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A GLOSSARY OF TERMS
A BRIEF GLOSSARY OF COMMONLY USED SCOUTING TERMS

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AA form	Adult application form.
Able	Next-to-the-highest rank in Sea Scouting, awarded to registered Sea Scouts who have met the requirements. Combinations: "Able Award," "Able rank," "Able requirements," "Able Sea Scout."
Academics program, Academics pin, Academics belt loop	See "Cub Scout Sports and Academics program."
achievement	The name given to a major requirement in Cub Scouting. There are achievements for both the Wolf and Bear ranks. Capitalize only when writing about a specific achievement: "Feats of Skill, Wolf Achievement 1"; "Bear achievement."
activity badge	One of 20 specialized recognitions earned by Webelos Scouts. Capitalize the name of the badge only. Example: "Earn the Aquanaut and Sportsman activity badges."
activity badge counselor	An adult, noncommissioned volunteer who counsels a Webelos Scout on one or more of the activity badges.
activity chair	A Venturer appointed by the crew Advisor and president to chair a crew activity or project.
activity committee	The council or district committee responsible for planning, promoting and operating activities.
Ad Altare Dei emblem	A religious emblem that can be earned by seventh- and eighth-grade Scouts of the Roman Catholic faith. The Latin means "Unto the Altar of God."
ADC	Assistant District Commissioner.
Adirondack Adventure Area	An association of 14 BSA councils has developed and operates this unique high-adventure program in the more than 6-million-acre Adirondack State Park in New York. Mailing address: Adirondack Adventure Area; Northeast Region, BSA; P.O. Box 350; Dayton, NJ 08810.
Adult Mentor program	Adult mentors work with young people enrolled in the God and Country program. An adult who completes the mentor studies receives a certificate and lapel pin to wear on nonuniform clothing. Also see "God and Service Award."
adult partner	The adult member of a Tiger Cub team.
adult ratio	The ratio of adults to young people. Certain adult ratios are required for activities involving Beaver Scouts and Cub Scouts. These are detailed in POR.
Advanced Seamanship	This Sea Scouting course is designed for those who have completed the Safe Boating course. Those who complete it earn the Qualified Seaman bar.
advanced training	In-depth training for experienced adult leaders, such as Wood Badge.
advancement	The process by which a member meets certain requirements and earns recognition.
adviser	Use this spelling when describing a counselor other than a Venturing or Explorer Advisor. Example: "Order of the Arrow lodge adviser."
Advisor	(1) The top adult volunteer appointed by the participating organization to lead an Explorer post. (2) The top adult leader of a Venturing crew who is responsible for program, coordination, and the training of the elected youth officers of the crew or ship. The Advisor or Skipper is appointed by the crew or ship committee, approved by the chartered organization, and commissioned, upon approval of the registration, by the Boy Scouts of America. Advisors must be 21 years of age, be citizens or legal residents of the United States, accept the BSA Declaration of Religious Principle (see "Religious Principle, Declaration of"), and be of high moral character. All adult positions in Venturing and Exploring are open to men and women.
Advisory Council	The Advisory Council to the National Executive Board is composed of nonvoting members of the National Council who, because of experience, have a particular expertise that would benefit the national movement. They are elected to National Advisory Council membership by a two-thirds vote of the Executive Board members present at any meeting.
AFL-CIO Wood Badge Scholarship program	A program that assists selected union members in acquiring skills that will equip them to serve the youth of their communities better. Twelve scholarships, three for each of the four BSA regions, are awarded annually.
African American	Preferred to "black," although black is not incorrect and may be used interchangeably with African American. Do not use a hyphen, even when used in adjectival forms: "the African American community."
African Methodist Episcopal (AME) Church	See "Methodist churches."
Akela	(Pronounced Ah-KAY-la.) A title of respect used in Cub Scouting-any good leader is Akela. Akela is also the leader and guide for Cub Scouts on the Wolf trail. The name comes from Rudyard Kipling's Jungle Book. See "Law of the Pack."
Aleph emblem	A religious emblem that can be earned by Cub Scouts and Webelos Scouts of the Jewish faith.
Allaho Akber emblem	A religious emblem presented to adults by the Islamic Council on Scouting.
alliance	See "Scout Executives' Alliance."
Alpha Omega emblem	A religious emblem that can be earned by Boy Scouts, Varsity Scouts, and Venturers of the Eastern Orthodox Church.
Alpha Phi Omega (AOP)	A coeducational service fraternity organized in many of the colleges and universities of America. It was founded on the principles of the BSA and Scout Oath and Law.
alumni family member	Individuals, previously registered with the Boy Scouts of America, who wish to continue to identify with the BSA's ideals, values, and program.
Alumni Family News	A national publication sent to alumni members several times per year. It provides both nostalgic and current information.
American Veterinary Medical Association Explorer Award	A cash award and plaque are presented by the AVMA to individual Explorers making a significant contribution to the veterinary medicine field.
Ancient One, The	A national recognition for distinguished service by adults of the Meher Baba faith in the Scouting program.
Anniversary Week	See "Scouting Anniversary Week."
Annual Giving Campaign (AGC)	An opportunity for National Council employees and selected national-level prospects to provide financial support for national operations. Also see "Friends of Scouting."
annual meeting	These meetings are held to elect officers, hear reports of the year's activities, and study plans for the coming year. Capitalize only when naming a specific meeting. Example: "Fairfield Council Annual Meeting." See also "National Annual Meeting."
Apprentice	The entrance rank in Sea Scouting. Combinations: "Apprentice Award," "Apprentice Sea Scout," "Apprentice rank," "Apprentice requirements."
Aquatics Instructor, BSA	See "BSA Aquatics Instructor."
Ararat emblem	A religious emblem that can be earned by Boy Scouts, Varsity Scouts, and Venturers of the Diocese of the Armenian Church of America (Eastern Diocese). It depicts Mount Ararat.
area	An administrative section of a BSA region containing a number of councils. Regions have from five to eight areas. Combinations: "Area 2," "area wide."
area president	The ranking elected volunteer officer in an area (noncommissioned) who heads the area committee and serves as a member of the regional cabinet.
areas of program emphasis, Exploring	Exploring's five areas of program emphasis are career opportunities, life skills, service learning, character education, and leadership experience.
arena Scouting show	A series of exciting and dramatic displays of Cub Scout, Boy Scout, Varsity Scout, and Venturing skills and talents put on by the members themselves for a seated audience. See also "booth Scouting show."
Armenian Church of America	The term encompasses two independent dioceses (Eastern and Western) that cooperate in some activities. The Eastern Diocese of the Armenian Church of America awards the Saint Gregory emblem for Cub Scouts and Webelos Scouts and the Ararat emblem for Boy Scouts, Varsity Scouts, and Venturers. The Western Prelacy of the Armenian Apostolic Church of America awards the Saint Mesrob emblem for Boy Scouts, Varsity Scouts, and Venturers.
Armenian Committee on Scouting	This advisory committee promotes and guides cooperative efforts between the Armenian Church of America and the Boy Scouts of America.
Arrow of Light Award	The highest rank in Cub Scouting and the only Cub Scout badge that may be worn on the Boy Scout uniform. A boy who has earned the Arrow of Light Award is eligible to become a Boy Scout.
Arrow Point	An award for earning 10 elective credits as a Wolf or Bear Cub Scout: The first 10 electives earned in either rank are represented by a Gold Arrow Point; subsequent groups of 10 earn Silver Arrow Points.
Arrowhead Honor	A recognition given to commissioners who have completed specific training projects. Combinations: "Arrowhead Honor Award," "Arrowhead Honor projects."
Arrowman	A youth or adult member of the Order of the Arrow.
assistant Cubmaster	A commissioned volunteer Scouter, 18 or older, appointed by the chartered organization to help the Cubmaster.
assistant den leader	A commissioned volunteer Scouter, 18 or older, appointed by the chartered organization to help the Cub Scout den leader.
assistant denner	A Cub Scout or Webelos Scout elected by his peers to help the denner.
Assistant District Commissioner (ADC)	A commissioned volunteer Scouter, 18 or older, who assists the District commissioner with a given district.
assistant patrol leader	A Boy Scout who is appointed by the patrol leader to help him and to take his place in his absence.
assistant Scoutmaster	A commissioned volunteer Scouter, 18 or older, appointed by the chartered organization to help the Scoutmaster by working with a new-Scout patrol, Varsity Scout team, or Venture patrol.
assistant senior patrol leader	A troop youth leader, usually in larger troops, who helps the senior patrol leader. Appointed by the senior patrol leader with the Scoutmaster's advice and consent.
assistant Webelos den leader	A commissioned leader in a pack, at least 18 years of age, who is appointed by the chartered organization to help the Webelos den leader.
associate Advisor, Exploring	An adult volunteer, 21 or older, appointed by the participating organization to help the Explorer post Advisor.
associate Advisor, Venturing	Each Venturing crew or Sea Scout ship should have one or more adults, 21 years of age or older, who perform such duties as may be assigned by the Advisor. Associate Advisors must meet the same requirements for commissioning as Advisors and are recommended for commissions by the Advisor and crew committee, subject to their chartered organization and BSA local council approval. Associate Advisors often are assigned administrative and program functions. An associate Advisor in a Sea Scout ship is called a "mate."
Association of African Methodist Episcopal Scouters	This advisory committee promotes and guides cooperative efforts between the African Methodist Episcopal Church and the Boy Scouts of America.
Association of Baptists for Scouting	This advisory committee promotes and guides cooperative efforts between Baptist churches and the Boy Scouts of America.
Association of Unity Churches	Awards the God in Me emblem for Webelos Scouts, the Light of God Award for Boy Scouts and Varsity Scouts, and the Distinguished Youth Service Award for adults.
awards of merit	See "District Award of Merit" and "National President's Scoutmaster Award of Merit."
Baden-Powell, Robert Stephenson Smyth	Founder of the worldwide Scouting movement. Born in London, February 22, 1857. Created a baron in 1929. He is referred to as Lord Baden-Powell of Gilwell, Chief Scout of the World. Died January 8, 1941. Abbreviate to B-P (without periods).
Baden-Powell Patrol Award	An embroidered star worn beneath the patrol medallion distinguishes a member of a patrol that has won this award by meeting requirements in patrol spirit; patrol meetings; hikes, outdoor activities, and other events; Good Turns or service projects; advancement; membership; uniform; and patrol leaders' council attendance.
Baden-Powell World Fellowship	This program of the World Scout Foundation recognizes individuals for their financial support of world Scouting. See "World Scout Foundation."
badge	Usually lowercase when referred to badges that Scouts can earn: "Webelos activity badge," "Wolf badge," "Boy Scout badge," "merit badge"; however, "Wood Badge."
Baha'i, Baha'is, Bahaism	This faith began in Persia in the 1840s; the principle prophet is Bahá'u'lláh. This religious group awards the Unity of Mankind emblem for Cub Scouts through Venturers.
Baha'i Committee on Scouting	This advisory committee promotes and guides cooperative efforts between the Baha'i faith and the Boy Scouts of America.
Baloo	(Pronounced Bah-LOO.) The friendly bear in Kipling's Jungle Book taught Mowgli the ways of the jungle. Parents and adult guides act as Baloo for Cub Scouts on the Bear trail in the same way they took the part of Akela for Cub Scouts on the Wolf trail.
B.A.L.O.O.	See "Basic Adult Leader Outdoor Orientation training".
Baptist churches	Do not apply the term "church" to any Baptist unit except the local church. There are more than 20 Baptist bodies in the United States, the largest being the Southern Baptist Convention. Religious emblems and recognitions: God and Me for Tiger Cubs and Cub Scouts; God and Family for Webelos Scouts; God and Church for Boy Scouts and Varsity Scouts; God and Life for Venturers and older Boy and Varsity Scouts; and the Good Shepherd for adults.
Basic Adult Leader Outdoor Orientation training) (BALOO)	This is a full day course designed to teach basic outdoor camping skills to Cub Scout Leaders. Cooking, outdoor equipment and trip planning are just some of the areas covered (Note: As of Janruary 01, 2002, any Pack that is applying for a Tour Permit to go camping must have at least one Leader with this training listed on the Tour Permit.)
basic training	This training equips adult volunteer leaders and members of the commissioner staff to carry out their responsibilities. See "Cub Scout Leader Basic Training," "Explorer Leader Basic Training," "Scoutmastership Fundamentals," and "Varsity Scout Leader Fundamentals."
Be Prepared	The Scout motto. The initials of the motto are the initials of Baden-Powell, the founder of Scouting.
Bear	The rank designed for a Cub Scout in the third grade (or 9 years old). Combinations: "Bear achievements," "Bear badge," "Bear Cub Scout," "Bear electives," "Bear trail."
Bear Cub Scout Book	This book contains the advancement program for all third-grade (or 9-year-old) Cub Scouts.
Benchmark	One of several critical planning issues defined by the National Council for local council long-range strategic plans. Note the capitalization. The 19 Benchmarks are found in the publication Local Council Strategic Planning-Benchmarks for Success. Also see "critical issues," "Strategic Plan, National."
big idea	Tiger Cub activities are grouped into themes, called "big ideas," in the Tiger Cubs BSA Family Activity Book. Capitalize when referring to a specific big idea: "Big Idea 17."
bimonthly	Means every other month. "Semimonthly" means twice a month.
Bishop Thaddeus F. Zielinski	A religious recognition for adults given by the Polish National Catholic Church.
Bismillah emblem	A spiritual growth and development emblem that can be earned by Islamic Cub Scouts and Webelos Scouts.
biweekly	Means every other week. "Semiweekly" means twice a week.
blue and gold banquet	A birthday dinner for Scouting held by Cub Scout packs in February to celebrate the founding of the Boy Scouts of America in 1910 and of Cub Scouting in 1930. May be called "blue and gold dinner." Capitalize only when part of a full title: "Pack 214 Blue and Gold Banquet."
board of regents	Recipients of the Distinguished Eagle Scout Award are invited to join the Board of Regents of the National Eagle Scout Association. The chairman of the NESA Board of Regents is elected by those who have accepted membership. Capitalize only when reference is clearly to the NESA Board of Regents.
board of review	A review held to determine if a Boy Scout has satisfactorily completed rank requirements. A review may be held also for Boy Scouts who are not advancing, for encouragement. For the first five ranks the board of review is conducted by the troop committee. For the Eagle Scout rank, the council decides whether the unit committee or the district or council committee responsible for advancement conducts the board of review. At least one district or council advancement representative shall be a member of the unit board of review.
Boardsailing BSA	This award was developed to introduce Scouts to basic boardsailing skills, equipment, and safety precautions; to encourage the development of skills that promote fitness and safe aquatic recreation; and to lay a skill and knowledge foundation for those who will later participate in more advanced and demanding activities on the water.
boatswain	The elected youth leader of a Sea Scout ship. The office is comparable to president of a Venturing crew.
boatswain's mate	The Sea Scouting equivalent of vice president in a Venturing crew. See "mate."
Bobcat	The first rank in Cub Scouting.
Bobcat badge	Is earned by all Cub Scouts and Webelos Scouts when they join the pack. Tiger Cubs earn the Bobcat badge after compleing the Tiger Cub rank.
BOLO	A newsletter published daily for participants of the National Law Enforcement Explorer Conference. The title stands for Be On the Look-Out.
booth Scouting show	Booth displays by Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts, Varsity Scouts, and Venturers are put on simultaneously while the audience walks around to observe them. This indoor or outdoor event may include stage shows for individual unit demonstrations. See also "arena Scouting show."
Boy Scout	A registered youth member of a Boy Scout troop or one registered as a Lone Boy Scout. On second reference or in informal usage, Scout" is synonymous with "Boy Scout." The Boy Scout badge signifies fulfillment of the joining requirements; it does not represent a rank. See "Boy Scouting."
Boy Scout Division	The arm of the National Council Program Group that develops and administers Boy Scouting and Varsity Scouting. See "division."
Boy Scout Leader Wood Badge	See "Wood Badge."
Boy Scout Leader Specific Training	This is the Boy Scout version of basic training. More advanced outdoor training is available. The reason I have added this to the Cub list is that as a former Webelos Leader, I wish I had gone through this course prior to being a Leader. It would have helped me understand what I was trying to get the Webelos scouts ready for.
Boy Scout Leader's Training Award.	A training recognition for adults in Boy Scouting. See "Scoutmaster's Key."
Boy Scout Relations Committee of the General Church of the New Jerusalem	This advisory committee promotes and guides cooperative efforts between the General Church of the New Jerusalem and the Boy Scouts of America.
Boy Scouting	That part of the program of the Boy Scouts of America for boys and young men not yet 18 years old, and who are at least 11 or have completed the fifth grade, or who have earned the Arrow of Light Award in Cub Scouting. Boy Scouts advance through Tenderfoot, Second Class, First Class, Star, and Life ranks to Eagle Scout. The emphasis is on outdoor activity, learning skills, developing leadership ability, and service. The unit is a Boy Scout troop. See "Scouting."
Boy Scouts of America	The legal name of the organization is singular. Example: "In 2010 the Boy Scouts of America will celebrate its 100th anniversary." The abbreviation is BSA (without periods) and is used with the article ("the BSA") when used as a noun. See "National Council" and "national office."
Boys' Life	The magazine for all boys published by the Boy Scouts of America. The title should be typeset in italics and underlined when typed. Note the placement of the apostrophe (not Boy's).
bridge of honor	An award presentation ceremony in Sea Scouting.
Bronze Award	Five Bronze awards are available to Venturers. Each Bronze Award relates to one of the five Venturing special-interest clusters: sports, arts and hobbies, youth ministries, outdoors, and Sea Scouting. Venturers may earn all five awards. Achievement of at least one Bronze Award is a requirement for the Gold Award.
Bronze Palm	See "Eagle Palms."
Bronze Pelican Award	A diocesan religious recognition given to Catholic adults and those of other faiths for outstanding service to the spiritual development of Catholic youth in the BSA program. This is not a national recognition.
Bronze Wolf Award	The only award of the World Organization of the Scout Movement, this is presented by the World Scout Committee for outstanding service to Scouting.
Brotherhood membership	The second and final induction phase of membership in the Order of the Arrow. Capitalize Brotherhood only when referring to membership or to the ceremony. Do not capitalize when referring to friendship.
BSA Aquatics Instructor	A five-year certification awarded to an adult who satisfactorily completes the aquatics section at a BSA National Camping School.
BSA Bike Safe	A standard set of bicycling principles.
BSA Family Award	The BSA Family Award is earned by a Cub Scout and his family when they complete five of eight requirements that are outlined in the BSA Family Book.
BSA family camping	An outdoor camping experience, other than resident camping, that involves elements of Cub Scouting, Boy Scouting, or Venturing in overnight settings with two or more family members, including at least one BSA member of the family.
BSA Family program	The BSA Family program, as outlined in the BSA Family Book, helps strengthen families of Cub Scouts and encourages family involvement in Scouting. The program includes a weekly "family talk" that provides family members an opportunity to learn and practice relationship skills as well as suggested family activities that fulfill requirements for registered BSA families to earn the BSA Family Award.
BSA Intranet	A private and secure computer network designed to connect all local council and business units of the BSA using technology similar to that of the Internet. The BSA Intranet does not give access to Internet Web sites.
BSA Lifeguard	A three-year certification awarded to Boy Scouts, Venturers, and adults who meet prescribed requirements in aquatics skills, Safe Swim Defense, Safety Afloat, first aid, and emergency action. See "BSA Aquatics Instructor."
BSA Lifeguard Counselor	The certification for adults who train BSA Aquatics Instructors.
BSA local council	Not "BSA council" or "local BSA council."
BSA Mission Statement	The mission of the Boy Scouts of America is to prepare young people to make ethical choices over their lifetimes by instilling in them the values of the Scout Oath and Law.
BSA National Crime Prevention program	The BSA National Crime Prevention program has four components: youth, family, community, and unit-each with its own role in the program and suggested activities. Developing crime prevention coalitions and initiatives with local United Ways, law enforcement, and other agencies is a key component of this BSA program.
BSA Vision Statement:	The Boy Scouts of America is the nation's foremost youth program of character development and values-based leadership training. In the future Scouting will continue to Offer young people responsible fun and adventure Instill in young people lifetime values and develop in them ethical character as expressed in the Scout Oath and Law Train young people in citizenship, service, and leadership Serve America's communities and families with its quality, values-based program
Buddhist Churches of America	The Buddhist Churches of America administers the religious emblems program for all Buddhist denominations in America. It is composed of temples of the Jodo Shinshu sect of Japanese Buddhism. Awards the Metta emblem for Cub Scouts and Webelos Scouts (Metta is a Buddhist term meaning "loving kindness and goodwill") and the Sangha emblem for Boy Scouts, Varsity Scouts, and Venturers (Sangha means "Buddhist brotherhood").
Buddhist Committee on Scouting	This advisory committee promotes and guides cooperative efforts between the Buddhist Churches of America and the Boy Scouts of America.
buddy system	One part of the Safe Swim Defense plan. Swimmers of like ability are paired, check in and out of the water together, and stay within 10 feet of each other during the swim. The buddy system is also used in other aquatics, hiking, and camping activities for safety reasons and in working with a merit badge counselor.
budget plan	A method used by a unit to develop thrift habits. A yearly budget is established and weekly dues are agreed upon.
bugler	An appointed youth position in a Sea Scout ship or a Boy Scout troop.
Bylaws of the Boy Scouts of America	The document that defines all legal aspects of the operation of the Boy Scouts of America corporation. Contained in the Charter and Bylaws of the Boy Scouts of America.
calling-out ceremony	The ceremony that begins the membership induction process for a newly elected Order of the Arrow candidate.
camp director	The Scouter in charge of the administration of a Boy Scout resident camp or a Cub Scout day camp or resident camp.
camp ranger	A ranger's responsibilities may include keeping camp facilities functioning properly, performing camp improvements and maintenance, issuing supplies and equipment related to maintenance, directing the maintenance staff, and managing the off-season program. Usually the ranger reports to the camp director or business manager.
Campaign for Local Council Endowment	See "Nationally Coordinated Campaign for Local Council Endowment."
campcraft	Skills for living in the outdoors: using shelter for protection, making ground beds, building fires for warmth and food preparation, knowing the skills of field sanitation, and properly using woods tools. See "Scoutcraft" and "woodcraft."
camping	Camping is the hallmark of Scouting; boys join Scouting to go camping. See "day camp," "long-term camping," "outdoor program," "high adventure (local council)," "High Adventure Division," and "resident camping."
camping director	A professional Scouter who is responsible for development of the year-round camping program of the local council. This person supervises the long-term camping program and may or may not serve as the resident camp director.
campmaster	A volunteer Scouter trained to assist in short-term camping. Many councils organize a campmaster corps as a resource for their units. Also see "wagonmaster."
camporall	A weekend council activity in which all districts of a council participate in a coordinated camporee-type program. Capitalize only when referring to a specific council's camporall: "Circle Ten Council Camporall."
camporama	An activity that combines the essential elements of a camporee or camporall and a booth Scouting show. Capitalize only when referring to a specific council's camporama: "National Capital Area Council Camporama."
camporee	Derived from two words: camp and jamboree. A camporee is a district or council troop activity that demonstrates the techniques of living in camp. Involves a one- or two-night camping experience and may include Scoutcraft competition. Capitalize only when referring to a specific district's or troop's event: "Hiawatha District Camporee."
campsite	A unit's outdoor home for an overnight, resident, or long-term camp or for den activities at Cub Scout day camp. One word.
Campways	A nationwide system of stopover camps for traveling Boy Scout troops, Varsity Scout teams, and Venturing crews using official BSA tour permits.
captain	The elected youth leader of a Varsity Scout team.
Career Awareness Exploring	Obsolete term. See "senior high school career seminars."
Center for Professional Development	Professional Development Levels I, II, and III (abbreviated PD-LI, PD-LII, and PD-LIII) and other courses for professional Scouters and professional-technical employees are taught at this center, which is located near the national office. Historical references may refer to National Training School (NTS) or National Executive Institute (NEI) courses, but these terms are obsolete.
certificate of merit	See "Local Council Certificate of Merit" and "National Certificate of Merit."
chair	Use rather than "chairman" for all Exploring contexts.
chairman, chairwoman	Generally, do not capitalize unless used as a formal title before a name: "company Chairman Rocky Rhodes"; "the chairwoman called the meeting to order"; "committee chairman Robert Jones" (informal use of a temporary position: lowercase). Do not use "chairperson" unless it is an organization's formal title for an office. However, if possible, do not presume maleness with the use of "chairman." Some alternatives: chair, moderator, committee head, coordinator, speaker.
Challengers	Youth participants in the Learning for Life elementary program for fifth- and sixth-grade students. See also "Discoverers" and "Seekers."
Champions	Youth participants in the Learning for Life special-needs program.
chaplain	A spiritual leader for units appointed by the church, synagogue, or community organization chartered to use the Scouting program. One who gives spiritual leadership to a camp or jamboree community; conducts religious services according to his or her faith and arranges for other religious observance as needed; provides help in dealing with morale; and visits those who are ill and provides counseling in case of bereavement.
chaplain aide	A youth leader who works with the troop chaplain to ensure all members have appropriate religious observance during outings and helps other Scouts in the religious emblems program. Appointed by the senior patrol leader with the Scoutmaster's advice and consent.
chapter	An optional geographic administrative unit of an Order of the Arrow lodge corresponding to a district or multiple districts.
Charles L. Sommers High Adventure Base	This year-round headquarters facility in Ely, Minnesota, offers cold-weather camping and access to dozens of wilderness routes in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness in Minnesota and the Quetico Provincial Park in Ontario, Canada. See "Northern Tier National High Adventure Program."
charter	In the BSA, charters authorize an organization to operate BSA Scouting units (see "chartered organization"). a local council to incorporate as a BSA local council. operation of an Order of the Arrow lodge. the Boy Scouts of America to incorporate. See "Charter of the Boy Scouts of America" and "Charter and Bylaws of the Boy Scouts of America." When used as a verb, use "to obtain a charter" and "to renew a charter" rather than "to charter" or "to recharter."
Charter and Bylaws of the Boy Scouts of America	The published booklet containing the two documents. Underlined when typed and italic when typeset if reference is to the physical book; titles of the separate documents are not underlined or italicized.
Charter of the Boy Scouts of America	This Congressional Act of Incorporation, passed on June 15, 1916, authorized and set standards for the incorporation of the Boy Scouts of America. It also protects the name, emblems, badges, and descriptive or designating marks, words, or phrases of the program. See "Charter and Bylaws of the Boy Scouts of America."
charter presentation	A formal ceremony at which the charter, Scouter commissions, and membership certificates are presented to organization authorities and members of the unit.
charter renewal	An annual meeting attended by the chartered organization representative, head of the chartered organization, troop leaders, and unit commissioner for the purpose of completing the charter application and making plans for the charter presentation.
charter review	See "membership inventory."
chartered organization	A religious, civic, fraternal, educational, or other community-based organization that has applied for and received a charter to operate a BSA Scouting unit. Do not use the term "chartered partner." The analogous term in Learning for Life is "participating organization."
chartered organization representative	A manager of Scouting in a chartered organization who also represents this organization in the local council and district. Formerly called "Scouting coordinator."
chartered partner	Do not use this term in place of "chartered organization."
cheermaster	This Scout is in charge of leading patrol songs, yells, stunts, and campfire programs. He is appointed by the patrol leader.
Chi Rho emblem	A religious emblem that can be earned by Webelos Scouts who are members of the Eastern Orthodox Church.
chief	The key elected youth leader in the Order of the Arrow who may be a chapter chief, lodge chief, section chief, regional chief, or national chief.
Chief Scout	The United Kingdom's version of Chief Scout Executive.
Chief Scout Citizen	Theodore Roosevelt was named Chief Scout Citizen in 1910 when the Boy Scouts of America was founded. Always capitalize.
Chief Scout Executive	The top-ranking professional Scouter of the Boy Scouts of America. This is the only professional title that is routinely capitalized.
Chief Scout Executive's Winners' Circle	Scouting professionals with a direct or supporting membership responsibility must have a gain in membership in their service area on June 30 over the same period one year before and a gain in total units to be in the Winners' Circle.
Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)	The parentheses and the words they surround are part of the formal name. Religious emblems and recognitions: God and Me for Tiger Cubs and Cub Scouts; God and Family for Webelos Scouts; God and Church for Boy Scouts and Varsity Scouts; God and Life for Venturers and older Boy and Varsity Scouts; and the God and Service nomination (not earned) for adults.
Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) National Association of Scouters	This advisory committee promotes and guides cooperative efforts between the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) and the Boy Scouts of America.
Church of Christ, Scientist	The international headquarters is at the Mother Church in Boston. A branch church, governed by its own board, is named the First Church of Christ, Scientist, or Second Church, etc., according to the order of its establishment in a community. The terms "Christian Science Church" or "Churches of Christ, Scientist," are acceptable in all references to the denomination. The God and Country emblem is awarded to Cub Scouts through Venturers.
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints	Note the punctuation and capitalization of "Latter-day." Abbreviate as LDS Church (which is preferred to the use of "Mormon church"). Awards the Faith in God emblem for Webelos Scouts, and the On My Honor emblem for Boy Scouts, Varsity Scouts, Venturers, and adults.
Church of the New Jerusalem (The New Church)	Members of this faith share a common belief in the Bible and the teachings of the 18th-century scientist and theologian Emanuel Swedenborg (so they are sometimes known as "Swedenborgians"). Bestows the Open Word Award to Boy Scouts, Varsity Scouts, and Venturers.
Churches of Christ	Individual churches function autonomously and do not regard themselves as a denomination. The Servant Leadership Series is the religious recognition program for Scouts who are affiliated with Churches of Christ. Religious emblems: Joyful Servant for Cub Scouts (grades two through five) and Webelos Scouts; Good Servant for Boy Scouts, Varsity Scouts, and Venturers; and Faithful Servant for adults.
Climb On Safely	The BSA's recommended procedure for conducting all BSA climbing/rappelling activities. The eight points-qualified supervision, discipline, physical fitness, safe area, equipment, planning, environmental conditions, and qualified instruction-help ensure the safety and well-being of participants. Note the uppercase "On."
CLOE	See "Cub Leader Outdoor Experience."
cluster	A grouping of Venturing crews by program interest. The five national Venturing clusters are arts and hobbies, outdoors, sports, youth ministries, and Sea Scouting. The grouping of Explorer posts with similar special interests to facilitate ongoing service by local and national volunteer staff members. National Exploring clusters include aviation, business, communications, engineering, fire service, health careers, law enforcement, law, science, and skilled trades.
coach	See "Cub Scout den leader coach," "Tiger Cub coach," and "Webelos den leader coach."
Coach	The commissioned volunteer Scouter, 21 or older, appointed to lead a Varsity Scout team.
Coach's Corner	A short inspirational message given by the Coach during a Varsity Scout team meeting.
cocaptain	An assistant youth leader of a Varsity Scout team.
Code of Conduct	Usually drafted with this the help of the scouts. Helps a Leader's meetings run smoothly without disruption by getting the Cub or Webelos Scouts' agreement on what behavior is acceptable.
coed Venturing crews	The membership policy of a Venturing crew is determined by the organization chartering the crew. The organization may determine whether its crew is to be coed, all male, or all female. (The majority of crews are coed.) It is recommended that coed crews have male and female adult leaders.
College Scouter Reserve	A registration status for young people 18 and older who are in college, have been actively registered in Scouting, and commit themselves to an informed interest and active participation in the program whenever possible.
commissioned personnel	The commissioned personnel of a council includes all professional Scouters and these volunteer Scouters: Cubmasters, Tiger Cub coaches, den leaders, Cub Scout den leader coaches, Webelos Scout den leader coaches, Scoutmasters, Varsity Scout Coaches, Venturing Advisors, Sea Scout Skippers, and the assistants and associates to these positions; and all commissioners.
commissioner	A volunteer Scouter who works with packs, troops, teams, and Venturing crews to help the units succeed. In addition to the council commissioner, there are district commissioners, assistant district commissioners, roundtable commissioners, huddle commissioners, and unit commissioners. Also see "international commissioner."
committee	The work of the National Council is conducted by volunteers working in committees with the guidance of professional Scouters. There are five group standing committees of the National Executive Board: the Administration Group Committee, Program Group Committee, Personnel Group Committee, Regional Presidents' Group Committee, and Relationships/Marketing Group Committee. Under these are 14 support standing committees: the Supply Committee, Finance and Investment Committee, Properties Committee, Marketing Committee, Relationships Committee, Cub Scout Committee, Boy Scout Committee, Venturing Committee, Finance Support Committee, High Adventure Committee, Council Services Committee, Professional Development Committee, Compensation and Benefits Committee, and Personnel Administration Committee. A council may have committees to direct any of the various aspects of the program as it deems necessary. The district committee is a group of volunteer adults responsible for carrying out the council program within their district. A local chartered organization has a unit committee, composed of volunteers, to administer the affairs of each unit it operates. Some national organizations have advisory committees to guide the use of Scouting by their affiliated local community and religious organizations and to promote cooperation between them and the Boy Scouts of America. Capitalize "committee" only in the official name of a particular committee. Combinations: "national Boy Scout Committee," "Longhorn Council Finance Committee," "district membership committees," "troop committee," "National Catholic Committee on Scouting."
Committee for Meher Baba of Scouting	This advisory committee promotes and guides cooperative efforts between the Meher Baba faith and the Boy Scouts of America.
compass points emblem	Awarded to Webelos Scouts when they have earned four activity badges in addition to those needed for the Webelos badge. A metal compass point may be pinned to the emblem for each four activity badges earned subsequently until three compass points have been earned.
Compassionate Father emblem	This religious emblem can be earned by Boy Scouts and Venturers of the Meher Baba faith.
conclave	A section training meeting for Order of the Arrow members from a specific geographic area.
Congressional Award	A recognition given by the Congress of the United States to young people ages 14 through 23 who accomplish high goals in voluntary public service.
conservation Good Turn	An opportunity for Cub Scout packs, Boy Scout troops, Varsity Scout teams, and Venturing crews to join with conservation or environmental organizations (federal, state, local, or private) to carry out a conservation Good Turn in their communities. A new conservation Good Turn emphasis was launched in January 1995 and is ongoing.
COPE	See "Project COPE."
council	An administrative body chartered to be responsible for Scouting in a designated geographic territory. See "BSA local council," "local council," and "National Council." Capitalize only when referring to a specific local council or the National Council: "Moby Dick Council," "Gulf Coast Council."
council employee.	A full-time or part-time employee serving in a support position not classified under professional, professional-technical, or paraprofessional guidelines (i.e., secretaries, clerks, custodial personnel, most camp rangers, and seasonal camp employees). It is recommended that all council employees be registered members of the BSA.
council junior leader training conference	A week long experience for junior leaders conducted by the council featuring Scoutcraft and leadership skills. See "introduction to leadership," "National Junior Leader Instructor Camp," and "troop junior leader training."
council office	See "council service center."
Council Packet	A collection of pertinent, detailed information for councils and key national staff members. Distributed regularly from the national office.
council president	The elected volunteer Scouter who heads the council and chairs its executive board.
council service center	The business center for the local administration of Scouting. "Council office" may be used, but "council service center" is preferred as being more representative of its function.
court of honor	A recognition ceremony for those who have met the requirements of any one of the Boy Scout ranks, merit badges, or other awards. See "National Court of Honor."
crew	A working group of Sea Scouts in a ship. There are usually several crews in a ship. This compares with the Cub Scout den, the Boy Scout patrol, and the Varsity Scout team. A working group of five to 12 members of a high-adventure base contingent. See "Venturing Crew."
crew code and bylaws	A set of bylaws adopted by the members of a Venturing crew or Sea Scout ship to guide their officers and program. The Venturing Code is included as a preamble.
crew leader	The elected youth leader of a Sea Scout or high-adventure base crew.
Crime Prevention program	See "BSA National Crime Prevention program."
crossove	When Webelos Scouts become Boy Scouts: "Webelos crossover." Also known as bridging.
Cub Leader Outdoor Experience (CLOE)	This supplemental training is designed to introduce Cub leaders to the outdoors. Nature hikes, outdoor crafts, a campfire program are just a few areas of past trainings. This training is not offered in all areas.
Cub Scout	A registered youth member of a Cub Scout pack or one registered as a Lone Cub Scout who has completed first grade but who has not yet completed third grade, or who is age 8 or 9. See "Cub Scouting."
Cub Scout Academics program	See "Cub Scout Sports and Academics program."
Cub Scout Ceremonies for Dens and Packs	A publication that shows you how to conduct ceremonies, from simple ceremonies in den meetings to advancement, induction, and graduation ceremonies in the pack meeting. Available at the Scout Shop.
Cub Scout day camp	See "day camp."
Cub Scout den	Usually consists of six to eight Cub Scouts with a den leader and one or more assistants, as well as a den chief. It meets every week at a time and place chosen by the den leader and parents.
Cub Scout den leader coach	A registered volunteer member, 21 or older, who works with and helps Cub Scout den leaders in the pack.
Cub Scout Den Meeting Program	A form that lists all the parts of a den meeting and is used to plan your weekly meetings. You can find a copy in your Cub Scout Leader Book. Additional blank copies may be purchased at your council service center.
Cub Scout Division	The arm of the National Council Program Group that develops and administers Cub Scouting.
Cub Scout handshake	Used by Cub Scouts and Cub Scouters; like an ordinary handshake with the right hand except that the index and middle fingers are extended toward the other person, touching his wrist.
Cub Scout Leader Basic Training	(obsolete training)
Cub Scout Leader Book	A key reference for all Cub Scout leaders. It contains all of the details on running and administering a den and pack, including organization, membership, advancement, policies, and much more.
Cub Scout Leader How-To Book	Contains hundreds of ideas for games, crafts, skits, stunts, projects, and activities for dens and packs.
Cub Scout Leader Specific Training	Tiger Cub den leaders, Cub Scout den leaders, Webelos den leaders, Cubmasters, and pack committee members can complete this training in one day or two or three evenings. These trainings will cover in detail your role in the Pack and what you will be working on with the Scouts in your den. The leader is considered trained upon completion of New Leader Essentials and the Leader Specific training for that position.
Cub Scout motto	Do Your Best
Cub Scout Program helps	A packet containing suggested pack themes for each month of the year, including suggested pack and den activities and meeting plans. It includes a month's worth of suggested den meetings for each theme.
Cub Scout Promise	I, [name], promise to do my best To do my duty to God and my country, To help other people, and To obey the Law of the Pack.
Cub Scout Renewal Plan	A computer-based, personalized approach to reclaiming separated Cub Scouts to the program.
Cub Scout resident camp	See "resident camping."
Cub Scout salute	A hand salute made by Cub Scouts and Cub Scouters with the fingers of the right hand held in position as for the Cub Scout sign, except that the index and middle fingers are held together. The tips of the fingers touch the right eyebrow or the bill of the Cub Scout cap.
Cub Scout sign	A sign made by raising the right hand straight up high over the head with the palm forward. The first two fingers are wide apart and pointing up as in a V. The thumb covers the nails of the ring and little fingers. Used when repeating the Cub Scout Promise or Law of the Pack and as a signal for quiet in meetings.
Cub Scout Sports and Academics program	A supplemental enrichment program that complements Cub Scouting. A pack may select any of 29 sports or academic subjects to pursue. Sports or Academics belt loops, pins, and jacket letters recognize the Cub Scouts for participation and practice.
Cub Scout Trainer Wood Badge	See "Wood Badge."
Cub Scouter	A registered member of a Cub Scout pack, 18 or older, or a professional Scouter who works with Cub Scouting. (Do not use "Cubber" to correspond to "Scouter" because "Cub" is not a verb.)
Cub Scouter Award	An award for Cub Scouters, including district committee members, for completing requirements of tenure, training, and performance. See "Cubmaster Award."
Cub Scouting	That part of the program of the Boy Scouts of America for boys who are in the first grade through fifth grade (or are 7, 8, 9, or 10 years old). Tiger Cubs are in the first grade (or age 7); Cub Scouts, second or third grade (or ages 8 or 9); and Webelos Scouts, fourth and fifth grade (or age 10). The unit is a Cub Scout pack. The emphasis is on family-centered activities, group activities, learning, and having fun. (Never use the term "Cubbing"; "Cub" is not a verb.) See "Scouting" and "Tiger Cubs BSA."
Cubbing, Cubber	Do not use to correspond to "Scouting" and "Scouter" because "Cub" is not a verb. However, "Cubbing" may be appropriate in historical contexts, as the term was used before 1945.
Cubmaster	A commissioned volunteer Scouter, 21 or older, appointed by the chartered organization to lead a Cub Scout pack.
Cubmaster Award	An award available to Cubmasters for completing requirements of tenure, training, and performance.
Cubmaster's Minute	See "Den Leader's Minute."
Cubmaster Workshop	A supplemental training that touches on a variety of topics including ceremonies, costumes, and pack meeting pizzazz. (>3 hrs)
day camp	A nonresidential camp conducted during the daytime hours only on a council or district basis for Cub Scouts and/or Webelos Scouts.
deferred gift	See "planned giving."
den	A neighborhood group of four to eight Cub Scouts or Webelos Scouts that meets periodically, usually once a week, and is part of a Cub Scout pack.
den chief	A Boy Scout, Varsity Scout, or Venturer who helps direct the activates of a Cub Scout den. Appointed by the senior patrol leader with the Scoutmaster's advice and consent. Also see "Webelos den chief."
den chief handbook	A booklet that contains the Floating Ball Trick and other tricks and stunts.
Den Chief Service Award	A den chief must fulfill training and service requirements while serving a den for a full year or more to earn this recognition.
Den Chief Training	A one-day training experience conducted by the pack, district, or council to equip den chiefs with the knowledge, skills, and enthusiasm to perform their responsibilities.
den leader	A commissioned volunteer leader, 21 or older, appointed by the pack committee to plan and direct the den's activities.
Den Leader Award	An award available to Cub Scout den leaders for completing requirements of tenure, training, and performance. There is also a Webelos Den Leader Award.
den leader coach	See "Cub Scout den leader coach."
Den Leader Coach Award	An award available to Cub Scout den leader coaches and Webelos den leader coaches for completing requirements of tenure, training, and performance.
Den Leader Coach Seminar	A supplemental training experience for Cub Scout and Webelos den leader coaches conducted by the district or council.
Den Leader Workshop (DLW)	This supplemental training is offered with Den Leaders in mind. Craft ideas are the main theme of these trainings. This training is not offered in all areas.
Den Leader's Minute	An important, inspirational thought for the day or a brief story that reflects on the Cub Scout Promise, the Law of the Pack, the Cub Scout motto, or a patriotic item-told without moralizing. Told as part of the closing at the end of a meeting. A Cubmaster may also close with a Cubmaster's Minute.
denner	A Cub Scout or Webelos Scout elected by his peers to help the den chief and den leader.
Desert Pacific Council (DPC)	BSA council that covers San Diego and Imperial counties. The DPC currently consistes of 11 Districts. See "BSA local council," "local council," and "National Council."
Dharma emblem	A religious emblem that can be earned by Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts, and Venturers of the Hindu faith.
Dharma Saathi	A national recognition for distinguished service by adults of the Hindu faith in the Scouting program.
Direct Service Council	he national office center through which U.S. citizens in other parts of the world can retain membership and affiliation with the Boy Scouts of America.
Direct Service units	These Boy Scouts of America units operate in other countries for military families and other Americans working abroad. The Transatlantic Council, Far East Council, and Direct Service Council operate as local councils for these units, provide communication between units, and provide communication with the BSA and with Scouting organizations in their countries of operation.
Discoverers	Youth participants in the Learning for Life elementary program for third- and fourth-grade students. See also "Challengers" and "Seekers."
distinguished citizen award dinner	A testimonial fund-raising dinner honoring a key community leader.
Distinguished Commissioner Service Award	A plaque, bolo tie, and embroidered square knot are the recognitions for active commissioners and Exploring service team members who fulfill requirements that include length of service, percentage of units that renew charters, and Quality Unit Award percentage.
Distinguished Eagle Scout Award	A recognition bestowed upon a man who received the Eagle Scout Award 25 or more years ago and has made a significant contribution to his community.
Distinguished Service Award	Presented to those Order of the Arrow members who have rendered outstanding service to the OA on a sectional, area, regional, or national basis.
distinguished service awards	These awards, presented by the National Court of Honor, are the Silver Buffalo, Silver Antelope, Silver Beaver, Silver World, and Distinguished Eagle Scout Award.
Distinguished Youth Service Award	A religious recognition for adults presented by the Association of Unity Churches.
district	A geographical area of the council determined by the council executive board to help ensure the growth and success of Scouting units within the district's territory. Capitalize only when naming a specific district: "Arrowhead District," "District 2," "district wide."
District Award of Merit	A recognition for Scouters who give noteworthy service to youth at the district level. See "National President's Scoutmaster Award of Merit."
district committee	Consisting of chartered organization representatives and elected district members at large, the district committee coordinates the functions of the district to carry out the policies and objectives of the council. The executive office of the district committee is the district chairperson.
district executive	A professional Scouter who works under the direction of the local council Scout executive and acts as an adviser to the volunteer leaders in the district.
division	An administrative branch of a National Council group; comprises services. Combinations: "Boy Scout Division" (national), "Information Systems Division."
Do a Good Turn Daily	This is the Scout slogan.
Do Your Best	This is the Cub Scout motto.
Donald Rogert Canoeing High Adventure Base	This base in Atikokan, Ontario, Canada, offers trips north and northeast in the White Otter area and south into the Quetico Provincial Park. See "Northern Tier National High Adventure Program."
Donor Awareness Presidential Good Turn	To increase understanding of organ donation and how it can benefit the lives of others, the BSA distributes literature on organ donation and sends a Donor Awareness patch to families that discuss organ donation.
Drugs: A Deadly Game	The BSA's campaign to encourage youth to repudiate drugs.
E. Urner Goodman Camping Award	Awarded annually by the national Order of the Arrow committee to two councils and Order of the Arrow lodges in each region for excellence in camp promotion and attendance.
E. Urner Goodman Scholarship	A scholarship program for Arrowmen considering a career in the professional service of the Boy Scouts of America.
Eagle Palms	Each Palm worn on the Eagle Scout Award ribbon represents being active in the troop and patrol for at least three months after becoming an Eagle Scout or earning the last Palm, showing Scout spirit, making a satisfactory effort to develop and demonstrate leadership ability, earning five additional merit badges, and taking part in a Scoutmaster conference. The Bronze Palm represents the first five merit badges after Eagle Scout, the Gold Palm the next five, and the Silver Palm the third five. (Thereafter, combine them; e.g., one Bronze Palm and one Silver Palm for 20 merit badges after Eagle Scout.) Combinations: "Eagle Palm," "Palm," "Palms."
Eagle Scout	The highest rank for Scouts. Combinations: "Eagle Scout badge," "Eagle Scout requirements," "Eagle Scout rank," "Eagle Scout Award."
Eagle Scout Recognition Dinner (or Day)	An annual event in which the council or a group of councils recognizes Scouts who have earned the Eagle Scout Award during the previous year.
Eagle service project	While a Life Scout, a boy plans, develops, and gives leadership to others in a project that benefits any religious organization, school, or community.
Eagletter	A periodical published for members of the National Eagle Scout Association.
Eastern Orthodox Committee on Scouting	This advisory committee promotes and guides cooperative efforts between the Eastern Orthodox churches and the Boy Scouts of America.
Eastern Orthodox churches	The term applies to a group of churches that do not recognize papal authority over their activities. Religious emblems and recognitions: Saint George for Tiger Cubs and Cub Scouts; Chi Rho for Webelos Scouts; Alpha Omega for Boy Scouts, Varsity Scouts, and Venturers; and the Prophet Elias nomination (not earned) for adults.
Eastern-Rite Catholic churches	Note the use of the hyphen, which is preferred in Scouting uses. The term applies to a group of Catholic churches organized along ethnic lines traceable to churches established during the early days of Christianity. Note the use of the hyphen (preferred by BSA Relationships Division). Religious emblems and recognitions: Light of Christ for Tiger Cubs, Parvuli Dei ("Little Children of God") for Cub Scouts and Webelos Scouts, Light Is Life for Boy Scouts and Varsity Scouts, Pope Pius XII for Venturers and older Scouts, and the Saint George Roman Catholic nomination (not earned) for adults.
elected officers' seminar	An annual planning and training program conducted by the Advisor for newly elected Venturing crew youth officers. See also "post officers' seminar."
elective	A part of Cub Scout advancement. There are 24 electives in the Bear Cub Scout Book and 22 in the Wolf Cub Scout Book. For every 10 elective projects completed, a Cub Scout is awarded one Arrow Point. Capitalize only when writing about a specific elective: "Wolf Elective 4," "a Bear elective."
elementary program	This Learning for Life program is for kindergartners through sixth-grade students. See also "school-based programs."
endowment fund	Assets owned and invested by a council from which generally only the income can be expended for current operations. Endowments can be restricted for particular purposes.
Episcopal Church	Acceptable in all references for the Protestant Episcopal Church in the United States of America, the U.S. national church that is a member of the Anglican Communion (the worldwide association of Anglican churches). Religious emblems and recognitions: God and Me for Tiger Cubs and Cub Scouts, God and Family for Webelos Scouts, God and Church for Boy Scouts and Varsity Scouts, God and Life for Venturers and older Boy and Varsity Scouts, and the Saint George Episcopal nomination (not earned) for adults.
Ernest F. Schmidt Scholarship Grant	The American Camping Association recognizes professional Scouters active in camping with this scholarship, which covers the fees and expenses for participation in its annual conference.
Ethics in Action	Ethics in Action uses fun activities to encourage Cub Scouts and their leaders to think more deeply about values and about some of the decisions and consequences of decisions that are a normal part of growing up. The activities also try to enhance boys' respect and concern for others by helping them see things from different points of view. Combination: "Ethics in Action program."
Etz Chaim emblem	A religious emblem than can be earned by Venturers of the Jewish faith.
European Camp Staff	Registered members of the BSA may apply to serve as staff members at a Scouting camp in Europe. Applicants are screened by the BSA national office and the prospective host council. See "International Camp Staff."
executive	Applies specifically to the Scout executive and generally to all professional Scouters.
executive board	The National Executive Board is the governing body of the Boy Scouts of America. Voting memberships include regular membership, attained by election; ex officio membership, held by regional presidents, the chairman of the Advisory Council, and the chairman of the Board of Regents of the National Eagle Scout Association; and youth membership (at any time, the board may include five or fewer youth members appointed by the president). The executive board in each local council is its policy-making body. Voting members include between 25 and 50 regular council members, the chairmen of the committees of the executive board, the chairmen of the district committees, and up to two youth members. The officers of the corporation, including the Scout executive, are nonvoting members. Capitalize "executive board" only in the name of a specific local council executive board or when reference is clearly to the National Executive Board: "Orange County Council Executive Board," "the executive board of the Houston Area Council."
experience areas	Venturing is designed around social, citizenship, service, leadership, fitness, and outdoor experience areas.
Explorer	A youth participant of an Explorer post. As an adjective, the word "Explorer" specifically identifies youth involvement. Example: "Explorer officers."
Explorer activity interest survey	A survey of activities, tours, projects, and seminars designed and conducted by the Explorer post officers to help develop the annual post program.
Explorer Advisor	See "Advisor."
Explorer awards, activities, and scholarships	Awards include the Law Enforcement Explorer Proficiency Awards program, Law Enforcement Post DEA Drug Prevention Service Award, and the Law Enforcement Post ISCPP Community Crime Prevention Award. Activities that enhance Explorers' participation include the biennial national Explorer leadership conference, biennial national law enforcement Explorer leadership conference, biennial national aviation Explorer leadership conference, and biennial national law Explorer mock trial competition. (Capitalize the names of these activities only when referring to a specific conference or competition: "the 1998 National Law Enforcement Explorer Leadership Conference.") Scholarship opportunities include the AFL-CIO Skilled Trades Explorer Scholarship ($1,000), ATF Special Agents' Law Enforcement Explorer Scholarship ($1,000), Capt. James T. Regan Memorial Law Enforcement Explorer Scholarship ($500), 10 Comair Aviation Explorer Scholarships ($2,000), U.S. Customs Service Law Enforcement Explorer Scholarship ($1,000), U.S. Federal Investigators Law Enforcement Explorer Scholarship ($500), International Association of Fire Chiefs Foundation Fire Service Explorer Scholarship ($500), U.S. Secret Service Law Enforcement Explorer Scholarship ($1,000), Sheryl A. Horak Memorial Law Enforcement Explorer Scholarship ($1,000), Silver Wings Aviation Explorer Scholarship ($1,000), Sporty's Pilot Shop Aviation Explorer Scholarship ($1,000), Veterinary Medical Association Explorer Scholarship ($500), and five BSA national Young American Award unrestricted cash grants ($5,000).
Explorer career interest codes	These codes are used to sort Explorer posts into the proper career interest category so the Learning for Life Division can evaluate the programs being used by posts.
Explorer Leader Basic Training	Post Advisors, associate Advisors, post committee participants, and service team volunteers attend sessions of basic training for adult Explorer leaders. The first covers the plan, purpose, resources, and method of Exploring. The second features leadership and program planning.
Explorer motto	Our Best Today for a Better Tomorrow.
Explorer officers' association	Obsolete term.
Explorer Olympics	Obsolete term.
Explorer presidents' association	Obsolete term.
Explorer program conference	Designed to give program support to Explorer leaders, this meeting is held once or twice a year. The Advisor, associate Advisors, president, and elected officers from each post attend.
Exploring	That part of the Learning for Life career education program for young men and women ages 14 (who have completed the eighth grade) through 20. The unit is a post. There are five areas of program emphasis: career opportunities, service learning, life skills, leadership experience, and character education. This part of the Learning for Life program is worksite-based, rather than school-based. See also "Explorer," "school-based programs."
Exploring areas of program emphasis	See "areas of program emphasis, Exploring."
Exploring committee	Obsolete term; see "Learning for Life committee."
Exploring experience areas	Obsolete term; see "areas of program emphasis, Exploring."
Exploring expo	In this booth show, each post demonstrates its particular program or a project or event in which the post is involved.
Exploring Impact Plan	This step-by-step plan identifies businesses, industries, professions, institutions, and community groups that could organize posts and gains their understanding and commitment to do so.
Exploring service team volunteer	Provides service within a division or a district with a number of posts.
External Communications Division	The arm of the National Council Relationships/Marketing Group that oversees communication between the Boy Scouts of America and the public. See "division."
Faith in God emblem	A religious emblem that can be earned by Webelos Scouts in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Faithful Servant	A recognition for adults granted by the Churches of Christ.
Family Award	See "BSA Family Award."
family camping	See "BSA family camping."
Fast Start training	Adult volunteer leadership training that immediately furnishes the information new leaders need to help them get started, help them understand what is expected of them, and assist in establishing effective meeting patterns. Combinations: "Boy Scout Leader Fast Start Training," "take Fast Start training."
federal charter	See "Charter of the Boy Scouts of America."
Fellowship Honor	A training award received after the Professional Circle. See "Professional Training Award."
Fifty-Miler Award	A recognition given to members in a troop, team, or Venturing crew who take a wilderness hike or a canoe or rowboat trip of no less than 50 consecutive miles in at least five days and fulfill requirements for group service projects on the trail.
field trips	den or pack trips away from the usual meeting place. They can be as simple as a den trip to tour a local fast food restaurant or as big as a bus trip to a museum or sports event. If you are going outside your own town, you must file a tour permit with your local Boy Scouts of America council.
Firem'n Chit	A recognition given to Boy Scouts who know and understand fire safety rules and that handling matches and building fires require responsibility.
First Class	The rank above Second Class Scout and below Star Scout in Boy Scouting. Combinations: "First Class Scout," "First Class rank," "achieve First Class."
First Class Emphasis	The First Class Emphasis increases the tenure of new Scouts by focusing on each Scout and his personal advancement needs.
first meeting	The first special meeting held by each Explorer post, usually in the fall, to recruit new members.
firstnighter	A special meeting held by each Venturing crew, usually in the fall, to recruit new members.
Florida National High Adventure Sea Base	Aquatics adventure programs, including canoeing, sailing, scuba diving, and exploring the reefs of the Florida Keys and the Bahamas, are offered for older Boy Scouts, Varsity Scouts, and Venturers. Address: Florida Sea Base; Boy Scouts of America; P.O. Box 1906; Islamorada (pronounced aisle-a-more-AH-dah), FL 33036. See "High Adventure Division."
Founder's Award	A recognition program available to Order of the Arrow lodges. Up to four Arrowmen per year, based on lodge membership, can be recognized for exemplary service.
Founders Circle Award	For financial donors who make a deferred gift of $100,000 or more through a will or trust to benefit their local council endowment funds. The program include four specific levels of recognition.
Francis X. Guardipee Grey Wolf Award	Given at the annual American Indian Boy Scouting/Girl Scouting Seminar for outstanding Boy Scouting and Girl Scouting service to Indian youth.
Friends	A religious recognition presented to adult Scouters by the Religious Society of Friends (Quakers); administered by the Friends Committee on Scouting.
friend and counselor	See "Lone Boy Scout friend and counselor" or "Lone Cub Scout friend and counselor."
Friends Committee on Scouting	An advisory committee that guides the use of Scouting by the Religious Society of Friends (Quakers) and promotes cooperation between it and the Boy Scouts of America.
Friends of Scouting (FOS)	Use this term instead of "Sustaining Membership Enrollment." An annual opportunity for Scouters and interested people in the community to be identified with the local council through their financial support and influence in the expansion of the council program. Enrollees are known as "Friends." See "Annual Giving Campaign."
general-interest post	Obsolete term. All Explorer posts are focused on careers as part of the Learning for Life program.
George Meany Award	An AFL-CIO recognition presented to union members for outstanding service to the youth of their communities through Scouting.
gift annuity program	A contract between a council and donor whereby the donor, or donor's named beneficiary, receives annual payments for life. Also known as a charitable gift annuity.
Gilwell Park	The training center of the British Scout Association and the original homesite of Wood Badge training. Located in Epping Forest, England; chosen by Baden-Powell as the territorial designation for his peerage, Lord Baden-Powell of Gilwell.
Girl Scouts	The full name of the national organization is "Girl Scouts of the United States of America."
God and Church emblem	A religious emblem that can be earned by Boy Scouts and Varsity Scouts of the following Protestant faiths: African Methodist Episcopal Church, Baptist, Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), Episcopal, Lutheran, Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), other Protestant Christian denominations, United Church of Christ, and United Methodist.
God and Country emblem-First Church of Christ, Scientist	A religious emblem earned by Christian Science Scouts (Cub Scouts, Webelos Scouts, and Boy Scouts) and Venturers.
God and Country emblem-Moravian	A recognition of religious growth for Boy Scouts and Venturers of the Moravian faith who complete 12 projects involving in-depth study and service.
God and Country [Bog I Ojczyzna]-Polish National Catholic Church	A spiritual growth and development award that can be earned by Boy Scouts and Venturers who are members of the Polish National Catholic Church.
God and Country program	A series of religious emblems that can be earned by Tiger Cubs, Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts, Varsity Scouts, and Venturers of the Protestant faiths. The God and Me emblem is presented to Tiger Cubs and 8-year-old Cub Scouts. The God and Family emblem is presented to Cub Scouts, the God and Church emblem to Boy Scouts and Varsity Scouts, and the God and Life emblem to Venturers.
God and Family emblem	A religious emblem that can be earned by Webelos Scouts of the following Protestant faiths: Baptist, Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), Episcopal, Lutheran, Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), other Protestant Christian denominations, The Salvation Army, United Church of Christ, and United Methodist.
God and Life emblem	A religious emblem that can be earned by Venturers and older Boy Scouts of the following Protestant faiths: Baptist, Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), Episcopal, Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), other Protestant Christian denominations, The Salvation Army, United Church of Christ, and United Methodist.
God and Me emblem	Religious emblem that can be earned by Tiger Cubs (first grade) and Cub Scouts of the following Protestant faiths: Baptist, Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), Episcopal, Lutheran, Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), other Protestant Christian denominations, Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, The Salvation Army, United Church of Christ, and United Methodist.
God and Service Award	A religious recognition presented to adult Scouters (with differences in detail) by P.R.A.Y., the African Methodist Episcopal Church, the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), the United Methodist Church, the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), the United Church of Christ, and other Protestant churches.
God and The Salvation Army emblem	A Salvation Army religious emblem that can be earned by Boy Scouts.
God in Me emblem	A religious emblem that can be earned by Webelos Scouts of the Association of Unity Churches.
Gold Arrow Point	See "Arrow Point."
G.O.L.D. Award, Exploring. Obsolete term	G.O.L.D. stands for Growth Opportunities in Leadership Development.
Gold Award, Venturing	The Gold Award is available to Venturers. It is designed to recognize significant accomplishment in a Venturer's life as he or she has proven outstanding performance in a broad spectrum of activities. Achievement of the Gold Award is a requirement for the Silver Award.
Gold Palm	See "Eagle Palms."
Good Life emblem	A spiritual growth and development emblem that can be earned by Boy Scouts and Venturers to age 21 who are members of the Zoroastrian faith.
Good Servant emblem	A religious emblem awarded for Boy Scouts and Venturers by members of the Churches of Christ.
Good Shepherd	A recognition given to Scouters and pastors for exceptional service to youth through Scouting by the Association of Baptists for Scouting.
Good Turn	A distinctive feature of Boy Scouting is its emphasis on service to others. The Good Turn habit is one that all Scouts endeavor to acquire. See "Scout slogan."
goodwill fund	A budget item for every Cub Scout pack, Boy Scout troop, and Varsity Scout team.
grand howl	A special Cub Scout yell to recognize a leader or a Cub Scout's achievement. May also be used to close a den or pack meeting. See the Den Chief Handbook.
Grey Wolf Award	See "Francis X. Guardipee Grey Wolf Award."
group	An administrative branch of the National Council; comprises divisions. Examples: "Program Group," "Administrative Group." A participating organization in Learning for Life; for instance, a school is a Learning for Life group.
grubmaster	This Scout is in charge of patrol hike and camp menus and assembling food for outdoor patrol activities. He is appointed by the patrol leader.
HALTT	See "High Adventure Trek Training."
HB9S	The World Scout Bureau headquarters ham radio station in Switzerland.
health lodge	A quiet, properly equipped place in which to give temporary care to ill or injured campers.
Heritage Society	See "Scouting Heritage Society."
Heroism Award	A lifesaving award presented to a registered youth member or adult leader who has demonstrated heroism in saving or attempting to save a life at minimum risk to self. See "Honor Medal," "Medal of Merit," and "National Certificate of Merit."
high adventure	Can refer to high-adventure activities or to trek programs administered by local councils for older Boy Scouts, Varsity Scouts, and Venturers. Use a hyphen when the words are used as a modifier ("high-adventure program") except in titles of divisions and bases as noted in the Language of Scouting ("High Adventure Division").
High Adventure Division	This national office division develops and administers the national high-adventure program for older Boy Scouts, Varsity Scouts, and Venturers offered at the Florida National High Adventure Sea Base in the Florida Keys, the Northern Tier National High Adventure Program in northern Minnesota and Canada, and Philmont Scout Ranch in northern New Mexico.