Commissioners of Scouting America

10/09/2026

Cub Scout leaders, don't forget to have your pack write letters again this year. There is a "no glitter" rule! Try to get the letters in to the national office as close to November 6 as possible - a few days late is fine.

10/09/2026

Be prepared. Be confident. Be safe!
We’re diving into the Personal Safety Adventures across the Cub Scout ranks!
Join us as we explore these important adventures and share ideas, tips, and resources to help you approach the requirements with confidence while keeping the experience engaging and age-appropriate for your Cub Scouts.
From Lion through Arrow of Light, see how Personal Safety builds across the ranks and helps Scouts develop skills they can use every day.

Bring your questions and join the conversation live!

10/09/2026

JOTA-JOTI is October 16-18 - Are you ready?

Join Scouts from more than 160 countries for Jamboree-on-the-Air (JOTA) and Jamboree-on-the-Internet (JOTI), the largest Scouting event in the world. It’s like a jamboree you can attend from home, and about 2 million Scouts took part last year!

✅ Connect with Scouts worldwide by ham radio or online, any time of day
✅ Learn to communicate safely, with a safety pledge, an online safety course and licensed radio operators supervising
✅ Explore the Minecraft hub and visit a virtual Kandersteg International Scout Centre
✅ Earn a commemorative patch from the Scout Shop and digital badges through ScoutPass
✅ Tune in October 17, 5-6 p.m. CT, when NASA astronaut and Distinguished Eagle Scout Mike Fossum talks about the International Space Station

10/02/2026

The required Outdoor Adventures are part of every Cub Scout rank—and on this Cub Chat Live!, we’re heading outside to explore them all!
We’ll share fun ideas, helpful tips, and creative ways to bring these adventures to life and make getting outdoors a highlight of the Cub Scout experience.

Grab your gear. Gather your Cub Scouts. Adventure awaits!

09/28/2026

📢 Check out the latest edition of the weekly Commissioner eBlast.

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https://www.scouting.org/commissioners/newsletter-eblast/

In this edition, we answer: How can a Cub Scout leader encourage parents to invite their friends to visit a Cub Scout meeting?

09/27/2026

Remember, the September Membership Mixer is tonight!

National Membership Mixer, September 27

Unit, district, council, and territory volunteers and professionals are invited to the next National Membership Mixer, “Preparing Units for the New Registration & Renewal Process,” at 8 pm ET on Sunday, September 27. This webinar will feature an extended Q&A session.

Register here:

https://scouting-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/cgpswxybSYu2gdARJYsF0Q #/registration

Photo: ScoutingAmerica

09/26/2026

It’s time for Silver Antelope Award nominations!

Do you know a volunteer whose exceptional service and commitment to youth at the territory level deserve special recognition? Now is the time to nominate them for the 2027 Silver Antelope Award.

📅 Nomination deadline: November 30, 2026

Please keep these important requirements in mind:

◆ Submit the nomination form electronically with no more than two recommendation letters.

◆ Send completed nominations and recommendation letters together to [email protected].

◆ Please do not notify the nominee that they have been nominated.

◆ Provide complete, accurate, and relevant information. Incomplete nominations will not be considered.

◆ Be sure the nominee’s name is spelled correctly and highlight their contributions to youth, both within and outside of Scouting.

◆ Additional endorsement letters may be included when they provide specific and detailed information about the nominee.

For questions about the nomination process or submission requirements, contact [email protected].

Learn more about the Silver Antelope Award and the nomination process: https://www.scouting.org/awards/awards-central/silver-antelop/

Take a moment to recognize a volunteer whose service makes a lasting difference in the lives of young people.

09/21/2026

📢 Check out the latest edition of the weekly Commissioner eBlast.

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https://www.scouting.org/commissioners/newsletter-eblast/

In this edition, we answer: How can Cub Scout leaders get families excited about attending an overnight experience as a pack?

09/19/2026

Fall Commissioner Impact Session: Forging Ahead — Building Bridges to Retain, Grow, Thrive

Join us for the upcoming in-person impact session on Saturday, October 3, 2026, from 8 AM to 5 PM at Flag Plaza in Pittsburgh, hosted by Laurel Highlands Council.

This is more than a commissioner gathering. All Scouters are invited, including council, district, and unit volunteers and professionals.

You’ll have the opportunity to

• Review the new Trail Map with National Commissioner Devang Desai
• Learn what’s new in membership with Ken Gordon, Chair of the National Membership Engagement Committee
• Connect with the National Commissioner Service Team
• Share ideas and best practices with fellow commissioners
• Explore practical ways to help every unit Retain, Grow, and Thrive

Learn more 👇

https://www.scouting.org/commissioners/training/impact-sessions/