RELIGIOUS AWARDS & RELATIONSHIPS     

National BSA Religious information and resources.

2003-2007 Calendar of Religious Dates A list of dates and religious observances that must be adhered to by the individual.

Chaplain & Chaplain Aides
The Roles of the Troop Chaplain and the Chaplain Aide The chaplain and chaplain aide have an opportunity to be a friend to the Scouts and leaders and to contribute to their spiritual welfare and growth.

Manual for Chaplain Aides and Chaplains This manual will orient volunteers to the duties, responsibilities, and opportunities of chaplaincy service in Boy Scout troops.

Scouting in Religious Organizations:
• Catholic
• Churches of Christ
• Jewish Community
• Lutheran
• Presbyterian
• Protestant Churches

Protestant
Scout Sunday Observance The Boy Scouts of America designates the Sunday that falls before February 8 (Scouting Anniversary Day) as Scout Sunday, which is the primary date to recognize the contributions of young people and adults to Scouting.

Association of Baptists for Scouting Membership Application (PDF) Complete this form to apply for membership in the Association of Baptists for Scouting.

The Good Shepherd The Good Shepherd Emblem is a national recognition for adults who have rendered outstanding service to Baptist youth through their church and a national youth-serving agency.

The St. George Emblem The National Catholic Committee on Scouting awards this emblem to members of the laity and clergy who have made outstanding contributions to the spiritual development of Catholic youth in Scouting.

Jewish
Scout Sabbath Services Scout Shabbat is an opportunity to call attention to shared values and reinforce their meaning for Jewish youth and their families.

Shabbat Emblem The Jewish Committee on Scouting offers a Scout Shabbat Emblem. Orders are be accepted until supplies run out.

The Shofar Award The National Jewish Committee on Scouting established the Shofar Award to recognize outstanding service by adults in the promotion of Scouting among Jewish youth.

NJCOS Eagle Scout Scholarship Programs The National Jewish Committee on Scouting awards national scholarships to the Eagle Scouts that may be used to attend a college, university, or school selected by the student.

Frank L Weil Memorial Quality Jewish Committee Award The National Jewish Committee on Scouting has established this award to recognize local Jewish communities on Scouting that meet standard objectives in the support of the local council.

Frank L Weil Memorial Unit Recognition Award The National Jewish Committee on Scouting has established this award to recognize the chartered organization to help motivate and improve the effectiveness of the individual unit and its adult leadership, and to provide each youth with a top-quality program.

COMMUNITY RELATIONSHIPS

Training the Chartered Organization Representative An outline for an orientation course designed to familiarize Chartered Organization Representatives with Scouting's purpose, mission, structure, programs, and more.

AFL-CIO
AFL-CIO Wood Badge Scholarship Program The AFL-CIO offers a Wood Badge scholarship to assist selected union members in acquiring skills that will better equip them to serve the youth of their communities.

The George Meany Award The AFL-CIO Executive Council established this award to recognize union members who have made a significant contribution to the youth of their communities by volunteering in the programs of the BSA.

Civic Clubs
Marvin M. Lewis Award Offered by the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, this award recognizes lodge members in good standing who have made a significant contribution to the youth of their communities by volunteering in the programs of the Boy Scouts of America.

VFW
VFW Wood Badge Scholarship Program The VFW national headquarters offers Wood Badge scholarships to assist selected chapter members in acquiring skills that will better equip them to serve the youth of their communities.