Advancement Committee Guidelines for Eagle Projects during COVID-19

In this time of COVID 19, it is important that Scouts and leaders follow steps to help keep Scouts, project participants and beneficiaries safe. In addition to the guidelines in the Guide to Advancement section: Risk management and Eagle projects, the council COVID updates, and the Centers for Disease Control and other public health agencies, here are some additional recommendations to follow.

Please click here to read the entire OCBSA guideline under which Eagle projects may take place.

Please contact Advancement Chair Dave Klein with any questions at kleinds@gmail.com

Advancement Committee Advisory Statement Regarding Online Merit Badge Classes

The Orange County Council, Boy Scouts of America Advancement Committee is issuing this advisory to all Unit leaders within the Council. Scoutmasters and Venture Crew Advisors need to verify the validity of online Merit Badge classes before issuing Merit Badge Applications (Blue Cards) to Scouts. Classes offered online must meet youth protection guidelines and be offered by a source that is approved by Boy Scouts of America or the Orange County Council. It is important to note that Merit Badges must be taught by registered and trained Merit Badge Counselors.

Please click here to read the full advisory

National Order of the Arrow virtual event

 August 4th through August 6th

Participate in games, activities, and competition with Arrowmen from across the nation.

Learn from highly qualified trainers about interesting topics—both in and out of the OA.

Ask questions to a panel of OA national officers.

These opportunities and more will be available to participants of Momentum Launch!

There are two different ways to experience Momentum Launch.

Anyone can view a live stream of the event’s program at no cost and interact with Momentum Launch over social media.

There is no need to register for the event if you intend to participate this way.

 Registered delegates, for a fee of $30, will receive a full event experience, including:

1. A mailed patch.
2. Access to an archive of streamed program content to view anytime.
3. A chance to participate in the event-wide game.
4. Access to the event’s community platform to connect with Arrowmen from across the nation.
5. Additional opportunities for engagement and interaction.

You can look at the national Order of the Arrow website for more information:

https://oa-bsa.org/momentum

Register at the national website: registration.oa-bsa.org

If you are a first-time user of the national registration site, you will need to set up a profile.

We hope you will be able to participate

OCBSA COVID-19 Alert

Dear Scouting Family and Friends,

Due to today’s announcement from Governor Newsom to close Office Workspaces for non-essential sectors, the Orange County Council Service Center will close beginning Tuesday, July 14 until further notice.

Scout Shops will continue their modified hours of operation based on the Retail sector.
 
Program delivery at the Irvine Ranch Outdoor Education Center and Newport Sea Base in the Day Camps sector is not affected at this time. The Council Outdoor Adventure team continues to refine safety precautions and is finding new innovative ways to provide safe and fun activities for our youth this summer.
 
The Orange County Council continues to monitor the COVID-19 situation and will announce changes as needed. We strongly encourage our families and units to use precautions to ensure all participants do so safely. The next COVID Program Update is scheduled for July 16^th.
 
Our staff stands ready to deliver exceptional customer service remotely. Please let us know if you have any questions by contacting us at communication@ocbsa.org.

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