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New Trainer Course Posted!
Posted to Leave No Trace Blog on September 29th, 2010
Leave No Trace Trainer Course on the River Leave No Trace Master Educators, Alexis Ollar and Topher Marlatt have teamed up with Redwoods and Rivers to put on this one of a kind, Leave No Trace Rafting Trainer's Course. Participants who book this... [more]
Adding Machine Tape Demonstration
Posted to A Scoutmaster's Blog on September 29th, 2010
Thursday evening the pack (and troop) are holding a Night To Join Scouting at the local elementary school. The pack currently only has three members so this will be a critical meeting for the future of the pack. Our district commissioner has been... [more]
Five tips for great troop leader elections
Posted to Aaron on Scouting Magazine on September 29th, 2010
"Troop elections are a microcosm of American democracy," said Scouter J.C. Shepard on Scouting à magazine's Facebook page . He's right, and like the election for a state governor or U.S. Senator, proper planning is needed to... [more]
Starting Something New
Posted to Jabbering All Day Long on September 29th, 2010
Well this is something new, I'd like to say a big hello to all the Jabbering followers. Chris has asked me to write a regular Scouting contribution for his blog, he's hoping for a viewpoint from the coal face. I've been reading the jabbering.co.uk... [more]
Posted to Leave No Trace Blog on September 29th, 2010
Our eyes did not deceive us! During a game of disc golf, or folf (frisbee golf) as we heard the locals call it here in Missoula, we came upon the basket on hole 12 to find Bigfoot! He was playing a solo game and he apparently has quite a bit of... [more]
Young Leader Training
Posted to Woggleknot.com on December 31st, 1969
This is becoming a bit of a habit ââ¬â I'm making a post a whole week after I did something. Last weekend I was on a young leader training course at Bradley Wood (which I seem to be spending a lot of time at recently). I completed 5 Modules... [more]
County Winter Camp 2010
Posted to Woggleknot.com on December 31st, 1969
This post is quite late because I haven't really had much time this week. I've got loads of coursework that needed to get done and I've been revising for a maths exam I have next week. Also, I AM NOW SIXTEEN! It was my birthday on Wednesday so I... [more]
I'm not dead
Posted to Woggleknot.com on December 31st, 1969
Over the last few months I managed to lose all motivation for posting regularly on this blog. I've been out of school since June and over summer my life has consisted (almost) entirely of skateboarding, video games and sleeping in. Unfortunately,... [more]
CRICKET.
Posted to Woggleknot.com on December 31st, 1969
Today I received another £60 to go towards our district's Jamboree funds. I'd been invited to a local cricket event to sell raffle tickets but when I got there me and the other scout found out that they didn't need us to do that. However, there... [more]
I'm baaaaack!
Posted to Woggleknot.com on December 31st, 1969
I haven't posted for a while because I've been spending a lot of time revising for my GCSEs and I decided to have a break from Scouting while I got my exams over and done with, so I could get more revision done. Today I finished my last exam so I'm... [more]
Coursework, revision, exams, and some very good news!
Posted to Woggleknot.com on December 31st, 1969
I've had very little time for this blog as of late because exams and coursework deadlines have been approaching and I've been spending a lot of time working and revising. I've spent hours over the last week doing music coursework and practicing for... [more]
Anti-Piracy Badge
Posted to Woggleknot.com on December 31st, 1969
I've been reading a book called "The Scout's Companion". It's a book that contains lots and lots of facts about Scouting. Some facts you probably already know, some you'll find useful (such as how to cook an egg in a potato) and some are just crazy... [more]
Selection Day
Posted to Woggleknot.com on December 31st, 1969
I said there was going to be 12 places and over one hundred people, but that was wrong. There's 15 places and 60 people took part ââ¬â so I have a better chance of getting a place. It was a really good day ââ¬â the first half of the day my... [more]
West Yorkshire Scouts County Jamboree selection day
Posted to Woggleknot.com on December 31st, 1969
This saturday coming up I'll be taking part in county jamboree selection. In February I went on a selection weekend for my district but I didn't get a place. Then, there was 3 places for 12 people. This time, there's 12 places for over one hundred... [more]
Win a copy of Scouting Skills: A complete guide!
Posted to Woggleknot.com on December 31st, 1969
Chris at Jabbering All Day Long is holding a competition ââ¬â and the prize is a copy of the scouting skills book which I reviewed here. Make sure you enter because it's a great book to have in your collection, especially if you're a scout... [more]
Citizenship
Posted to BSA CubCast Podcast on September 29th, 2010
How do you explain Citizenship to a 7 year old? Betsy Eubanks, an assistant district commissioner with the Montana Council developed the Boy Management class taught at Philmont and she's here to tell us everything we need to know to help boys become... [more]
Youth Protection
Posted to BSA CubCast Podcast on September 29th, 2010
Youth safety is of paramount importance to the Boy Scouts of America. Ron Timmons, a program specialist with the Program Impact Department at the national office in Irving, Texas, guides us through this very important... [more]
Leave No Trace is hiring a Development Director!
Posted to Leave No Trace Blog on September 28th, 2010
Leave No Trace Center for Outdoor Ethics is an international nonprofit organization committed to the protection and enjoyment of the outdoors for all people. We are seeking a sharp and savvy, conservation-oriented individual for a full-time... [more]
College Students: Help us with outreach!
Posted to Leave No Trace Blog on September 28th, 2010
Many of you have read the recent posts about Leave No Trace programs in the Red River Gorge . As part of the Hot Spot program , the Center is also working with the Forest Service to improve outreach to college/university students visiting this... [more]
Living Archeology Weekend in the Red River Gorge
Posted to Leave No Trace Blog on September 28th, 2010
Last Friday and Saturday, we visited the Gladie Cultural-Environmental Learning Center in the Daniel Boone National Forest to participate in the Living Archeology Weekend , which saw over 1,600 visitors over the two-day event. Since 1989, this... [more]
1 of 100 days as the new Scoutmaster.
Posted to Chairman's Chat - A Pack Committee Blog on September 28th, 2010
In my last post, I laid out that I'm going to become Scoutmaster tonight. I have had a couple of weeks to plan for this, but I really haven't done much to prepare for tonight. The current Scoutmaster hasn't said a word about this to me, that has me... [more]
Review of Proud Scouting Mom and Dad Mugs
Posted to Trailstop on September 28th, 2010
Some people will tell you that a mug is a mug is mug. But the folks at Cuppa are working hard to manufacture a mug for every scenario and do their best to, "make a mug for everyone." And they have certainly done that for the moms and dads of BSA... [more]
Scoutmaster Podcast 36
Posted to Scoutmaster Clarke Green on September 27th, 2010
Troop Leadership and Patrol System 3, George W. Sears Scoutmaster Podcast 36 Feel free to send your questions and comments (you can rate the podcast on iTunes). Use the email link above left or the comments feature of the blog. Woodcaft and Camping... [more]
Natl Outdoor Badge Tracking
Posted to Scoutmaster Musings on September 27th, 2010
To help scouts keep track of the various requirements of miles, nights, hours, and adventures for the National Outdoor Badge awards, I've created some documents. Hopefully, they'll make the broad range of requirements more manageable for your... [more]
Spokane River Clean Up
Posted to Leave No Trace Blog on September 27th, 2010
Saturday September 25th marked National Public Lands Day . Team West spent the day in eastern Washington and took part in the 8th annual Spokane River Clean Up. Last year 8 tons of trash were hauled out of the river and surrounding areas. We have... [more]
Wow was it really May?
Posted to Chairman's Chat - A Pack Committee Blog on September 27th, 2010
Was it really may the last time I posted? So much has happened in the last few months. I have worked my self out of my real job. The company decide to use me to move their servers to Rackspace managed hosting, a local company from San Antonio. I've... [more]
Invasive Species - A growing problem in the pacific northwest
Posted to Leave No Trace Blog on September 27th, 2010
Washington state: Inspectors stop boat with invasive mussels State officials say they stopped a boat that was contaminated with zebra mussels before the invasive species could spread in Washington waters. The Associated Press BELLINGHAM, Wash. -... [more]
CilBen â" Guest Appearance
Posted to Jabbering All Day Long on September 27th, 2010
Hello Dear Reader Atomic Apple Well after 9 months of posting on Jabbering all day long I thought you would be getting bored of the touch of my fingertips so I have roped in CilBen (Twitter name) to do some guest posting. Ben is the founder and... [more]
When Older Scouts Eagle
Posted to Lone Star Scouter on September 27th, 2010
When older scouts Eagle, it can leave a hole in the Troop. With a gap between older scouts and younger ones, with mixed ages in between, the troop faces some leadership challanges. Lucky for us we have two new Eagle's who have decided to become... [more]
Around The Scouting Campfire #18
Posted to A Scoutmaster's Blog on September 27th, 2010
This episode of Around The Scouting Campfire is dedicated to a special individual of Boy Scout Troop 68, Eymard, our assistant scoutmaster. Eymard is 83 years old and has been with the troop for 23 years. Buttons and Steve thought it was about time... [more]
Around The Scouting Campfire #18
Posted to Around The Scouting Campfire Podcast on September 27th, 2010
This episode of Around The Scouting Campfire is dedicated to a special individual of Boy Scout Troop 68, Eymard, our assistant scoutmaster. Eymard is 83 years old and has been with the troop for 23 years. Buttons and Steve thought it was about time... [more]
Civil War Reenactment Camporee
Posted to A Scouter's Journey on September 27th, 2010
There's been at least half a dozen times in my/my son's Scouting career where we were the only two who showed from our Pack/Troop for a Council event. We both love to camp so if there's an opportunity we try ââ¬Â¦ Continue reading ââ â... [more]
Meetings, time for quiet reflection and Robin Hood!
Posted to UK Chief Commissioner Blog on September 26th, 2010
After the fun and excitement of last week, this has been a week of meetings, seeing new colleagues and quiet... [more]
Check Out Philmont Trail Crew Trek
Posted to Scouting News on September 26th, 2010
Looking for a low cost way to spend time at Philmont? You should check out a Philmont Trail Crew Trek . Tail Crew Trek (TCT) is a co-ed fourteen-day educational program focused on conservation and leadership development. TCT involves seven days of... [more]
Quiz Night
Posted to Random Scouter's Blog on September 26th, 2010
Beloved Readers, My Group is having a quiz night on the 2nd October see the attached Quiznight Please contract me if want more information Thats all for now folks Random Scouter... [more]
Do Brownies Still Exist?
Posted to Nick's Ramblings UK on September 25th, 2010
Last night I was chatting to the Mums of two new Beavers. As our conversation progressed, one of the Mums whose daughter had just joined the Colony, asked me if Brownies still existed. Now I have to admit this kind of surprised me. Girl Guiding UK... [more]
NLS 2010 Recap
Posted to A Boy Scout's Blog on September 25th, 2010
Myself and the other members of my lodge that attended NLS. Two weekends ago I attended the National Leadership Seminar that was held at Camp Alpine in New Jersey. National Leadership Seminar, or NLS is a leadership training course that is put on... [more]
My Scoutmaster Minute 9/21/10
Posted to The Scoutmaster on September 24th, 2010
At TLT we watched Groundhog Day (some Scouts laugh) and one of the actors, Steven Tobolowsky told a story the other day that I really liked. He said, as a young actor on stage in Buffalo, in the middle of a play, something happened. A payphone... [more]
University Scouting
Posted to Jabbering All Day Long on September 24th, 2010
Hello Dear Reader Well it is that time of year, the end of what will have been for many their first week in university or as it is most commonly known in the UK "Freshers Week". Now my memories of my Freshers Week were drinking, meeting new people,... [more]
Track the progress of Philmont construction
Posted to Aaron on Scouting Magazine on September 24th, 2010
The busy summer season at Philmont Scout Ranch has ended. Though the high-adventure base remains open year-round to host conferences and fall and winter programs, this could be considered a slow time. That makes it the perfect time for new... [more]
Tomorrow is the first Sea Scout Recruiting Day
Posted to Aaron on Scouting Magazine on September 24th, 2010
à What did you do this weekend? If you're in any Scouting program, the answer probably comes with a great story. And now is the time for members of Sea Scouts, BSA à to share their stories with potential recruits. The first-ever Sea... [more]
10TH ANNUAL LUMPY TRAILS DAY October 1-3rd
Posted to Leave No Trace Blog on September 24th, 2010
We hope you'll join us for a weekend of activities on Lumpy Ridge as well as in Estes Park, CO. Come visit the Leave No Trace table and join your friends, crack climbing guru's, notable first ascensionists of the past, off-width enthusiasts, and... [more]
Boy Scouts of America to be featured again on "Jeopardy!"
Posted to Aaron on Scouting Magazine on September 23rd, 2010
Pick up your signaling buzzer, and set the DVR, because we've just received word that the iconic quiz show "Jeopardy!" will once again feature a special category about the Boy Scouts of America. The episode, which will air nationwide... [more]
Traveling Scout Man
Posted to Stadri Emblems Scouting Blog on September 23rd, 2010
From 1922 and through into the 1930's a "regional deputy" used to hit the road with little more than a small suitcase and bedroll at his side. His mission was to mobilize the youth and convince townspeople to invest in Scouting. This BSA road... [more]
Beginning Backpacking at Miami University
Posted to Leave No Trace Blog on September 23rd, 2010
On Wednesday September 22nd we visited with the Outdoor Pursuit Center at Miami University in Oxford, OH to talk about Leave No Trace Frontcountry practices. We met with a Beginning Backpacking class of about 20 students and program staff to... [more]
ClassB Introduces Brand New Line Of Custom Patrol T-Shirts
Posted to Official ClassB Blog on September 23rd, 2010
If you're looking for a way to make your patrol stand out above the rest, then look no further! There's no better way to impress your Boy Scout Troop and show your spirit at your next meeting or event than showing up in one of ClassB's new custom... [more]
UKCC â" On Jabbering All Day Long
Posted to Jabbering All Day Long on September 23rd, 2010
Hello Dear Reader Well I said I had some exciting news and here it is I have persuaded the UK Chief Commissioner (UKCC) Wayne Bulpitt to answer some questions in an e-mail type interview which will be posted on Jabbering All Day Long in October. So... [more]
School Outreach in Winthrop, WA
Posted to Leave No Trace Blog on September 23rd, 2010
Happy first day of autumn! This week we visited seven classrooms, educating more than 200 students, in Winthrop, WA . Winthrop is a small town nestled in the Methow Valley in north central Washington, just outside of the Cascades Mountains. We were... [more]
Reminder: Upcoming Events at Red River Gorge
Posted to Leave No Trace Blog on September 22nd, 2010
Leave No Trace will be participating in two upcoming events at the Red River Gorge, in Daniel Boone National Forest, KY. Red River Gorge was named the first " Leave No Trace Hot Spot " earlier this year. The Center is working with the Forest Service... [more]
Boy Scouts Participate In 2010 International Coastal Cleanup
Posted to Official ClassB Blog on September 22nd, 2010
The 2010 International Coastal Cleanup was held last weekend in communities all around the globe. Every year, volunteers gather to help clean up coastal communities, lakes, rivers, parks and other public areas in an attempt to keep our world a... [more]
Avon/Hannover Twinning Diary Part 4
Posted to Jabbering All Day Long on September 22nd, 2010
Hello Dear Reader It has been a long while coming be here is the final part of my recent trip to Germany with the scouts Incase you need to catch up you can find parts 1, 2, & 3 at the links provided. So where had we got to, yes Friday. Friday... [more]
Respect Wildlife isn't just for the woods
Posted to Leave No Trace Blog on September 22nd, 2010
From the Cody Enterprise . Full article here: http://tinyurl.com/35j6ueh... [more]
The Wolf Patrol (an epub book)
Posted to A Scoutmaster's Blog on September 21st, 2010
Less then two weeks ago I wrote an article about old Scouting books and novels that are not only in the public domain, but also available as an electronic book in the epub format which is compatible on your iPod Touch, iPad, and other electronic... [more]
Scouts explore new activity on TV
Posted to The Scout Association on September 21st, 2010
If participating in a new activity is not adventurous enough, then six Somerset Scouts recently found themselves doing so in front of a BBC film... [more]
The North Face Speaker Series - join the adventure starting September 28th!
Posted to Leave No Trace Blog on September 21st, 2010
As an organization focused on people doing their part to be both participants and activists in the outdoor conservation moment, we are proud to partner with companies like The North Face who put these values in to action, every day. Join us this... [more]
BSA Uniforms
Posted to Scoutmaster Musings on September 21st, 2010
Somebody at BSA learned Flash programming this summer. The new bsauniforms.org site takes you on a fun-filled, whirlwind tour of uniforming from Tiger Cub through Scout Leader. Hold onto your hats and watch your little scout spin in circles and... [more]
Make a difference this Saturday for National Public Lands Day
Posted to Aaron on Scouting Magazine on September 21st, 2010
This Saturday, join the nationwide volunteer effort to better the great outdoors of the U.S. It's the 17th edition of National Public Lands Day, and it's the perfect opportunity to teach your Scouts about the importance of the open spaces... [more]
Hartwood Days
Posted to Leave No Trace Blog on September 21st, 2010
On September 11th, we attended Hartwood Days Festival in Fredericksburg, Virginia. This 11th annual youth and community fair offered families and youth opportunities to have fun and learn new things. Boy and Girl Scouts even had opportunities to... [more]
Review of Realeather Crafts' Leather Moccasin Kits
Posted to Trailstop on September 21st, 2010
The Silver Creek Leather Company is one of the finest leather craft companies in the world, and the only one that manufactures leather crafts under license from by the Boy Scouts of America. Their leather moccasin kit is no exception. This kit... [more]
Judge David Harper Distingushed Citizen Award Dinner
Posted to Scouting News on September 21st, 2010
Boy Scouts of America's (BSA) Sailfish District will honor the community contributions of Martin County business leaders at the Judge David Harper Distinguished Citizen Award Dinner, a dinner benefit which has been renamed this year to honor the... [more]
True North Show 26
Posted to True North Scouting on September 21st, 2010
Summer vacation is over...time to get my compass, and your's, pointing in the right direction... [more]
Merseyside Explorer Scout has day to remember at Papal Mass
Posted to The Scout Association on September 20th, 2010
One would have been hard-pressed to miss coverage of Pope Benedict XVI's visit to the UK last week. But for one Explorer Scout, the occasion provided the opportunity of a lifetime to take part in the Papal Mass and be blessed by the Pope... [more]
Experiencing true community spirit
Posted to UK Chief Commissioner Blog on September 20th, 2010
A multi-faith service with the Pope, an action-packed day in Hampshire, the first of the national DC conferences, a wedding reception, three renditions of Happy Birthday and far too much... [more]
Scoutmaster Podcast 35
Posted to Scoutmaster Clarke Green on September 20th, 2010
The Left Handshake, Troop Leadership and Patrol System 2, A Scout is Brave Scoutmaster Podcast 35 Feel free to send your questions and comments (you can rate the podcast on iTunes). Use the email link above left or the comments feature of the blog... [more]
Partner Highlight: Chipper and IAG Media make a splash with youth engagement
Posted to Leave No Trace Blog on September 20th, 2010
IAGmedia is a Bay Area based family-lifestyle Company that playfully delivers good characters, programs and products that help instill positive life values and a respect for the environment. The Company sells the physical products along with... [more]
Road Wisdom: Lighting a Fire
Posted to Leave No Trace Blog on September 20th, 2010
"Education is not the filling of a pail, but the lighting of a fire." -William Butler Yeats While traveling and teaching, we have the opportunity to work with an incredibly diverse range of audiences. From youth-serving organizations like the Boy... [more]
eNews You Can Use: Age Requirements for Training
Posted to Leave No Trace Blog on September 20th, 2010
Dear Education Department, I recently completed my Master Educator Course and am scheduling some upcoming Trainer Courses. I am writing to see if there is a minimum age requirement for taking a Trainer Course. I thought I had read something in your... [more]
Where Did Kiff Go
Posted to Jabbering All Day Long on September 20th, 2010
Hello Dear Reader How the devil are you? I said it was only going to be away one week and it turned out to be two, and for that I am deeply sorry. See I came back from my Holiday to Italy (calling at Pisa, Lucca and the surrounding Tuscan area. It... [more]
Celebrating the 100th
Posted to UK Chief Commissioner Blog on September 19th, 2010
Blog that is, rather than my age before anybody asks! Hard to imagine that this is the 100th posting since we launched the blog twelve months ago. So much has happened, although at times it doesn't feel like enough has! This weekend (11-12 Sep) sums... [more]
Safety Culture
Posted to Nick's Ramblings UK on September 19th, 2010
Of late various organisations, like Scouts, schools or local councils, have been stopping various activities due to 'health and safety'. The more ridiculous examples of this has been schools stopping kids playing conkers in the playground to the... [more]
Long time
Posted to Random Scouter's Blog on September 19th, 2010
Hello my lovely readers, I know its been a while since I've lasted blog'd, but I'm back ready and waiting and waiting. Well the summers been a long time ending, and yes i know its almost the end of September, ââ¬Â¦ Continue reading ââ â... [more]
Leave No Trace Should Never be an After Thought
Posted to Commissioner Keith Comments on September 19th, 2010
In Scouting, no matter what the program or activity, Leave No Trace should never be an after thought. Picking specimen samples of foliage or stones does harm the environment and should never be practiced. Recently my scout friends and I conducted an... [more]
True North Show 26
Posted to True North Scouting on September 18th, 2010
OK, so my summer vacation went longer than it should haveââ¬Â¦can't get into the whole speaking-on-the-internet right now, so I have a short show from my friend, Commissioner Keith, enjoy! Join the forum discussion on this post Share with Others:... [more]
MSPP #93: Many Point Scout Camp Rouser (2010)
Posted to A Scoutmaster's Blog on September 17th, 2010
It is almost a tradition. During the past few years I have taken my video camera along to summer camp and recorded the opening and closing campfire programs. These programs are edited down to become podcast episodes and a dvd for the Boy Scouts who... [more]
WORKING THE PATROL METHOD by Four Eagle Scouts
Posted to The Scoutmaster on September 17th, 2010
LEADERSHIP...there is nothing new under the sun to read about leadership, especially for Scouters. If you've read The Art of War, BPs Aids To Scoutmastership, anything by Reagan, Ike or Green Bar Bill then you know all there is to know about... [more]
Living Archaeology Weekend - Red River Gorge
Posted to Leave No Trace Blog on September 17th, 2010
If you are in the Kentucky area next weekeed, come support the first Leave No Trace Hot Spot : the Red River Gorge! Living Archaeology weekend will take place September 24-24 at the Gladie Center in the Red River Gorge : Have you ever wondered what... [more]
Ever Wondered What the Difference is Between Bitmap/Raster and Vector Art?
Posted to Stadri Emblems Scouting Blog on September 17th, 2010
Computer displays are made from small dots called pixels. The picture is built from these dots. As the image is magnified, it becomes grainy. Vector graphic files store the lines, shapes and colors that make up an image as a mathematical formula... [more]
Victorinox Boy Scouts of America Swiss Army Knives
Posted to Trailstop on September 17th, 2010
In 2009, the Boy Scouts of America added Victorinox Swiss Army to their exclusive list of licensees. Victorinox Swiss Army is the U.S. distributor for Victorinox, a leading producer of pocket tools, the originator of the Swiss army knife, and is... [more]
Whidbey Island Trainer Course
Posted to Leave No Trace Blog on September 16th, 2010
On Tuesday and Wednesday, we traveled to Whidbey Island in WA to provide a Leave No Trace Trainer Course. This is the second year in a row for us at Whidbey Island. We had participants from the US Forest Service, North Cascades Institute , Girl... [more]
SMM 63- 5 Points to a successful year
Posted to The Scoutmaster Minute Podcast on September 16th, 2010
Welcome back! In this show we talk about the 5 key elements that a Scouter needs to pay attention to for a successful year. Meetings, hikes, camp outs, service projects, and advancement will keep you on track for a great year of Scouting.. now go... [more]
My Scoutmaster Minute 9/14/10
Posted to The Scoutmaster on September 16th, 2010
Look around this room! WOW, 70 Scouts and almost 30 Adults all here because they love Scouting. With all these uniforms and all these people it sometimes gets confusing...Mr. Lopresto, can you tell me what the patch on your shoulder says (ASM),... [more]
Subaru/Leave No Trace Traveling Trainer Outfitter Highlight
Posted to Leave No Trace Blog on September 16th, 2010
I recently went camping in Colorado with the Traveling Trainers, which gave me a chance to feel like I was a Traveling Trainer once again. I quickly realized that our current teams have it much cushier than teams of the past thanks to all of their... [more]
A Big High Five to the Pikes Peak Community College Outdoor Leadership Group!
Posted to Leave No Trace Blog on September 15th, 2010
It is a treat for us here at the office to get a peek into what is happening 'out in the field', and we LOVE seeing that these stories are literally coming in from all over the country. We want to give a big shout out to a group of students from... [more]
Rain Didn't Damper Spirits At Webelos Woods 2010
Posted to Commissioner Keith Comments on September 15th, 2010
44 Scouts and about the same number of adults participated in the 2010 Webelos Woods event at the Bay Beach Wildlife Sanctuary and in spite of the rain, no one showed any signs of displeasure in the events offered nor were their spirits dampened by... [more]
Bear Bags - How To by Kevin Callan
Posted to Scoutmaster Clarke Green on September 15th, 2010
Kevin Callan on bear bags from the Paddler's Guide to Happy Camping Keeping your food safe from bears (and other critters) is an important element of any camping trip. Not only do you want to reduce the chance of having an unwanted close... [more]
Own the official jamboree calendar and DVD
Posted to Aaron on Scouting Magazine on September 15th, 2010
Relive the celebration of a lifetime through pictures and video with the official 2010 National Scout Jamboree calendar and DVD. The $10 calendar , seen at left, features high-quality photos of the excitement of the 2010 jamboree. It's a... [more]
Remembering September 11th
Posted to A Scouter's Journey on September 15th, 2010
It's been 9 years since America was attacked on our own soil. 9 years of our country reacting, reflecting and rebuilding. I still remember it like it was yesterday.At the time I was working as an IT consultant. I had ââ¬Â¦ Continue reading ââ â... [more]
Let them Lead!
Posted to The Scoutmaster Minute on September 15th, 2010
Do you want to have fun as a Scoutmaster? Here is a passage from the 1953 Scoutmaster Handbook that my be of help. The beauty of this is that from 1953 to today.. This has not changed, except in the minds of some overbearing Scoutmasters. "Again... [more]
Microsoft cofounder Bill Gates receives Silver Buffalo Award
Posted to Aaron on Scouting Magazine on September 14th, 2010
He cofounded Microsoft and, with his wife, chairs one of the largest philanthropic foundations in the world. And today, Bill Gates added another impressive feat to his list of accomplishments: the Silver Buffalo Award. The Silver Buffalo, the... [more]
Bill Gates to Receive Silver Buffalo
Posted to Nick's Ramblings UK on September 14th, 2010
The Microsoft founder is going to be presented with the BSA's highest honour of the Silver Buffalo Award soon according to this article . No no matter what you may think of Microsoft and its products (and they do have their pros and cons!), Bill... [more]
Three Questions
Posted to Scoutmaster Clarke Green on September 14th, 2010
Listener Allan Green (no relation) asks these three questions: 1. Youth leaders elected, but reluctant to lead.Ã I have had 2 successive SPL's who would not prepare, would not work, canceled most TLC meetings, and who did not treat their... [more]
Glen Cove Elementary School
Posted to Leave No Trace Blog on September 14th, 2010
On Friday of last week, Glen Cove Elementary School in Roanoke, Virginia invited us to tell them what Leave No Trace was all about. We started the morning off by visiting all four of the 2nd grade classes and introducing them to the concepts of... [more]
An Hour A Week? #238
Posted to An Hour A Week? Podcast on September 14th, 2010
#238-Coffee Shop Tonight, we talk about Trainers EDGE, a great train the trainer class offered by BSA. Tonight's show sponsored by ClassB.com Join the forum discussion on this post - (1) Posts Share with Others:... [more]
Teaching in Treehouse Paradise
Posted to Leave No Trace Blog on September 13th, 2010
Last week we held a five hour workshop at one of the more unique and magical venues we have had the opportunity to train at. Vertical Horizons Treehouse Paradise is a bed and breakfast located in southern Oregon near the Redwoods, Oregon Caves... [more]
Scoutmster Podcast 34
Posted to Scoutmaster Clarke Green on September 13th, 2010
Troop and Patrol Leadership, Email Answers, Scoutmater's Minute Scoutmaster Podcast 34 Feel free to send your questions and comments (you can rate the podcast on iTunes). Use the email link above left or the comments feature of the blog... [more]
Hillwalking Consultation
Posted to ScoutBaseUK on September 12th, 2010
As part of the rolling review of the governance of activities within Scouting we have just launched a consultation on the way we manage and operate hillwalking activities. The deadline for responses to this consultation is 31 October... [more]
Training- get more!
Posted to The Scoutmaster Minute on September 12th, 2010
About this time of the year we hear a lot about training and getting all of the adults of the unit trained, at the same time most units are training the Youth leadership. I think this is interesting in that often times the training that an adult... [more]
Geocache Recap and a Troop Meeting
Posted to A Scouter's Journey on September 12th, 2010
The results of the geocaching/recruiting event weren't nearly as good as I'd hoped. The majority of attendees were members and leaders from our Cub Pack. We introduced the Pack to geocaching a few years ago and a number of families ââ¬Â¦ Continue... [more]
Scouting and epub Books
Posted to A Scoutmaster's Blog on September 12th, 2010
Let's see. The Kindle, the iPod, the iPad, and the Nook are just a few of the ebook readers that are currently available. How about we use these gadgets to visit a fictional history of Boy Scouting. Say, like 80 plus years ago. Did you know that in... [more]
Flight 93 - Ordinary American Heroes
Posted to Scoutmaster Clarke Green on September 11th, 2010
Nine years ago as the full extent of the terrorist attacks began to unfold a group of passengers aboard a hijacked plane made a choice. By chance they were on a very ordinary flight together, by choice they became heroes and arguably averted... [more]
Blue Ridge Scout Reservation to Host Meteorological Study
Posted to Scouting News on September 10th, 2010
The Executive Board of the Blue Ridge Mountains Council, Boy Scouts of America has signed a lease agreement with Iberdrola Renewables to establish two meteorology towers on the 15,000 acre Blue Ridge Scout Reservation in Pulaski County. These... [more]
Beavers Camping
Posted to Nick's Ramblings UK on September 10th, 2010
I was chatting to my Group's Beaver Leader about the forthcoming Beaver camp (of course Beavers don't actually camp as such, they have to stay indoors) and she was concerned about the costs. A little background: Beavers can only stay in indoor... [more]
52 Hours Per Year?
Posted to A Scoutmaster's Blog on September 10th, 2010
We have all heard that being a scoutmaster or cubmaster will only take an hour a week. In the last article I wrote about how many hours it may actually take for a scoutmaster. But what if we take this further? If Scouting only takes one hour a week... [more]
Review of Norman Rockwell's Boy Scouts of America
Posted to Trailstop on September 10th, 2010
This amazing 160-page, hardback book is a must have for any Scout, Scout family or Norman Rockwell fan. Authored by Joseph Csatari, official artist of the Boy Scouts of America, and his son Jeff, also a Scout and editor of Boy's Life and Men's... [more]
An Hour A Week? (revisited)
Posted to A Scoutmaster's Blog on September 10th, 2010
If you have been involved with Scouting for any length of time you have probably heard someone say, "It only takes an hour a week." What a joke that is! Just a bit of a misleading line there, huh? Let us take a look at a typical month of Scouting... [more]
People For Bikes
Posted to Leave No Trace Blog on September 10th, 2010
I just learned about a great new website to support pro-bike policies and spread the joy of bikes! Check out peopleforbikes.org! They're collecting one million names in support of a better world for biking -- one that's safer, more convenient, and... [more]
Genealogy Merit Badge
Posted to Lone Star Scouter on September 10th, 2010
Tonight, our Troop Committee Chair presented a talk to the scout leaders who attended the Boy Scout Round Table on Genealogy. Unfortunately I missed it but I am eager to get the details from him. From what I hear, he presented several websites,... [more]
Catching up
Posted to UK Chief Commissioner Blog on September 9th, 2010
Like many of us, my holidays have been quickly forgotten as I tried to get back into the swing of things. But first a big thank you to Tim... [more]
10K Mosquitoes
Posted to Scoutmaster Musings on September 9th, 2010
Mosquitoes are a bane to all campers. They can carry disease, they itch, they buzz, they squish, they swarm, they even get in your ears and eyes. I love the first frosts in the fall. Camping in late September and October is my favorite time because... [more]
Philmont is accepting applications for 2011 staff
Posted to Aaron on Scouting Magazine on September 9th, 2010
Believe it or not, they actually pay people to work at Philmont. And it gets better: They're hiring. Now's the time for anyone 18 or older to submit an application for next summer. Technically, they accept applications any time of the year,... [more]
Ten tips for making your Scout popcorn sales really pop
Posted to Aaron on Scouting Magazine on September 9th, 2010
Question: What do movies and Scouting have in common? Answer: They both can be made better by popcorn.Ã It's nearly fall, and that means it's time for Scouts to sell popcorn to help fund all the fun activities planned for the coming... [more]
Around The Scouting Campfire #17
Posted to Around The Scouting Campfire Podcast on September 9th, 2010
Leadership is the theme of Around The Scouting Campfire, show #17. Scoutmaster Steve and Buttons, the radical Boy Scout, begin the show by discussing Steve's list of ten reasons to become a Scout leader. Steve tells us a story about a high school... [more]
Around The Scouting Campfire #17
Posted to A Scoutmaster's Blog on September 9th, 2010
Leadership is the theme of Around The Scouting Campfire, show #17. Scoutmaster Steve and Buttons, the radical Boy Scout, begin the show by discussing Steve's list of ten reasons to become a Scout leader. Steve tells us a story about a high school... [more]
More Reasons To Be An Adult Scout Leader
Posted to A Scoutmaster's Blog on September 9th, 2010
My last post about ten reasons to be a Scout leader has been a popular post to this blog. One of the replies I received about the post was from a member of the "Boy Scout/Cub Scout Adult Leaders" group on LinkedIn. Rush Kester lives in the... [more]
Tech Tips: Gear â" Happy Feet
Posted to Lone Star Scouter on September 9th, 2010
Illustration by Jamie Givens It's this simple: sore feet and neglected shoes lead to poor performance. Climbing your best means paying attention to footwork before the rubber touches rock. Revive your footwork in three steps: get the right rock... [more]
News 46 interviews Pahrump Boy Scouts About Flag Retirement
Posted to Scouting News on September 8th, 2010
News 46 interviews Don McDougall Troop Leader of Pahrump Boy Scouts and Threodore Ward Local Boy Scout about properly disposing American Flags... [more]
My Scoutmaster Minute 9/7/10
Posted to The Scoutmaster on September 8th, 2010
Saturday is the anniversary of 9/11. Most of you do not remember life before that fateful day, it was a different world we lived in with different worries and fears; hopes and dreams. And different definitions too, see before 9/11 if you asked... [more]
Welcome to the Brand New TrailStop.com Blog!
Posted to Trailstop on September 8th, 2010
Hello everyone! Welcome to the brand new TrailStop Blog. We've been hard at work over the last few weeks redesigning and updating our website and catalog to bring you an easier-to-use and overall better shopping experience. This blog will be part... [more]
Northern Star Council Base Camp Open House and Dedication
Posted to Scouting News on September 8th, 2010
On Saturday, October 2, between 12:00 noon and 4:00 PM, Northern Star Council's Base Camp will host an open house and dedication to give visitors a look inside and a taste of the tremendous program opportunities it offers to our Scouting family and... [more]
Last Grant Deadline - October 1
Posted to Leave No Trace Blog on September 7th, 2010
The Center has had a successful year working with a diverse range of organizations through our four grant-giving programs: Packing with PEAK Tools for Teaching Connect Grants for Culturally Diverse Communities Master Educator Scholarships * October... [more]
El Paso Boy Scout saves his teacher from oncoming car
Posted to Aaron on Scouting Magazine on September 7th, 2010
At Scouting magazine, we hear a lot of stories about heroic Scouts, but they never get old. That's why we wanted to share with you the story of Fernando Espinosa, a Boy Scout from El Paso, Tex., who pushed his teacher out of the path of an... [more]
Art or Impact at Quincy Quarries
Posted to Leave No Trace Blog on September 7th, 2010
Over the Labor Day weekend we headed out to enjoy one of our favorite urban climbing areas at the ever popular Quincy Quarries just south of downtown Boston, MA. The area is known for challenging routes and the endlessly changing inspirations and... [more]
The Merit of Badges
Posted to Scoutmaster Clarke Green on September 7th, 2010
One of the more ingenious ideas in Socuting is recognition through the advancement program. Humankind has always had some way of marking achievement through decorations of one kind or another; it seems to be a fundamental impulse. Cub Scouts have... [more]
The power of the internet- Thanks a hundred and six thousand
Posted to The Scoutmaster Minute on September 7th, 2010
Now I am no Al Gore and certainly not as popular as Adam Carolla, in that I did not invent the internet and I don't get Thousands of downloads a day but what a handful of us have done is tapped into this internet fad and turned it into something... [more]
Scoutmaster Podcast 33
Posted to Scoutmaster Clarke Green on September 6th, 2010
Den Cheifs, Summer Camp Story, Email Answers Scoutmaster Podcast 33 Feel free to send your questions and comments (you can rate the podcast on iTunes). Use the email link above left or the comments feature of the blog. Subscribe on iTunes Music in... [more]
Think Outside the Cache
Posted to Lone Star Scouter on September 6th, 2010
If you have done any amount of geo caching at all, you are familiar with finding cache in film canisters, prescription bottles, snap top or screw lid containers, and disguised with tan, black or camo duct tape. They're in the whole at the base of... [more]
SMM Podcast Show 62 â" If you Build itâ¦
Posted to The Scoutmaster Minute Podcast on September 6th, 2010
Welcome back to the SMM Podcast, in this show we talk about building your program. Recruiting and retention are big topics, especially this time of the year. If you build a great program, they will come to it and stay. This show talks about what... [more]
Pocket Guide & Front Country Guides on sale!
Posted to Leave No Trace Blog on September 6th, 2010
Happy Memorial Day! Both 12 page guides offer concise, general information about the skills necessary to minimize recreational impacts wherever your outings take you. These are excellent, low cost alternatives to the Skills & Ethics booklets. The... [more]
ICRC Young Reporter Competition
Posted to Jabbering All Day Long on September 6th, 2010
Hello Dear Reader Quick note, while I am away to suggest that you should consider promoting the competition below. ICRC Young Reporter Competition Take the opportunity to join a humanitarian experience and discover the reality in the field of how... [more]
5 Days to Webelos Wodds 2010
Posted to Commissioner Keith Comments on September 6th, 2010
Labor Day, now marks 5 days away from the Webelos Woods event that I have spent months to plan with my scout friends Shawn Cleary, Bob Hawkins, and Pat Laes. The event, which will be held on Sat. Sept. 11, will host Webelos scouts participating in a... [more]
Ten Reasons To Be A Scout Leader
Posted to A Scoutmaster's Blog on September 6th, 2010
Four years ago I wrote a blog post that became one of the most read posts I have ever written. It was during the time when many packs and troops were conducting recruitment drives and school nights. The article listed some reasons on why a parent... [more]
Baloo's Bugle for RESPONSIBILITY - Sept RT, Oct Pack Meetings
Posted to U.S. Scouting Service Project on September 6th, 2010
Baloo's Bugle is finished and posted on-line!! There are lots of RESPONSIBILITY ideas for October's Pack Meeting And lots of ideas to help you with Weeks 3 & 4 from the Den and Pack Meeting Resource Guide. Comments welcome on the new delivery method... [more]
Reunion refreshes and inspires
Posted to The Scout Association on September 5th, 2010
2,000 adults in Scouting gathered under the famous oak tree for the 84th Gilwell Reunion, which took place at the weekend. A mix of volunteers, young and old, filled the campsite and got to take part in a range of activities, workshops and... [more]
Scouting Video of the Week â" September 5, 2010
Posted to A Boy Scout's Blog on September 5th, 2010
In this week's video Buttons the Radical Boy Scout answers the questions of some cub scouts. Enjoy!... [more]
Cub Scouts Earn the Marks in Video Games
Posted to Scouting News on September 5th, 2010
Check out this news story about the Video Game Belt Loop featuring Scouts from Last Frontier Council. One of the few positive and factually correct stories about the addition of the Video Game Belt Loop. Props to their Marketing Director Chris... [more]
Scouting Memories of 1983: The Slideshow
Posted to A Scoutmaster's Blog on September 5th, 2010
It has been awhile since I have placed a slideshow of Troop 68 on the blog, so let's go back to 1983 for a look at what the troop was up to nearly thirty years ago. (Sometimes, I find it hard to believe I have been a leader of the troop for that... [more]
A Helping Hand
Posted to Scoutmaster Musings on September 3rd, 2010
As scoutmaster, I get to witness the development of young men outside the daily routine. Most of the greatest growth I've seen is during times of trial. This past weekend, we had a 'Wilderness Survival' campout with scouts building shelters and... [more]
I Am Not Here Right Now
Posted to Jabbering All Day Long on September 3rd, 2010
Hello dear Reader. Well as the title says I am not here at the moment. As you are reading this I will be in Pisa Italy enjoy a week-long break with my family. This of course means a couple of things When I return I will have lots to post about... [more]
USNS Comfort Hosts Boy Scouts During Baltimore Navy Week
Posted to Scouting News on September 3rd, 2010
More than five hundred Boy Scouts and parents arrived aboard the USNS Comfort (T-AH 20) Aug. 30 for a tour of the hospital ship during Baltimore Navy Week 2010. The Boy Scouts of America are celebrating their 100th anniversary this year and... [more]
MSPP #92: Leaders Of Scouting, Hanson
Posted to A Scoutmaster's Blog on September 3rd, 2010
In 1989, several women who were involved with the Scouting program in Melrose, met at the local community access television studio to do a talk show about Cub Scouting and Boy Scouting in Melrose. The show was titled The Women Of Scouting . It was... [more]
Yo Bigfoot!
Posted to Leave No Trace Blog on September 2nd, 2010
Bigfoot... I am attaching a photo of our group of ten guys that spent the weekend backpacking, fishing and exploring near Three Finger Jack peak in Oregon. Three of the guys had never been backpacking before and shared that they liked it when it... [more]
Leave No Trace featured on American Rivers
Posted to Leave No Trace Blog on September 2nd, 2010
Check it out! American River Blog - Leave No Trace... [more]
The Tough Talk...
Posted to The Scoutmaster on September 2nd, 2010
Tuesday was a great meeting for some and not for others. We have a Life Scout aging out soon (under 30 days) who has recently returned to finish up his Eagle Rank. He did his Eagle Project and started finishing up his merit badges. It was then... [more]
When you have built it... did they come?
Posted to The Scoutmaster Minute on September 2nd, 2010
As promised in the last post, we are going to wrap up this topic with a few FAQs that I have received relating to recruiting and building the program. It is fair to say that the last few blog posts have hardly scratched the surface of this subject... [more]
Outdoor Action Program at Princeton University
Posted to Leave No Trace Blog on September 2nd, 2010
On Wednesday this week we presented to student leaders of Princeton University's Outdoor Action Program as they gear up for one of the country's largest freshman outdoor orientation programs. In small groups of 12, these leaders will be venturing... [more]
Navy, Marines Support Centennial Celebration; Hosts Record Number
Posted to Scouting News on September 2nd, 2010
Naval Support Activity Washington (NSAW) and elements of the U.S. Marine Corps, Navy Leadership Training Site Washington and the future Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling,recently supported Boy Scouts from across the country, converging on the nation's... [more]
Generosity part 2
Posted to Nick's Ramblings UK on September 1st, 2010
In my last post I talked a bit about Escouts and the forums they provide. As well as the forums, until recently, they also provided free hosting for UK Scouting websites. This has been of enormous benefit to many Groups around the country who have... [more]
BSA Receives $100,000 Centennial Grant From The UPS Foundation
Posted to Scouting News on September 1st, 2010
To honor 100 years of service, the Boy Scouts of America (BSA) has received a $100,000 grant from The UPS Foundation, the charitable arm of UPS (NYSE: UPS). The grant will be used toward the Boy Scouts of America Natural Resources Conservation... [more]
The UPS Foundation delivers $100,000 grant to the BSA
Posted to Aaron on Scouting Magazine on September 1st, 2010
The UPS Foundation announced today that it will give a $100,000 grant to the Boy Scouts of America in recognition of the organization's 100th Anniversary. The grant will go to local councils to help fund conservation programs. Local councils... [more]
FAQ's From The Road
Posted to Leave No Trace Blog on September 1st, 2010
Interacting with people from all over the country is one of the definite perks of our job as Subaru/Leave No Trace Traveling Trainers. Two questions we commonly hear on the road is "How can I get you guys to come do a FREE training?" and "Where can... [more]
Name That Council winner: Aug. 27, 2010
Posted to Aaron on Scouting Magazine on September 1st, 2010
Friday's Name That Council patch depicted a stark landscape, which meant clues were in short supply. But 35 stellar sleuths sniffed out the correct answer anyway and identified the Northwest Texas Council , headquartered in Wichita Falls, Tex... [more]
FAQ's From The Road
Posted to Leave No Trace Blog on September 1st, 2010
Interacting with people from all over the country is one of the definite perks of our job as Subaru/Leave No Trace Traveling Trainers. Two questions we commonly hear on the road is "How can I get you guys to come do a FREE training?" and "Where can... [more]
Bank Holiday Scouting
Posted to Jabbering All Day Long on September 1st, 2010
Hello Dear Reader. Well I am all over the shop with post at the moment. In part because of the Bank Holiday and in part due to the fact I am getting ready to go on Holiday. I wanted to tell you all about how I was invited to visit the Gladstone... [more]
Responsibility
Posted to BSA CubCast Podcast on September 1st, 2010
With a great team of volunteers, Sheryl Oakman was instrumental in rolling out the new Cub Scout delivery method. She has held numerous positions in her 23 years as a volunteer and graciously spent time with us to go over her ideas for the next core... [more]
Popcorn!
Posted to BSA CubCast Podcast on September 1st, 2010
In one of the most popular Cubcasts of the year, the secret to selling lots of popcorn is revealed! Join us as we talk with Doug Dent, vice president of Marketing with Trails End. He is also an assistant den leader in the Sagamore Council in Kokomo,... [more]
High Ropes Consultation
Posted to ScoutBaseUK on August 31st, 2010
As part of the rolling review of the governance of activities within Scouting we have just launched a consultation on the way we manage and operate high ropes activities. The deadline for responses to this consultation is 31 October... [more]
Dragons' Den champion praises new Entrepreneur Challenge
Posted to The Scout Association on August 31st, 2010
Fresh from his success on a hit BBC programme, businessman and former Scout Wesley Downham is keen to support Scouts working towards the new Entrepreneur Challenge... [more]
Position-Specific Training for Cub Scout leaders now on MyScouting.org
Posted to Aaron on Scouting Magazine on August 31st, 2010
à Just in time for the start of the program year, Position-Specific Training is now available for Cub Scout leaders. The training courses have been updated to reflect the new Cub Scout delivery method, which Scouting magazine introduced to... [more]
Cub Scouts in Yardley, PA
Posted to Leave No Trace Blog on August 31st, 2010
Last Friday evening we were invited to talk about Leave No Trace with a pack of 14 Cub Scouts and their families in northern Pennsylvania. The opportunity to work with the kids through PEAK pack activities such as Minimum Impact Match allowed us to... [more]
Ten Truths about Leadership
Posted to Scoutmaster Clarke Green on August 31st, 2010
Authors James M. Kouzes and Barry Z. Posner à have distilled thirty years of research and one million plus responses to their questions in The Truth about Leadership : You Make a Difference. Before you lead others you have to believe you will... [more]
An Hour A Week? #237
Posted to An Hour A Week? Podcast on August 31st, 2010
#237-Dream Warriors Part 2 of our August Roundtable Join the forum discussion on this post - (1) Posts Share with Others:... [more]
One year later
Posted to Channeling Whittlin Jim on August 31st, 2010
A year ago... I was the new scout master of our troop I had just come back from Outdoor Leader Essentials training and I had found a passion of carving neckerchief slides Some reflections as I go forward... So far, cow horns are more difficult to... [more]
Art or Impact - Part II
Posted to Leave No Trace Blog on August 31st, 2010
Remember this blog post: Art or Impact? Apparently there was action taken: The stones were removed by the land managers, and the area was fenced off. Is this the best solution?... [more]
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