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Pinewood Derby Wide Body Side Panels

Posted to KISMIF - Awesome Cub Scouting on December 30th, 2008

BSA Supply Group now carries wide body side panels ($2.99/pair) which you can use to add extra width to your Pinewood Derby car. Once they are glued on , the panels add an extra 3/8″ over the wheels , but do not cause the car to exceed size... [more]

An Hour A Week? #167

Posted to An Hour A Week? on December 30th, 2008

#167-Problem Child Tonight-Losing Scouts to the economy, New Year's resolutions, Medical Forms and Scout Sunday. Links: Some Ohio Cub Scout Packs See Drop In Numbers-... [more]

2009 National Advanced Leadership Experience (NAYLE) Information Available

Posted to Scouting News on December 29th, 2008

The National Advanced youth Leadership Experience (NAYLE) Website has been updated with information for the 2009 courses. What is NAYLE? The National Advanced Youth Leadership Experience (NAYLE) is a course offered by the Philmont Training Center... [more]

Jambalaya

Posted to Lone Star Scouter on December 29th, 2008

1 (8oz) pkg. Tony Chachere's jambalaya mix 1 (6oz) pkg. frozen, cooked chicken breast strips, thawed 1 (11oz) can mexicorn 1 (2.25oz) can chopped black olives In a lg. pot, combine jambalaya mix & 2 1/4 cups water. Heat to boiling, reduce heat... [more]

MSPP #58: Rapping Bunny Foo Foo

Posted to A Scoutmaster's Blog on December 28th, 2008

I am sure that you have heard the story and sang about Little Bunny Foo Foo at some point in your time involved in Scouting. You may have even lead the song during a campfire or pack program. Cub Scouts love the song. Boy Scouts think it is cutesy... [more]

Council Plans to Go Bigger After Dining Hall Collapse

Posted to Scouting News on December 28th, 2008

Gerald R. Ford Council is able to thank the heavy snow in Michigan for making a tough property decision easier. The Council was debating whether or not they should expand the main dining hall at their Boy Scout Camp, Gerber Scout Camp. On Wednesday... [more]

Methods, Rules and Joy

Posted to Scoutmaster Clarke Green on December 27th, 2008

Scouting has long been a positive, constructive influence in the lives of young people. This vast potential for good lies in simple, direct methods that have been applied effectively across widely different cultures and systems of belief. These... [more]

Friday Funny: Christmas Edition

Posted to Scouting News on December 27th, 2008

Welcome to Friday Funny! Every Friday, Scouting News will share a Scouting related joke with our readers. Hopefully you find it just as funny as we did! Sorry this one isn't Scouting related, but it is Christmas related. Rudolph and his wife,... [more]

Winter Camp '08

Posted to Lone Star Scouter on December 26th, 2008

Troop 483 is off to Winter Camp at Camp Strake today. Looks like their week is going to start out warm and rainy. We'll have about 28 scouts and 6-7 adults attending, along with 3 scouts from Troop 658 camping with them. Our scouts will be working... [more]

Compete with Scouting

Posted to The Trainer's Corner Blog on December 26th, 2008

Hello fellow Scouters, I hope you all had a great Christmas. As Scout leaders, we are in a competition - we are competing with other youth programs for the increasingly divided time of parents and children. This is not news, as we deal with this... [more]

Twas the Night Before Christmas

Posted to Scouting Maniac on December 25th, 2008

Twas the Night before Christmas, and all through the Camp Not a creature was stirring, not even a cub Scout; Our backpacks were hung by the campfire with care, In hopes that St. nick soon would be there; The scouts were nestled in their sleeping... [more]

Traveler Requirements

Posted to KISMIF - Awesome Cub Scouting on December 25th, 2008

One of the official suggested Webelos activity badges for June is Traveler . Here are the requirements for the Traveler Webelos activity badge : Do five of these: 1. Get a map or timetable from a railroad, bus line, airline, subway, or light rail... [more]

Good Deeds

Posted to Lone Star Scouter on December 25th, 2008

Especially this time of year we talk about doing good deeds for others, giving of ourselves. While out today in drizzly wet weather, there was traffic, crowds, bad drivers, bad walkers, and people that just couldn't push a grocery cart any better... [more]

BSA Health Form

Posted to Scouting Maniac on December 24th, 2008

Hopefully your holiday is going great but Scouting for certain individuals never stops and will continue through the holiday Season. As this is the case, National Council of the Boy Scouts of America has released a New Health Form which will replace... [more]

Stocking Stuffers

Posted to Scouting Maniac on December 24th, 2008

If your family member is an outdoorsman (or woman) and you don't know what to put in their stocking, let me help you. Several of the items were on my post the other night about things to consider for winter camp: chap stick, hand warmers, gloves,... [more]

More Architecture Merit Badge resources

Posted to ScoutSigns on December 23rd, 2008

Dr. Architecture contacted me a while ago with more resources for those pursuing the Architecture merit badge . Here are his recommended resources: Becoming an Architect: A Guide to Careers in Design --Amazon link Summer programs listed (Summer 2009... [more]

Online Tour Permits

Posted to KISMIF - Awesome Cub Scouting on December 23rd, 2008

In early January 2009, you will be able to fill out and submit tour permits online via the BSA MyScouting system . At the link below (via the Atlanta Area Council website) is set of instructions on the new online tour permit system. Link (pdf)... [more]

The Game of Scouting- Part One

Posted to Scouting Maniac on December 23rd, 2008

It's Not Winning Or Losing Scouting is a game. At least that's what it's supposed to be. Some would even say it's supposed to be a game with a purpose, but it seems to me that there are an awful lot of people out there who tend to go to extremes... [more]

Tying It All Up In Knots

Posted to Lone Star Scouter on December 23rd, 2008

Looking back, looking forward, looking in… A normal program year in a Scouting unit provides plenty of opportunities for evaluation, review, and reflecting. We, as Scouters, should take full advantage of these opportunities to ensure we are... [more]

Posted to Scouting Maniac on December 23rd, 2008

One day in 1909 in London, England, An American Visitor, William D. Boyce, lost his way in a dense fog. He stopped under a street lamp and tried to figure out where he was. A boy approached him and asked if he could be of help. "You certainly can,"... [more]

Architecture Merit Badge Overnighter

Posted to ScoutSigns on December 22nd, 2008

[Scouters in Dallas-Ft. Worth TX area--please share in Comments if you have any more data!] OK, this requires some explaining. I saw a comment posted related to "Boy Scouts" and "Architecture". I've tried multiple times on separate occasions to get... [more]

Three Fires Council Hiking Program

Posted to KISMIF - Awesome Cub Scouting on December 22nd, 2008

Three Fires Council has a great Cub Hiking Program. It encourages packs to have a Saturday hike each month , to keep track of each boy's miles hiked , and to do recognition (such as a patch) at each hiking milestone. The suggested hikes are... [more]

Caption Contest Winner Announced!

Posted to Scouting News on December 22nd, 2008

There were 14 great entries to the first Scouting News Caption Contest . The task at hand was to provide a caption for this photo: After the contest closed yesterday, I worked to narrow down the entries to one winning entry. I'll be honest, it was... [more]

Green Hour

Posted to Scoutmaster Clarke Green on December 22nd, 2008

The National Wildlife Federation website Green Hour advocates "...giving our children a "Green Hour" a day -- a bit of time for unstructured play and interaction with the natural world -- we can set them on the path toward physical,... [more]

Looking Forward

Posted to Lone Star Scouter on December 21st, 2008

Looking back, looking forward, looking in… In almost everything we do, we spend most of our time looking forward, so you may ask why it's so important to talk about it here. Well, think about the last time you drove to work. Most of the time... [more]

Looking Back

Posted to Lone Star Scouter on December 21st, 2008

Looking back, looking forward, looking in… At every opportunity, a Scouter needs to evaluate what he or she is doing. The Scoutmaster needs to evaluate how effective his Scoutmaster Conferences and Scoutmaster Minutes are. The Committee Chair... [more]

Snow Ball Fight

Posted to Lone Star Scouter on December 20th, 2008

from last year but still funny Check out our Scoutmaster snowball fight at this LINK . Enjoy... [more]

Judged

Posted to Lone Star Scouter on December 20th, 2008

"We judge ourselves by what we feel capable of doing, while others judge us by what we have already done."... [more]

Ah Hour A Week? #165

Posted to An Hour A Week? on December 20th, 2008

#165-Go Your Own Way Tonight-A Pinewood Derby computer game, some ideas from the paid folks, a lack of Unit Commissioners, setting up a big recruitment affair, video uploading solutions and much more. Links: Scouting Innovation Engine-... [more]

Friday Funny: I Followed the Tracks!

Posted to Scouting News on December 19th, 2008

Welcome to Friday Funny! Every Friday, Scouting News will share a Scouting related joke with our readers. Hopefully you find it just as funny as we did! An Eagle Scout, a Star Scout, and a Tenderfoot Scout get lost in the woods. The Eagle Scout... [more]

Geologist Resources

Posted to KISMIF - Awesome Cub Scouting on December 19th, 2008

As with all the Webelos activity badges, the best resources for Geologist are the Webelos Handbook and the Webelos Leader Guide . Here are some other Geologist resources that may be helpful: Meritbadge.org Geologist Worksheet (pdf) SHAC Geologist... [more]

The Cost of Scouting

Posted to Lone Star Scouter on December 19th, 2008

THE COSTS OF SCOUTING Make no mistake about it, Scouting can be expensive. When you consider the costs of a uniform, patches, personal items, camping equipment, dues, travel, costumes (for skits, OA Indian dance regalia, special uniforming, etc.),... [more]

Patch Trivia

Posted to Scoutmaster Musings on December 18th, 2008

I was asked which patches, medals, and awards from a Cub Scout uniform can be displayed on a Boy Scout uniform. Here's my list - any additions or deletions? Council shoulder patch Patrol patch - if same one for patrol as for Webelos den Numerals -... [more]

New Leave No Trace Supplemental Training

Posted to Scouting News on December 18th, 2008

The National Council Boy Scouts of America has made available another great supplemental training module: Leave No Trace: Preserving the Beauty and Maintaining Our Access to the Land If you haven't checked out the supplemental training modules... [more]

Troop 150 Celebrates 50 Years

Posted to Scouting News on December 18th, 2008

Troop 150, located in the Village of Deerfield, Illinois is celebrating its 50th Anniversary. Troop 150, chartered by the Zion Lutheran Church in Deerfeild, was chartered in 1958 by Vern Swanson, and is part of the Northeast Illinois Council, Boy... [more]

One Hour Per Week

Posted to Lone Star Scouter on December 18th, 2008

How many times have you chuckled when you heard someone tell a new scouting parent that? Everytime I hear it, I follow it with, "per scout". Whomever started the illusion (or is it dilusion?) that scout leadership can be done in one hour per week... [more]

THE LONE SCOUT's CHRISTMAS- Part 4

Posted to Scouting Maniac on December 18th, 2008

He opened the bag and brought out three stockings, one for each of his guests. He fastened them to the baggage racks above the seats and watched the two boys contentedly close their eyes and go to sleep. "They will be awfully disappointed when they... [more]

THE LONE SCOUT's CHRISTMAS- Part 2

Posted to Scouting Maniac on December 18th, 2008

To his delight he got along without the slightest difficulty although he strode with great care. He gained the level and in ten minutes found himself on the top of the hill, where he could see miles and miles of rolling prairie. He turned himself... [more]

A Christmas Story Number 1

Posted to Scouting Maniac on December 18th, 2008

By the way, I did not write this. It was written by Sam Bogan. I do not know if this is a true story or a fictional one, but to tell the truth, it really does not matter. The Christmas Scout In spite of the fun and laughter, 13 yr. old Frank Wilson... [more]

Trek Tracking

Posted to Scoutmaster Musings on December 18th, 2008

Here's the perfect item to add to your troop's equipment list if you do any backpacking, hiking, canoeing, or other high adventure activities - well that should be ALL of you, right? It's the SPOT Messenger satellite tracker and emergency beacon... [more]

A Knights Code- A Long Journey- Part 3

Posted to Scouting Maniac on December 18th, 2008

"Defend the poor and help them that cannot defend themselves" This is next part to the Knights Code and I think this fits very well with the Scout Law word of Help and the Scout Slogan which is "Do A Good Turn Daily". Both of these ideals in... [more]

Jostens Will Help Eagle Scouts® Celebrate Their Achievement With Customized and Personalized Rings

Posted to Scouting News on December 17th, 2008

Hat Tip: BoyandGirlScouts.com: Jostens Enters Eagle Ring Battle Jostens will now help Eagle Scouts® celebrate and recognize their significant achievement with customized and personalized rings under license from the Boy Scouts of America®. Eagle... [more]

Free Maze Generator Sites

Posted to KISMIF - Awesome Cub Scouting on December 17th, 2008

When I was a kid, I thought mazes (and puzzles in general) were really cool. So January's " A-MAZE-ing Games " theme brings back some fond memories for me. If you would like to make some mazes for a January den meeting, here are some websites that... [more]

Visiting with Seniors

Posted to Scoutmaster Musings on December 17th, 2008

A baker's dozen of scouts visited with seniors at a local assisted care facility this past week. What a great time for generations to interact, fulfilling the 'Associate with Adults' method of Scouting. The scouts and seniors played bingo and... [more]

Christmas Parties and Presents

Posted to A Scoutmaster's Blog on December 17th, 2008

For over twenty years the Boy Scouts of Troop 68 have held a Christmas Party. Our community is predominately Christian, and all of our Scouts during the years have been Christian, so it was no problem adding this to our yearly program. The parties... [more]

Keep on Scouting

Posted to The Trainer's Corner Blog on December 16th, 2008

Hello fellow Scouters, If you are a Webelos II leader like me, cross-over is approaching and you are beginning to wind down your Cub Scout experience. Or maybe you're a Cubmaster or committee member and your son is about to graduate from the Cub... [more]

Scouting Christmas Stories

Posted to A Scoutmaster's Blog on December 15th, 2008

I do not know if you have heard or not, but Christmas will be here next week. It is only ten days away. Boy, am I glad I have all my Christmas shopping done and all the gift wrapping completed. Now I can kick back and relax, and maybe read a couple... [more]

Contest: Caption This Photo!

Posted to Scouting News on December 15th, 2008

After the Scouting News We Are Americans, We Are Scouts Book contest was deemed a success , a few folks have asked for another one. Since its the holiday season and everyone is in a giving mood, why not? We will be giving away a Scouting for... [more]

Color Pinewood Derby Wheels

Posted to KISMIF - Awesome Cub Scouting on December 15th, 2008

BSA Supply Group now has official Pinewood Derby wheels and axles ($1.99/set) available in 5 colors : Black, Ragin' Red, Screamin' Yellow, Outrageous Orange, and Blazin' Blue. Pretty cool. Link Posted in CUB SCOUTS, Merchandise, Pinewood Derby... [more]

Let it Snow!

Posted to The Scoutmaster Minute on December 15th, 2008

Nothing to profound just a simple request. We have had our first "Official" snow fall of the year, in fact as I sit and stare out of my window, the light dusting of Updates every 5 minutes...."THIS JUST IN... another snow flake has hit the... [more]

A Scoutmaster Minute

Posted to Lone Star Scouter on December 14th, 2008

Persevere and direct your energy towards your goals. If you do this and truly believe in what you're trying to achieve you will be given the power to succeed. Sometimes obstacles should be seen as a test - pass the test and overcome the obstacles... [more]

Geologist Requirements

Posted to KISMIF - Awesome Cub Scouting on December 14th, 2008

One of the official suggested Webelos activity badges for July is Geologist . Here are the requirements for the Geologist Webelos activity badge : Do five of these: 1. Collect five geologic specimens that have important uses. 2. Rocks and minerals... [more]

So what's with the Buffalo?

Posted to The Scoutmaster Minute on December 13th, 2008

A week or so ago , I was asked to participate in a "Trivia Contest". This was a unique contest as it was to be part of a Scouting Podcast called The Leaders Campfire, hosted by Cubmaster Chris and his sidekick Scoutmaster Steve. Steve played the... [more]

Venture Scouts Set 20,000 Plants in Tuolumne River Park Service Project

Posted to Scouting News on December 13th, 2008

Over 190 youth from 18 high schools gathered at Tuolumne River Park in Stanislaus County on Nov. 15 for a service project. After four hours of intense work the youth had planted 20,000 grass plugs as well as shrubs and trees. "Every year we break a... [more]

Good ending to a day

Posted to The Scoutmaster Minute on December 13th, 2008

If you have followed the blog for any length of time, you know a couple "Non Scouting" things about me. First, I am a huge Football fan, and second, I can't stand the way professional athletes throw their status around and set terrible examples... [more]

Scout Law Essay Contest

Posted to Scouting News on December 12th, 2008

Announcing a Terrific Opportunity for Scouting Youth A Scout Is … has set up an essay contest that hopes to encourage scouts to look at their own lives and those of their fellow scouts. The essays focus on the living of the Scout Law and... [more]

Handyman Resources

Posted to KISMIF - Awesome Cub Scouting on December 12th, 2008

As with all the Webelos activity badges, the best resources for Handyman are the Webelos Handbook and the Webelos Leader Guide . Here are some other Handyman resources that may be helpful: Meritbadge.org Handyman Worksheet (pdf) SHAC Handyman... [more]

A Baden-Powell Quote

Posted to Lone Star Scouter on December 12th, 2008

The most worth-while thing is to try to put happiness into the lives of others." ada Sir Robert Baden-Powell... [more]

Life Enhanced

Posted to Chairman's Chat - A Pack Committee Blog on December 11th, 2008

Last spring I went to Woodbadge, I thought about my ticket items for nearly a month between weekends. I have items that enhance me and ones that enhance the program. I'm not struggling with my ticket items but i'm not progressing really well... [more]

Standardized Council Sites Coming Soon

Posted to KISMIF - Awesome Cub Scouting on December 11th, 2008

BSA National has announced a new plan that will feature standardized websites for all local councils . According to the December 3 press release, BSA has partnered with Sitecore Corporation and mindSHIFT Technologies Inc. for development of a... [more]

Game Backpack

Posted to Scoutmaster Clarke Green on December 11th, 2008

Here's a great idea from The Trainers Corner blog: A game backpack is filled with games and various items for quick game ideas. As you can see from the picture, which has some of the contents of my backpack, there's a lot of things that can be... [more]

Backpacking tip of Week

Posted to The Scoutmaster Minute on December 11th, 2008

For the Backpacking tip this week.. I want to share a recipe with you. Borrowed from http://blog.trailcooking.com/ , it is a great tasting, easy recipe that will warm you up while filling you up. Check out more recipes at this site. I have been... [more]

Getting Started with Dutch Ovens

Posted to The Trainer's Corner Blog on December 10th, 2008

Hello fellow Scouters, Whether through Scouting or personal camping, dutch oven cooking is a great way to prepare meals in the outdoors. But many don't know how to get started cooking. It can be intimidating at first. If you are interested in... [more]

Giving Doesn’t Require Cash

Posted to Lone Star Scouter on December 10th, 2008

We're all conserving funds this year in this tough economy. Those of us who live in Houston may be even moreso after working to recover from Ike. That doesn't mean that we, and our scouts, can't give this holiday season. Nothing stops us from... [more]

Giving and getting... Less?

Posted to The Scoutmaster Minute on December 10th, 2008

Sitting here this morning watching the morning news, having a cup a coffee, and there was a report on Christmas giving. The point of the story was that the economy sucked. Well... if you have a pulse and believe absolutely everything you hear..sure... [more]

A Knights Code- A Long Journey

Posted to Scouting Maniac on December 10th, 2008

Here is the Knights Code of Old: Be always ready with your armor on, except when you are taking your rest at night. *Defend the poor and help them that cannot defend themselves. *Do nothing to hurt or offend anyone else. *Be prepared to fight in the... [more]

Merit Badge Counseling

Posted to A Scoutmaster's Blog on December 9th, 2008

Shortly after I began my tenure as a scoutmaster at the age of 21 in 1981 I was told during a training event that an adult could serve as a merit badge counselor for up to six merit badges, but a Boy Scout could only earn two merit badges with a... [more]

The Golden Rule?

Posted to The Scoutmaster Minute on December 9th, 2008

I had a talk with a good friend of mine about a sermon he heard at his church on Sunday. The Pastor of his Church gave a talk about the "Golden Rule" and how it is supposed to guide our lives. The preacher had a problem with peoples understanding... [more]

2009 Blue & Gold Emblem

Posted to KISMIF - Awesome Cub Scouting on December 8th, 2008

Here is a new Blue & Gold Banquet participation patch ($1.19) available from BSA Supply Group. Boys usually get a big kick out of receiving patches. In our pack, we usually give a patch to all the boys who attend our Blue and Gold Banquet. Link... [more]

Just some numbers

Posted to The Scoutmaster Minute on December 8th, 2008

Another year is coming to a close . The final Court of Honor of the Year is in the books. The Scouts did as they always do, a great job. They worked hard and achieved their individual Goals. Tonight at the Court of Honor the boys showed a year in... [more]

Attidue Quotes 1

Posted to Scouting Maniac on December 6th, 2008

"Any fact facing us is not as important as our attitude toward it, for that determines our success or failure. The way you think about a fact may defeat you before you ever do anything about it. You are overcome by the fact because you think you... [more]

Troop 483 FAQ Updates

Posted to Lone Star Scouter on December 6th, 2008

Updates have been made under: The Basics, Camping Gear, Camping Meals       ... [more]

First Principles for New Scoutmasters

Posted to Scoutmaster Clarke Green on December 6th, 2008

If I could speak to myself 25 years ago when I became a Scoutmaster here is what I would say: Learn as much as you can from training and reading. Study these invaluable references: Guide to Safe Scouting , Advancement Committee Policies and... [more]

Twas The... A Couple Christmas Poems

Posted to A Scoutmaster's Blog on December 6th, 2008

During the Christmas season last year I posted a couple poems for the Christmas season, but which were based on the " Night Before Christmas ". I thought I would save you the trouble of trying to find them by posting the links here so you can read... [more]

Dec. 2008 Cubcast (Jan. Theme: A-MAZE-ing Games)

Posted to KISMIF - Awesome Cub Scouting on December 5th, 2008

The December 2008 Cubcast from BSA National is available (free). It has ideas for den meetings and more utilizing the January “ A-MAZE-ing Games ” theme. The program also has information about combating the problem of childhood obesity. Link [... [more]

Little Sioux Scout Ranch Scouts Nominated for “Most Inspiring Person of the Year”

Posted to Scouting News on December 5th, 2008

The Boy Scouts involved in the Little Sioux Scout Ranch tornado have been nominated for beliefnet's "Most Inspiring Person of the Year" award . After a tornado ripped through their camp near Blencoe, Iowa, last June, dozens of Boy Scouts, ages 13... [more]

Most Inspiring Persons

Posted to A Scoutmaster's Blog on December 5th, 2008

I found this article on a blog called Scouting Maniac ( http://scoutingmaniac.blogspot.com/ ). They write about a site called BeliefNet which is sponsoring a contest called Most Inspiring Person of the Year 2008. Here is what is written: This is... [more]

Value of Scouting, January 2009

Posted to Boy Scouts of America "What's Hot" on December 5th, 2008

Eagle Scout, Ben Pearce, received the 2008 Hero of Conservation Award from Field and Stream, in addition to the BSA's William T. Hornaday Award for conservation and environmental ethic. "The difference between doing what's right and what's easy... [more]

BSA Leverages Sitecore’s Web CMS for Nationwide Web Brand Management

Posted to Scouting News on December 4th, 2008

Hat Tip: BoyandGirlScouts.com: BSA McWebsite Sitecore, the leading provider of .NET Web Content Management System (CMS) and portal software, today announced that the Boy Scouts of America (BSA), the nation's foremost youth program of character... [more]

Webelos Colors - Supersized

Posted to The Trainer's Corner Blog on December 4th, 2008

Hello fellow Scouters, A fun way to track the Webelos activity pins (badges) you complete is on a giant Webelos color. The one in the photo is what my den uses to track what pins we complete, and it's part of our flag base. It stands about... [more]

One Patch

Posted to The Scoutmaster Minute on December 4th, 2008

When I was a Scout in Holland , BSA Troop 100, Brunssum, Transatlantic Council in the Charlemagne district, after our first camp out with the other Scouts from Germany, Holland, England, and Canada, our Scoutmaster would award us a little purple... [more]

Scouts do a good turn for the Jeffco Action Center

Posted to Scouting News on December 4th, 2008

The Denver Boy Scouts live the principles of the Scout Oath and Law through community services and "helping other people at all times". The Scout slogan is to "Do a Good Turn Daily". As part of Good Turn Week in November, several Cub Scout Packs... [more]

Boys' Life

Posted to Boy Scouts of America "What's Hot" on December 4th, 2008

Video contest for Boys' Life showing that smoking stinks. The top winner will receive a high-definition camcorder and an all-expense-paid trip to the BSA high-adventure camp of his choice (Philmont Scout Ranch, Northern Tier, or Florida Sea Base)... [more]

Not another patch...

Posted to Commissioner's Corner on December 3rd, 2008

Last night, I was at the Commish meeting, with the other Commishes, and we were talking more about this and that, the re-charter process, and a few words from the Council Scout Executive, who has been making his rounds to the different districts in... [more]

Merit Badge of the Week: Athletics

Posted to ScoutSigns on December 3rd, 2008

One of the strongest American passions is sports. Exercise, games, magazines, blogs, websites, television and more feed this driving need. And when that isn't enough, we invent sports like "professional" wrestling and roller-derby. We are also a... [more]

Top 10 November 2008 Posts

Posted to KISMIF - Awesome Cub Scouting on December 3rd, 2008

Here are the top 10 most viewed posts for November (other than those solely about monthly theme items): 7 Cub Scout Retention Tips Webelos Activity Badge Worksheets 3 Things Cub Families Want 2008-09 Tiger Cub and Cub Scout Advancement Plan Cub... [more]

Once again, it's time...

Posted to Commissioner's Corner on December 3rd, 2008

Time for re-chartering that is...A necessary evil of scouting, and while doing it may be daunting, it must be done. I say necessary evil, as it involves paperwork, and scouting shouldn't be about paperwork, it should be about camping and hiking and... [more]

New KNOTS Cartoon Added for December

Posted to U.S. Scouting Service Project on December 3rd, 2008

This month's KNOTS cartoon looks at the WEBELOS visit to a Boy Scout Troop! It's a very exciting transition which can be greatly influenced by the Boy Scouts they meet. Enjoy! Copyright - U.S. Scouting Service Project | Visit us at... [more]

Ten Practices for Retaining Older Scouts

Posted to Scoutmaster Clarke Green on December 3rd, 2008

Put a few Scoutmasters in a room and eventually the talk will turn to retaining older boys. They will speak ruefully of how they are loosing their older Scouts to car keys and girl friends, how Troops struggle to keep them interested and involved... [more]

February Cubcast

Posted to Boy Scouts of America "What's Hot" on December 3rd, 2008

Get some great tips in the February Cubcast for implementing next month's Cub Scout theme, "When I Grow Up." And release your inner singer, as we visit with an experienced music educator and Scouter about song... [more]

February Cubcast

Posted to Boy Scouts of America "What's Hot" on December 3rd, 2008

Get some great tips in the February Cubcast for implementing next month's Cub Scout theme, "When I Grow Up." And release your inner singer, as we visit with an experienced music educator and Scouter about song leading... [more]

Scouting For Adventure

Posted to Boy Scouts of America "What's Hot" on December 2nd, 2008

Season One of the Outdoor Channel television show is now available on DVD. Join Boys’ Life and the Boy Scouts of America on journeys to America’s hotspots for high adventure... [more]

December 2008 Baloo’s Bugle - January (A-MAZE-ing Games) Theme

Posted to KISMIF - Awesome Cub Scouting on December 2nd, 2008

The December 2008 Baloo’s Bugle (by Commissioner Dave) is now available for free download. It has games, activities, ceremonies, puzzles, crafts, and other ideas for den and pack meetings for the January 2009 monthly theme ( A-MAZE-ing Games ) ... [more]

My toolbelt

Posted to Commissioner's Corner on December 2nd, 2008

I don't really wear a toolbelt, although I do have a tool box...obviously, full of tools. I go back to a post from Jerry, about guns and knives and that got me to thinkin'... What are some of my favorite tools? I have a hammer and a screwdriver,... [more]

Moosejaw

Posted to Scoutmaster Musings on December 2nd, 2008

The new Moosejaw catalog arrived today. Moosejaw is an outdoor clothing/gear company, something like REI, LL Bean, Patagonia, and friends. But, they are the FUNNIEST guys around! You really should go to the Moosejaw website and sign up for their... [more]

The Boy Scout Statue in Japan

Posted to A Scoutmaster's Blog on December 2nd, 2008

A friend of mine sent me a story about a Japanese soldier and an American soldier meeting on the battlefield during World War II. The story takes quite a turn when they discover each had been a Boy Scout as a youth. Here is the story as it was sent... [more]

WOSM- Interamerican Scout Region- Scout Conferences

Posted to Scouting Maniac on December 2nd, 2008

Interamerican Regional Scout Conferences Dates and Locations First IA Scout Conference: Location- Bogota, Colombia Date- May 27 to June 2 1946 Second IA Scout Coference: Location- Mexico City, Mexico Date- May 3 to 8 1948 Third IA Scout Conference:... [more]

Scouting Alumni

Posted to Boy Scouts of America "What's Hot" on December 2nd, 2008

If you are - or have been - active in Scouting, we invite you to reconnect. Join us as we prepare to celebrate our biggest yet, our 100th Anniversary... [more]

Scouting Alumni

Posted to Boy Scouts of America "What's Hot" on December 2nd, 2008

If you are - or have been - active in Scouting, we invite you to reconnect. Join us as we prepare to celebrate our biggest yet, our 100th... [more]

Some words from the Commish...

Posted to Commissioner's Corner on December 1st, 2008

Writing about another topic...NOW is the time of year to be joyous, and be kind to your fellow man...Phooey!! You want to wait all year to be good to your fellow man? If you need a certain time of year to come around to be nice, then save it...the... [more]

Cub Scouting 101: How-To Book

Posted to KISMIF - Awesome Cub Scouting on December 1st, 2008

The Official BSA Cub Scout Leader How-To Book is a great resource. It has over 230 loose-leaf 3-hole punched pages of ideas for den and pack activities including crafts, games, nature activities, recipes, songs, skits, and more . It also has... [more]

ArrowCorps5

Posted to Boy Scouts of America "What's Hot" on December 1st, 2008

ArrowCorps5 provided a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for nearly 5,000 Scouts to set an example of leadership in service to those who treasure our national forests, resulting in $5 million dollars of improvements to 5 national... [more]

Trail Cooking Videos

Posted to Scoutmaster Clarke Green on November 30th, 2008

Trailcooking.com (an expansion to Freezerbagcooking.com ) has a number of step-by-step videos that demonstrate recipes featured on their site and in their book Freezer Bag Cooking . Freezer bag cooking is great for Scouts. It is inexpensive,... [more]

Scout Skills: Social Skills

Posted to A Scoutmaster's Blog on November 30th, 2008

It is time once again for ten questions from the Scout Trivia book. This week's topic in "Social Skills". Keep in mind that these questions are based on the 1984 Boy Scout Handbook so you may find a question not covered in the current book... [more]

So Lucky to be an American

Posted to The Scoutmaster Minute on November 30th, 2008

I could not have said it better. This is Baxter Black, my kinda guy... Just a guy in love with America just like me. Enjoy! Learn more about Mr. Black at his website. www.baxterblack.com And for those of you that love the pork as much as I... here... [more]