# Scouting America Announcements **URL:** https://discussions.scouting.org/c/bsa-announcements/35.md [Latest](https://discussions.scouting.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://discussions.scouting.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://discussions.scouting.org/tags.md) --- ## [Scouting Discussion Forums Update](https://discussions.scouting.org/t/scouting-discussion-forums-update/290460)
**Author:** [@AndreaWatson](https://discussions.scouting.org/u/AndreaWatson)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 28, 2022, 2:49am UTC](https://discussions.scouting.org/t/scouting-discussion-forums-update/290460 "2022-04-28T02:49:03Z")
The Scouting Discussion Forums will focus on questions related to Scoutbook, Internet Advancement and all other BSA IT software and resources. For program or health and safety questions, please reach out to your local c… --- ## [FAQ for New Scouting Forums](https://discussions.scouting.org/t/faq-for-new-scouting-forums/53651)
**Author:** [@DonovanMcNeil](https://discussions.scouting.org/u/DonovanMcNeil)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 11, 2019, 9:20pm UTC](https://discussions.scouting.org/t/faq-for-new-scouting-forums/53651 "2019-04-11T21:20:05Z")
Welcome! As a new user of Discourse, we hope you will find this site intuitive and clearly structured, but here is some guidance to get you started: Basic Terms Used by Discourse Browsing the Forum Topic lists See who… --- ## [About the Scouting America Announcements category](https://discussions.scouting.org/t/about-the-scouting-america-announcements-category/139)
**Author:** [@EdDavignon](https://discussions.scouting.org/u/EdDavignon)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2018, 6:16pm UTC](https://discussions.scouting.org/t/about-the-scouting-america-announcements-category/139 "2018-08-26T18:16:15Z")
This section is for Scouting America announcements. For the latest Scouting America news, go to https://scoutingwire.org/ --- ## [April 20, 2026 Legacy Scoutbook Functions](https://discussions.scouting.org/t/april-20-2026-legacy-scoutbook-functions/510249)
**Author:** [@edavignon](https://discussions.scouting.org/u/edavignon)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 20, 2026, 8:01pm UTC](https://discussions.scouting.org/t/april-20-2026-legacy-scoutbook-functions/510249 "2026-04-20T20:01:41Z")
As of April 20, 2026, the only functions Legacy Scoutbook (https://scoutbook.scouting.org) should be used for are the following: Merit Badge Counselor Print Blue Card Merit Badge Counselor send message to Scouts Counci… --- ## [Merit Badge Counselor Support Moving to Scoutbook Plus](https://discussions.scouting.org/t/merit-badge-counselor-support-moving-to-scoutbook-plus/510228)
**Author:** [@edavignon](https://discussions.scouting.org/u/edavignon)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 18, 2026, 1:11pm UTC](https://discussions.scouting.org/t/merit-badge-counselor-support-moving-to-scoutbook-plus/510228 "2026-04-18T13:11:44Z")
From Sunday, April 19 through Monday, April 20, merit badge counselor functionality will be migrated from Scoutbook Legacy to Scoutbook Plus. During this period, users are asked not to add or remove merit badge counselor… --- ## [Unit Forums to Be Discontinued](https://discussions.scouting.org/t/unit-forums-to-be-discontinued/508914)
**Author:** [@edavignon](https://discussions.scouting.org/u/edavignon)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 17, 2025, 3:19am UTC](https://discussions.scouting.org/t/unit-forums-to-be-discontinued/508914 "2025-12-17T03:19:47Z")
As of January 31, 2026, the Scouting Forums will no longer support or host private unit forums. Please move your communications to another platform prior to January 31, 2026. Private unit forums will be deleted without … --- ## [Migration to Scoutbook Plus for Troops, Crews, and Ships](https://discussions.scouting.org/t/migration-to-scoutbook-plus-for-troops-crews-and-ships/506095)
**Author:** [@WilliamNelson](https://discussions.scouting.org/u/WilliamNelson)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 20, 2025, 4:42pm UTC](https://discussions.scouting.org/t/migration-to-scoutbook-plus-for-troops-crews-and-ships/506095 "2025-08-20T16:42:38Z")
The following features have been migrated from Legacy Scoutbook to Scoutbook Plus. Legacy Scoutbook will automatically redirect to the appropriate Scoutbook Plus page. Scouts BSA, Venturing and Sea Scout Advancement… --- ## [Scoutbook and Scoutbook Plus Presentation Resources](https://discussions.scouting.org/t/scoutbook-and-scoutbook-plus-presentation-resources/474898)
**Author:** [@WilliamNelson](https://discussions.scouting.org/u/WilliamNelson)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 22, 2025, 6:16pm UTC](https://discussions.scouting.org/t/scoutbook-and-scoutbook-plus-presentation-resources/474898 "2025-03-22T18:16:28Z")
Looking for presentation resources for Scoutbook or Scoutbook Plus? We have some for you! Go to this page: --- ## [No Acronym for Scouting America](https://discussions.scouting.org/t/no-acronym-for-scouting-america/469427)
**Author:** [@edavignon](https://discussions.scouting.org/u/edavignon)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 11, 2025, 2:34pm UTC](https://discussions.scouting.org/t/no-acronym-for-scouting-america/469427 "2025-02-11T14:34:51Z")
We have been instructed by the National Headquarters of Scouting America to never use an acronym for Scouting America. Scouting America must always be spelled out in full. Posts that contain an acronym for Scouting Amer… --- ## [Merit Badge Updates for 2025](https://discussions.scouting.org/t/merit-badge-updates-for-2025/461894)
**Author:** [@WilliamNelson](https://discussions.scouting.org/u/WilliamNelson)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 10, 2024, 3:47pm UTC](https://discussions.scouting.org/t/merit-badge-updates-for-2025/461894 "2024-12-10T15:47:42Z")
Merit Badge Updates for 2025 Scouts BSA is excited to share the planned updates to Merit Badges that will take effect on January 1, 2025. These updates will be reflected in Scoutbook and on our online Merit Badge Hub (Me… --- ## [Hazardous Weather Training Updates & FAQ](https://discussions.scouting.org/t/hazardous-weather-training-updates-faq/463360)
**Author:** [@WilliamNelson](https://discussions.scouting.org/u/WilliamNelson)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 19, 2024, 2:39pm UTC](https://discussions.scouting.org/t/hazardous-weather-training-updates-faq/463360 "2024-12-19T14:39:38Z")
In 2017, Hazardous Weather Training was made mandatory for all Direct Contact Leaders, however completion of this training has not been properly reflected in training reports. Effective the week of December 2, 2024 this … --- ## [Scoutbook & Scoutbook Plus Updates - New Cub Scout Program](https://discussions.scouting.org/t/scoutbook-scoutbook-plus-updates-new-cub-scout-program/427265)
**Author:** [@WilliamNelson](https://discussions.scouting.org/u/WilliamNelson)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 31, 2024, 3:19pm UTC](https://discussions.scouting.org/t/scoutbook-scoutbook-plus-updates-new-cub-scout-program/427265 "2024-05-31T15:19:56Z")
The new Cub Scout program, effective June 1, 2024 is now available in Scoutbook Plus. With this release all Cub Scout advancement tracking has been moved from the legacy Scoutbook user interface to the new Scoutbook Plus… --- ## [Changes to Cub Scout Scoutbook and Den Leader Experience Cub Scout Tracking This Summer](https://discussions.scouting.org/t/changes-to-cub-scout-scoutbook-and-den-leader-experience-cub-scout-tracking-this-summer/418814)
**Author:** [@WilliamNelson](https://discussions.scouting.org/u/WilliamNelson)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 12, 2024, 2:15pm UTC](https://discussions.scouting.org/t/changes-to-cub-scout-scoutbook-and-den-leader-experience-cub-scout-tracking-this-summer/418814 "2024-04-12T14:15:33Z")
For information on what is replacing Den Leader Experience and how Scoutbook Cub Scout tracking will change this summer, please see the video here: More information is here: Reach out to your council if you have spec… --- ## [Upcoming Changes to Calendar in Scoutbook](https://discussions.scouting.org/t/upcoming-changes-to-calendar-in-scoutbook/415163)
**Author:** [@edavignon](https://discussions.scouting.org/u/edavignon)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 21, 2024, 2:14pm UTC](https://discussions.scouting.org/t/upcoming-changes-to-calendar-in-scoutbook/415163 "2024-03-21T14:14:13Z")
On Thursday, April 4, 2024, Scoutbook will redirect all calendar functionality to advancements.scouting.org, also known as Scoutbook Plus Internet Advancement. This change is part of the migration of Scoutbook to Scoutb… --- ## [Ever wonder if a merit badge counselor needs to be registered in each council where they work with Scouts?](https://discussions.scouting.org/t/ever-wonder-if-a-merit-badge-counselor-needs-to-be-registered-in-each-council-where-they-work-with-scouts/414004)
**Author:** [@WilliamNelson](https://discussions.scouting.org/u/WilliamNelson)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 15, 2024, 3:52pm UTC](https://discussions.scouting.org/t/ever-wonder-if-a-merit-badge-counselor-needs-to-be-registered-in-each-council-where-they-work-with-scouts/414004 "2024-03-15T15:52:53Z")
Ever wonder if a merit badge counselor needs to be registered in each council where they work with Scouts? The Guide to Advancement, section 7.0.0.3, says "It is acceptable for a counselor registered in one council to a… --- ## [New Scoutbook User Interface Update](https://discussions.scouting.org/t/new-scoutbook-user-interface-update/413842)
**Author:** [@WilliamNelson](https://discussions.scouting.org/u/WilliamNelson)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 14, 2024, 4:57pm UTC](https://discussions.scouting.org/t/new-scoutbook-user-interface-update/413842 "2024-03-14T16:57:01Z")
We are getting very close to switching the calendar interface from Scoutbook to the one in Internet Advancement (we have one more bug that we are trying to resolve). A banner with the exact date for migration will be pos… --- ## [Known Renewal Notice Issue](https://discussions.scouting.org/t/known-renewal-notice-issue/407597)
**Author:** [@edavignon](https://discussions.scouting.org/u/edavignon)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 24, 2024, 10:46pm UTC](https://discussions.scouting.org/t/known-renewal-notice-issue/407597 "2024-02-24T22:46:38Z")
National 02/24/2024 “For those of you with open renewals, the new Membership Renewal Tool l is currently picking up older positions, including Merit Badge Counselor registrations that might be lapsed. In March we will c… --- ## [New Scoutbook Calendar Updated News!](https://discussions.scouting.org/t/new-scoutbook-calendar-updated-news/396462)
**Author:** [@WilliamNelson](https://discussions.scouting.org/u/WilliamNelson)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 10, 2024, 4:56pm UTC](https://discussions.scouting.org/t/new-scoutbook-calendar-updated-news/396462 "2024-01-10T16:56:06Z")
We are anticipating the new calendar interface will be standardized in Scoutbook in early 2024. To see what the new interface is like, go to: http://advancement.scouting.org Then click on your unit in the pull down in t… --- ## [Scouts BSA 2024 Rank and Merit Badge updates](https://discussions.scouting.org/t/scouts-bsa-2024-rank-and-merit-badge-updates/391104)
**Author:** [@WilliamNelson](https://discussions.scouting.org/u/WilliamNelson)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 2, 2023, 12:42am UTC](https://discussions.scouting.org/t/scouts-bsa-2024-rank-and-merit-badge-updates/391104 "2023-12-02T00:42:44Z")
As part of continuous improvements, changes have been made to rank and merit badge requirements. Attached is a list of those changes that will take effect on January 1, 2024. These changes will also appear in ScoutBook.a… --- ## [Cub Scout Program Updates Announced](https://discussions.scouting.org/t/cub-scout-program-updates-announced/389037)
**Author:** [@WilliamNelson](https://discussions.scouting.org/u/WilliamNelson)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 16, 2023, 4:09pm UTC](https://discussions.scouting.org/t/cub-scout-program-updates-announced/389037 "2023-11-16T16:09:34Z")
It’s official! The Cub Scout program will be updated for the 2024-25 program year. Over the past several years the National Cub Scouting Committee under the leadership of past chair Lisa Wylie and current chair Audrey … --- ## [New Scoutbook Calendar Available in Internet Advancement (Current Update 10/30/23)](https://discussions.scouting.org/t/new-scoutbook-calendar-available-in-internet-advancement-current-update-10-30-23/384977)
**Author:** [@WilliamNelson](https://discussions.scouting.org/u/WilliamNelson)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 25, 2023, 5:43pm UTC](https://discussions.scouting.org/t/new-scoutbook-calendar-available-in-internet-advancement-current-update-10-30-23/384977 "2023-10-25T17:43:38Z")
We appreciate your feedback regarding the upcoming migration of the Scoutbook calendar to Internet Advancement. Be assured we have been diligently working to address your needs and concerns. We invite you to view the ch… --- ## [New Scoutbook Calendar Available in Internet Advancement (Update 10/14/23)](https://discussions.scouting.org/t/new-scoutbook-calendar-available-in-internet-advancement-update-10-14-23/382689)
**Author:** [@WilliamNelson](https://discussions.scouting.org/u/WilliamNelson)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 14, 2023, 4:47pm UTC](https://discussions.scouting.org/t/new-scoutbook-calendar-available-in-internet-advancement-update-10-14-23/382689 "2023-10-14T16:47:10Z")
We would like to sincerely thank all of those who have reported issues and suggested changes with the new calendar since it was announced here in the forums. The programmers are working hard to prioritize what was found… --- ## [New Scoutbook Calendar Available in Internet Advancement! (Sep 28)](https://discussions.scouting.org/t/new-scoutbook-calendar-available-in-internet-advancement-sep-28/379920)
**Author:** [@WilliamNelson](https://discussions.scouting.org/u/WilliamNelson)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 28, 2023, 10:48pm UTC](https://discussions.scouting.org/t/new-scoutbook-calendar-available-in-internet-advancement-sep-28/379920 "2023-09-28T22:48:01Z")
We are happy to announce: Internet Advancement Calendar! The calendar in Internet Advancement has all the features you are familiar with in Scoutbook as well as some added features, such as support for recurring meeting… --- ## [Database Issue](https://discussions.scouting.org/t/database-issue/376327)
**Author:** [@edavignon](https://discussions.scouting.org/u/edavignon)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 8, 2023, 11:05pm UTC](https://discussions.scouting.org/t/database-issue/376327 "2023-09-08T23:05:52Z")
There is a database issue preventing positions from appearing in my.scouting.org and :warning: icons to appear on the Scoutbook roster. The BSA is working to resolve the issue but there is currently no estimated up time… --- ## [New membership Fees took effect Aug. 1st](https://discussions.scouting.org/t/new-membership-fees-took-effect-aug-1st/372680)
**Author:** [@WilliamNelson](https://discussions.scouting.org/u/WilliamNelson)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 11, 2023, 4:14pm UTC](https://discussions.scouting.org/t/new-membership-fees-took-effect-aug-1st/372680 "2023-08-11T16:14:14Z")
New membership Fees took effect Aug. 1st National 08/01/2023 The new Yearly Membership plan for the Boy Scouts of America began August 1st with a change from a prorated fee to a renewable annual membership. All new mem… --- ## [Extended Maintenance Window for Internet Advancement & My.Scouting.org](https://discussions.scouting.org/t/extended-maintenance-window-for-internet-advancement-my-scouting-org/371065)
**Author:** [@WilliamNelson](https://discussions.scouting.org/u/WilliamNelson)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 25, 2023, 7:22pm UTC](https://discussions.scouting.org/t/extended-maintenance-window-for-internet-advancement-my-scouting-org/371065 "2023-07-25T19:22:19Z")
There will be a maintenance window with my.scouting.org being down beginning at Midnight August 1st to allow for the changes to the new Annual Membership for new youth and adult members. This will include all the My.scou… --- ## [No Cub Scout Advancement Changes This Year](https://discussions.scouting.org/t/no-cub-scout-advancement-changes-this-year/363740)
**Author:** [@WilliamNelson](https://discussions.scouting.org/u/WilliamNelson)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 17, 2023, 3:10pm UTC](https://discussions.scouting.org/t/no-cub-scout-advancement-changes-this-year/363740 "2023-05-17T15:10:25Z")
The good news is that there are no major Cub Scout program changes affecting advancement planned for the 2023-2024 school year. Scoutbook and Internet Advancement are good. (there are some very minor adjustments we are… --- ## [Scoutbook now has an Online Ordering feature to BSA Supply for Ranks, Awards, and Badges](https://discussions.scouting.org/t/scoutbook-now-has-an-online-ordering-feature-to-bsa-supply-for-ranks-awards-and-badges/362890)
**Author:** [@WilliamNelson](https://discussions.scouting.org/u/WilliamNelson)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 11, 2023, 3:16pm UTC](https://discussions.scouting.org/t/scoutbook-now-has-an-online-ordering-feature-to-bsa-supply-for-ranks-awards-and-badges/362890 "2023-05-11T15:16:33Z")
The system is setup so that you can submit your Scoutbook PO to the online Scoutshop.org system which purchases the items online from national supply. You access the feature from your Scoutbook PO by clicking on the “Ad… --- ## [Edit/Advance sub-units (dens and patrols) functionality NOW AVAILABLE IN INTERNET ADVANCEMENT](https://discussions.scouting.org/t/edit-advance-sub-units-dens-and-patrols-functionality-now-available-in-internet-advancement/354879)
**Author:** [@WilliamNelson](https://discussions.scouting.org/u/WilliamNelson)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 22, 2023, 7:07pm UTC](https://discussions.scouting.org/t/edit-advance-sub-units-dens-and-patrols-functionality-now-available-in-internet-advancement/354879 "2023-03-22T19:07:59Z")
Edit/Advance sub-units (dens and patrols) functionality NOW AVAILABLE IN INTERNET ADVANCEMENT We are arriving at the end of the school year when many Cub Scouts and Scouts are graduating to a new grade level. Consequent… --- ## [Bridging (Transferring) Information](https://discussions.scouting.org/t/bridging-transferring-information/346824)
**Author:** [@WilliamNelson](https://discussions.scouting.org/u/WilliamNelson)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 24, 2023, 3:52pm UTC](https://discussions.scouting.org/t/bridging-transferring-information/346824 "2023-02-24T15:52:05Z")
Many of you are preparing to bridge Webelos to ScoutsBSA troops or receive Webelos into your troop. Please read over the information at this link on how to easily transfer your Scouts over while keeping their advancement… [Next page](https://discussions.scouting.org/c/bsa-announcements/35.md?page=1)