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Things to Know about the New Safeguarding Youth Training
Safeguarding Youth training is required for all Scouting America registered volunteers and is a joining requirement. Safeguarding Youth training must now be taken every year. Here are some important things to know about Safeguarding Youth Training:
- Leaders must take the full 90 Minute course before you can take the refresher to get full SYT credit. If your SYT is expired for 7 days or more, you must take the full 90 minute course again. After you have taken the full course, you may take a refresher course every year.
- You must pass the refresher course quiz with at least 80% correct answers on your first attempt or you will be directed back to the full 90 minute course. A score of less than 80% requires that you re-take the full course.
- If you took the previous YPT course (before May 2025), you must take the full 90-minute SYT course. Taking the Refresher will not give you credit.
- Those who have not taken the new Safeguarding Youth Training (SYT) must take it before May 31, 2026. Not taking SYT will result in your suspension. The suspension will be lifted only after you have successfully completed SYT and submitted a certificate.
- When your Safeguarding Youth Training is complete, email your completion certificate to your district executive or the council registrar at jeanette.pickens@scouting.org.
The new 20-minute Safeguarding Youth (SYT) Refresher course is now live. The course is available on my.scouting.org in the Volunteer Learn Center. If you need help logging in, call the Wehrle Service Center at 304-340-3663.
If a volunteer’s Safeguarding Youth training is not current at the time of annual registration renewal, the volunteer will not be re-registered. In addition, if Safeguarding Youth training expires during a volunteer’s registration year and is not promptly renewed, that volunteer’s membership will be suspended until the training is renewed.
Circuit Rider 36
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Registration deadline is August 24, 2026.
Circuit Rider 36
September 11-13, 2026
WVU Jackson's Mill, Weston, WV
The Circuit Rider is returning for 2026 and is open to all Scouts BSA troops, Venturing crews and Webelos. Webelos may only participate in Saturday activities. If Webelos plan to stay for the Saturday dinner, there will be a $4 fee per person. Circuit Rider 36 is an exciting camping weekend sponsored by the West Virginia United Methodist Men filled with more activities than you can imagine. Come out and enjoy your weekend camping at historic Jackson's Mill.
Scout Leaders: Pre-registration is required! Register for Circuit Rider 36 by clicking the blue button above. Registration deadline August 24, 2026.
Scouts BSA Informational Leader Guide United Methodist Men's Annual Retreat brochure
In addition to the numerous free activities provided similar to past events like the frozen T-shirt contest and cast iron cookoff, the United Methodist Men and WVU Jackson's Mill are pleased to offer the following special programs. Each will last approximately one hour and be led by a program coordinator from Jackson's Mill.
Scouts and their Scout-age guests can sign up for one, two, three or all four of the special programs offered for a fee of $10 for each Scout or Scout-age guest. Class spots will be available on a first-come, first-serve basis. Each class will be offered four times throughout the day with a limited capacity for each offering. Be sure to sign up for your chosen activities using the 'Select Activities" button during registration!
- Historic Area Program: tour historic area featuring a demonstration of an operational gristmill
- Outdoor Recreation Program: a mountain bike course and group ride around the grounds
- STEAM Program: practice problem-solving skills as you use the engineering design process to create, build, test, and improve a drone
- Wall Climb: try your strength and agility at climbing a rock wall
*Scouts who pay for the special programs must be sure to select their choices during registration.
Cost: $ 4 per person to attend. Scouts and Scout-age guests may participate in one, two, three, or four special programs for an additional fee of $ 10 per youth. Webelos are free but if they are staying for Saturday's dinner must pay $4.
United Methodist Men only: Everyone attending the West Virginia United Methodist Men Annual gathering must register and pay registration fee. UMM participants have several lodging options (Various price levels, meals included) plus the option to attend Saturday only for $75 (lunch and dinner included). (These fees do not apply to Scout troops.)
GOOD CONDUCT IS EXPECTED
Rules of conduct:
- No ground fires permitted. Bring a portable fire pit if you want a site campfire.
- All Scouts & leaders must wear registration wristbands.
- All Scouts need to be in their camping area from 10 p.m. until morning flags.
- Remember the Outdoor Code and Leave No Trace principles while camping.
- No pets allowed.
Needs:
- Flag details for 8:30 a.m. and 7 p.m. Saturday and 8:30 a.m. Sunday.
- Chaplain aides for 9 a.m. Sunday
Proposed free events include, but are not limited to:
- Aviation demonstration
- Frozen T-shirt contest
- Air cannon
- Leaders & Scouts Dutch Oven Cooking Contest - 4pm Saturday, in front of the Assembly Hall **must supply recipe**
- Rescue line toss
- Basketball Skills Demonstration
- Tomahawk throw
- Saturday dinner
- Patch trading post
- Sheriff Demonstration
- Forestry Demonstrations
- DNR Demonstration
- Free gift to all who attend
Leaders & Scouts
Dutch Oven Cooking Contest (Dessert Only) 4 pm. Saturday in front of the Assembly Hall ***Must Supply Recipe***
SPECIAL DIETARY REQUESTS: The Saturday evening meal will be provided by your hosts, the W.Va. United Methodist Men. Special dietary needs must be addressed when you check in on the porch of the Marion Cabin next to the Assembly Hall.
More information: Wayne Custer (304) 238-6807 wcuster855@aol.com
Pastor Gregory Godwin 304-952-1526 gagodwin@citilink.net
IMPORTANT:
- Pre-registration for Circuit Rider 36 and for the W. Va. United Methodist Men's Annual Gathering is required. Registration closes on August 24, 2026.
- All Scout leaders must have a current certification in Youth Protection Training, which can be found at my.scouting.org.
- All United Methodist Men must be trained in Safe Sanctuaries Policies and acknowledge the BSA's Barriers to Abuse and Youth Protection policies during online registration.
- Current Safeguarding Youth (Youth Protection) Training is required. Who needs this training? 1. Any Scout who is 18 years old. 2. Any parent who goes along with the unit. 3. Any Adult Leader
United Methodist Men Schedule
Friday
1:00 – 4:00 p.m. Check In
4:00 p.m. Executive Session
5:00 p.m. Dinner
6:00 p.m. Gathering at the Chapel
7:00 p.m. Lay Servant Ministry
8:30 p.m. Accountability Time
Saturday
7:00 a.m. Witness Time
8:00 a.m. Breakfast Time
9:15 a.m. Gathering With Music
9:45 a.m. Lay Servant Ministry
10:30 a.m. Break
12:00 p.m. Lunch
1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. Greg White
3:30 p.m. Time with Scouts
5:00 – 6:30 p.m. Dinner with Scouts
6:30 p.m. U.M.M. Business Session
7:30 p.m. Rootin Tootin Time
9:00 p.m. Witness Time
Sunday
8:00 a.m. Breakfast
9:00 a.m. Vespers with Ashley Wood
Scout Schedule
Friday
4:00 – 9:00 p.m. Check In
10:00 p.m. Scoutmaster Meeting
Saturday
7:00 a.m. Reveille
8:00 a.m. Flag Raising
9:00 a.m. Greg White
9:30 a.m. Events Start
12:00 p.m. Lunch
1:00 – 1:30 Ribbon Cutting Bishop Wallace-Padgett at chapel
1:30 p.m. Activities begin
4:00 p.m. Activities end
4:00 p.m. Dutch Oven Dessert Tasting Competition
5:00 – 6:30 p.m. Dinner at the Dining Hall with the U.M.M.
7:30 p.m. Rootin’ Tootin’ Time at Amphitheater
Sunday
9:00 a.m. Vespers with Ashley Wood
Liberty in Action – Celebrate America’s 250th Anniversary
Get ready, Scouts and Explorers — this is YOUR moment! As America celebrates 250 years, you’re invited to dive into the adventure of a lifetime. Explore bold ideas, take on creative challenges, visit historic places, and team up with friends and family to make a real impact in your community.
From uncovering the meaning of freedom to designing cool patches, from building time capsules to stepping up in service — this challenge is all about learning, leading, and having fun while making history.
Parents and leaders, you’re part of the journey too! Together, let’s spark curiosity, build character, and celebrate the spirit of liberty that shapes us all.
It’s big. It’s inspiring. And it starts with YOU. Let’s make history together!
2026 Lodge Dues and Fox Pass
Lodge Dues and Fox Pass
The Order of the Arrow, Scouting’s Honor Society, is made up of thousands of great Scouts and Scouters, just like you. You are an Arrowman and we ask that you continue your support for the Order of the Arrow and it’s worthy goals which are more important now than ever.
Think back to your Ordeal. Remember the Obligation and Admonition. Remember… “The ones who choose you, need you.”
Dues for 2026 are $15 per lodge member.
Fox Pass is $60 per lodge member.
*All Dues and Fox Pass payments must be completed through this online link.*
Why do I need to pay dues to remain a member of the lodge?
Just like your home scouting unit, everyone in the Scouts BSA recharters on an annual basis. By paying your annual dues you are entitled to attend lodge, section, and national events, wear the official lodge flap, and participate in your chapter meetings and activities. The stronger we are, the more help we can provide to our local units and the Buckskin Council.
What is a Fox Pass?
Think of the Fox Pass as a “Season Pass” for the lodge events. It’s no secret that over the last couple of years prices on everything have increased. Those increases affect our lodge event budgets the same way they affect your household budget. All weekend long events will cost $20 and the one-day events will cost $10 if registered for individually. If you register in the last week prior to an event, there will be a late fee charged. The late fee will be $10 for weekend events and $5 for one-day events. By purchasing the Fox Pass, you pay less for each event, and you will avoid all late fees. If you register for each event individually, it will cost you $80 over the year. If you purchase a Fox Pass, the cost is only $60.
The Fox Pass can be purchased by any dues paying lodge member.
This year we will only be selling 75 Fox Passes. This is a first come, first served sale.
The benefits to purchasing a Fox Pass:
- You are prepaying for ALL 2026 lodge events in advance and at a reduced price. (Excludes Vigil/Vigil Reunion, section, and national events.)
- It is a $20 savings versus paying for each event individually.
- If you are unable to attend an event, you will still receive the patch for that event.
- Avoid late fees for events.
What is included in the Fox Pass:
- AIA/ICE Weekend
- Spring Ordeal and Brotherhood
- Lodge Summer Picnic
- Fall Ordeal and Brotherhood
- Lodge Winter Banquet
**Special Note: If you are currently an Ordeal member and purchase a Fox Pass, there will be an additional $30 fee if you plan to obtain your Brotherhood in 2025. This is a $15 savings over the cost for non-Fox Pass Brotherhood candidates. The fee will be paid at the time you register for the event.
