Troop 434

06/11/2026

If you would like to know your renewal date, I can tell you

📣 Important Membership Renewal Update

Scouting America has announced that the current membership lapse period will be phased out and will end on **December 31, 2026**.

🔹 What Is Changing?

The lapse period has allowed members a short grace period after their renewal date before their membership becomes inactive. As Scouting America moves toward a simpler and more consistent renewal system, this lapse period will gradually be reduced and then eliminated.

📅 Key Dates

✅ Members with an **October 2026** renewal date will be the last to receive the full **two-month lapse period**.

✅ Members with a **November 2026** renewal date will receive a **one-month lapse period**.

✅ Members with a **December 2026** renewal date will receive **no lapse period**.

Beginning in September 2026, new and renewing units will use the standard charter fee plus pro rata fees through February 2028.

📅 Beginning January 1, 2027, members must be current in their registration to maintain active status.

Unit leaders, committee members, and families should begin planning ahead to ensure memberships are renewed on time and there is no interruption in participation, advancement, or registration status.

More information will be shared as Scouting America continues implementing its simplified membership and renewal processes.

06/11/2026

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05/26/2026

Adult Leaders!

05/22/2026

Honoring our heroes. 🇺🇸

Boy Scout Troop 434 is proud to be assisting the Marine Corps League with their service project at Roselawn Cemetery. We will be helping to place flags at the graves of our local veterans starting bright and early at 8:00 AM.

If you’d like to join us and the Marine Corps League in paying tribute, we would love to have the extra hands!

04/28/2026

YPT changes to Safeguarding Youth - TRAINING REQUIRED by 5-31-26 for all Leaders

Youth Protection Training (YPT) fully expires on Sunday, May 31, 2026, regardless of any previous expiration date. All registered adult leaders must complete the new Safeguarding Youth Training by that date, even if your previous YPT has not yet expired.

This training is required for all Scouting America registered volunteers and remains a key part of our commitment to providing a safe environment for every Scout. This new course replaces YPT, which is the former Youth Protection Training.

IMPORTANT TO KNOW:

· The Training includes a simple test at the end that must be completed with a minimum score of 80% on your first attempt. Otherwise, you will be directed back to the full course.

· Once you have taken the new course, you will then be eligible for the annual refresher, which is 20 minutes in length.

· The refresher only applies to those who have already taken this new version of the SYT training. The new SYT course has been offered since May of 2025, so some volunteers are now eligible to take the annual refreshers

o Please note if you do not take the refresher course on time, you will be put back into the full 90-minute course.

Any adult leader who has not completed the required training by May 31 will no longer be eligible to participate in Scouting activities, including meetings, campouts, events, and summer camp, until the requirement has been completed.

With camp season quickly approaching, we strongly encourage all leaders to complete this training as soon as possible.

Please help us by sharing this message with all leaders in your unit. You are welcome copy this email to send to your volunteers. Please do not hesitate to contact me with any questions.

Complete your training today: https://my.scouting.org/

Thank you for your leadership and continued commitment to youth safety.

Yours in Scouting,
Chuck Fippen | Council Commissioner
Crossroads of America Council
Council Service Territory 9

04/15/2026

Key Updates to Scouting America's Training - Safeguarding Youth Training (SYT)
• New Mandatory Training: The updated training is now called Safeguarding Youth Training (SYT) and is required for all registered adult volunteers and as a joining requirement.
• Annual Renewal: Volunteers must now complete a 15–20 minute refresher course and test annually to remain current.
• Validity: If a volunteer’s SYT is not current at the time of annual registration renewal, they will not be allowed to re-register.
• Transition Period: While new SYT is required, existing YPT certifications are valid until their expiration date, but all volunteers must transition to the new SYT within 12 months (by May 31, 2026).
• Content Focus: The training features content from child safety experts, law enforcement, and psychologists, focusing on "S.A.F.E." (Supervision, Assessment, Fitness and Skills, Equipment, Environment).
Key Features of the New SYT
• Comprehensive Approach: It covers bullying, neglect, exposure to violence, and sexual abuse.
• Peer-on-Peer Focus: Includes specific modules on recognizing and preventing abuse between youth participants.
• Technology & Online Safety: Enhanced focus on online risks and digital threats.
• Passed with 80%: The course requires passing a test with at least 80% to receive credit.

04/07/2026

Positions of Responsibility

Empowering youth to be leaders is one of the core principles in Scouting. Scouting is designed to help youth prepare to participate in, and give leadership to, their communities. Within the safety framework provided by the adult leaders, and with the Scoutmaster’s direction and mentoring, the Scouts plan and implement the Troop program. Scouts serve in positions of responsibility to make that happen.

Over the next couple weeks, we will be exploring these positions of responsibilty - what they are, what they mean, and how you can implement them in your Troop.

You can find more information about positions of responsibility on the Troop Leader Resources website: https://troopleader.scouting.org/general-troop-information/troop-structure/troop-positions/

12/01/2025

Tonight's meeting is cancelled due to weather. 12/1/25

11/05/2025

11/04/2025

Join us on Tuesday, November 11 to walk in the annual Terre Haute Veteran's Day Parade! We will be in Section C on 4th street between Ohio and Wabash with the parade route going down Wabash Avenue ending at 12th street. Parade is rain or shine, so dress appropriately, but be sure to have Field Uniforms visible if you can! (Some businesses allowing us to park include 5/3 Bank and the old Long John Silver's parking lot. Do not park at GT Pie Co.)
Please bring your own candy to pass out. Line up starts at 8 am, but arriving between 9:30 and 9:45 is perfectly fine!! Hope to see lots of our Units participating!! Don't forget to bring flags!