Council Camporee: October 8-10, 2010!

Attention All Boy Scouts, Varsity Scouts, Venturers and Leaders!


A once in a lifetime experience is here! You have an opportunity to test your unit's skills against the entire Council as we gather for the 100th Anniversary Council Camporee! As we wrap up a year long celebration of the 100th Anniversary of Boy Scouts of America, what better way than to look into the future and dream what scouting has for millions of future Scouts. Our theme, "The Next 100" allows us to envision scouting adventures yet to be discovered. New technologies, skills and opportunities await our youth of today and the next generation. Utilizing Scout Handbooks from the past 100 years and skills of today; units, patrols and Scouts will participate in patrol and troop activities. From semaphore to wireless communication, from map and compass to GPS, scouts will experience the fun and important outdoor skills that their father's learned and their children may experience.

Weekend Highlights
Friday Evening Cracker Barrel
Saturday - Special Opening Flag Ceremony
Patrol Activities
GPS/Compass Competition
Water Conservation Challenge
Semaphore
Leave No Trace Scenarios
Scout Memorabilia Museum
Troop Activities
Cooking Competition
Water Balloon Target Contest
Obstacle Course Relay
Pioneer Projects
Centennial Campfire and Awards Presentation

This Camporee will be a Fun, Exciting, Educational and Challenging experience for everyone! There will be two basic areas of competition: Troop activities and patrol activities with static exhibits displaying new and exciting technologies. Outstanding awards and prizes will be available to all attending units. All participants will receive a commemorative centennial patch and unforgettable memories.

Don't miss out on a once in a lifetime opportunity to be part of the San Diego - Imperial Council Centennial Celebration. Make the Council Camporee your unit's October outdoor activity today!!!

Cost: Only $20 per Scout or Adult!

Register online today for this special event! Come and celebrate the BSA's 100th Anniversary at our 2010 Council Camporee!

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

Commissioners: New Unit Visit Tracking System (UVTS) Updates!

The Unit Visit Tracking System (UVTS) has been enhanced for council commissioner staff members, allowing an expanded form of use so that Commissioners from within a specific District can now view and submit tracking reports for any unit rather than only ones they are assigned to. Check out this new FAQ provided by National:


What is the Unit Visit Tracking System (UVTS)?
It’s an online method for commissioners to track information about contacts with units. It's recommended that Unit Commissioners file a UVTS report every time they make contact with a unit in order to update the status of that unit.

How does UVTS become available to commissioners?
Anyone registered by the council in any commissioner position may use UVTS from MyScouting.org. Commissioners must enter their member ID in My Profile for access to UVTS. This ensures that their registration as a Commissioner within the Council ties to their MyScouting.org profile.

Does the council assign unit commissioners to units in ScoutNET?
Effective with this new release, councils no longer assign unit commissioners to units in ScoutNET to provide UVTS unit access. All that is required of the council is the registration of commissioners in approved positions.

What commissioners will have access to UVTS?
Each commissioner is able to view unit visit reports entered for any unit in the organizational level of the commissioner’s registration. For example, unit and district level commissioners may view the reports for units in their district. The council level commissioners may view the reports for all units in every district.
What commissioners will be able to enter unit visit reports?
Anyone in each council who holds a commissioner position will be able to enter a unit visit report for any unit within the organization level associated with the commissioner position. For example, unit and district level commissioners may enter reports for units in their district. The council level commissioners may enter reports for all units in every district.

Does UVTS have other new features?
Yes. The Export Visits Summary lists each active, Traditional unit in the council or district and reports the number of unit visit reports entered for each unit. Each report now has more fields of data. The updated filter function allows for new sorting of visit reports. Persons who serve as administrative commissioners may enter Administrative Comments for any existing unit visit report in the council or district.

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Questions? Check with your local District Executive or call the Council Service Center for further information.