by Vanguard Contributor | Nov 1, 2017 | LDS-BSA Blogs, Safety Moments
What do nuclear power plants, construction sites, aircraft carriers, and many hospitals have in common with Scouting? All constantly look for ways to eliminate hazards that could be life altering or fatal. One tool used by many safety-conscious groups is the safety...
by Vanguard Contributor | Sep 6, 2017 | LDS-BSA Blogs, Safety Moments
The Boston Globe recently reported that from 2004 to 2014 a total of 46,609 people required search and rescue aid– and that is just in the country’s national parks. The Globe further reported the death toll from those needing rescue was 1,578 with...
by Vanguard Contributor | Jun 7, 2017 | LDS-BSA Blogs, Safety Moments
Pools, lakes, ponds, rivers, and beaches mean summer fun and cool relief from hot weather. Water also can be dangerous for Scouts if adult leadership does not take the proper precautions. National statistics show that nearly 1,000 children die each year by drowning,...
by Vanguard Contributor | May 3, 2017 | LDS-BSA Blogs, Safety Moments
For more than 50 years the Boy Scouts of America (BSA) has used some form of planning and review tool, which was submitted to the local council or BSA National offices for review. As of April 1, 2017, the Tour and Activity Plan (T&AP) is no longer available. This...
by Vanguard Contributor | Apr 5, 2017 | LDS-BSA Blogs, Safety Moments
For more than 50 years the BSA has used some form of planning and review tool, which was submitted to the local council or BSA National offices for review. Effective April 1, 2017, Tour and Activity Plans (T&AP) will no longer be used. This is the result of...
by Vanguard Contributor | Mar 1, 2017 | LDS-BSA Blogs, Safety Moments
“Every wrong choice is preceded by a series of unwise choices.” —Andy Stanley, The Best Question Ever As a young boy I grew up in a small farming community in Southeastern Idaho. The summers could be hot and sometimes boring. One particularly hot July day a group of...
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