Scouting Terms and Style - Troop 150

universities and colleges for the development and certification of potential
professionals for nonprofit, human service organizations.
American Indian
This term is preferred to "Native American" when referring to indigenous people
of the continental United States. "Native American" more generally applies to
also include native peoples of the Hawaiian Islands, Alaska, Puerto Rico, and
Guam. When possible, be precise and use the name of a specific tribe.
A.M., P.M. Use small caps, with periods. Also see "times and time zones."
Anniversary Week
See "Scouting Anniversary Week."
annual
An event cannot be described as "annual" until it has been held in at least two
successive years. Do not use the term "first annual." Instead, note that sponsors
plan to hold an event annually.
Annual Giving Campaign (AGC)
An opportunity for National Council employees and selected national-level
prospects to provide financial support for national operations. Also see "Friends
of Scouting."
annual meeting
These meetings are held to elect officers, hear reports of the year's activities, and
study plans for the coming year. Capitalize only when naming a specific meeting.
Example: "Fairfield Council Annual Meeting." See also "National Annual
Meeting."
apostrophe
See "possessives" and the entry under "punctuation."
appendix
When referencing the book's appendix within the text, it is not capitalized.
Apprentice
The entrance rank in Sea Scouting. Combinations: "Apprentice Award,"
"Apprentice Sea Scout," "Apprentice rank," "Apprentice requirements."
Aquatics Instructor BSA
See "BSA Aquatics Instructor."
area
An administrative section of a BSA region containing a number of councils.
Regions have from five to eight areas. Combinations: "Area 2," "areawide."
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