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He saved the man from icy waters!
Posted to True stories of Scouts in Action on February 25th, 2008
Jake Silfies and Matt Mikosky, both 12, were hiking during a winter camping trip on Lake Stillwater, Pa., when Matt's dad fell through the ice. Listen as they describe the rescue in a true story of Scouts in Action... [more]
He saved the man from icy waters!
Posted to True stories of Scouts in Action on February 25th, 2008
Jake Silfies and Matt Mikosky, both 12, were hiking during a winter camping trip on Lake Stillwater, Pa., when Matt's dad fell through the ice. Listen as Jake, Matt and Matt's father describe the rescue in a true story of Scouts in Action. Click... [more]
OPPORTUNITY KNOCKS #84 - Achieving Eagle
Posted to The Eagle Factory on February 24th, 2008
I'MMMMMMMMMMMM BACK!!!! After several months absence, I'm back on track and getting ready for another year.This Opportunity Knocks is about making Eagle. Lots of scouts don't. I didn't. I wanted to but I didn't.This in no way takes away from the... [more]
US Heritage Awards
Posted to The Cub Scout Leader on February 21st, 2008
There have been several reports that the company who issues these awards has not filled any orders in several months. Some have had their checks cashed but have gotten no response. The website is down and they are not returning phone calls. Our Pack... [more]
Emblem of the Month - Rank Badges
Posted to The Cub Scout Leader on February 21st, 2008
1930-1948 Wolf badge When Cubbing (as it was then known) first officially began in the USA in 1930, boys were able to join at 9 years of age. They would begin with Bobcat and work their way up through the ranks (Wolf, Bear, and Lion) without regard... [more]
2010 National Centennial Scout Jamboree
Posted to The Cub Scout Leader on February 16th, 2008
2010 National Scout Jamboree Celebrating 100 Years of Scouting in the U.S.A. July 25th - August 4th, 2010 http://www.scouting.org/jamboree/ http://jambo.org/2010/ jambo links How To Attend the 2010 Jamboree of the Boy Scouts of America There are... [more]
Programme : Cub Scouts : The Balanced Programme
Posted to ScoutBaseUK on February 15th, 2008
Balanced Programme Checkers added, available to download for... [more]
Programme : Beaver Scouts : The Balanced Programme
Posted to ScoutBaseUK on February 15th, 2008
Balanced Programme Checkers added, available to download for free with new... [more]
Programme : Scouts : The Balanced Programme
Posted to ScoutBaseUK on February 15th, 2008
Balanced Programme Checkers added, available to download for... [more]
100 Years of Scouting in the U.S.A.
Posted to The Cub Scout Leader on February 14th, 2008
In 2010, the Boy Scouts of America will celebrate 100 years as an organization. Official Boy Scouts of America 100th Anniversary site 2010 National Scout Jamboree : July 25th - August 4th,... [more]
The Leaderâs Campfire #41
Posted to The Leader's Campfire on February 13th, 2008
#41-Feedback This show was recorded almost a month ago. With flu and other obligations, we had to put it off. As an extra bonus, this show also includes lots of echo! It will be fixed by show #42, promise. This time we talk about Philmont Music,... [more]
Music Belt Loop & Pin
Posted to The Cub Scout Leader on February 12th, 2008
Complete these requirements: Explain why music is an important part of our culture. Pick a song with at least two verses and learn it by heart Listen to four different types of music either recorded or live. Music-related achievements, electives,... [more]
Outdoors Show 2008
Posted to ScoutBaseUK on February 12th, 2008
The Ordnance Survey Outdoors Show is back to the NEC in Birmingham from 14th - 16th March, and as ever we have special deals on tickets for members of The Scout... [more]
Programme Support : International : Support to the Global Team
Posted to ScoutBaseUK on February 11th, 2008
February 2008 Edition of Global Team News... [more]
Cub Scout World Conservation Award
Posted to The Cub Scout Leader on February 6th, 2008
This Award is meant for Cub Scouts. Decide for yourself if it is appropriate for your younger scouts or not. The World Conservation Award provides an opportunity for individual Cub Scouts to 'think globally' and 'act locally' to preserve and... [more]
Emergency Preparedness Award
Posted to The Cub Scout Leader on February 4th, 2008
Emergency preparedness means being prepared for all kinds of emergencies, able to respond in time of crisis to save lives and property, and to help a communityâor even a nationâreturn to normal life after a disaster occurs. It is a challenge to be... [more]
Litter to Glitter - Cub Scout Theme for March 2008
Posted to U.S. Scouting Service Project on February 3rd, 2008
February's Baloo's Bugle for March's "Litter to Glitter" Theme is now available The newest edition of Baloo's Bugle is now available in Word.doc, Adobe.pdf and HTML. Learn about using skits (and how much fun they are) in your program from Bill... [more]
Grab A Scouting Cartoon on Your Mobile Device
Posted to U.S. Scouting Service Project on February 2nd, 2008
If you enjoy Rich's monthly Knots cartoons, it just got better. His monthly cartoons are now available via mobile devices like your handy dandy BlackBerry. On your mobile device, just go to http://usscouts.mobi to go to our mobile device website... [more]
Litter to Glitter, Academics and Sports
Posted to BSA CubCast Podcast on February 1st, 2008
February's podcast covers the March Cub Scout theme of Litter to Glitter. Get great ideas for how to implement the theme from Ray Alverson, an assistant council commissioner in the Houston area. Then learn the details of the Academics and Sports... [more]
KNOTS for February 2008!
Posted to U.S. Scouting Service Project on January 31st, 2008
February's KNOTS or Not scouting cartoon takes a look and the Star rank! Check it out beginning in February! Copyright - U.S. Scouting Service Project | Visit us at http://usscouts.org | News at http://usssp.blogspot.com... [more]
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