Below is a collection of links to useful scouting resources on the Web. If you have a resource that you've found helpful and would like to see it added to the list, send an e-mail to Jason Patton (authenticated users, see troop contact info page for e-mail address).
Official Scouting Websites
BSA National
Many resources from the national level website.
The Capitol Area Council
Local Council website, schedules for training, and area events
Chisholm Trail District
Our district site. Has schedules for training, roundtables, and district events.
Tonkowa 99 Lodge
Our local Order of the Arrow lodge.
Friends of Scouting
If you'd like to make a charitable donation to the Boy Scouts in central Texas, this is the place.
National Eagle Scout Association
The objective of the National Eagle Scout Association is to serve Eagle Scouts and, through them, the entire movement of Scouting.
BSA Training Materials
The Guide to Safe Scouting
The "rulebook" for what scouts can and can't do, and guidelines on how they should do it.
MyScouting
Online leader training and forms. This site requires a login and is fickle about web browsers (requires IE on Windows).
Advancements & Awards
Official BSA Advancement & Award Requirements
Official BSA Advancement & Award Requirements
US Scouting Service Project
Advancement & award requirements, ideas for ceremonies & activities, and more.
Skills
Orienteering
How to use a compass
Knots
Animated knot-tying how-to guide.
Miscellaneous
Believe it Live it video
Boys Life
Jokes, Games, Videos, etc.
Forms
Health and Medical Record
The BSA Health and Medical Record form is to be completed annually by all scouts and parents who will participate in outings.
Permission Slip
Permission slip is required to be signed by a scout's parent or guardian prior to departing on any outing.
Troop Resource Survey
Identifies the skills and experience possessed by parents, as well as willingness and availability to help with outings and advancement activities.
