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April Baloo's Bugle Hits Presses
Posted to U.S. Scouting Service Project on March 30th, 2008
Featuring the May 2008 Cub Scout theme, Leaf It to Cubs, this issue of Baloo's Bugle is loaded with helpful program hints for Den and Pack meetings. Get it while it's hot: HTML Version: http://usscouts.org/bbugle/bb0804/index.asp PDF Version... [more]
Ask Andy - March 25 Column
Posted to U.S. Scouting Service Project on March 30th, 2008
Read Ask Andy - our advice column with gritty, solid advice on all things Scouting. The latest issue is the March 25, 2008 Column . It is getting close to April Fool's Day. Can Andy resist the temptation? Check back and see on April 1. Copyright -... [more]
Catchup
Posted to From the Committee Chair on March 28th, 2008
I can't believe it's been October since I last updated this blog. There have just been so many things going on that I have had to neglect some of those things, and unfortunately, this was one of the most neglected. The Troop has had a lot of things... [more]
The Leaderâs Campfire #44
Posted to The Leader's Campfire on March 27th, 2008
#44-ADD/ADHD in Scouting A really good primer about ADD and ADHD in Scouting. We get to talk to an adult Scouter that has lived with ADD, including being a Cub Scout. We also give a lot of tips for helping your ADD Scouts. Guest: Troop 276, Scott... [more]
The Leaderâs Campfire #44
Posted to The Leader's Campfire on March 27th, 2008
#44-ADD/ADHD in Scouting A really good primer about ADD and ADHD in Scouting. We get to talk to an adult Scouter that has lived with ADD, including being a Cub Scout. We also give a lot of tips for helping your ADD Scouts. Guest: Troop 276, Scott... [more]
He saved the boy from drowning!
Posted to True stories of Scouts in Action on March 24th, 2008
Alex Lambert and David "Junior" Tyree, both 12, and John Buchanan, 13, were swimming. As John began to tire, he panicked and jumped onto Junior's back. Both boys started to go under. Listen as Alex and his mom describe the rescue in a true story of... [more]
He saved the boy from drowning!
Posted to True stories of Scouts in Action on March 24th, 2008
Alex Lambert and David "Junior" Tyree, both 12, and John Buchanan, 13, were swimming at a campground near Spruce Pine, N.C. As John began to tire, he panicked and jumped onto Junior's back. Both boys started to go under. Listen as Alex and his mom... [more]
The Leaderâs Campfire #43
Posted to The Leader's Campfire on March 22nd, 2008
#43-Feedback This time we talk about communication, Boy Scout Roundatalbes, fundraising, Boy Scout podcasts, Wood Badge. The e-mail letter we discussed: Den Update ââ¬âââ¬âââ¬â * We did a first cut plan for meals for the campout. * We made... [more]
The Leaderâs Campfire #43
Posted to The Leader's Campfire on March 21st, 2008
#43-Feedback This time we talk about communication, Boy Scout Roundatalbes, fundraising, Boy Scout podcasts, Wood Badge, . The e-mail letter we discussed: Den Update ââ¬âââ¬âââ¬â * We did a first cut plan for meals for the campout. * We... [more]
April 2008 BSA Theme - Abracadabra
Posted to The Cub Scout Leader on March 19th, 2008
Cub Scouts love to amaze and be amazed! Boys discover secrets of the magician's art this month as they demonstrate magical illusions and learn new tricks with cards, coins and other everyday objects. The Cub Scout Magic Book is a great resource for... [more]
The Leaderâs Campfire #42
Posted to The Leader's Campfire on March 9th, 2008
#42-Communication E-Mail, phone calls, websites, blogs, newsletters - old school, high tech. What's a leader to do? We'll tell you what we think works and doesn't work. We also pull more names in our feedback contest - big prizes this week! A big... [more]
The Leaderâs Campfire #42
Posted to The Leader's Campfire on March 9th, 2008
#42-Communication E-Mail, phone calls, websites, blogs, newsletters - old school, high tech. What's a leader to do? We'll tell you what we think works and doesn't work. We also pull more names in our feedback contest - big prizes this week! A big... [more]
Wolf Den March 2008
Posted to The Cub Scout Leader on March 3rd, 2008
BSA Theme: Litter to Glitter Denner: Christopher Assistant Denner: Avery Academics: Art Sports: Table Tennis Other: Emergency Preparedness Plastic bag parachute Aluminum can recycling collection boxes Aluminum can recycling collection box Paper... [more]
Cub Scout World Conservation Award - Wolf Cub Scouts
Posted to The Cub Scout Leader on March 3rd, 2008
The World Conservation Award provides an opportunity for individual Cub Scouts to 'think globally' and 'act locally' to preserve and improve our environment. This program is designed to make youth members aware that all nations are closely related... [more]
Abracadabra - Baloo's Bugle for April's Cub Scout Theme is on-line
Posted to U.S. Scouting Service Project on March 3rd, 2008
March's Baloo's Bugle for April's "Abracadabra" Theme is now available The newest edition of Baloo's Bugle is now available in Word.doc, Adobe.pdf and HTML. Learn about the Centennial Quality Award and your program from Bill Smith, the Roundtable... [more]
New Cartoons Added for March
Posted to U.S. Scouting Service Project on March 2nd, 2008
This month's KNOTS or NOT scouting cartoon takes a look at the climbing merit badge. Look for it soon at a USScouts.org near you! Enjoy! Copyright - U.S. Scouting Service Project | Visit us at http://usscouts.org | News at http://usssp.blogspot.com... [more]
Abracadabra, Bullying
Posted to BSA CubCast Podcast on March 1st, 2008
Now you see it, now you don't! But you can always hear it on March's Cubcast, as we discuss ways to enhance the April theme of Abracadabra with Toni Welch, an experienced Cubmaster trainer. Plus, get some sound advice on how to deal with bullies... [more]
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