National Boatswain 2012-2013 Nominations Sought

The National Sea Scout Committee is accepting nominations for the 2012-2013 National Boatswain.  This is an outstanding opportunity for eligible registered Sea Scouts to represent thier peers to the National Committee and the nation.  Nominations must be received no later than March 1, 2012.  The National Boatswain serves from June 1, 2012 through May 31, 2013.

To be considered for this prestigious position, elgible candidates must:

1. Be a current or past Ship’s Boatswain; or a current or past wardroom officer of the Regional Fleet (Region)/Flotilla (Area)/or Squadron (Council); or a current or past officer of a Teen Leaders’ Council of the Region/Area/Council/or District.
    
2. Be recommended and approved by his or her council.
    
3. Be a current primary registered Sea Scout in his or her council. Must be a registered youth in Sea Scouts during their complete term of office.
    
4. Be able to attend the BSA National Annual Meeting, May 30-June 2, 2012 in Orlando, Florida.

National Youth Leadership Society

One of our strengths is shaping leaders who have a strong foundation of values and who know how to serve others, and we have had 100 years of practice. Now, as we begin to celebrate that rich century of leadership development, we introduce the National Youth Leadership Society. Its purpose is to recognize youth members of the BSA who have learned and practiced outstanding leadership skills—the elite of our program.

Download information and application here.

Northern Tier National BSA High Adventure program offers a wide variety of
wilderness adventures to youth ages 13 to 18. We fully-outfit crews of 6 to 12 people for 6 to 10 day canoe trips in the North Woods of Minnesota and Canada. This is a great opportunity to build yourself financially, physically, as a leader, and as an outdoorsperson.  The Boy Scouts of America is a highly trusted and respected organization. We maintain the highest standards in training and quality of facilities and staff.

Benefits and Pay

• Starting pay is $215 per week and up
• Free housing, food, & gear rental
• Training: canoeing, camping, First Aid, CPR
• Meeting the friends of your life!
• Making memories that last a life time!

Qualifications

The most important quality of Northern Tier staff is solid moral character and a positive, enthusiastic, attitude. If these traits describe you, learning the skills it takes to work at Northern Tier can be taught even if you have no experience.

Download a recruiting flyer here to learn more, or visit Northern Tier online at www.ntier.org.

Sea Scouts Aboard Tall Ship Coast Guard Barque Eagle -
Applications Accepted Now

Do you want the adventure of a lifetime?  Apply now to sail aboard the tall ship Coast Guard Barque Eagle!  The Eagle is a three-masted barque-rigged ship used to train cadets and officer candidates in the U.S. Coast Guard.  The Eagle was  built in Germany in 1936 and was taken as a war reparation by the U.S. after World War II. Since then the Eagle has been homeported in New London, Connecticut, the location of the U.S. Coast Guard Academy.

The National Sea Scout Support Committee has again made special arrangements with the US Coast Guard Academy for select Sea Scouts to join as crew aboard the Eagle during its 2013 summer cadet cruise.  This opportunity is available to all Sea Scouts who desire fun, adventure, and a summer cruise to remember - you don't want to miss this chance.  This year's Sunday-to-Saturday cruises are off the New England Coast and will embark on July 28 (at Boston, MA), and August 4 (at a port-of-cal to be determined).

The ideal candidate is an active Sea Scout who is at least Able rank, a leader in his/her Ship, a SEAL graduate, 16 or 17 years old, in the 10th or 11th grade at the time of application, with an interest in the Coast Guard or other military or maritime career.  Remember though, many prior successful applicants have not had all of these attributes. So who should apply?  Any Sea Scout who is interested!

Get your USCG Barque Eagle Cruise App in by the deadline – March 31, 2013