Resources for Council Webmasters

Guidelines for Local Council Web Sites: Short Version and Detailed Version

Councils that operate Web sites are expected to comply with these guidelines.

Resources: Forms

A number of applications and forms (such as tour permits, medical, etc.) have been exempted from the ban on publishing supply items online, and are available in PDF format.

Resources: Training Modules

Instructions for offering online training modules (Fast Start, Youth Protection) via your council site.

Official Web Sites

A list of Web sites that are operated by the National Council.

BSA Web Site Maintenance

A listing of materials that have been added, changed, or deleted from the BSA Web site(s) - and important resource for Webmasters who link to items on the site.

Including Material in Council Web Sites

Instructions for including information from the National Council Web site within the context of your council sites. This technique enables you to present information that we maintain while keeping site visitors in your own site.

Receiving Online Donations

Accepting donations from your Web site visitors.

Presentations

Presentations made at the National Annual Meeting regarding the Internet and Web sites.

Scoutstuff.org

The National Supply Division has created a Web site that features products from the Official Catalog. Because the site is self-contained, linking to an individual item is a bit difficult.

News and Updates

Add (or remove) your address to the mailing list for news and updates pertaining to the BSA Web site and council resources.

Frequently Asked Questions

Information about issues commonly faced by council Webmasters.