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He saved his mom after the SUV crash!
Posted to True stories of Scouts in Action on November 29th, 2007
Travis Mason, 18, and his mother, Kym Mason, were driving during a rainstorm. Their SUV went off the slippery road and rolled to the bottom of a ravine, throwing Mrs. Mason from the vehicle. Listen as Travis describes what he did to treat his... [more]
He saved his mom after the SUV crash!
Posted to True stories of Scouts in Action on November 29th, 2007
Travis Mason, 18, and his mother, Kym Mason, were driving during a rainstorm. Their SUV went off the slippery road and rolled to the bottom of a ravine, throwing Mrs. Mason from the vehicle. In the overturned SUV, Travis heard his mother crying for... [more]
What You are Now, You are Not Forever
Posted to The Cub Scout Leader on November 29th, 2007
A moving and thought-provoking post on Thingamababy... [more]
Community Service Projects for Cubs
Posted to The Cub Scout Leader on November 29th, 2007
food drive, Scouting for Food clothing drive holiday toy collection, Toys for Tots Shut in visits Hospital visits, especially childrens' hospitals reading for sick kids in hospitals Nursing home visits Singing Christmas carols at a local nursing... [more]
January 2008 BSA Theme - Cub Scout Car Show
Posted to The Cub Scout Leader on November 13th, 2007
Cars have fascinated every generation since their invention in 1769. They've been featured in many movies and on television. Discover the different kinds of cars and trucks such as limousines, taxis, vans, pickups, SUVs and racecars. Learn how... [more]
The Centennial Quality Unit Award - Unit Training Slides
Posted to U.S. Scouting Service Project on November 13th, 2007
Howdy. Units are still struggling with the centennial quality unit awards. In addition to the excel spreadsheet to assist with the planning, number crunching and tracking part, we've added a powerpoint presentation that explains the process and... [more]
Snow Ski & Board Sports Belt Loop & Pin
Posted to The Cub Scout Leader on November 12th, 2007
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Ice Skating Belt Loop & Pin
Posted to The Cub Scout Leader on November 12th, 2007
Complete these requirements: Explain ways to protect yourself while ice skating, and the need for proper safety equipment. Spend at least 30 minutes practicing the skills of skating. Go ice skating with a family member or den for at least three... [more]
The Leaderâs Campfire #37
Posted to The Leader's Campfire on November 6th, 2007
#37-Feedback We cover website compilations, Pack Meetings, Woodbadge and lots more. Links: Demonstration for Adult Recruitment - http://www.cubroundtable.com/assets/pdf-documents/Adding-Machine-Tape-Demonstration-for-Adult-Recruiting.pdf USSSP... [more]
Andy McCommish
Posted to U.S. Scouting Service Project on November 2nd, 2007
"Service Hour Syndrome" strikes again! "Show up for the blah, blah, blah and you'll get service-hour credit," says the Scoutmaster. Ouch! What he's really teaching here is "don't do nuthin' unless ya get somethin' fer it!" Whatever happened to the... [more]
Wolf Den November 2007
Posted to The Cub Scout Leader on November 1st, 2007
Denner: DJ Assistant Denner: Justin Wolf Achievements: #2. Your Flag #6. Start a Collection #8. Cooking and Eating Wolf Electives: #10. American Indian Lore Cub Scout Academics: Citizenship and Collecting Belt Loops United States Heritage Award... [more]
Celebrations Around the World Theme, Cub Scout Program Update
Posted to BSA CubCast Podcast on November 1st, 2007
Cheri Pepka, Chair of the Cub Scout Program Helps Task Force, generates some super ideas for December's Celebrations Around the World theme. And Sam Thompson, Director of the Cub Scout Division for the National Council, steps into the studio to talk... [more]
Austin McDonough-Fisher
Posted to BSA Value of Scouting Podcast on November 1st, 2007
"It's not just about the den leader, it's not just about a family, it's not just about the Scouting principles, it's when all of those three come together. He found a need and decided he was going to try to fill... [more]
The BSA Insignia Guide is now available online
Posted to The Cub Scout Leader on October 31st, 2007
à à The Boy Scouts of America has always been a uniformed body. Its uniforms help to create a sense of belonging. They symbolize character development, citizenship training, and personal fitness. Wearing a uniform gives youth and adult... [more]
He saved his dad from the rapids!
Posted to True stories of Scouts in Action on October 31st, 2007
When Brian Butterfield's raft overturned, his dad's foot got trapped between a rock and a tree in the middle of a raging river. Listen as Brian and his dad describe the dramatic rescue... [more]
He saved his dad from the rapids!
Posted to True stories of Scouts in Action on October 31st, 2007
As Brian Butterfield, 17, and other Scouts and parents were navigating the rapids of the Deschutes River in Oregon, Brian's raft hit a rock and turned sideways, wrapping itself around a fallen tree. Brian made it to shore, but his father, Bill... [more]
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