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Local Scouts Honored for Actions after Accident
Posted to A Boy Scout's Blog on January 30th, 2010
It's not everyday that scouts from my area are honored for heroic actions. An excerpt of the article that ran in our local paper is below: Two Boy Scouts were honored Thursday evening for their swift, intelligent actions when a 14-year-old Perry... [more]
2010 Commemorative Cub Rank Images
Posted to KISMIF - Awesome Cub Scouting on January 30th, 2010
As I noted yesterday , it appears that BSA Supply Group has issued 2010 commemorative Cub Scout (and Boy Scout) rank badges. These are images of the 2010 commemorative Cub Scout rank badges (via a pdf posted at Scoutingnews.org ) which should soon... [more]
Pueblo Indian Pottery
Posted to Channeling Whittlin Jim on January 30th, 2010
Mid Jan. 2010 Time to carve: 1.5 hours Finishing: 2 hours It's been a very long week at work and this is the third slide I've carved. (Late to bed and early to rise make it so you can't open your eyes-unknown.) There is really something that speaks... [more]
Surfboard
Posted to Channeling Whittlin Jim on January 30th, 2010
The last time I saw a surfboard like this one was back in the 60's on some TV show (maybe The Monkees). I doubt you would find one like this long board anywhere on the waves anymore. Carved from pine the board is a quick carve. The hardest part is... [more]
BSA Adventure Base 100 in Sacramento
Posted to Scouting News on January 29th, 2010
BSA Adventure Base 100 is in Sacramento. Take a peek inside the exhibit and meet Eagle Scout Mitchell Harry. Mitchell describes his service leadership project, building a stainless steel playground to meet the special needs of hearing-impaired... [more]
Gear Head Friday â" The X-Plate
Posted to A Boy Scout's Blog on January 29th, 2010
Last Saturday I took a trip to Eastern Mountain Sports ( ems.com ) to pick up some new gear. While I was looking around a certain piece of gear caught my eye. This was the x-plate. The x-plate is collapsible plate that is made of a rigid hard... [more]
2010 Advancement Requirements Changes
Posted to U.S. Scouting Service Project on January 29th, 2010
Last evening I completed a review of the new BOY SCOUT REQUIREMENTS 2010 booklet and uploaded information on all of the known changes to Merit Badge and Rank requirements. I also included the new definition and explanation of he procedure to be used... [more]
Adventure Base 100, Vol. 4: Sacramento, Calif.
Posted to Aaron on Scouting Magazine on January 29th, 2010
à à à The fourth installment in the excellent Adventure Base 100 series takes you to Sacramento, Calif., to meet Eagle Scout Mitchell Harry. It's quite inspiring. Next up: It's off to the Lone Star State with a stop in... [more]
Ten Best Scouting Moments
Posted to Scoutmaster Clarke Green on January 29th, 2010
Here, in no particular order, are ten moments that mark some of the best times I've spent as a Scoutmaster: One early spring night we all got up at three in the morning and hiked our sleeping bags and pads down to a field at camp and watched a... [more]
Walt Disney and Camp Tesomas
Posted to Commissioner Keith Comments on January 29th, 2010
Walt Disney and Camp Tesomas Posted using ShareThis... [more]
Pancake Batter in Ketchup Bottles?
Posted to The Trainer's Corner Blog on January 28th, 2010
Hello fellow Scouters, Recently, MSN.com ran an article on new uses for old items . One of the things they showcased was using ketchup bottles for pancake batter (see #5 on their list). When I saw this, I immediately wondered if that would be... [more]
Merit Badge Corner â" Emergency Preparedness
Posted to A Boy Scout's Blog on January 28th, 2010
This week's merit badge focuses on skills that are vital in being ready for emergency situations. The Emergency Preparedness merit badge or the lifesaving merit badge can be used for the eagle required merit badge but you must only earn one. The... [more]
Tech Chip Card - a Good Start!
Posted to Scoutmaster Clarke Green on January 28th, 2010
Here's an interesting resource that offers a way to integrate Scouting with portable technology: Tech Chip Based on the Tote'n Chip concept. It was created by Troop 479 in Eden Prairie, MN. The troop has designed a training outline and has... [more]
2010 Commemorative Rank Badges
Posted to KISMIF - Awesome Cub Scouting on January 28th, 2010
According to reports on Cub Scout Talk (Yahoo group), BSA Supply Group has come out with a set of 2010 commemorative Cub Scout (and Boy Scout) rank badges . Apparently each badge has notations around the perimeter referring to the 100th anniversary... [more]
A New Video
Posted to Nick's Ramblings UK on January 27th, 2010
I've recently found a few short videos of activities the Group has done in the past, so I've put them together and here they are. They are not that great and not to be taken seriously, but are quite funny to watch!... [more]
Tech Chip
Posted to Scoutmaster Musings on January 27th, 2010
How are electronics handled in your troop, pack, or crew? Are they banned, allowed only at certain times, or permitted? just scouts, or adults too? All electronics, including GPS, flashlights, watches? A specific list of devices that are illegal? I... [more]
2010 Centennial Rank Advancement Badges
Posted to Scouting News on January 27th, 2010
The National Council has announced that all rank patches for Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts for 2010 will feature special designs. The patches called the ââ¬Ë2010 Centennial Rank Advancement Badges' feature 2010, Boy Scouts of America, and the rank... [more]
Guest blog: Judge Bill Sessions shares his passion for Scouting
Posted to Aaron on Scouting Magazine on January 27th, 2010
[Editor's note: What follows is a guest blog post written exclusively for Cracker Barrel readers by Judge William S. Sessions . Sessions, a Distinguished Eagle Scout, is a former United States District Court Judge and the former director of the... [more]
Reinvention
Posted to Scoutmaster Clarke Green on January 27th, 2010
Within the next several hours of my writing this a few hundred, or perhaps a few thousand, people will comment on this Manifesto written by Seth Godin . Godin is a leading voice in what he characterizes as 'the new industrial revolution'... [more]
Buttons vs Barney?
Posted to A Scoutmaster's Blog on January 27th, 2010
Wow. I just saw the scathing review of Around The Scouting Campfire that was left on iTunes. Plus, the reviewer left a one star (out of five) rating. It seems he does not like Buttons and finds him distracting. He also does not think the show... [more]
BE PREPARED.. Not just words
Posted to The Scoutmaster Minute on January 27th, 2010
This weekend before we hiked out of camp, our chaplains aid delivered a real nice Scouts Own service. His message to the Troop was to develop good habits. He challenged the Troop to stay away from bad habits, especially when camping. Our chaplains... [more]
Supporting Assessors Project Team Vacancies
Posted to ScoutBaseUK on January 27th, 2010
The Project Leader for Supporting Assessors within Activities is looking to add to his volunteer project team to assist him with the delivery of his... [more]
DLTK Paper Bag Bald Eagle
Posted to KISMIF - Awesome Cub Scouting on January 26th, 2010
DLTK's Crafts for Kids website has instructions on doing this paper bag bald eagle craft which would probably be a fun project for your Tigers or Wolfs. The site has a template for the project. Theme: Take Flight Link Posted in Art Projects, CUB... [more]
BSA extends National Hall of Leadership deadline
Posted to Aaron on Scouting Magazine on January 26th, 2010
This just in: The deadline for nominating a worthy Scout or Scouter for the National Hall of Leadership is now April 2, 2010 . That gives you two extra months to recognize the people who have influenced Scouting the most. In deciding to extend the... [more]
Second Chances
Posted to Scoutmaster Clarke Green on January 26th, 2010
Adolescence is an often difficult, unstable time and adolescents tend towards actions and attitudes that we find upsetting. Recent research points out that much of the chaos of adolescence is owing to a period physical brain development we are only... [more]
Boy Scouts Youtube Day
Posted to Scouting Maniac on January 26th, 2010
Lets try and get as many people on youtube as possible for the Birthday of the BSA. In case you did not know the birthday of the BSA falls on February 8. This year in particular is important because we are celebrating 100 years in case you didn't... [more]
AB100 Austin Texas
Posted to Scouting Maniac on January 26th, 2010
Here it comes, here it comes the 5th stop of the Adventure Base 100 it will be in Austin Texas on January 30 to January 31. Here are some more specifics of this event. Exact Location: The Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum -- The Story of Texas... [more]
Video of the Week
Posted to Scouting Maniac on January 26th, 2010
Here is the video for AB100 promo for the Las Vegas Stop. The pattern lately seems that they are going to be about 1 stop behind on videos, which is fine with me, just thought I would let you guys know. Also this video has the highest quality yet,... [more]
Commemorative Rifles by Henry
Posted to A Scoutmaster's Blog on January 26th, 2010
Mike, a former member of Troop 68, recently posted a quick note of our troop's forum about something I thought was awesome, but mothers may not appreciate. Boy Scouts like guns. Every summer camp has rifle and shotgun ranges. Many Boy Scouts hunt... [more]
Scout Uniform Day
Posted to U.S. Scouting Service Project on January 26th, 2010
Scoutmaster Ben Dibble wrote to us with a splendid idea: Scout Uniform Day! February 8, 2010 The 100th Birthday of Scouting On February 8th join us in celebrating the 100th Birthday of Scouting. On that day we would like everyone to wear their Scout... [more]
2009 Produces Record Number of Eagle Scouts in Occoneechee Council
Posted to Scouting News on January 25th, 2010
The Occoneechee Council of the Boy Scouts of America (BSA) has announced that a total of 414 young men earned their Eagle Scout Award in 2009. That is a nine percent increase over 2008's total of 380. Earning the rank of Eagle is Scouting's highest... [more]
Two Dallas-area Boy Scouts get Heroism Award
Posted to Aaron on Scouting Magazine on January 25th, 2010
You tell your Scouts to "Be Prepared" for anything, but would they know what to do when a model rocket flies off course and into the chest of one of their peers?Ã Josh Raynes and Chris Rogers did. For their actions in saving the... [more]
Scouting Celebrations Across the Nation
Posted to Official ClassB Blog on January 25th, 2010
The BSA centennial is just around the corner. While there are many celebrations at the national BSA level, such as the National Jamboree and National Hall of Leadership , there are plenty of other galas and events being planned separately. Since... [more]
The 'Cost' of Scouting
Posted to Nick's Ramblings UK on January 25th, 2010
It's that time of year, where after the annual Census has been completed, it's now time to pay up! For each Scout (& Beaver etc.) and Leader, the Group has to pay an amount to the District, which is then passed onto the County and finally the... [more]
An Hour A Week? #211
Posted to An Hour A Week? Podcast on January 25th, 2010
#211-Five Years Dead If you're looking for Scouting tips, this episode is not for you! It's our five year anniversary and we talk about everything AHAW related, play the entire first show, have lots of laughs and explain some plans for the future... [more]
Scoutmaster Podcast Number 1
Posted to Scoutmaster Clarke Green on January 25th, 2010
Scoutmaster Podcast 1 So here it is folks. I hope that this proves useful. (Click on the player above to hear the podcast) I listen to a number of podcasts and 'read' audiobooks regularly so publishing a podcast that compliments the blog... [more]
BSA Motorsports will get your guys revved up for Scouting
Posted to Aaron on Scouting Magazine on January 25th, 2010
At speeds that surpass 200 miles per hour, IndyCar racing offers fans nonstop thrills. So it's a natural fit with the Boy Scouts of America, an organization that's been serving up fast-paced adventure for 100 years. That's the idea behind this... [more]
The Value, The Rightness, The Truth of the Work Itself.
Posted to Scoutmaster Clarke Green on January 25th, 2010
Do not depend on the hope of results. When you are doing the sort of work you have taken on, essentially an apostolic work, you may have to face the fact that your work will be apparently worthless and even achieve no result at all, if not perhaps... [more]
Day Trip vs Camp Out
Posted to Lone Star Scouter on January 24th, 2010
Members of our Crew got the scouts so interested in learning Geo Caching, and the fact camping plans for January kept getting moved around we opted for a day trip to Spring Creek Park. The Crew went out a week earlier and planted 5 caches for the... [more]
Day Trip vs Camp Out
Posted to Lone Star Scouter on January 24th, 2010
Members of our Crew got the scouts so interested in learning Geo Caching, and the fact camping plans for January kept getting moved around we opted for a day trip to Spring Creek Park. The Crew went out a week earlier and planted 5 caches for the... [more]
Scouting Video of the Week â" January 24, 2010
Posted to A Boy Scout's Blog on January 24th, 2010
This week's video is part three in a four-part series on the history of the BSA. Enjoy!... [more]
Hoosier Trails Council Scout Executive Announces Retirement
Posted to Scouting News on January 24th, 2010
Boy Scouts of America Hoosier Trails Council announces that CEO and Scout Executive Randy Brown will retire from the Council, effective January 31, 2010. The Hoosier Trails Council will hold a retirement party for Brown on January 30, from 2 â 5pm,... [more]
Take Flight â" Official Theme Description
Posted to KISMIF - Awesome Cub Scouting on January 23rd, 2010
The March 2010 Cub Scout Monthly Theme is " Take Flight ". Here is the official BSA theme description: "The Wright Brothers had a lot of courage to accomplish their dream to fly . Air has power to push and pull objects so that they can fly. This... [more]
Announcement, Anouncement, Anouncements
Posted to Commissioner Keith Comments on January 23rd, 2010
The following Leaders within the Voyageur District have been nominated for the National Scouters Hall of Fame: Roy La Pean, who currently serves as the Boy Scout Roundtable Commissioner (among other postions). Jerry Tilton, Scouter with 73 yrs... [more]
Webelos Woods 2010
Posted to Commissioner Keith Comments on January 23rd, 2010
"It's Alive, it's alive, it's A L I V E!" to coin a phrase from Gene Wilder in "Young Frankenstein." I am very pleased to announce that the first annual Webelos Woods event will take place this coming Sept 11, 2010, which will replace the Webelos... [more]
'Boy Scouts of America: Today' National Photo Contest
Posted to Scouting News on January 23rd, 2010
As the Boy Scouts of America's members, alumni, and admirers prepare to celebrate the organization's 100th anniversary, they want to see what Scouting looks like in the communities across America. Anyone with a passion for photography is invited to... [more]
MSPP #80: Questions For Buttons
Posted to A Scoutmaster's Blog on January 23rd, 2010
It has been nearly a year since Buttons, the radical Boy Scout, has been featured in a new video. He has been pretty busy with school, Scouting, and his podcast, Around The Scouting Campfire . He recently began to work on his Cinematography merit... [more]
Larry Pritchard To Now Lead the National Scout Jamboree
Posted to Scouting News on January 23rd, 2010
With the passing of John Alline , the Jamboree Division Director, the National Council appointed a new Jamboree Department Manager. Mr. Larry Pritchard, Scout Executive and Chief Executive Officer of the Seneca Waterways Council has been selected... [more]
Boy Scout YouTube Day - February 8th
Posted to A Scoutmaster's Blog on January 22nd, 2010
Unless you have been hiding in a cave somewhere you have probably heard that the Boy Scouts of America are celebrating their 100th anniversary this year. The United States of America Congress granted a charter to create the B.S.A. on February 8,... [more]
Boy Scout YouTube Day â" February 8th
Posted to A Scoutmaster's Blog on January 22nd, 2010
Unless you have been hiding in a cave somewhere you have probably heard that the Boy Scouts of America are celebrating their 100th anniversary this year. The United States of America Congress granted a charter to create the B.S.A. on February 8,... [more]
Adventure Base 100, Vol. 3: Las Vegas, Nevada
Posted to Aaron on Scouting Magazine on January 22nd, 2010
Most people are drawn to Las Vegas for its glitzy hotels, casinos, and shops. But last weekend, a new Vegas hot spot stole some of the spotlight. That new entertainment venue was Adventure Base 100 , which is continuing its tour across America. For... [more]
Choosing a Troop
Posted to Scoutmaster Clarke Green on January 22nd, 2010
A recent email : My son and I are blessed to live in an area with a good deal of quality Troops nearby.Ã We visited seven Troops, two of them twice for a total of nine visits.Ã This was an invaluable experience and really allowed my son... [more]
Extraordinary Groups
Posted to Scoutmaster Clarke Green on January 21st, 2010
Most of us can recall being part of an unusually motivating and effective team or group when the dynamics of people, purpose and situation fell together in a particularly rewarding way.Ã During my time as a Camp Director and Commissioner we... [more]
An Hour A Week #210
Posted to An Hour A Week? Podcast on January 21st, 2010
#210-Daydream Believer Lots going on in the Scouting world lately! Some Scouting news, a new Pinewood Derby website, balancing Scouting and other parts of life, some Webelos discussion, and more feedback tonight. Links: Boy Scouts of America: Today... [more]
2010 Boy Scouts of America Centennial Commemorative Coin Available in March
Posted to Scouting News on January 21st, 2010
The U.S. Mint has updated information about the 2010 Boy Scouts of America Centennial Commemorative Coin and updated the release date to March 23, 2010. Unfortunately all other details other than the 350,000 mintage limit are still to be... [more]
Haiti Relief Statement
Posted to KISMIF - Awesome Cub Scouting on January 21st, 2010
BSA National has posted a statement calling on everyone who can to support ongoing humanitarian relief efforts following the January 12 Haiti earthquak e . The statement suggests making donations through the American Red Cross or via the World... [more]
Merit Badge Corner â" Historic Merit Badges
Posted to A Boy Scout's Blog on January 21st, 2010
The BSA recently released four historic merit badges that were around when scouting was founded for scouts to earn during 2010. These merit badges will allow scouts to learn things that some of the first scouts learned. The requirements will be the... [more]
BSA 100th Anniversary coin gets a release date
Posted to Aaron on Scouting Magazine on January 20th, 2010
We already know what the BSA 100th Anniversary coin will look like . And now we know when we can get our hands on one (or several) of the 350,000 set to be minted in Philadelphia. The date to circle on your calendar? Tuesday, March 23, 2010 ... [more]
The Scoutmaster Minute Show #48
Posted to The Scoutmaster Minute Podcast on January 20th, 2010
In Show 48 I talk a little about an amazing weekend I recently spent with the Assistant Scoutmasters of my Troop. A Camp out spent on majestic Mt. Hood, with great friends. We learned a lot this weekend, and this show recaps the highlights of the... [more]
When to do What
Posted to Scoutmaster Clarke Green on January 19th, 2010
Stephanie asks: I just became the Scoutmaster of my troop a couple of months ago, so needless to say I am very new at this. Our charter is having their Blue & Gold Banquet this coming week, along with the bridging ceremony. I was just told that... [more]
Spam Emails
Posted to Nick's Ramblings UK on January 19th, 2010
I've recently been bombarded with spam emails on my Scout Group's email account. Some of these have been particularly devious as they pretend to contain new settings for my email account. And one of these nearly caught me out! Now I'd like to think... [more]
Trekking Poles
Posted to The Scoutmaster Minute on January 19th, 2010
When I hike or hit the trail on a nice backpacking trip I always use trekking poles. They are great little tools that help climb hills, steady myself through rocky terrain, ease the load when descending and generally, they keep me balanced. Some... [more]
The Ultimate Recruiter...
Posted to The Scoutmaster on January 19th, 2010
Like all Troops, at this point in time, we are actively recruiting those 2nd year Webelos. We have a Webelos Transition Chair, the former SM and other Volunteers all working with the Webelos. We had several campouts and one meeting a month... [more]
AB100 Sacramento
Posted to Scouting Maniac on January 18th, 2010
Ladies and Gentlmen, I am please to announced the location of the 4th of 40 stops around the country of AB100 or Adventure Base 100. The newest tool in the ever expanding tool box of the BSA to recruit and grow our membership ranks throughout 2010... [more]
2009 Police Station Emblem
Posted to KISMIF - Awesome Cub Scouting on January 18th, 2010
BSA Supply Group has available this new 2009 police station visit participation patch ($1.19). This could be a neat way to encourage boys to attend your den or pack's police station field trip . Link Posted in CUB SCOUTS, Field Trips, Patches... [more]
Compelled, Delegated or Empowered?
Posted to Scoutmaster Clarke Green on January 18th, 2010
Empowered, autonomous and responsible youth leadership is the heart of Scouting. Our job as Scoutmasters is to maintain a safe environment where the youth leadership is free to function with full responsibility. To encourage , coach and mentor... [more]
West Point Camporee 2010
Posted to A Boy Scout's Blog on January 17th, 2010
West points cadets serve as the honor guard for sundays closing parade Our troop in Sunday's closing parade. Our troop attended the west point camporee last year in 2009 and we applied with hopes of getting in again this year but unfortunately... [more]
Scouting Video of the Week â" January 17, 2010
Posted to A Boy Scout's Blog on January 17th, 2010
This weeks video is part two of a four part series of videos released by the BSA about the centennial of the Boy Scouts of America. Enjoy!... [more]
Goals, Vision, and Finding Direction
Posted to The Scoutmaster Minute on January 17th, 2010
Every once in a while you need to check your compass and determine whether or not you are heading in the right direction, you need to detour a bit, or just confirm that all is well and you keep on hiking. Periodically a unit should sit down with... [more]
Geo Caching Addicts Be Aware
Posted to Lone Star Scouter on January 17th, 2010
You have new friends. In Dece mber, our Venture Crew went to the Atlanta area and I had a great opportunity to introduce them to caching. The boys who went are all over this new activity. As always, the first hunt, they wonder if its like a... [more]
Geo Caching Addicts Be Aware
Posted to Lone Star Scouter on January 17th, 2010
You have new friends. In Dece mber, our Venture Crew went to the Atlanta area and I had a great opportunity to introduce them to caching. The boys who went are all over this new activity. As always, the first hunt, they wonder if its like a... [more]
Winter Hike
Posted to Scoutmaster Musings on January 17th, 2010
A Tenderfoot has been trying to find time to complete his Second Class 5-mile hike requirement since September. With his involvement in sports, poor weather, and whatnot, we finally got it done yesterday. None of his buddies needed the requirement... [more]
More information on the National Venturing Event!!
Posted to U.S. Scouting Service Project on January 17th, 2010
Amanda Vogt, former National Venturing President, wrote the following on January 16: ------------------- The Venturing Officer Association of the Greater St. Louis Area Council is proud to announce that the Fall Fun Rally has been designated as the... [more]
Gawassa 2010
Posted to A Boy Scout's Blog on January 17th, 2010
Last weekend my council held our Gawasa winter camping training outdoor session at out council's cub scout camp. Gawasa is our council's okpik based winter camping training course that is open to youth and adults. The training is broken up into two... [more]
Very Quick Post from an Apple Store
Posted to Jabbering All Day Long on January 16th, 2010
I am currently at an Apple store in Cribbs, so I thought I would take advantage of the free wifi and make a post. I am here with my good friend Jess, who use to have a blog but never posts on it anymore. Well, that is enough silliness, back to... [more]
Follow Up...
Posted to The Scoutmaster on January 15th, 2010
It is funny that the first response is from the Scouter that gave me the idea for the post in the first place. While March is some time away I needed to start thinking about that Roundtable presentation. Between now and then I have 3 classes to... [more]
The BSA responds to the crisis in Haiti
Posted to Aaron on Scouting Magazine on January 15th, 2010
We're still learning the full extent of the devastation caused by Tuesday's earthquake in Haiti, but we do know one thing: the people of Haiti need the world's help to recover from this tragedy. We're sure that many of you in the... [more]
Weekend Patrol Box #28
Posted to ScoutSigns on January 15th, 2010
This week's Patrol Box begins with a wash stand. I found this great image of a wash stand to share. Do any troop still build these things? or has this been swept off to the faint embers of memory? Many camp gadgets are still a great idea--and... [more]
Scouting in Madagascar
Posted to Nick's Ramblings UK on January 15th, 2010
The other day I got a comment on the post I made in February last year about International Scouting . As those of you who come by here often are aware, I am fascinated by the fact we're a worldwide movement and there are Scouts in virtually every... [more]
"Boy Scouts of America: Today" National Photo Contest
Posted to Official ClassB Blog on January 15th, 2010
There is a national photo contest going on in celebration of the upcoming Boy Scouts of America centennial. But this isn't just your normal national photo contest. Winners of this photo contest will actually have their entries printed in a new book... [more]
Scouting On The Web...
Posted to The Scoutmaster on January 15th, 2010
Hello fellow Internet Scouts and Scouters. At the March Roundtable I have been volunteered to give the presentation. The theme for the month is Scouting On The Internet. I have tons of resources (podcasts, blogs, websites, twitter, etc). But am... [more]
Jan-Feb 2010 Magazine News Briefs
Posted to KISMIF - Awesome Cub Scouting on January 15th, 2010
Trailhead (formerly "News Briefs") in the January-February 2010 issue of Scouting magazine includes the following news stories of interest to Cub Scouters: Philmont Training Conferences; Local Council Approval No Longer Required New Cub Scout Belt... [more]
Around The Scouting Campfire #11
Posted to Around The Scouting Campfire Podcast on January 14th, 2010
It is time to join Scoutmaster Steve and Buttons, the radical Boy Scout, as they host another episode of Around The Scouting Campfire , a podcast for Scouts, adult leaders, and families. During this episode the guys talk about the new year and... [more]
Around The Scouting Campfire #11
Posted to A Scoutmaster's Blog on January 14th, 2010
It is time to join Scoutmaster Steve and Buttons, the radical Boy Scout, as they host another episode of Around The Scouting Campfire , a podcast for Scouts, adult leaders, and families. During this episode the guys talk about the new year and look... [more]
Your photo could be in the BSA's 100th Anniversary photo book
Posted to Aaron on Scouting Magazine on January 14th, 2010
Did you miss your chance to enter Scouting magazine's recent photo contest? We sympathize. So we're going to give you another chance to win recognition for your photographic prowess. We're talking about the Boy Scouts of America: Today photo... [more]
Replanting Flaming Arrow Scout Reservation
Posted to Official ClassB Blog on January 14th, 2010
The Flaming Arrow Scout Reservation is a Boy Scout camp located just outside of Lake Wales, Florida. It serves as the largest camping and training facility owned and operated by Gulf Ridge Council. The camp's 1,200 acres are used by Boy Scouts, Boy... [more]
Adventure Base 100, Vol. 2: San Diego, California
Posted to Aaron on Scouting Magazine on January 14th, 2010
The Adventure Base 100 nationwide tour is just a few weeks old, but it's already creating lifelong memories across the country. The latest dispatch from AB 100 comes from sunny San Diego, home of a great zoo and even greater weather. These... [more]
Historic Merit Badges
Posted to Scoutmaster Musings on January 13th, 2010
Four old-time merit badges are being resurrected for the BSA Centennial celebration. In 2010 ONLY, scouts can earn Carpentry, Pathfinding, Signaling, and Tracking - the last three being dormant since the 1950s! Of all the planned hoopla, I think... [more]
Dale Coyne Racing BSA Parternership
Posted to Scouting Maniac on January 13th, 2010
A new partnership has formed between Dale Coyne Racing and the Boy Scouts of America. The Deal is that Dale Coyne Racing will use a Boy Scout themed Race Car in Indy Racing Series. The car this year along will be feature in 17 different races... [more]
AB100 Las Vegas
Posted to Scouting Maniac on January 13th, 2010
Unlike the previous 2 stops of the AB100 tour this stop in Las Vegas Nevada will be held in conjunction with a event called Scout Quest. If you need a complete description of AB100 activities and what is available please click here. Scout Quest is... [more]
HalfEagle Survey â" Enter to win $25 off TrailStop coupon!
Posted to HalfEagle.com Blog on January 13th, 2010
Peek inside the Go Scouting! dome at Adventure Base 100
Posted to Aaron on Scouting Magazine on January 13th, 2010
Last week, we showed you a video of Adventure Base 100's first stop in Pasadena, Calif. Now it's time for another look inside the base with Eagle Scout and Survivor contestant Burton Roberts .Ã In the video above, introduced by... [more]
Coleman Gift Card Winner!
Posted to A Scoutmaster's Blog on January 13th, 2010
The time has come to announce the winner of the $25.00 Coleman gift card. (Drum roll please...) The winner is Kevin, known as scoutdude on Twitter. Congratulations Kevin. I will need you to write me with your address so that Coleman can mail the... [more]
Merit Badge Corner â" Camping
Posted to A Boy Scout's Blog on January 13th, 2010
This weeks merit badge is one of the most important subjects to have good knowledge about to succeed in the great outdoors. This is the Camping merit badge. This is an Eagle required badge. Here are the Requirements: Show that you know first aid... [more]
Earn A Historical Merit Badge
Posted to A Scoutmaster's Blog on January 13th, 2010
Are you a Boy Scout? Would you like to do something different this year, the 100th anniversary of the Boy Scouts of America? How about earning a merit badge from the early days of Scouting that have been off the books for years? The BSA is bringing... [more]
Thrifty Moccasin Party
Posted to Scoutmaster Musings on January 13th, 2010
The troop did a real cool thing last night, taking advantage of a great sale at the scout shop. Using TroopKit.com as our event and meeting planner, the SPL set up a Moccasin Making Meeting . Scouts signed up for the moccasin size they wanted to... [more]
Lots of Awards at Tonight's Troop Meeting
Posted to Nick's Ramblings UK on January 12th, 2010
I popped up to see the Troop tonight as we were pleased to have the District Commissioner join us to give out some awards. First of all, he presented a Chief Scout's Gold award to the first Scout in the Troop to achieve this award since we... [more]
Historical merit badges help Boy Scouts celebrate Scouting's past
Posted to U.S. Scouting Service Project on January 12th, 2010
BSA Announced today, via the Scouting Magazine Blog at http://blog.scoutingmagazine.org that in honor of the BSA's 100th Anniversary, today's generation of Scouts will get the unique opportunity to experience some of the activities their... [more]
Celebrating 100 Years With Historic Merit Badges
Posted to Lone Star Scouter on January 12th, 2010
Historical merit badges help Boy Scouts celebrate Scouting's past A merit badge called Computers would sound just a crazy to a 1910 Boy Scout as a merit badge called Tracking sounds to Scouts today. That's because the BSA's list of available merit... [more]
Celebrating 100 Years With Historic Merit Badges
Posted to Lone Star Scouter on January 12th, 2010
Historical merit badges help Boy Scouts celebrate Scouting's past A merit badge called Computers would sound just a crazy to a 1910 Boy Scout as a merit badge called Tracking sounds to Scouts today. That's because the BSA's list of available merit... [more]
Historical merit badges help Boy Scouts celebrate Scouting's past
Posted to Aaron on Scouting Magazine on January 12th, 2010
A merit badge called Computers would sound just a crazy to a 1910 Boy Scout as a merit badge called Tracking sounds to Scouts today. That's because the BSA's list of available merit badges has evolved through the years as the interests of boys have... [more]
Supporting the Troops, ClassB style
Posted to Official ClassB Blog on January 12th, 2010
Bob Williams a.k.a. 'Uncle Bob' ClassB was at it again! On Saturday, January 9, 2010, we volunteered to help Bob Williams pack and prepare care packages to send to troops stationed overseas. The early birds arrived at Bob's warehouse and... [more]
Scout Tracker iPhone App
Posted to Scoutmaster Clarke Green on January 12th, 2010
Scout Tracker records individual rank advancement in a Scout's iPhone or iPod touch. The current version includes the January 1, 2010 rank requirements. This simple, utilitarian and welcome way of tracking advancement is another demonstration... [more]
"Boy Scouts of America: Today" Photo Contest
Posted to ScoutSigns on January 12th, 2010
Recently one of the boys in our troop won in a Trails End photography contest. So we are all pumped up now for the new "Boy Scouts of America: Today" photo contest. It is offered to all registered Scouts and their families. From the website : DK... [more]
Troops Raise Money for N.C. Boy Scouts Service Project
Posted to Scouting News on January 12th, 2010
Soldiers counted down the minutes to Christmas as they tallied donated pogs, small circular paper disks used at the Post Exchange instead of coins, for a North Carolina Boy Scout Troop, Dec. 24. Spc. Rob Campbell with 230th Brigade Support... [more]
An Hour A Week? #209
Posted to An Hour A Week? Podcast on January 12th, 2010
#209-Watchin' You Happy New Year! Tons on the show tonight, including lots of personal Scouting updates, Pinewood Derby news, Pasadena updates, some Innovation Engine items, and a very cool press release from national. Links: Scouting magazine: Cub... [more]
More Central Region Venturing on 2010 Event and facebook
Posted to U.S. Scouting Service Project on January 12th, 2010
Subject: Info on the Jan 15 National Venturing event announcement We are very excited about the National Venturing event and it has generated a lot of membership for our regional Facebook group. While we use it rarely at the region level, one nice... [more]
Jan-Feb 2010 Scouting Magazine
Posted to KISMIF - Awesome Cub Scouting on January 12th, 2010
The January-February 2010 issue of Scouting magazine is available at the magazine website. This issue has articles of interest to Cub Scouters on the following subjects: The Founders of Boy Scouts of America. Link Historical Overview of Boy Scouts,... [more]
Scouting for Food on facebook
Posted to U.S. Scouting Service Project on January 12th, 2010
Become a fan of Scouting for Food at http://www.facebook.com/n/?ScoutingForFood&mid=1b5b841G4edcd0f8G170d82cG4c Copyright - U.S. Scouting Service Project | Visit us at http://usscouts.org | News at http://usssp.blogspot.com... [more]
National Venturing Event 2010 on facebook
Posted to U.S. Scouting Service Project on January 12th, 2010
There will be a National Venturing Event in 2010!! Please join, join your regional section, Stay tuned and also click here http://www.facebook.com/l/4e7a2;www.nationalventuringevent.org Copyright - U.S. Scouting Service Project | Visit us at... [more]
Southern Region Venturing
Posted to U.S. Scouting Service Project on January 12th, 2010
January 15th at 6:00pm CST, on this Facebook Group (Southern Region Venturing) will be announced the information on the first ever National Venturing Event. Please join our group and invite all your friends to join so that they will be the first to... [more]
Central Region Venturing - 2010 National Venturing Event
Posted to U.S. Scouting Service Project on January 12th, 2010
Amanda Vogt sent a message to the members of Central Region Venturing. -------------------- Subject: First Ever National Venturing Event Announcement That's right. The National Office of the Boy Scouts of America has granted approval for a large... [more]
Boy Scouts Gives Joint Task Force Guantanamo 4,000 Pounds of Popcorm
Posted to Scouting News on January 12th, 2010
Members from Boy Scout Troop 115, part of the Baltimore Area Council, teamed up with Guantanamo Bay's BST 435 to deliver tins of popcorn to Marines with Marine Corps Security Force Company Guantanamo. This distribution of the confectionary corn... [more]
A Safer Summer
Posted to Scoutmaster Musings on January 11th, 2010
Eleven scouters and two scouts got certified in in my WFAB session yesterday. WFAB = Wilderness First Aid Basics training from the Red Cross. That will help make 2010 a little safer around here, at least. The two scouts were guys in our troop so I'm... [more]
The Spirit of Scouting...
Posted to The Scoutmaster on January 11th, 2010
Here is a shameless plug for my Troop's website, www.troop199.org . Please visit it. I only say this because of the photo on the front page. This photo is special. Every month I usually get the entire Troop together right before we get in... [more]
The Paper Trail: Todays Paper is Tomorrows Insulation
Posted to Official ClassB Blog on January 11th, 2010
Sarah making boxes for employee work stations. Notice the recycled paper boxes! Going green can sometimes be easier than you think. We have taken small steps that have made a huge impact, not only within our company, but also in our community... [more]
BSA & Dale Coyne Racing Team Up
Posted to A Scoutmaster's Blog on January 11th, 2010
I do not know about you, but I thought this was cool. Soon after the Boy Scouts of America was in the national spotlight with their awesome float in the Rose Bowl parade, I hear of a special partnership with an Indy racing team. The following is a... [more]
A - Z Bushcraft
Posted to Scoutmaster Clarke Green on January 11th, 2010
Bushcraft is a popular term for wilderness skills in Australia, New Zealand, South Africa and England. Andrew Price presents a series of instructional videos, recorded in Wales, all accessible online or as a DVD.Ã A-Z Bushcraft... [more]
150,000 Visits and Counting
Posted to A Scoutmaster's Blog on January 11th, 2010
T his note is more for myself then anyone, but " A Scoutmaster's Blog " reached a total of 150,000 visits yesterday (since the counter began in June 2007). It has only been a little over seven months since it reached 100,000 visits. The daily... [more]
What happens to the BSA's Rose Parade float after the parade?
Posted to Lone Star Scouter on January 10th, 2010
If you saw the Boy Scouts of America float in the Rose Parade this year, you know one thing: It was a work of art. And like any masterpiece, it shouldn't end up in a trash pile. Fortunately, after being paraded in front of the world and winning... [more]
What happens to the BSA's Rose Parade float after the parade?
Posted to Lone Star Scouter on January 10th, 2010
If you saw the Boy Scouts of America float in the Rose Parade this year, you know one thing: It was a work of art. And like any masterpiece, it shouldn't end up in a trash pile. Fortunately, after being paraded in front of the world and winning... [more]
Service...Part 2
Posted to The Scoutmaster on January 10th, 2010
It has been non-stop since our return from Ireland Monday night. Tuesday brought our PLC Meeting and my son is the SPL, so we were both there at our 1am planning the rest of the month with the PLC. Come Saturday instead of sleeping in on my day... [more]
Dedicated to Mike Wisdom
Posted to Lone Star Scouter on January 10th, 2010
A Hundred Years From Now ââ¬Â¦..It will not matter what my bank account was, The sort of house I lived in, or the kind of car I droveââ¬Â¦. but the world may be different because I was important in the life of a CHILD Mike made a difference in... [more]
Dedicated to Mike Wisdom
Posted to Lone Star Scouter on January 10th, 2010
A Hundred Years From Now ââ¬Â¦..It will not matter what my bank account was, The sort of house I lived in, or the kind of car I droveââ¬Â¦. but the world may be different because I was important in the life of a CHILD Mike made a difference in... [more]
Camping in the Snow!
Posted to Nick's Ramblings UK on January 10th, 2010
In the UK, camping in snowy weather is somewhat unusual these days and we don't get the same opportunities to do so as, for example, SM Jerry's Troop . However, the Scouts from my Troop are currently at a weekend camp and are surrounded by snow. As... [more]
Buckeye February 2010 Packet (Happy Birthday B.S.A.)
Posted to KISMIF - Awesome Cub Scouting on January 10th, 2010
The Simon Kenton Council Buckeye District roundtable packet for February 2010 is now available. The dedicated people of the Buckeye District assemble a great roundtable packet each month. This one has games, cooking ideas, crafts, songs, skits,... [more]
Contributing Writers
Posted to KISMIF - Awesome Cub Scouting on January 10th, 2010
Are you an experienced Cub Scouter ? Do you love seeing boys have active fun in Cub Scouts? Do you have good writing skills ? Do you like to help other Cub Scouters? If so, consider being a KISMIF.org volunteer contributor . KISMIF.org (what you... [more]
Scout Helps Choking Boy With Heimlich
Posted to Scouting News on January 9th, 2010
The Pembroke Mariner & Reporter has an article about a 14 year old Scout using his first aid skills to help a next door neighbor. Just days before the holiday break from school, 14-year-old Boy Scout Troop 105 member Ryan Damon was sitting in... [more]
National Venturing Event in 2010
Posted to U.S. Scouting Service Project on January 9th, 2010
Hey folks!! I'm forwarding an EXCITING event announcment which the National Venturing Cabinet needs our assistance. As you'll read, this does NOT just pertain to Venturing -- they really need the help from ALL of us in Scouting as well as parents... [more]
Sad Loss for the SHAC Venturing and Boy Scout Community
Posted to Lone Star Scouter on January 9th, 2010
Some of you may already know that Mike Wisdom passed away today, January 8, 2010, about 1:00 pm from a heart attack as a result of the cancer treatment he had started undergoing last Saturday. He was a wonderful husband, father and friend and will... [more]
Sad Loss for the SHAC Venturing and Boy Scout Community
Posted to Lone Star Scouter on January 9th, 2010
Some of you may already know that Mike Wisdom passed away today, January 8, 2010, about 1:00 pm from a heart attack as a result of the cancer treatment he had started undergoing last Saturday. He was a wonderful husband, father and friend and will... [more]
First Ever National Venturing Event to be Held in 2010
Posted to Scouting News on January 9th, 2010
The National Council of the Boy Scouts of America has granted approval for a large council to host the first ever National Venturing event in conjunction with the 100th anniversary of Scouting. This BSA Centennial Year National Venturing Event will... [more]
Weekend Patrol Box #27
Posted to ScoutSigns on January 8th, 2010
OK, so it's a bit cold for much of the country. There is still a lot of Scouting going on, just under layers! This week's Patrol Box kicks off a new year! Actually, our first Cub Scout meeting of 2010 started with the Webelos den that will be... [more]
What happens to the BSA's Rose Parade float after the parade?
Posted to Aaron on Scouting Magazine on January 8th, 2010
If you saw the Boy Scouts of America float in the Rose Parade this year, you know one thing: It was a work of art. And like any masterpiece, it shouldn't end up in a trash pile. Fortunately, after being paraded in front of the world and winning the... [more]
Video of the Week #2
Posted to Scouting Maniac on January 8th, 2010
AB100 Video for the Pasadena, California stop. The first stop of the AB 100 nationwide tour which will end on thanksgiving at the Thanksgiving Macy Days Parade. Yours in Scouting Service Mark W Assistant Den Leader Pack 69 Frontier District, Denver... [more]
Video of the Week #1
Posted to Scouting Maniac on January 8th, 2010
AB100 aka adventure base 100, the Dome Show, which is to help promote and make people realize what scouting is all about. Yours in Scouting Service Mark W Assistant Den Leader Pack 69 Frontier District, Denver Area Council NSJ '05 Youth Participant... [more]
Adventure Base 100
Posted to Scouting Maniac on January 8th, 2010
For this weekend which Includes January 8 through the 10 Adventure Base 100 will be in San Diego, California. The exact location that of the Westfield Mission Valley Mall in San Diego at the corner of the Macy's and AMC 20 Theater parking lot... [more]
MSPP #79: Ben Lindbom, The Snowmobiling Eagle Scout
Posted to A Scoutmaster's Blog on January 8th, 2010
Let's face it . Earning the rank of Eagle Scout is a very big deal. Only 4% or so of all boys in Boy Scouting earn the highest rank offered in the program. So what do you do for an encore? Well, if you are from Minnesota, and your name is Ben... [more]
Gawassa Gear List
Posted to A Boy Scout's Blog on January 8th, 2010
Ok so below is my gear list for gawassa outdoor training this weekend. Please leave comments below of any other items I should bring. The weather will be quite cold with temps in the single digits and below zero. Please note this list does not... [more]
Teens "Venture" Out at Missouri Zoo
Posted to Scouting News on January 7th, 2010
Dickerson Park Zoo in Springfield, Missouri is partnering with Boy Scouts of America's Venturing program for the Zoo Venture Crew. Venturing at Dickerson Park Zoo will provide youth opportunities to understand husbandry of exotic animals. Venture... [more]
Me goofing off with my gear
Posted to The Scoutmaster Minute on January 7th, 2010
OK, when you love camping and you have a little time on your hands.. well this is what happens. Here are a couple videos I slapped together to talk about winter gear and cooking... It just does not get any better than that my friends. ( I had to do... [more]
Adventure Base 100
Posted to The Scoutmaster Minute on January 7th, 2010
Adventure Base 100 is touring America, unfortunately it will not be coming to my Council, but it will be coming to the Chief Seattle Council up North. Fortunately for me I will get to explore Adventure Base 100 at the National Jamboree! This video... [more]
ClassB 2010 Tree Planting Service Project
Posted to Official ClassB Blog on January 7th, 2010
Join ClassB ® and Scouts all over the country as we plant a living legacy of Scouting's commitment to the conservation of natural resources! Starting January 1st, 2010, make a $10 contribution to plant a tree in the BSA Centennial Forest in... [more]
Podcast #47 Get Excited about the Centennial
Posted to The Scoutmaster Minute on January 7th, 2010
In this show Scoutmaster Jerry gets pumped about our heritage and legacy and prepares to celebrate the Centennial! Share your Scouting story or way that you are celebrating the Centennial email Scoutmaster Jerry at [email protected] or find... [more]
Show 47- Get Excited about the Celebration
Posted to The Scoutmaster Minute Podcast on January 7th, 2010
In this show Scoutmaster Jerry gets pumped about our heritage and legacy and prepares to celebrate the Centennial! Share your Scouting story or way that you are celebrating the Centennial email Scoutmaster Jerry at [email protected] or find... [more]
Check out the expanded Cub Scout Academics and Sports Program Web site
Posted to Aaron on Scouting Magazine on January 7th, 2010
Whatever your Cub Scout-age boys love to do, there's probably a belt loop for it. Whether it's Geology or Golf, Music or Marbles, Science or Soccer-there's plenty for everyone in the 25 Academics and 26 Sports subjects available. We know that as a... [more]
Trusting Youth Leadership
Posted to Scoutmaster Clarke Green on January 7th, 2010
Scoutmaster G.B. from Austin, Texas sent me the following: Our troop has a Patrol Leader's Council (PLC) every first Monday. Last Monday the older boys were really acting up. I asked the senior patrol leader (SPL) to get theà meeting... [more]
1964 Photos and Patches
Posted to U.S. Scouting Service Project on January 7th, 2010
Courtesy of Chief Wayne Johnson, we now have a wonderful collection of more than 80 photographs from the 1964 National Jamboree at Valley Forge, PA and scans of all of the twelve regional Scouting patches from 1964. Take a stroll down Scouting's... [more]
Baloo's Bugle â" February 2010 (Happy Birthday, B.S.A.) Theme
Posted to KISMIF - Awesome Cub Scouting on January 7th, 2010
The new Baloo's Bugle is out. Baloo's Bugle is a cool monthly unofficial newsletter with games, activities, ceremonies, puzzles, crafts, and other ideas for den and pack meetings. This one covers the February 2010 " Happy Birthday B.S.A. " theme... [more]
Introducing Be Prepared Solar Chargers and Contest Details
Posted to Scouting News on January 7th, 2010
PowerFilm has launched a new line of Be Prepared® Solar Chargers inspired by the adventurer in all of us. Whether hiking, camping or completing service work, the "Be Prepared®" motto also applies keeping your convenient, potentially life-saving,... [more]
2010 Dremel Pinewood Derby Days Program
Posted to Scouting News on January 6th, 2010
Once again Dremel is partnering with Lowe's Home Improvement stores and the Boy Scouts of America to provide the Dremel Pinewood Derby® Days program. This is the second year of this collaborative program to help Scouts create a winning Pinewood... [more]
Service...
Posted to The Scoutmaster on January 6th, 2010
During my recent visit to Ireland I had the opportunity to meet up with a Scout Leader and his son (recapped here in an earlier post, look for it) and I noticed broken down to the basics, without the ranks and merit badges, the patches and... [more]
Adventure Base 100, Vol. 1: Pasadena, California
Posted to Aaron on Scouting Magazine on January 6th, 2010
Adventure Base 100 started its cross-country road trip last week in Pasadena, Calif. Care to go along for the ride? At each stop during AB 100's 11-month journey, the BSA plans to create Webisodes that will showcase both the base itself and the... [more]
Eureka Offers BSA Centennial Edition Tent and Sleeping Bag
Posted to Scoutmaster Clarke Green on January 6th, 2010
From Ryan Dionne at The Gear Junkie Boy Scouts young and old remember the traditional A-frame tent. For many, that tent was a Eureka Timberline. So to commemorate the Boy Scouts of America's 100th anniversary, Eureka has upgraded the Timberline with... [more]
Relive the Rose Parade and Adventure Base 100 unveiling
Posted to Aaron on Scouting Magazine on January 6th, 2010
Don't worry if you couldn't make it out to Pasadena, Calif., last week to see the Boy Scouts of America float in the Rose Parade and the unveiling of Adventure Base 100. BSA photographer Michael Roytek has you covered. He was in Pasadena... [more]
True North Show 19
Posted to True North Scouting on January 6th, 2010
Bears, Bears and more Bearsââ¬Â¦.and not the Cub Scout kindââ¬Â¦Part Deux I had the opportunity to record a presentation with Cliff Jacobson, avid outdoorsman and canoeist. He tells some stories, some jokes, and how to protect your food and... [more]
Official 2009 Belt Loop Reqs Posted
Posted to KISMIF - Awesome Cub Scouting on January 6th, 2010
BSA National has now officially posted the requirements for the new (2009) Cub Scout belt loops (as well as all the other Academics and Sports awards) at this link . The new Guide is still expected to be available around late January or February... [more]
Get Involved In Scouting?
Posted to A Scoutmaster's Blog on January 6th, 2010
During the my last year of tech college my classmates and I would discuss what we wanted to do with our lives once we were out on our own. What kind of job did we hope to get? What kind of community would we like to settle down in? What... [more]
2010 Census
Posted to Nick's Ramblings UK on January 6th, 2010
Every year, each Scout Group has to complete a census. This is information that the Scout Association asks for each year to find out the numbers of young people and leader in each Group. Once the Group has filled in their details, the District then... [more]
Jamboree Navigator Will Keep You in the Know
Posted to Scouting News on January 5th, 2010
I doubt it is in response to complaints about a lack of communication from National about the Jamboree on various unofficial Jamboree email lists, however there is now a national email newsletter for Jamboree participants and staff. According to... [more]
November-December Where Am I? winner announced
Posted to Aaron on Scouting Magazine on January 5th, 2010
When you opened up the November-December Scouting to page 42 and saw the photo for our "Where Am I?" reader contest, did you recognize the inverted boot kicking its way toward the Texas sky? We received more than 700 responses, but only 133 of... [more]
Good Morning 2010!
Posted to The Scoutmaster on January 5th, 2010
Yes I know we are on Day 5 of the new year but I just got back to the states and back into the Scoutmaster mode (PLC Tonight). I keep telling the Troop to get ready for a great 2010! Yet, I think it is up to the Scouts how great 2010 will be... [more]
January 4, 2010 â" Light Painting
Posted to A Boy Scout's Blog on January 5th, 2010
Today I tried my hand at light painting a type of photography were the photographer sets the camera to a long exposure and sets the camera on the tripod and then waves a small light in front of the open lense. My best result is shown here... [more]
2009 Top Tweets
Posted to ScoutSigns on January 4th, 2010
Twitter was a new tool for me to explore early on in 2009. It was quirky and just beginning to get a lot of press. Folks were trying out if this would be a fad or a solution. I read a lot about how to be a good member of the Twitter... [more]
Boy Scout float shines in Rose Parade
Posted to Aaron on Scouting Magazine on January 4th, 2010
The New Year was welcomed with a bang on Jan. 1 as the Boy Scouts of America float had a starring role in the Rose Parade. The float, seen above in a beautiful photo by volunteer Dennis Kuba, was a hit with the thousands who lined the parade route... [more]
February 2010 (Happy Birthday B.S.A.) Program Helps
Posted to KISMIF - Awesome Cub Scouting on January 4th, 2010
The February ( Happy Birthday B.S.A. ) Program Helps pages from BSA National are available (free) for download. Cub Scout Program Helps is a great resource for crafts, games, activities, and more for pack meetings and activities and Tiger, Wolf,... [more]
Scouting Video of the Week â" January 3, 2010
Posted to A Boy Scout's Blog on January 3rd, 2010
This week's video is part one of a four part series on the history of the bsa. Enjoy! Powered by ScribeFire ... [more]
A Scout Is⦠100 years of Scouting rolled up in one powerful book!
Posted to Scouting News on January 3rd, 2010
Sonfire Media, LLC is proud to announce the release of author and Eagle Scout Todd Shaw's latest book, " A Scout isâ¦Values for a Lifetime " (paperback 978-0-9825773-0-1). With a foreword by Zig Ziglar, A Scout Is⦠explores the influence of Scouting... [more]
Top December 2009 Posts
Posted to KISMIF - Awesome Cub Scouting on January 3rd, 2010
Here are the top 10 most viewed posts for December 2009 (other than those solely about monthly theme items): 2009 New Belt Loops List New 2009 Cub Scout Belt Loops Coming Video Games Belt Loop Requirements 2009-2010 Program Helps Full Download... [more]
2010 Scout Sunday Emblem
Posted to KISMIF - Awesome Cub Scouting on January 2nd, 2010
Here is the 2010 Scout Sunday participation patch ($1.99) available from BSA Supply Group. This is a very nice-looking emblem featuring Joseph Csatari artwork . Link Posted in CUB SCOUTS, Faith, Patches... [more]
Tournament of Roses Parade
Posted to Scouting News on January 2nd, 2010
Today was a big day for Scouting, the kick off of the 100th Anniversary celebration! The Boy Scouts of America entered a float in the 2010 Tournament of Roses parade accompanied by 300 Eagle Scouts on foot. (remember the sneak peek of the float... [more]
Happy Birthday B.S.A. â" Official Theme Description
Posted to KISMIF - Awesome Cub Scouting on January 2nd, 2010
The February 2010 Cub Scout Monthly Theme is " Happy Birthday, B.S.A. " Here is the official BSA theme description: "It's time to celebrate with a big birthday bash . Boy Scouts of America is 100 years old this year. Learn the history of how... [more]
Tournament of Roses Parade
Posted to Scouting Maniac on January 2nd, 2010
For the first time in 60 years the National Council of the Boy Scouts of America or more commonly known as corporate BSA for those outside the program, participated in the 2010 Rose Bowl Parade. The BSA ended up winning the float Award of the... [more]
Adventure Base 100
Posted to Scouting Maniac on January 1st, 2010
Here is the description of what this 100th anniversary event is all about: Experience Scouting like never before with Adventure Base 100! Created specifically for the 100th Anniversary Celebration, Adventure Base 100 is traveling the country to give... [more]
Welcome to 2010
Posted to Scouting Maniac on January 1st, 2010
Scouts, Scouters, Alumni, and other interested parties welcome to the year 2010. If you have not heard the big news, this will be the year that the BSA celebrates their 100th birt hday. The Scout movement which began in the UK actually started 3... [more]
Gear Head Friday â" My New Pack
Posted to A Boy Scout's Blog on January 1st, 2010
For Christmas this year I received a gift that I will definitely be using for many years to come. This year I got a new EMS Trail 70 pack. This is 70 liter pack suitable for weekends and weeklong excursions. The pack is availible from EMS directly... [more]
Happy New Year!!
Posted to The Scoutmaster Minute on January 1st, 2010
Wishing all of you the very best in this New Year! As we celebrate all that Scouting has given we look ahead to all that Scouting has to offer in the coming years. 2010 is the year for Scouting.. Lets make the very most of it! Have a Great Scouting... [more]
Another correction to Video Games
Posted to U.S. Scouting Service Project on January 1st, 2010
It now appears that Scoutstuff.org has the Video Games Loop and Pin categorized incorrectly, as both Scouting.org and the new edition of Scouting Magazine both list Video Games as an Academics subject, not a Sport. I've reversed the revisions I made... [more]
2009's December Tweets
Posted to ScoutSigns on January 1st, 2010
December was a quiet month between work, travel and of course Scouting (including our big annual ski trip). Here were the Top 10: Wildlife Promise: Be Out There: The Ten Reasons Parents Should Care About Outdoor Time For Kids http://ow.ly/QoE6 Ahâ¦... [more]
Looking Ahead - Program Health
Posted to Scoutmaster Clarke Green on January 1st, 2010
Fifth and final entryà in a series of thoughts about looking ahead . Do we meet key indicators of effectively presenting our program? The quality unit award (now the centennial quality unit award ) has been the generally accepted standard for... [more]
Out with 2009, In with 2010â¦
Posted to Scouting News on January 1st, 2010
First, I want to thank everyone for the well wishes and sticking with Scouting News this past year. I've been deployed to Iraq the last year, which has been a hamper on the growth and sometimes timeliness of Scouting News. The good news is I will... [more]
Happy New Year 2010!
Posted to A Boy Scout's Blog on January 1st, 2010
A happy and healthy new years to all of my readers! Have a great day!... [more]
Happy Birthday, BSA!
Posted to BSA CubCast Podcast on January 1st, 2010
Get ready for the February theme of Happy Birthday, BSA! In part 1 of the January Cubcast, we get lots of fun ideas for celebrating the big 100th birthday of the BSA from Darlene Sprague, who joined us last spring with some great ideas for Cub Scout... [more]
2009 The Year in Scouting Review...
Posted to The Scoutmaster on January 1st, 2010
It started easily enough, my son was Life and looking at Eagle. I was on the District Committee as the Advancement Chair and looking to make a dent in the MBC process. I was the AdChair for my Troop, working my Ticket and helping some Scouts to... [more]
Graduation/Crossover Ceremony
Posted to BSA CubCast Podcast on January 1st, 2010
What's the difference between a graduation and a crossover ceremony? Well, we spoke to Dan Wolboldt who's been doing Cub Scout training for more than 30 years! Dan shares with us some memorable and dignified ways to move our Cub Scouts forward... [more]
The Scouting Brotherhood
Posted to The Scoutmaster on December 31st, 2009
We have been in Ireland since Christmas Day. Seeing the sights and exploring this great country. The food is incredible, thesites breathtaking: the Cliffs of Moher, Blarney Castle, Muckross Abbey and the towns of Killarney and Dingle. I could go... [more]
2009 in review
Posted to A Boy Scout's Blog on December 31st, 2009
2009 has been a great year for this site. In June I launched this blog and since then I have had almost 2,000 hits. Also since June I have written almost 60 blog posts. My blog's rss feed has a steady following of 20-30 readers and I have amassed a... [more]
Going beyond BSA training
Posted to The Scoutmaster Minute on December 31st, 2009
Over the last couple of days, since I posted my Cold weather Camping Card, there has been a lot of discussion and email flying around about techniques, procedures, and skills needed for, in particular, cold weather camping. I would suggest that as... [more]
Looking Ahead - Financial Stability
Posted to Scoutmaster Clarke Green on December 31st, 2009
Fourth in a series of thoughts about looking ahead . How will we reach and or maintain financial stability? Great Scouting is not dependent on a lavish budget; just ask your Council Executive. Every Troop, Pack and Crew I know of raises money to... [more]
The Final Countdown: 2010 is almost here
Posted to Aaron on Scouting Magazine on December 31st, 2009
Tonight's countdown to midnight takes on extra meaning this year. That's because when the clock strikes 12, the Boy Scouts of America's Year of Celebration will officially begin. It's a time for looking back and surging forward... [more]
Cold Weather First Aid... Revisited
Posted to The Scoutmaster Minute on December 31st, 2009
I recently posted a "Cold Weather fact Card" that our Scout Troop uses for training and preparing for cold weather camping. The beauty of the internet is that we can share ideas, thoughts, and information.. and most of all we learn (in most cases)... [more]
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