the Boy Scouts of America is implementing several important changes to further enhance its Youth Protection policies:

Effective June 1, 2010:

• Youth Protection Training is required for all registered volunteers.
• New leaders are required to take Youth Protection Training before they submit their application for registration. The certificate of completion for this training must be submitted at the time application is made and before volunteer service with youth begins.
• Youth Protection Training must be taken every two years. If a volunteer’s Youth Protection Training record is not current at the time of recharter, the volunteer will not be re-registered.

To ensure these policies are fully implemented, please take the following steps:

• If you have not taken Youth Protection Training within the past two years, please log on to MyScouting and take the training. Be sure to have your member ID number. The number can be found on your Boy Scouts of America membership card.
• If you do not know your member ID number, contact your unit leader or committee chairman. Your council can also assist you.
• If you have taken Youth Protection Training online but did not input your member ID number, please log back on to the Training section of MyScouting and input your member ID so the training will be linked with your records.
• If you have taken Youth Protection Training within the past two years but did not take the course online, log on to MyScouting to ensure your records are up to date, or contact your council and have them verify that your Youth Protection Training records are accurate.
• Finally, please share these important changes with other Scouters.

Youth Protection Training is available online at http://www.scouting.org/Training/YouthProtection.aspx.

To find out more about the Youth Protection policies of the Boy Scouts of America and how to help Scouting keep your family safe, see the information available in any of the Cub Scouting or Boy Scouting handbooks, or go to http://www.scouting.org/Training/YouthProtection.aspx.

Thank you for your commitment to our nation’s young people and to Scouting.

Sincerely,

James Terry
Assistant Chief Scout Executive

Price of Freedom Museum Event

The Price of Freedom Museum is an American war memorial dedicated to the men and women of the United States armed services who paid the ultimate Price of Freedom with their lives and service to our great country. Our goal is to teach all generations the true price of freedom.  For your convenience, we are open Sundays from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM and by appointment.  To schedule appointments, please call Bob Mault at 704-857-7474.

An event to remember D-Day is planned for June 5^th at the Price of Freedom Museum.  The museum is located at 2420 Weaver Road China Grove, NC.  

"On My Honor: 100 Years of Scouting" exhibit at Rowan Museum

The Rowan Museum will be opening an exhibit celebrating 100 years of Scouting.  They will start collecting hsitorical Scouting items on May 17th. The exhibit opens on June 6. Each troop is invited to bring photos, patches, vintage uniforms, or any other items of value to the history of Scouting in Rowan County. Leaders can contact Terry Holt at 704 856 8609 or the Rowan Museum at 704 633 5946.

The Historic Rockwell Museum announces an exhibit honoring the 100th Anniversary of Boy Scouting

The Historic Rockwell Museum will host an exhibit honoring the 100th Anniversary of Boy Scouting. There will be displays, uniforms, badges, books and manuals from past and present. Any person who has ever been in Scouting or had a son in Scouting will want to come.
The grand opening will be on Sunday, May 16th, from 2 pm until 4 pm, with refreshments being served. The exhibit will continue to be open each Sunday through June, from 2 - 4. Anyone may call Jean Puckett (704-279-4979)  to make an appointment to see the exhibit outside of our Sunday hours.

The museum is located on Main Street in downtown Rockwell.

Celebrate the Scouts 100th Anniversary at Charlotte Motor Speedway

In 2010 all scouts will have an opportunity to take advantage of the awesome events at Charlotte Motor Speedway. Scouts now have the opportunity to come to pole nights, Nationwide races, and NHRA events for just $1. Take advantage of the 100th Anniversary  Package and enjoy exciting NASCAR racing and Monster Trucks to receive a commemorative patch and hat to celebrate the 100th anniversary while sleeping under the stars at Charlotte Motor Speedway. Must act quickly, the first 1000 scouts to purchase the anniversary package will march on the infield prior to the Tech Net 300 and help honor some of your fellow Eagle Scouts.


100th ANNIVERSARY PACKAGE
    Includes:
-    Both Nationwide Races
-    Ticket to Monster Truck Event (August 14)
-    Sleepover at Charlotte Motor Speedway after Monster Truck Event
-    Breakfast Morning after Monster Truck Event
-    Commemorative 100th Anniversary Hat
-    Commemorative 100th Anniversary Patch
-    Pre-Race Recognition with Eagle Scouts (TBD)(Limited to first 1000 scouts)
Scouts - $26
Pack Leaders - $33 with 6 paying scouts
Adults - $33 (does NOT include Nationwide Tickets)

NASCAR EVENTS

Windstream Pole Night (May 27) and Bojangles Pole Night (October 14)
-    $1 for uniformed Scout
-    Adults $12
-    Pack Leader free with 10 Scouts (Leader Must be in Uniform)

Tech-Net Auto Service 300 (May 29) and Dollar General 300 (October 15)
-    $1 for uniformed Scout
-    Adults are $25
-    Pack Leader free with 10 Scouts (Leader Must be in Uniform)

All Star Race (May 22), Coca Cola 600 (May 30), NASCAR Banking 500 (Oct. 16)
-    ½ off any seat with paying adult
-    $10 child ticket in family areas

NHRA EVENTS

4-Wide Nationals (March 25 – 28) and Carolinas Nationals (September 16 – 19)
    -    $1 for uniformed Scout
    -    Adults $10 - $55 depending on day
    -    Pack Leader free with 10 Scouts (Leader Must be in Uniform)

MONSTER TRUCK EVENT (August 14)

-    Adults Ticket Only - $18
-    Scouts Ticket Only - $9
-    Adults w/ Sleepover - $22 (Includes Breakfast)
-    Scouts w/ Sleepover - $15 (Includes Breakfast)


We hope your pack or troop can join us for the celebration of this special year.  We are always pleased to have our friends in scouting with us.  For additional event information and maps, please visit www.charlottemotorspeedway.com.  Have a wonderful day and enjoy the race!!


Sincerely,

Chad Thomas
Charlotte Motor Speedway
704-454-6401