Youth Advisory Committee

Join the TAC Youth Advisory Committee

The Transatlantic Council Nominating Committee is looking for  Scouts to join the Youth Advisory Committee (YAC) to share youth members’ perspectives in TAC with the Executive Board.  The YAC will use their perspective to initiate and lead projects that they believe will help TAC achieve its goal of Unparalleled Scouting. 

As a YAC member, you will be working as a team to provide insights on issues that matter to Scouting youth today. You will play a vital role in enhancing TAC by sharing feedback from TAC youth and advising on TAC Executive Board decisions. This is YOUR opportunity to have your say in TAC Scouting! 

Being an effective YAC member takes commitment and enough free time. Members actively gather feedback from TAC youth. They plan and execute their monthly committee meetings, brainstorm ideas together, think of ways to be approachable to youth and implement them, and share their insights with the Executive Board.

TENURE AND MONTHLY COMMITMENT

The YAC will serve from March 2024 to May 2025.  The anticipated time commitment is around one hour per week.  The commitment will wind down in time for youth to enjoy their summer.  Members will meet virtually once a month during the school year with optional, informal online meetings in June – July. Starting May 2025, the annually appointed YAC members will resume their one-year terms from May 2025 – May 2026.

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

Youth must be a member of the Scouts BSA, Venturing or Sea Scouts program in the Transatlantic Council and between the ages of 10 to 21 during the entire term (March 20, 2024 – May 31, 2025). Starting in May 2025, the terms will be annual from May-May.

There is no cost to participate. Youth must have the ability to join Zoom meetings.

SELECTION PROCESS

  • February 13 – March 4: Application Period
    Applications are accepted. The submission of a unit leader letter of recommendation is recommended. Parents/guardians must consent to their Scout’s participation.
  • By March 20: Selection Notification
    Once applications are received, the Scout Executive and Council Nominating Committee appoint three to four new members to join the existing Youth Advisory Committee.
    Applicants (and their parents/guardians) will be notified of acceptance decisions via email.
  • End of March
    The first YAC meeting will take place.

Questions? Please email TACYouthAdvisoryCommittee@gmail.com.

Ready to apply?  Access the application here. 

The TAC Youth Advisory Committee is looking for new memebrs