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Eagle Gifts
Posted to Scoutmaster Musings on April 29th, 2011
Here's what I've been doing this week. :-) I just finished these three fire pistons for the Eagle court of honor this weekend. I carve the scout's initials and "479" and then make some design on the rest. After the knifework, I sand with 150, 200,... [more]
Day 81: 100 Days of Scouting
Posted to A Scouter's Journey on April 29th, 2011
Started the day with the latest and greatest from Scout Nation; Registered Troop for District Camporee; Completed paperwork for summer camp registration; Did some Troopmaster data entry; Worked with Cubmaster to track down BSA ID#'s for Scouts who... [more]
SnapSports® Provides Futsal Court for Utah Boy Scouts at Scout-O-Rama 2011
Posted to Scouting News on April 29th, 2011
SnapSports®, the industry leading manufacturer of athletic surfacing, will be supplying a SnapSports® multi-patented Futsal court, for Scout-O-Rama 2011, being held at the South Towne Expo Center, in Sandy, UT on April 30, 2011. The SnapSports®... [more]
Nine tips for preventing troop trailer theft
Posted to Aaron on Scouting Magazine on April 29th, 2011
Troop 1776's trailer doesn't just look great to you and me-it also looks appealing to potential criminals. That's why troop leaders must take the proper precautions. Imagine this: Your troop is ready to depart for this weekend's big... [more]
2011 Leave No Trace e-tour is set to take off!
Posted to Leave No Trace Blog on April 29th, 2011
Last night our newest team arrived at the Leave No Trace office, set to take on a brand new e ducational e xploration as the 2011 e -tour team . I would like to introduce you to Mark and Tara. Mark and Tara are e xcited, e cstatic, e nthused and e... [more]
Day 80
Posted to Scoutmaster Musings on April 29th, 2011
What a difference a day makes! Yesterday was rain and sleet, but this evening we had a wonderful 5-mile hike for guys preparing for Philmont. I went along just for fun - hiking around town is a great time to chat with scouts about how they're... [more]
Day 80: Tauwinipen
Posted to A Scouter's Journey on April 29th, 2011
⢠Squared away all the registration paperwork needed (by Saturday) for summer camp and now have a binder of leader materials; ⢠Mailed out a Shelterbox Scout patch; ⢠Thanks to another Scouter got help with my geocaching app conundrum ââ¬â turns... [more]
100 Days of Scouting: Day 80
Posted to A Scoutmaster's Blog on April 29th, 2011
The Lion's Volunteer Dinner Eymard, my assistant scoutmaster, and I attended the Lions Club's annual Volunteer Recognition Dinner held Wednesday night at the American Legion. The dinner of roast beef, gravy, mashed potatoes, corn, cookies, and milk... [more]
2nd 100 Days of Scouting: Day 80
Posted to 100 Days of Scouting on April 28th, 2011
Oceanography Merit Badge Wow, huge storms last night! After I posted my 100 Days of Scouting yesterday, we shifted into a tornado watch and flash flood warning. So, I made the call to cancel our meetings at the last minute. I really hate doing... [more]
Stadri Emblems Jeopardy! Contest
Posted to Stadri Emblems Scouting Blog on April 28th, 2011
Before we dive into today's post, lets get some 'stuff' out of the way. I'm a bit of a nerd â I watch Jeopardy! Thanks, I appreciate your support. Moving on⦠Tuesday was a special night of Jeopardy! It was episode number 6137 (I told you I was a... [more]
Scouting App Thursday â" Helleniechsin
Posted to Scouting News on April 28th, 2011
I'm starting a new feature here on Scouting News . With the increasing number of Scouting related applications for phones I've decided to feature a new one each week. This week I'm taking a look at an application called Helleniechsin . ... [more]
Take a look at some of my favorite troop trailers
Posted to Aaron on Scouting Magazine on April 28th, 2011
There are some great troop trailers out there, but the best of all? That's gotta be the one from Troop 1776. When I asked for photos of your unit's trailer last week and got the photo above from Patrick Adams, I knew I had found my favorite. OK,... [more]
#100DaysofScouting - Day 78
Posted to The Scoutmaster on April 28th, 2011
Recording Scout Nation episode 4 was a blast last night. While the podcast itself is only an hour we talk for about 2-3...a nice recharge of the Scouting Batteries. I worked the 4am-1pm shift so I was able to get in some office work when I got... [more]
The People Issues: Problem characters
Posted to Bobwhite's Blather on April 28th, 2011
Have you ever been in a committee meeting and had the experience where two participants are like oil and water? They absolutely refuse to agree on common ground or see the other's point. Other times it's like you are Sisyphus, ââ¬Â¦ Continue... [more]
Day 79: Summer Camp Prep
Posted to Scoutmaster Musings on April 28th, 2011
On Sunday, we'll recognize three Eagles from the same patrol at a court of honor. My fingers are a bit sore from whittling their gifts the last few days, but I'm almost done. Spent a couple hours checking out the summer camp documents and making... [more]
National Junior Ranger Day
Posted to Leave No Trace Blog on April 28th, 2011
Cuyahoga Valley National Park, OH - On Saturday, we visited Ohio's only National Park for National Junior Ranger Day . In celebration of junior rangers everywhere, the park put on a day of free programming. The festivities included arts and crafts... [more]
Day 79: Getting Warmer
Posted to A Scouter's Journey on April 28th, 2011
Todays Scouting activities included: ⢠Getting organized for summer camp registration. The early registration discount ends a day or two after tomorrow's troop meeting. Still hopeful we may get 1 or 2 more Scouts to go. ⢠Researching geocaching apps... [more]
Bigfoot Snowboarding?
Posted to Leave No Trace Blog on April 28th, 2011
The Traveling Trainers spent a day off at Alpine Meadows in Lake Tahoe, CA looking for Bigfoot. Check out this video to see if they spotted Bigfoot on the mountain! Explore Responsibly...Kate & Tracy... [more]
#100daysofscouting - Day 77
Posted to The Scoutmaster on April 28th, 2011
How does Tuesday get here so fast! Tonight was a strange one in that I had A LOT to do with the meeting. It was the Summer Camp presentation. A quickie for the Scouts with me and the SPL and then they are off to their meeting and then I stay... [more]
100 Days of Scouting: Day 79
Posted to A Scoutmaster's Blog on April 28th, 2011
The Eagle in The Newspaper I was looking forward to receiving this week's Melrose Beacon, our local weekly newspaper. An article about Dakota, our newest Eagle Scout, was included in it. I was curious as to were it would appear in the paper. It... [more]
Scouts join in Royal Wedding celebrations
Posted to ScoutBaseUK on April 28th, 2011
Scouts from across the UK will celebrate the marriage of Prince William and Miss Catherine Middleton from their own special area of Horse Guards... [more]
2nd 100 Days of Scouting: Day 79
Posted to 100 Days of Scouting on April 27th, 2011
Nuclear Science Merit Badge Well, by now you know what Wednesday is--meeting day! Today started off with a final check for awards due at the Pack Meeting tonight. There is usually a late arrival, but not this time. Storms are coming, but we are... [more]
What's the big deal about Invasive Species?
Posted to Leave No Trace Blog on April 27th, 2011
The number one reason for species extinction worldwide is due to habitat loss. The number two reason is the spread of invasive species . Invasive species are non-indigenous species (e.g. plants or animals) that adversely affect the habitats they... [more]
Day 78: Just a Tad
Posted to A Scouter's Journey on April 27th, 2011
What can I say some days work gets in the way of Scouts and today was one of those days. With a few emails coordinated participation for Pack and Troop on annual park cleanup. That's it. That and a whole lot of work to pay the Scouting bills... [more]
100 Days Of Scouting: Day #78
Posted to A Scoutmaster's Blog on April 27th, 2011
The Cub Scout Meeting . I went to Cub Scout Pack 68ââ¬Â²s pack meeting tonight. At least, I thought it was a pack meeting night. You could say it was more of a den meeting involving the whole pack. The pack meets at the meeting room at the city... [more]
2nd 100 Days of Scouting: Day 78
Posted to 100 Days of Scouting on April 26th, 2011
Nature Merit Badge Today was the greatly anticipated arrival of a future Cub Scout...home. Yeah, I spent much of the day that I wasn't working having an extended-family dinner and holding my new grandson. Still there was some Scouting to do. Even... [more]
In his latest book, accomplished Eagle Scout takes you inside the world of naval aviation
Posted to Aaron on Scouting Magazine on April 26th, 2011
Eagle Scout Alvin Townley has a knack for finding compelling stories. Like Legacy of Honor , his 2007 look at what it means to be an Eagle Scout, told through profiles of some remarkable men. Or Spirit of Adventure , the 2009 story of Eagle... [more]
Go behind the scenes of my Rogue River video shoot for Scouting magazine
Posted to Aaron on Scouting Magazine on April 26th, 2011
About the time they were touching up my makeup, preparing the teleprompter, and adjusting the lighting on the green screen, I had a thought: Making a three-minute video takes a ton of work. It's also a ton of fun. We spent part of last week... [more]
Add your Site
Posted to Scoutmaster Musings on April 26th, 2011
If you'd like your troop, pack, or crew listed on my directory, here's your chance. I just added a Add Site page so you can do it yourself. It might get you a little bit more exposure to people looking for a unit in your town, especially if you have... [more]
#100DaysofScouting - Day 75-76
Posted to The Scoutmaster on April 26th, 2011
A skip day...Sunday did not hold much Scouting as it was Easter Sunday and it was spent at Church and with the family. I did not even see a Scout (outside my son) all day. Sometimes you need a day away and doing this 100 Days of Scouting a second... [more]
Day 77: Troop Meeting
Posted to Scoutmaster Musings on April 26th, 2011
Day 77: The skills training and big game were done outside at the troop meeting. It's been a long winter, and today it looks like it's not quite finished, but having more daylight and warmer temps means the scouts can spend more of the troop... [more]
St. Francis de Sales School
Posted to Leave No Trace Blog on April 26th, 2011
Parma, OH - Last week, Bigfoot joined us for a visit to the Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, and 3rd grades at St. Francis de Sales School . The students enjoyed hearing about Trek and Track's Great Adventure to Misty Mountain and learning about the seven... [more]
Hanna Venture Base
Posted to Scoutmaster Clarke Green on April 26th, 2011
PROGRAM OVERVIEW Week-long treks catered to what your group wants to accomplish. From kayaking in the Apostle Islands to backpacking in the Porcupine Mountains, Hanna Venture Base welcomes all that strive for the ultimate challenge of experiencing... [more]
Leave No Trace designates Mount Rainier as 2011 Hot Spot
Posted to Leave No Trace Blog on April 26th, 2011
April 18, 2011 (Boulder, CO) The Leave No Trace Center for Outdoor Ethics recently nominated Mount Rainier National Park's Paradise Area as a Leave No Trace Hot Spot. Located in Washington, Mount Rainier is an extremely popular park, receiving 1.5... [more]
The 4 C's of Leadership
Posted to The Scoutmaster Minute on April 26th, 2011
There are many attributes that are common to all that lead. Business leaders, Military leaders,Pastors, Scout Leaders.. you get the point. Of those attributes there are 4 that all leaders need to have to be effective in their leading toward the... [more]
Gladstone Elementary School Raising Environmental Awareness
Posted to Leave No Trace Blog on April 26th, 2011
Gladstone, OR. Today Team West visited the fourth grade classrooms of John Witter Elementary School in Gladstone, OR to educate them about Leave No Trace. The students have been learning about water conservation and protection during science and... [more]
That's the way to do it
Posted to UK Chief Commissioner Blog on April 26th, 2011
A bit of a technology themed week for Wayne with a meeting with a firm of consultants advising us on our digital strategy and the launch of a My Badges app for iPhone an iPod Touch users but back to earth by learning how inner city Scouting is... [more]
2nd 100 Days of Scouting: Day 77
Posted to 100 Days of Scouting on April 25th, 2011
Music Merit Badge Sometimes opportunity knocks and goes away. That's what I had thought happened recently to a position someone asked me about: District Commissioner. Well, today it showed signs of life again...we'll see. I tweeted my fellow... [more]
100 Days Of Scouting: Day #77
Posted to A Scoutmaster's Blog on April 25th, 2011
The PLC Meeting . The patrol leader council held their monthly meeting today to review April and plan for May's meetings and activities. Although they did get sidetracked a few times, they were able to plan next month's meetings and service... [more]
Day 77: 100 Days of Scouting
Posted to A Scouter's Journey on April 25th, 2011
⢠Listened to the latest episode of the Scoutmaster podcast ⢠Continued to work on my presentation on Shelter Box and Scouting for the upcoming trade-show ⢠Received and started reading May/June issue of Scouting magazine, (dangerously tempted by... [more]
Scoutmaster Podcast 66
Posted to Scoutmaster Clarke Green on April 25th, 2011
In this Podcast: Notes for Eagle Scoutmaster Conferences ââ¬â preparing the candidate for the his board of review. Listener's answers to questions from podcast 65. Links in this Podcast: Subscribe to the Scoutmaster Newsletter Podcast Music null... [more]
Boy Scouts of America Observes Youth Protection Month
Posted to Scouting News on April 25th, 2011
In observance of April as Youth Protection Month, the Boy Scouts of America is working to raise awareness about the dangers and challenges facing youth, and to reiterate the BSA's own policies and procedures to protect youth. This year, Scouting is... [more]
Understand Heat Index and Hydration
Posted to BSA Health and Safety Alerts on April 25th, 2011
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On World Malaria Day, an important reminder about a preventable killer
Posted to Aaron on Scouting Magazine on April 25th, 2011
You know the names of Mandy Moore, George W. Bush, Dikembe Mutombo, and Ted Turner. But Nathaniel Stafford? You probably haven't heard of him-until now. Nate, a 12-year-old Star Scout, joins the actress, former president, basketball legend, and... [more]
Mud!
Posted to Leave No Trace Blog on April 25th, 2011
Leave No Trace â Be ready to get muddy! What effect does a footstep have? The answer is, it depends. A footstep means different things to a tree sapling and meadow grass, to leaf litter and cryptobiotic soil, to a gravely riverbank and muddy... [more]
#100DaysOfScouting, Days 74 & 75
Posted to True North Scouting on April 24th, 2011
Not a lot has been happening over the course of the weekend. Actually, I only did a brief update on the pack website and that was about it. Sonia is off this weekend and it is Easter weekend. I have remained pretty quiet on Twitter, but everyone... [more]
#100DaysofScouting - Day 74
Posted to The Scoutmaster on April 24th, 2011
A quiet Saturday Scouting wise. Another afternoon in the garage and office. I had planned to build a fence and mow the lawn. Our landscape guy came by to feed and treat the lawn so NO mow until Monday :( and then the threat of rain the rest of... [more]
2nd 100 Days of Scouting: Day 76
Posted to 100 Days of Scouting on April 24th, 2011
Motorboating Merit Badge Easter is upon us, and a quiet day for everything. My new Cub Scout (grandson) will be in the hospital for a couple of days, but all looks well. Happy Easter! Today I: Updated my Scouting calendar. Wow. Contacted a couple... [more]
Happy Easter
Posted to Scoutmaster Musings on April 24th, 2011
He is Risen. He is Risen, indeed! I'll be at church this morning, then have the In-Laws visiting us the rest of the day. So, a day off from scouting. Scout... [more]
Days 74-76: 100 Days of Scouting
Posted to A Scouter's Journey on April 24th, 2011
I'd like to say that I've been deep in meditation on the Paschal Triduum but the reality of it is that it's just been uneventful the past few days as far as Scouts. I did a little prep for on Troop Leadership Training, some window shopping on a... [more]
Day 75: Hiking
Posted to Scoutmaster Musings on April 24th, 2011
Day 75: Two crews preparing for Philmont in June had their first 10-mile hike this morning. I don't get to do Philmont this year because there's a surplus of dads wanting to go, but I get to join them on the hikes since I'm the Hiking merit badge... [more]
I Believe
Posted to The Scoutmaster Minute on April 24th, 2011
Yesterday I received an email from a fellow named Thom in PA. I won't post his email here, but the jest of it was that he challenged the idea that the Boy Scouts of America should be inclusive of all religion. His argument is that the Boy... [more]
The Open House 2011
Posted to A Scoutmaster's Blog on April 24th, 2011
Boy Scout Troop 68 and Cub Scout Pack 68 held an open house on Monday, April 18, at St. Mary's School gym. Flyers were sent to the schools. Posters were hung around town. An article was printed in the newspaper. We were set to welcome new boys into... [more]
Day 73 or 74?
Posted to The Scoutmaster Minute on April 23rd, 2011
Well I have officially lost count on the #100daysofscouting blog count. I have been trying to get a good blog post daily, but we all know how that goes. Life gets in the way and there is always a lot of Scouting to do. So today I have been... [more]
2nd 100 Days of Scouting: Day 75
Posted to 100 Days of Scouting on April 23rd, 2011
Model Design and Building Merit Badge Still waiting on that grandbaby, and today pretty much has to be it. She's just over 2 weeks overdue now, so everyone is watching closely. Today is the 75th day of the 100 Days of Scouting. Seems to be going by... [more]
Do we really need an app
Posted to Jabbering All Day Long on April 23rd, 2011
With my finger hovering over the buy button I was thinking it is only £1.19. Then it hit me I have this information already on my phone for free why should I buy the app... [more]
#100DaysofScouting - Day 73
Posted to The Scoutmaster on April 23rd, 2011
Still on a high from Thursday Night's Eagle Boards. The Laundry List: - exchanged emails with the District Eagle Chair about another Eagle Candidate - emailed a few Scoutmasters and Scouters about Eagle Boards and thanks :) - talked to the CC... [more]
#100DaysOfScouting, Day 73
Posted to True North Scouting on April 23rd, 2011
Who is your CO? Does a good CO really matter? I can say that it does. When my son and I first joined the pack, we were chartered with the local school district. Then less than a year later, we lost that charter (separation of schools and scouting)... [more]
2nd 100 Days of Scouting: Day 74
Posted to 100 Days of Scouting on April 23rd, 2011
Metalwork Merit Badge OK, still waiting on the grandbaby. Thanks to my well-wishers! This is definitely not the Holy Week we had planned. The baby was due 2 weeks ago, and we thought we would be getting ready for family to come over on Easter for... [more]
Scouting In The Newspaper
Posted to A Scoutmaster's Blog on April 22nd, 2011
Our local weekly newspaper, the Melrose Beacon, has been working for a few weeks on an article about the 100th anniversary of the first Boy Scout troops formed in Melrose. Herman, the writer of the article, has sent me a few emails requesting... [more]
#100DaysofScouting - Day 72
Posted to The Scoutmaster on April 22nd, 2011
I did a dozen things for Scouting yesterday but none more important than my duty as a Father. Tuesday, April 21, 2011 at 8:14pm my son walked out of his Board of Review as an Eagle Scout. As a Scoutmaster I am proud of all my Eagle Scouts but as a... [more]
Day 73: A New Patrol Leader
Posted to A Scouter's Journey on April 22nd, 2011
Troop meeting night. A couple of the Scouts have requested to work on the Music merit badge. One of the Scouts asked me if it would be ok for the counselor they found to come to our meeting to give an introduction. Since it was the boys requesting... [more]
High Adventure Facts and Myths
Posted to Scoutmaster Clarke Green on April 22nd, 2011
Conversations of high adventure trips usually center on the B.S.A's popular and heavily promoted big three ââ¬â Philmont, Seabase and Northern Tier. Council high adventure programs usua;;y focus on putting crews together for trips to these... [more]
#100DaysOfScouting, Day 72
Posted to True North Scouting on April 22nd, 2011
"The Redcoats are coming, the Redcoats are coming!"ââ¬Â¦ Not really, it was the British, but we all knew what Paul Revere was talking about. I am following up with my post from yesterdayââ¬Â¦I got a lot of feedback, and glad to see that I do... [more]
For the first time, Venturers can attend the national Scout jamboree
Posted to Aaron on Scouting Magazine on April 21st, 2011
New location, new eligibility rules. The 2013 National Scout Jamboree , the first jamboree at the The Summit Bechtel Family National Scout Reserve, will also be the first to welcome Venturers as participants. That's right, the jamboree isn't just... [more]
2nd 100 Days of Scouting: Day 73
Posted to 100 Days of Scouting on April 21st, 2011
Medicine Merit Badge Another perfect merit badge image for the day! Holding my breath, waiting for a new grand-baby today. More cleaning up of Scout stuff--actual physical items around my office that need a better space to live. My hope is that the... [more]
Let's see your troop or crew's trailer design
Posted to Aaron on Scouting Magazine on April 21st, 2011
Troop 42 uses a 2004 H&H 7-by-14-foot, tandem-axle enclosed trailer with ramp door. These days, more and more units haul their gear in style with a specially designed troop trailer like Troop 42ââ¬Â²s, seen above. The troop's bold and... [more]
University of Wisconsin-Stout Trainer Course
Posted to Leave No Trace Blog on April 21st, 2011
Menomonie, WI - Last weekend Team East was out in the land of cheese for a two day Trainer Course hosted by Stout Adventures at the University of Wisconsin-Stout. The nine participants were well prepared to take on the challenge of learning how to... [more]
#100DaysofScouting - Day 71
Posted to The Scoutmaster on April 21st, 2011
Sorry, it was supposed to be a Scout Nation evening but that changed when my son got the phone call...he is going for his Eagle Board Thursday night. That meant a little pep talk and some prep for me, getting my uniform ready and practicing my... [more]
Emergency Preparedness
Posted to The Scoutmaster Minute on April 21st, 2011
The BSA has a very good Emergency Preparedness program. It encourages our Scouts and Adults alike to plan and prepare for an emergency. You can read more about it at www.scouting.org. One of the important aspects of the Emergency preparedness... [more]
Are You Promoting Limits or Potential?
Posted to Scoutmaster Clarke Green on April 21st, 2011
This recent post from Seth Godin encourages us to think about the way we approach our work as Scout leaders: We train kids to deal with teachers in a certain way: Find out what they want, and do that, just barely, because there are other things to... [more]
#100DaysOfScouting, Day 71
Posted to True North Scouting on April 21st, 2011
Bring your "A" gameââ¬Â¦that's what I was talking about with a Scoutmaster Bryan. We have a few issues with our district. In our district, we have what is commonly called the "old war horse" patrolââ¬Â¦you know these guys. They are the ones... [more]
Meet him where he isâ¦
Posted to The Scoutmaster Minute on April 21st, 2011
What do you do when you have Scouts that do want to advance in rank? What about not wanting to go to Summer camp? What do you do when they just show up and hang out? These are age old questions that I hear over and over again at Round table and... [more]
A Scout is Reverent SMMPodcast #83
Posted to The Scoutmaster Minute on April 21st, 2011
In this show we explore ways that we can encourage our Scouts to find their faith. A Scout is Reverent, so how do we help them practice it? In this show we also start our new segment Blog Roll! This show is sponsored by the Other Scoutmaster... [more]
A Scout is Reverent SMMPodcast #83
Posted to The Scoutmaster Minute Podcast on April 21st, 2011
In this show we explore ways that we can encourage our Scouts to find their faith. A Scout is Reverent, so how do we help them practice it? In this show we also start our new segment Blog Roll! This show is sponsored by the Other Scoutmaster... [more]
Day 72: Nada
Posted to A Scouter's Journey on April 21st, 2011
Well it took 72 days but I finally had a day that I think was Scout free. A couple emails sent and read up on some Scout blogs (including a couple really good posts) but outside of that my contribution for today was zero. OK that was fun now back to... [more]
Coming to the 2013 Jamboree: Venturing Crews
Posted to Scouting News on April 20th, 2011
Beginning in 2013, Venturing Crew members are eligible to participate in the National Scout Jamboree. There has been an overlap between this policy being established and the recent publishing of an updated version of the Guide to Safe Scouting,... [more]
Richard Louv Speaker Series
Posted to Leave No Trace Blog on April 20th, 2011
This is an article written by Suz Lipman, Social Media Director of the Children & Nature Network . We just reserved our tickets for the Seattle talk on May 12th. We are so excited! Richard Louv will be coming to Denver on June 7th & 8th... [more]
BSA Relevance
Posted to Wayne Brock TV on April 20th, 2011
Episode #6 of WBtv addresses the relevance of the BSA. As we enter our second century of existence, will Scouting be as relevant to kids today as it was in its first century? Are kids and their parents still interested in what we have to offer? I'd... [more]
2nd 100 Days of Scouting: Day 72
Posted to 100 Days of Scouting on April 20th, 2011
Mammal Study Merit Badge Tenebrae service at the church tonight, so no Scout meetings--parking lot will be full, and a lot of our Scout families will be there. On a personal note, my daughter is very overdue having their baby...and it looks like... [more]
Day 71: Communities
Posted to A Scouter's Journey on April 20th, 2011
fielded an email from a Scout (through his parent) about getting a blue card for another merit badge; emailed another parent about permission for scout to attend upcoming camping trips including summer camp. We've got 2 schools of parents in the... [more]
Name That Council: April 8, 2011 solution
Posted to Aaron on Scouting Magazine on April 20th, 2011
I like the simplicity of this patch from April 8ââ¬Â²s Name That Council . However, that same simplicity made it nearly impossible to identify the mystery council as Bay-Lakes Council , based in Appleton, Wis. But somehow, Tracy Bess of the... [more]
#100DaysofScouting - Day 70
Posted to The Scoutmaster on April 20th, 2011
What a day. Work got in the way of Scouting today. We had some wild weather across Indiana and with the boss on vacation they asked me to help set it up. Nothing sucks worse then being the one who has to call co-workers and let them know they... [more]
Review of Elete Electrolyte Replacement Concentrate
Posted to Scoutmaster Clarke Green on April 20th, 2011
I was pleased to interview wilderness medicine pioneer Dr. Paul Auerbach in Scoutmaster Podcast 57. When I asked what common health concerns a Scout leader should watch for he put hydration pretty high on his list. He mentioned Elete in the... [more]
BSA Membership Impact Adds New Membership Specialist
Posted to Scouting News on April 19th, 2011
The Membership Impact Department is pleased to announce the addition of Rudy Gonzalez to our staff. In this position, Rudy will join the National Council on April 18 as a membership specialist on the Membership Recruitment Team and will be... [more]
10 ways to celebrate Earth Day with your pack, troop, team, or crew
Posted to Aaron on Scouting Magazine on April 19th, 2011
Photo by Flickr user "NJ.." Even Scouts need a reminder to protect our planet. And because Friday is Earth Day, now's the perfect opportunity to talk to the members of your unit about doing their part. Sure, the Boy Scouts of America has... [more]
#100 Days of Scouting, Days 66 â" 70
Posted to True North Scouting on April 19th, 2011
I am so bad about writing, or am I? I have written more in the last 2+ months than I have written over the last 2+ years. I have had some good words of wisdom, given some good advice and have gotten a lot of positive feedback. I have also had my... [more]
2nd 100 Days of Scouting: Day 71
Posted to 100 Days of Scouting on April 19th, 2011
Lifesaving Merit Badge Paperwork day! Today was all about paperwork. Fill it out, double check, cross-reference, file, save, and send out follow-up emails. It can be so tedious ...but a necessary evil. I should try to find someone to do it, but I'd... [more]
Review of Eagle Scout Coin Knife
Posted to Trailstop on April 19th, 2011
An Eagle Scout Coin Knife by Northwest Territorial Mint makes a great gift for someone achieving the rank of Eagle in scouting. The minted die-struck coin casing is durably designed, with a high-quality finish. The coin knife has a solid weight to... [more]
BLOG ROLL!!
Posted to The Scoutmaster Minute on April 19th, 2011
I started a new segment on the Podcast this week.. Its called BLOG ROLL! This weeks featured blog is Scouting in the Great Outdoors By Scouter 945. You can about it in Show #83 coming out tomorrow. I am following this blog in particular as I want... [more]
Leadership, Learning, Camping, and other stuffâ¦
Posted to The Scoutmaster Minute on April 19th, 2011
It seems like playing catch up is the norm these days on the blog, I think once this Wood Badge course is over things may settle down just a bit. So let me share with you whats been going on since the last post on Thursday. First. Growth. We... [more]
#100DaysofScouting - Day 69
Posted to The Scoutmaster on April 19th, 2011
Tuckered out from a LONG weekend of Scouting but I still managed to get some in today: - worked on the Summer Camp Newsletter - prepared the Summer Camp Presentation PowerPoint for the next meeting - chatted with Co-Host @SM_Shawn - entered some... [more]
Day 70: Legacy
Posted to A Scouter's Journey on April 19th, 2011
Yesterday continued the basement clean-out which meant visits from the ghosts of scouting past, present and future. Piles of personal memorabilia, piles of "hand off to Cubmaster" and lots of ok "I can toss these to the trash." It's a pretty slow... [more]
YouTube Tuesday: The Rayado Ruffians
Posted to A Scoutmaster's Blog on April 19th, 2011
And now, it is time for a little musical number from a place known as Philmont Scout Ranch in a land called New Mexico. Let us watch and listen to a group of minstrels that go by the name of the Rayado Ruffians as they play the little tune,... [more]
Day 70:
Posted to Scoutmaster Musings on April 19th, 2011
Day 70: You never know where you'll find someone ready to chat about Scouting. Had my dental check this morning and mentioned to the lady doing the check that I had been camping with Scouts this past weekend. She proceeded to tell me all about her... [more]
Sail School Bahamas
Posted to Scoutmaster Clarke Green on April 19th, 2011
PROGRAM OVERVIEW We run a superb range of sailing adventures for Scouts that offer excellent value for money. Your group can learn how to sail while traveling from island to island in the Sea of Abaco in the beautiful northern Bahamas. Our main... [more]
Trail Skills College - Cascade Locks, OR
Posted to Leave No Trace Blog on April 19th, 2011
Cascade Locks, OR. The 3rd annual Trail Skills Collge was held at Cascade Locks Marine Park in Oregon on April 15, 16, and 17. The College, which is free to all, teaches participants about building and maintaining trails. There are a variety of... [more]
2nd 100 Days of Scouting: Day 70
Posted to 100 Days of Scouting on April 19th, 2011
Leatherwork Merit Badge Man, am I sore. My leg muscles are rebelling every time I to up and down the stairs. The joys of backpacking! This is Holy Week, so a number of my usual things have fallen off of the schedule. Which will leave time... [more]
My Badges App
Posted to Nick's Ramblings UK on April 19th, 2011
The Scout Association has launched the My Badges app which contains all the information and requirements for each badge and award from Beavers through to Network. This is an excellent idea which means we can have all the badge requirements... [more]
Contest Rewards Four BSA Alumni Committees
Posted to Scouting News on April 18th, 2011
On St. Patrick's Day 2011, the Heart of Virginia Council received a little extra green-the folding-money kind-from the BSA Alumni Office. The council, headquartered in Richmond, was the Southern Region winner in a random drawing to receive $5,000... [more]
Scoutmaster Podcast 65
Posted to Scoutmaster Clarke Green on April 18th, 2011
In this Podcast: Volunteer training past present and future. Turning the tables on you ââ¬â four questions for listeners to answer! Reflection on an Eagle presentation. Links in this Podcast: What makes a Trained Leader? Subscribe to the... [more]
#100Daysofscouting - Days 67 - 68
Posted to The Scoutmaster on April 18th, 2011
Sorry for the delay...been a busy weekend and a long Monday ahead prepping for the week. Saturday: - helped out our Troop Swim Coordinator at the local High School Pool. Just about all 141 Scouts have taken the BSA Swim test...and passed - sent... [more]
Day 69: Snow Camping
Posted to Scoutmaster Musings on April 18th, 2011
Four new scouts survived their first (and probably most miserable for awhile) campout with the troop. Friday evening was cold and windy, but the tents got set up before the rain really started. The rain started, turned to sleet, then snow as the... [more]
Memorabilia Monday: 1950
Posted to A Scoutmaster's Blog on April 18th, 2011
The first thing you notice when you see the Boy Scout handbooks from the 1950ââ¬Â²s is ghost of the American Indian as he rises above the campfire. This is the fifth edition of the Handbook for Boys. By the time the January 1957 version came out... [more]
2nd 100 Days of Scouting: Day 69
Posted to 100 Days of Scouting on April 18th, 2011
Law Merit Badge Just gorgeous out today! Since today was kind of an unplanned break from Scouting, I had most of the day to recover from the trip yesterday. Managed to get everything in my pack, including the pack, up on the clothesline. Even with... [more]
Day 69: 100 Days of Scouting
Posted to A Scouter's Journey on April 18th, 2011
Today was definitely one of the few rare days that's light on Scouting. We worked outside as a family to get the yard and garden ready for summer. After that I spent a couple hours trying to purge the basement. Former Cubmaster now Scoutmaster's... [more]
Toasting success in the Lakes
Posted to UK Chief Commissioner Blog on April 18th, 2011
Wayne has been in Cumbria welcoming a new Scouting Ambassador, toasting Reivers District's success and remembering what it is like to be new and feeling... [more]
Keep the programme in your pocket
Posted to ScoutBaseUK on April 18th, 2011
You can now enjoy mobile Scouting with the new badge... [more]
Day 68: Volunteering
Posted to A Scouter's Journey on April 17th, 2011
The hardest part about volunteering is the realization that not everyone cares or can be convinced to... [more]
Scouting Pictures from the 1980
Posted to A Scoutmaster's Blog on April 17th, 2011
I have finally completed a major part of a goal I have which is to scan all the Scouting pictures I have taken over the years. On Friday, I finally scanned the last of the pictures from the 1980ââ¬Â²s. That is over 2050 photographs that use over... [more]
2nd 100 Days of Scouting: Day 68
Posted to 100 Days of Scouting on April 17th, 2011
Landscape Architecture Merit Badge Rain started about 3:30AM. All of the Scouts, ages 11-14, were up and ready to go by 7AM. Last night we had 3 miles of up to get to the campsite. Great view over a rock ledge of a neighboring town a couple of... [more]
Remember when
Posted to Commissioner Keith Comments on April 16th, 2011
The other night, I caught the tail end of our District's round table meeting and one of the Scouters brought up the old Patrol trek carts that scouts used many years ago to haul their camp equipment when the boys hiked to camp. This was back in the... [more]
#100DaysofScouting - Day 66
Posted to The Scoutmaster on April 16th, 2011
Thank goodness for Friday. Fish Fry night (that I missed due to work) but got to do a little Scouting.. -worked on my part of the Sunday Eagle Court - chatted with some Scouter - talked to a Life Scout about his Eagle Board next week - worked with... [more]
Day 67: Patches
Posted to A Scouter's Journey on April 16th, 2011
I'm going to be giving a presentation, manning a booth really, at our council's upcoming Tradeshow of Scouting. My planned focus was going to beoffering activities for units about evaluating different types of shelters and how they can be... [more]
Waffle Supper Fundraiser Results
Posted to A Scoutmaster's Blog on April 16th, 2011
There was a fairly decent turnout for this spring's Boy Scout Troop 68 sponsored Dad's Belgium Waffle Supper fundraiser that was held Friday night, April 15th. We served 296 people in all, not counting the Boy Scouts who worked at the supper. We... [more]
2nd 100 Days of Scouting: Day 67
Posted to 100 Days of Scouting on April 16th, 2011
Journalism Merit Badge Watching the weather closely. Looks like a lot of storms in the South today, headed this way. We are going backpacking tonight and tomorrow, staying until Sunday. Eleven Scouts and 6 adults headed out for a little... [more]
Day 67: It All Evens Out
Posted to Scoutmaster Musings on April 15th, 2011
Day 67: I guess it all evens out in the long run. Last year, every weekend campout was warm weather. It was so warm in January that the snowhuts melted, everyone wore shorts camping in April. This winter we were camping during the season's deepest... [more]
Thousands more girls are joining the Scouting adventure!
Posted to be.PREPARED on April 15th, 2011
The latest census of Scouts has revealed that nearly 10,000 new people joined the adventure in 2010. Almost half of the number ââ¬â 4,330 ââ¬â were girls. This number for the first time exceeded the number of boys who joined (3,796). There... [more]
Thousands more girls are joining the Scouting adventure!
Posted to be.PREPARED on April 15th, 2011
The latest census of Scouts has revealed that nearly 10,000 new people joined the adventure in 2010. Almost half of the number ââ¬â 4,330 ââ¬â were girls. This number for the first time exceeded the number of boys who joined (3,796). There... [more]
Picture of the Week 4/15/11
Posted to Leave No Trace Blog on April 15th, 2011
Have respect for all things, big or small!... [more]
Compromise Principles?
Posted to Leave No Trace Blog on April 15th, 2011
"Compromise is always wrong if it means sacrificing a principle" This was the bold statement I found this week from my fortune cookie and it made me think of the Leave No Trace Principles . If principles are the fundamental truths that guide... [more]
#100daysofscouting - Day 65
Posted to The Scoutmaster on April 15th, 2011
2nd Thursday of the month is Roundtable! I love Roundtable! As soon as I walked in I bumped into @mattlackner and we chatted and then someone came up and said how much he loved our Twitter banter, it was @iPublicPolicy. We did not talk Scouting,... [more]
A (Really) Highly Evolved Mess Kit
Posted to Scoutmaster Clarke Green on April 15th, 2011
I first wrote about mess kits five years ago. Most of the advice remains the same but enough has changed to justify and updated version; For a number of years I was stuck on the idea that real campers only carry only specially manufactured camping... [more]
#100 Days of Scouting, Day 65
Posted to True North Scouting on April 15th, 2011
Tonight's troop meeting wasn't what I had hoped forââ¬Â¦smaller turnout. When 5 out of 11 aren't there, it sure makes a difference. We started working on lashings and I didn't really do a good job explaining itââ¬Â¦ The scouts got it and did... [more]
Day 66: Troop Meeting
Posted to A Scouter's Journey on April 15th, 2011
⢠The Troop started working on the Hiking track in Program Resources. Heavy debate ensued as to which camp and trail to take but I'm letting the boys sort that out. ⢠Announced that next week will be our next patrol elections. ⢠Literally took a... [more]
Around The Scouting Campfire #23
Posted to A Scoutmaster's Blog on April 15th, 2011
Around The Scouting Campfire #23 is ready for your enjoyment. In this episode Scoutmaster Steve and Buttons, the radical Boy Scout, talk about getting outside to play. The Boy Scouts of Troop 68 sing a song about an experience they had with some... [more]
Around The Scouting Campfire #23
Posted to Around The Scouting Campfire Podcast on April 15th, 2011
Around The Scouting Campfire #23 is ready for your enjoyment. In this episode Scoutmaster Steve and Buttons, the radical Boy Scout, talk about getting outside to play. The Boy Scouts of Troop 68 sing a song about an experience they had with some... [more]
Membership numbers on the rise
Posted to ScoutBaseUK on April 15th, 2011
Census results report a sixth successive year of... [more]
2nd 100 Days of Scouting: Day 66
Posted to 100 Days of Scouting on April 14th, 2011
Inventing Merit Badge Cranking through some Scouting today! Heading out tomorrow on a backpacking trip--lots of rain scheduled, of course! We have about a dozen Scouts going, and seven dads. The dads are a great group of guys, and this is as much... [more]
Exploring Leave No Trace with Girl Scouts
Posted to Leave No Trace Blog on April 14th, 2011
Carbondale, IL - On Tuesday, Team East joined several Girl Scout troops for an evening awareness workshop. To introduce the scouts to the Leave No Trace program, we drew on various activities from the PEAK program , including What Principle Am I?... [more]
Ask the Expert: Why does silver outrank gold in Scouting awards?
Posted to Aaron on Scouting Magazine on April 14th, 2011
Ever since its debut in 1904 , the Olympic gold medal has represented the pinnacle of athletic achievement. But if gold signifies the best in sports, why does the Boy Scouts of America use silver to represent its top awards? Take the Eagle Palms,... [more]
Backyard Session Paddle, Phoenix
Posted to Leave No Trace Blog on April 14th, 2011
Come join the Daring Adventures program at Maricopa County Parks and Recreation Department's Lake Pleasant for a kayaking adventure. Kayaking is relaxing, adventurous and most importantly, fun. Gliding free across the water, seeing wildlife and... [more]
#100DaysofScouting - Day 64
Posted to The Scoutmaster on April 14th, 2011
The 2nd Wednesday of the month is Troop Committee Meeting. This month is was a little light in members, several were missing but we got business done. My report was about the past month in the Troop....we are averaging 100 Scouts per meeting,... [more]
Is someone watching?
Posted to The Scoutmaster Minute on April 14th, 2011
Have you ever seen those TV shows where they have hidden cameras, trying to either catch someone doing something stupid or trapping them in a situation they have to explain away? They are great testaments to how people act and what they will do. ... [more]
The Joys of Fluorescent Clothing
Posted to Jabbering All Day Long on April 14th, 2011
Todays post comes to you from a field next to an AGI in Essex, why you ask?... [more]
What happens when Scouts take over?
Posted to Scoutmaster Clarke Green on April 14th, 2011
Tom Gillard is a Scoutmaster in Tullahoma Tennessee. We struck up a correspondence after he was part of a session about the patrol method I presented over the internet for a group of Scouters attending a Merit Badge University. Over the past couple... [more]
Day 65: Fixin' and Cleanin'
Posted to Scoutmaster Musings on April 14th, 2011
Day 65: A scout and his dad came over after school to fix a tent pole in his patrol's tent. Only took about 10 minutes and now he can help teach someone else the next time it's needed. He learned a figure eight stopper knot. Three scouts stopped by... [more]
#100 Days of Scouting, Day 64
Posted to True North Scouting on April 14th, 2011
Kind of a slow day, so maybe some words of wisdom or something like thatââ¬Â¦ Read twice, reply onceââ¬Â¦I am usually really good about making sure that I have a good grasp on a topic before I make a comment. Today, I made a comment on the PTC... [more]
Day 65: Drive, Drive, We Gotta Driveâ¦
Posted to A Scouter's Journey on April 14th, 2011
Being a Scout doesn't make you a hero, but there are a lot of who heroes who were Scouts. Kazimierz Piechowski is one of those heroes. Mr. Piechowski was a young Scout from Poland caught in the wake of Nazi hate. When the Nazis invadedââ¬Â¦, in... [more]
Census results tomorrow
Posted to ScoutBaseUK on April 14th, 2011
The Scout Association's annual Census results will be released... [more]
Some Thoughts from the Launch of 'My Body, My Choice'
Posted to Nick's Ramblings UK on April 13th, 2011
Following on from the launch of the My Body, My Choice sexual health programme last week, a few thoughts come to mind. I have been reading a lot of the press coverage and the vast majority has been extremely positive. I had expected reactionary... [more]
Do you Boo
Posted to Jabbering All Day Long on April 13th, 2011
For a blog called Jabbering I don't do much talking... [more]
2nd 100 Days of Scouting: Day 65
Posted to 100 Days of Scouting on April 13th, 2011
Insect Study Merit Badge Typical Wednesday. Plenty of Scouting to do and never enough time to get it done. One fun tidbit today: my quote was prominently displayed on the Scouting magazine blog. Also, forgot to mention yesterday that I have gotten... [more]
Bigfoot visits Evergreen Elementary School
Posted to Leave No Trace Blog on April 13th, 2011
Cave Junction, OR On Monday, Team West traveled to southern Oregon to work with students at Evergreen Elementary School in Cave Junction, OR. Each classroom that we visited was very enthusiastic about learning Leave No Trace. Pictured above,... [more]
Why do you volunteer? Your answers are a work of art
Posted to Aaron on Scouting Magazine on April 13th, 2011
Nothing in our nation's laws requires Americans to spend time volunteering. But still, millions of adults each year give tons of their precious time to the Boy Scouts of America. Why? In honor of National Volunteer Week , going on now, I went in... [more]
#100DaysofScouting - Day 63
Posted to The Scoutmaster on April 13th, 2011
What a day for me. Not feeling up to par and have the Troop Physical that evening. The entire day is a blur...meeting starts and by the time it was over I had talked to 130 Scouts and countless adults. 98% of our BSA Physicals for Scouts and... [more]
Day 64: 100 Days of Scouting
Posted to A Scouter's Journey on April 13th, 2011
The bulk of today's Scouting activity was working with myroadtoeagle.com. As previously mentioned this "software" (it's all web based) is in beta but it's really moving along nicely. Several times during the day I found some issues and within... [more]
Ten Hints on Selecting and Buying Gear
Posted to Scoutmaster Clarke Green on April 13th, 2011
1. Buy the best you need Waking up (or worse yet no being able to sleep) chilled to the bone in a cheap sleeping bag really drives home the importance of having adequate gear. If you and your Scouts aren't warm and dry or don't sleep comfortably... [more]
Youth Protection and recharter? SMMPodcast 82
Posted to The Scoutmaster Minute Podcast on April 13th, 2011
This is Show #82 and I am joined by our District Commissioner and our Program Vice Chair in a discussion about Youth Protection and how it effected recharter. Listen in and then weigh in by leaving a comment, feedback, or a voicemail to the... [more]
Youth Protection and recharter? SMMPodcast 82
Posted to The Scoutmaster Minute on April 13th, 2011
This is Show #82 and I am joined by our District Commissioner and our Program Vice Chair in a discussion about Youth Protection and how it effected recharter. Listen in and then weigh in by leaving a comment, feedback, or a voicemail to the... [more]
YouTube Tuesday: Big Things
Posted to A Scoutmaster's Blog on April 13th, 2011
Yeah, I know. This is supposed to be YouTube Tuesday. Well, excuse me (as Steve Martin used to say). I found a great little video on a website called Vimeo that I thought would make an excellent suggestion for today. According to the video... [more]
100 Days of Scouting, Days 61, 62 & 63
Posted to True North Scouting on April 13th, 2011
Not a lot of scouting on Sunday, committee meeting, done in about 45 minutesââ¬Â¦new record for our pack, and yes, we had attendance. Discussed upcoming pack meetings and getting ready for summer campââ¬Â¦I also mentioned to some of the parents... [more]
Boy Scouts of America Introduces Robotics Merit Badge
Posted to Scouting News on April 13th, 2011
When people think of the Boy Scouts of America (BSA), they envision activities like camping, knot-tying, and canoeing, but soon, they'll need to add robot-building to that list. Scouts in 2011, through the introduction of the Robotics merit badge,... [more]
2nd 100 Days of Scouting: Day 64
Posted to 100 Days of Scouting on April 12th, 2011
Indian Lore Merit Badge Today is a great day. Even though it is raining, it is still a bright day--because the Robotics merit badge was launched. I'm excited that this merit badge is out--combined with the Inventing released last year, and the... [more]
Boy Scout Merit Badges by the Numbers
Posted to Stadri Emblems Scouting Blog on April 12th, 2011
The Newest Merit Badge: Robotics An important part of a Boy Scout's journey, merit badges have been around for over a 100 years. The scouting handbook says "A merit badge is an invitation to explore an exciting subject. With more than a hundred to... [more]
Floodwood Mountain Scout Reservation
Posted to Scoutmaster Clarke Green on April 12th, 2011
PROGRAM OVERVIEW Canoeing Sailing Backpacking Climbing Waterskiing Floodwood Mountain Scout Reservation is a high adventure base located in Tupper Lake in the Adirondacks It is owned by the Northern New Jersey Council, Boy Scouts of America... [more]
#100daysofscouting - Day 62
Posted to The Scoutmaster on April 12th, 2011
Busy Monday at work for me. Talked to several Scouts and Parents today. Sent out an email to all the New Parents asking for feedback on their first month in Scouting...good and bad Got some great responses from the New Parents Talked with the... [more]
Been a few days
Posted to The Scoutmaster Minute on April 12th, 2011
Once again, time has passed me by.. I suppose it is true what they say about time flying when you are having fun. So here is a quick update, I am not to sure that anything inspirational or motivating will come of this, well maybe. Let me begin with... [more]
Day 63: Robotics
Posted to Scoutmaster Musings on April 12th, 2011
Day 63: The Robotics merit badge gets officially launched on Tuesday. I picked up the merit badge pamphlet at the scout shop today and it's pretty cool. You can see the requirements and worksheet on the Robotics merit badge page. My weekend was... [more]
Outreach in Sweet Home Alabama
Posted to Leave No Trace Blog on April 12th, 2011
Huntsville, AL - On Saturday, we teamed up with Alabama Outdoors for a new event in the Huntsville community. We were joined by many local and national organizations like North Alabama Canoe & Kayak (NACK) , Chaco , the Land Trust of Huntsville... [more]
Sabattis Adventure Camp
Posted to Scoutmaster Clarke Green on April 12th, 2011
PROGRAM OVERVIEW Canoeing Sailing Backpacking Climbing Kayaking Cycling Mountain boarding Trimaran sailing War canoes Our trekking program is unmatched by any Scout Camp in the region, all crews get Kevlar canoes, the latest in cooking equipment... [more]
Why does growth matter?
Posted to UK Chief Commissioner Blog on April 12th, 2011
A bit of a 'light' Scouting week for Wayne this week as the day job has taken over for a change, however he found time to catch up with Malta's Scouts, and dent his in... [more]
The Scout who escaped Auschwitz
Posted to The Scout Association on April 12th, 2011
The amazing tale of the man who outwitted his Nazi captors is... [more]
Scoutmaster Podcast 64 Merit Badge Work
Posted to Scoutmaster Clarke Green on April 11th, 2011
In this Podcast: Do volunteers have a role in protecting and maintaining the quality of advancement work? This week we answer a question about merit badge applications that raise concerns over the quality of the work done to earn them. Links in... [more]
2nd 100 Days of Scouting: Day 63
Posted to 100 Days of Scouting on April 11th, 2011
Horsemanship Merit Badge Wood Badge is finally over. After all these years, waiting for the calendar to sync up with an available slot in the class, yesterday we left Gilwell. I have to admit, it was nice to make new Scouting friends, and get to... [more]
Memorabilia Monday: A Boys' Life streetcar advertisement you'll desire
Posted to Aaron on Scouting Magazine on April 11th, 2011
Look up while riding a bus or train today, and you'll probably see ads for the latest movie or hit TV show. But if you rode one of San Francisco's famous streetcars in the 1930s, you might have spotted the Boys' Life advertisement seen above. The... [more]
Day 63: All Over the Map
Posted to A Scouter's Journey on April 11th, 2011
Solicited for some direct advice from Council (and higher echelons I'll be surprised to hear from) on co-hosted activities between Shelter Box and BSA. Considering that BSA has a Memorandum of Understanding with Shelter Box I'm wondering what... [more]
Robotics merit badge launch includes all-new interactive resource center
Posted to Aaron on Scouting Magazine on April 11th, 2011
The age of robots in the Boy Scouts of America has begun. No, the BSA isn't planning to replace Scoutmasters with androids. At least not that I've heard of. I'm referring to today's launch of the Robotics merit badge. It's the latest example of how... [more]
#100DaysofScouting - Days 60-61
Posted to The Scoutmaster on April 11th, 2011
I busy weekend equals little time for blogging or tweeting. It was Spring Break this past week so little Scouting was scheduled. We (the family) decided to remodel the bathroom...with the help of a Scouting Friend. On top of that we CLEANED the... [more]
An Hour A Week? #257
Posted to An Hour A Week? Podcast on April 11th, 2011
Youth Protection, giving out rank badges, heroes and Day Camp are on the show tonight. Links: Burg Rieneck Castle- http://bit.ly/dQKhQx Tonight's show sponsored by The Scoutmaster's Other Handbook Join the forum discussion on this post Share with... [more]
Day 62: Savor Every Morning in the Woods
Posted to A Scouter's Journey on April 11th, 2011
This morning I had the privilege of waking up in the woods. There was no urgency to wake my son so i made some coffee an sat down to read a little further in Working the Patrol Method. For as much as I live and appreciate the book I'm ashamed I... [more]
Super Beaver Scout on Japan fundraising mission
Posted to ScoutBaseUK on April 11th, 2011
Scouts from across the UK have been raising money to help the victims of the Japan earthquake and... [more]
2nd 100 Days of Scouting: Day 62
Posted to 100 Days of Scouting on April 10th, 2011
Home Repairs Merit Badge Today I am at Wood Badge: Day 6, and last day!... [more]
100 Days of Scouting, Days 58, 59 & 60
Posted to True North Scouting on April 10th, 2011
Gonna be another 3-post dayââ¬Â¦I know that today isn't over yet, but I don't know if I will be around to post anything about today, and the fact that the highlights of my day probably happened alreadyââ¬Â¦so yea, this post will include today's... [more]
Graphic Arts Merit Badge Day a Sell Out
Posted to Scouting News on April 10th, 2011
What do the Boy Scouts of America, the graphic arts and pulp and paper have in common? Answer: A Merit Badge Day hosted at the International Printing Museum. More than 100 Boy Scouts signed up within 24 hours of an announcement that the... [more]
Spring has sprung
Posted to Commissioner Keith Comments on April 10th, 2011
Finally... the weather has warmed up enough to melt the snow. Grass is beginning to turn green again and many people are out doing yard work with light weight clothing or going outdoors in shirt sleeves. Motorcyclists are out...sans snowmobile... [more]
Day 61: 100 Days of Scouting
Posted to A Scouter's Journey on April 10th, 2011
A great day camping with my favorite Scout, my son. Fishing morning to noon. The fish were fat and happy when we left. The worms not so much. After lunch some geocaching. Logged 3 today counting a 2-part "Cache to Eagle" series. We talked about... [more]
2nd 100 Days of Scouting: Day 61
Posted to 100 Days of Scouting on April 9th, 2011
Hiking Merit Badge Today I am at Wood Badge: Day 5!... [more]
#100DaysofScouting - Day 59
Posted to The Scoutmaster on April 9th, 2011
Friday, Friday, Fun, Fun, Fun, Fun, Fun Been a very Scout light week with this being Spring Break. Today was no different. - thought of some ideas for our Troop Physical - helped a Life scout with his Eagle Project - chatted with some great... [more]
2nd 100 Days of Scouting: Day 60
Posted to 100 Days of Scouting on April 8th, 2011
Graphic Arts Merit Badge Today I am at Wood Badge: Day 4!... [more]
100 Days of Scouting: The iPad Question.
Posted to A Scoutmaster's Blog on April 8th, 2011
100 Days of Scouting: Day 60. Tuesday night, at the Scenic District Roundtable, a short discussion of iPads, iPods, and cell phones came up. Most of the troops represented stated they have a no-electronics policy on camping trips, similar to my... [more]
Days 59 & 60: 100 Days of Scouting
Posted to A Scouter's Journey on April 8th, 2011
Day 59: Troop Meeting: Within our CO we tend to get moved around a lot. Being small helps us be flexible. Thursday night we actually had to set up a table in the coat room. That was a first. It helped that only 2/8 of the Scouts were there. 2 were... [more]
#100DaysofScouting - Day 58
Posted to The Scoutmaster on April 8th, 2011
When Scouting is so much a part of your life, it is hard to list out ALL the things you have done in a day...sometimes you miss a ton and others it looks like you are doing nothing but :) Perfect example is last night. We are remodelling our... [more]
Win a free patch if you can Name That Council
Posted to Aaron on Scouting Magazine on April 8th, 2011
If it seems like it's been a while since I last posted a Name That Council, you're right ! After a two-week hiatus, everybody's favorite game is back with one of the toughest challenge in a while. But first, a reminder about the rules: Each week I... [more]
To be a Man
Posted to The Scoutmaster Minute on April 8th, 2011
I had a nice talk the other night with a friend of mine, a long time Scout and Scouter. I enjoy our talks because they typically get to the heart of what Scouting is all about. We were talking about the Aims of Scouting, you knowââ¬Â¦... [more]
Libyan Scouts
Posted to Nick's Ramblings UK on April 8th, 2011
From the WOSM's website - The Boy Scouts of Libya, around 3,500 in the town of Benghazi, are organized, and able. They find themselves called upon to take on tasks that many would expect of the state ââ¬â or at least more professional, trained... [more]
My Side of the Mountain
Posted to Scoutmaster Clarke Green on April 8th, 2011
ââ¬Ë I am on my mountain in a tree home that people have passed without ever knowing that I am here. The house is a hemlock tree six feet in diameter, and must be as old as the mountain itself. I came upon it last summer and dug and burned it... [more]
Day 59: Eagle Project Ideas
Posted to Scoutmaster Musings on April 8th, 2011
Day 59: Chatted with another hopeful Life scout about his Eagle project idea this evening. We talk about an idea before the scout puts hours into the project workbook only to find out it's not appropriate. We discussed the main topics of: Who... [more]
Lesson in Civility
Posted to The Scoutmaster Minute on April 8th, 2011
Recently Skynews reported in an article "10 things that we can learn from Japan" I thought this was interesting, because beyond the obvious it is a look in the mirror, a way to judge ourselves and the culture in which we are raising our kids. Not... [more]
100 Days Of Scouting: Open House Preparations
Posted to A Scoutmaster's Blog on April 8th, 2011
I am beginning to panic. Just a little. Boy Scout Troop 68, along with Cub Scout Pack 68 of Melrose, are planning to hold a Scouting Open House on Monday, April 18th. That is only a little over a week away! And hardly anything has been done yet. We... [more]
Only time will tell
Posted to UK Chief Commissioner Blog on April 8th, 2011
A whistle-stop tour of Nottingham, meetings galore and a chance to reflect and say thank... [more]
2nd 100 Days of Scouting: Day 59
Posted to 100 Days of Scouting on April 7th, 2011
Golf Merit Badge Illness is finally passing by. Just worn out now! Wood Badge fires up at bright and early in the morning, so I'll be pulling out of the driveway by 5:15. Am I finished and ready to go? Of course not! Today I: Finished packing for... [more]
Summer spots are still available for Philmont's individual programs
Posted to Aaron on Scouting Magazine on April 7th, 2011
Photo by Flickr user kevingessner Philmont's famous 10-day treks fill up fast. In fact, the registration window for next summer has already closed. But there's still hope, even for Scouts itching to head to Philmont this summer. I'm talking about... [more]
#100DaysofScouting - Day 57
Posted to The Scoutmaster on April 7th, 2011
Spring Break is moving too fast. The son is at a water park/resort for the rest of the week so it is quiet at home and we are trying to get the new bathroom finished this weekend... Scout Work: - talked to CC about some advancement/Scout issues -... [more]
2011 Guide to Safe Scouting Available
Posted to BSA Health and Safety Alerts on April 7th, 2011
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2011 Guide to Safe Scouting Available
Posted to BSA Health and Safety Alerts on April 7th, 2011
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New G2SS â" NO PATROL CAMPING!
Posted to The Scoutmaster Minute on April 7th, 2011
In the new Guide to Safe Scouting there has been a rule change on allowing Patrols to camp alone.. without Adult supervision. This was always a great part of my Scouting experience when I was a youth and it is a bit heart breaking to see that the... [more]
2011 Guide to Safe Scouting Available
Posted to BSA Health and Safety Alerts on April 7th, 2011
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SMMPodcast Show #81 â" Backpacking w/ Ken
Posted to The Scoutmaster Minute on April 7th, 2011
In this show I sit down with District Trainer and avid Backpacker Ken Hall and discuss planning the 50 miler. Lots of great information for planning your next long trip, or short trip too. Leave feeback or drop an email. This show is sponsored by... [more]
The Boy Scouts of America's new North Star Award: A Silver Beaver for non-Scouters
Posted to Aaron on Scouting Magazine on April 7th, 2011
The North Star Award The Silver Beaver Award has a new cousin. Last month, the BSA's National Court of Honor announced the addition of the North Star Award, an honor similar in prestige to the Silver Beaver Award. The main difference? It's only... [more]
MSPP #106: Dakota M. Scouting Life
Posted to A Scoutmaster's Blog on April 7th, 2011
Dakota received his Eagle Scout Rank on Saturday, April 2, 2011. That means it was time to make another Eagle Scout slideshow. This is the twelfth time I have created a video for an Eagle court of honor. Ten of those were for Boy Scouts from Troop... [more]
Leave No Trace with Pack #149
Posted to Leave No Trace Blog on April 7th, 2011
Lutz, Florida - Team East began the week with a bang as they caught up with over seventy Cub Scouts, Webelos, and their families for an evening Awareness Workshop with pack #149. The audience was very animated and went full tilt into the PEAK... [more]
Review of Littlbug Senior Wood Stove
Posted to Scoutmaster Clarke Green on April 7th, 2011
Inventor Kent Haring has developed the elegantly efficient Littlbug stove that deserves a second look from campers in general and Scouts in particular. Most of us have come to rely on the convenience of propane stoves and would be hesitant to trade... [more]
Day 58: Planning
Posted to A Scouter's Journey on April 7th, 2011
? Listened to the SMM Podcast "The 50 Miler with Ken Hall." Jerry puts out a lot of informative shows but this is one of those special ones that goes in the do not delete category. A really good primer on trek planning. ? Discussed with PL (son) his... [more]
An Interesting Initiative
Posted to Nick's Ramblings UK on April 7th, 2011
Yesterday, the Scout Association launched the My Body, My Choice programme which is about sexual health. This does not mean that Beavers will be coming home with handfuls of condoms! This programme is aimed at the Explorer Scouts, and it's worth... [more]
Leave No Trace Member Steven Kominsky's 10in6 Challenge to promote Leave No Trace Awareness!
Posted to Leave No Trace Blog on April 6th, 2011
Meet Steven. Steven is a member of Leave No Trace and will be climbing the 10 highest mountains (majority over 10,000 ft) in Oregon in 6 days. Total elevation gain is 50,000 feet! This event is to help promote Leave No Trace Awareness. The Leave No... [more]
Vote for the jamboree arena show in the Excellence in Live Design Awards
Posted to Aaron on Scouting Magazine on April 6th, 2011
Photo by Tom Copeland Jr., Boy Scouts of America Want proof that the closing arena show at the 2010 National Scout Jamboree totally rocked? Just ask me, the 72,000-plus in attendance, or the hundreds of thousands who watched online. Or ask the... [more]
Basketball star Shaquille O'Neal honored at Massachusetts Boy Scout dinner
Posted to Aaron on Scouting Magazine on April 6th, 2011
Click to view slideshow. Did you hear the big news out of Massachusetts? And I mean big news. As in 7-foot-1, 325 pounds, and size 23 shoes. Shaquille O'Neal, the towering Boston Celtics center, received the Distinguished Citizen Award from the... [more]
2nd 100 Days of Scouting: Day 58
Posted to 100 Days of Scouting on April 6th, 2011
Geology Merit Badge I hate being sick. No energy, no drive, no nothing. But there are Scout meetings tonight, and the show must go on. Wolves will be catching up on items missed for their rank awards. The troop will be doing what the SPL and PL's... [more]
Health and Fitness
Posted to BSA CubCast Podcast on April 6th, 2011
The Cub Scout motto is Do Your Best, and the best way to do that is to be healthy and fit. Jump in with both feet and get ready to join Nancy Ferrell from the Ouachita Area Council in Hot Springs, Ark., as she inspires us with all kinds of fun ideas... [more]
Philmont Training Center
Posted to BSA CubCast Podcast on April 6th, 2011
Not to be confused with Philmont's trek program, the Philmont Training Center has a variety of conferences designed for you, the leader! To tell us all about this beautiful place is Mark Griffin, the team leader for Volunteer Development at our... [more]
100 Days Of Scouting, Days 55, 56 & 57
Posted to True North Scouting on April 6th, 2011
Still coming down from the booyah hangoverââ¬Â¦We still don't have the final tallies, but we should be in the realm of profiting about $1000. That means a good chuck of change that would go into the scouts accounts, right around $80 each. Over... [more]
Day 57: Philmont Fiasco
Posted to Scoutmaster Musings on April 6th, 2011
Day 57: Not a good day for crews preparing for Philmont treks this summer. We have two crews excited to cover miles in New Mexico and they were supposed to put in for their trek choices on the Philmont Scout Ranch site today. Unfortunately,... [more]
#100DaysofScouting - Day 56
Posted to The Scoutmaster on April 6th, 2011
Another light day of Scouting for this Scoutmaster. - talked to my Scout Nation co-host about life, the universe and everything...oh and awesome sauce - played with TroopMaster web interface again - emailed a report to a Life Scout finishing up... [more]
The 50 Miler w/ Ken Hall
Posted to The Scoutmaster Minute Podcast on April 6th, 2011
In this show I sit down with District Trainer and avid Backpacker Ken Hall and discuss planning the 50 miler. Lots of great information for planning your next long trip, or short trip too. Leave feeback or drop an email. This show is sponsored by... [more]
YouTube Tuesday: Think You Know Scouting?
Posted to A Scoutmaster's Blog on April 6th, 2011
Today, for Youtube Tuesday, we are leaving the USA and the BSA. The UK Scout Association has produced a great video that does a great job of promoting Scouting and asking adults to volunteer in their local units. What I find fascinating is most of... [more]
ShelterBox Activities for Cubs and Scouts (Day 57)
Posted to A Scouter's Journey on April 6th, 2011
Our council has a Tradeshow of Scouting coming up. I've volunteered (awaiting response) to host a booth about Shelter Box and Scouting. Are you looking for ways to introduce your unit to Shelter Box or are working under a theme of Emergency... [more]
Smith & Wesson Takes On Steel Challenge for Boy Scouts
Posted to Scouting News on April 5th, 2011
The Steel Challenge Shooting Association (SCSA) announced that the Scholastic Steel Challenge will be featured at the Las Vegas fundraiser for the Boy Scouts of America. The fundraiser is sponsored by Smith & Wesson and this marks the first... [more]
2nd 100 Days of Scouting: Day 57
Posted to 100 Days of Scouting on April 5th, 2011
Geocaching Merit Badge I'm still under the weather, and that is really dragging me down. Wood Badge is coming up this weekend, and I have work to do to prepare for it. The weather will be flaky, so lots to "be prepared" for. Now that we have passed... [more]
New version of Guide to Safe Scouting now available
Posted to Aaron on Scouting Magazine on April 5th, 2011
Can Scouts go skateboarding? What about wakeboarding? Are they allowed to fire a cannon? Throw a tomahawk? Explore an abandoned mine? Sell fireworks? Yes, yes, no, yes, no, and no. How did I know all that? Easy. I read the Guide to Safe Scouting ... [more]
Review of Eagle Scout Hiking Stick Medallion
Posted to Trailstop on April 5th, 2011
Since the early '80's, the Northwest Territorial Mint has been known for quality die-struck collectibles. This Eagle Scout Hiking Stick Medallion is no exception. I like the idea of an Eagle Scout placing their medallion on something practical,... [more]
First Quarter Grants Awarded
Posted to Leave No Trace Blog on April 5th, 2011
The Education Department was pleased to award its first rounds of grants for both the Packing with PEAK and Tools for Teaching programs. Over 15 PEAK packs as well as educational materials were awarded to Leave No Trace community projects. Notable... [more]
On Fire
Posted to Leave No Trace Blog on April 5th, 2011
Building a minimum impact fire At Leave No Trace we advocate for safe, responsible and minimum impact campfires. First and foremost, it's important to know the rules and regulations of the area you are planning to visit. After first learning if... [more]
Trainer Course in the Green Swamp Wilderness Preserve
Posted to Leave No Trace Blog on April 5th, 2011
Green Swamp Preserve, Florida - Last weekend, April 2nd and 3rd, Team East was back in the sunshine state for a weekend long Trainer Course hosted by Florida Southern College. The nine participants represented students and staff from Florida... [more]
#100DaysofScouting - Day 55
Posted to The Scoutmaster on April 5th, 2011
I am still recovering from the weekend. One of the best parts of the trip was the time in the car. 1200 miles and almost 20 hours and never once was the radio on (and no ipod either). We talked just about the whole ride about Life, Scouting,... [more]
Reviewing and Rating Gear for Scouts
Posted to Scoutmaster Clarke Green on April 5th, 2011
After a couple of decades of camping with Scouts I have had the opportunity to field test a lot of camping gear. I've learned what works for me and my Scouts, what doesn't and why. I have a number of reviews in progress and look forward to... [more]
Tinnerman Canoe Base
Posted to Scoutmaster Clarke Green on April 5th, 2011
PROGRAM OVERVIEW Canoeing Amazing Fishing Tinnerman is a great experience and an adventure. It challenges and tests both young and old. Those who wear the Tinnerman Maple Leaf are changed by the experience. Tinnerman has adversity! Portage trails,... [more]
Can't Burn This...
Posted to Leave No Trace Blog on April 5th, 2011
San Luis Obispo, CA Walking down the beaches of San Luis Obispo County, one can't deny the beauty that surrounds them. With the clear blue-greens of the ocean dancing and flirting with the rays of sunshine, the sweet salty air lifts your spirits,... [more]
Day 56: ASM Training
Posted to A Scouter's Journey on April 4th, 2011
? Got to listen to 2 episodes of Clark Greene's Scoutmaster Podcast. Not sure how I fell behind but it was a nice envelope for the work day ââ¬â one driving in and one driving home. Clark just recently moved the web site. Its a good collection of... [more]
Posted to Leave No Trace Blog on April 4th, 2011
April Training with the Leave No Trace Traveling Trainers The Subaru/Leave No Trace Traveling Trainers are conducting the following training events across the country in April. For more information about these or to attend, visit their calendars... [more]
Scouts Leaders should always be prepared
Posted to be.PREPARED on April 4th, 2011
A couple of weeks ago, I was on a camp (well, one-night competition camp) where I was there merely to help out. One of my fellow leaders was running our camp and I was specifically there to help out but not interfere and run it myself ââ¬â it... [more]
Scouts Leaders should always be prepared
Posted to be.PREPARED on April 4th, 2011
A couple of weeks ago, I was on a camp (well, one-night competition camp) where I was there merely to help out. One of my fellow leaders was running our camp and I was specifically there to help out but not interfere and run it myself ââ¬â it... [more]
2nd 100 Days of Scouting: Day 56
Posted to 100 Days of Scouting on April 4th, 2011
Genealogy Merit Badge Under the weather today. We have a virus going through the community, and I know a lot of folks who are down and out right now. First day it is 80 out, too...maybe tomorrow. Today I: Responded to a Scout who emailed me to... [more]
Scoutmaster Podcast 63
Posted to Scoutmaster Clarke Green on April 4th, 2011
In this Podcast: Scoutmaster Conferences What new Scout leaders need to know. Links in this Podcast: Scoutmaster Conference Training Subscribe to the Scoutmaster Newsletter Podcast Music null... [more]
Tail Picture Test
Posted to Scoutmaster Musings on April 4th, 2011
This is just a test of taking and posting pictures from the trail.I hope to post pics from the Appalachian Trail next summer using a cellphone. View my Hike Progress... [more]
The New Leave No Trace Nalgene Bottles are in!
Posted to Leave No Trace Blog on April 4th, 2011
The brand new 24 oz. On-The-Fly Leave No Trace Nalgene bottle will have you drinking in style! The unique leak proof, one handed opening bottle will fit in most cup holders or even your bike's bottle holder. These great bottles are printed with the... [more]
#100DaysofScouting - Days 52-54 Life Lessons...
Posted to The Scoutmaster on April 4th, 2011
I am back at home after a long and incredible weekend, 1200 miles and 20 hours in the car. It was my annual Fantasy Baseball Draft. We've been doing it for 12 years now 90% of the same group is still around. They are like family, we gather... [more]
Northern Tier now accepting reservations for summer 2012
Posted to Aaron on Scouting Magazine on April 4th, 2011
Looking for adventure? Then point your compass north and check out the Northern Tier National High Adventure Bases . Northern Tier, one of the BSA's three ( soon to be four ) national high-adventure bases, is now accepting reservations for its... [more]
An Hour A Week? #256
Posted to An Hour A Week? Podcast on April 4th, 2011
Service hours, Cub camping, Scout auctions, and Day Camp ideas are on tap for tonight's show. Links: Journey To Excellence- http://bit.ly/gXuzdC Fundraising with eBay- http://bit.ly/excRhy Tonight's show sponsored by ClassB.com Join the forum... [more]
Memorabilia Monday: Council CSPs
Posted to A Scoutmaster's Blog on April 4th, 2011
Patches, patches, and more patches. I have quite a few patches. I have already written about my collection of 2001 National Jamboree council shoulder patches, and the collection of Order of the Arrow lodge patches. Add these two together and you... [more]
100 Days of Scouting, Day 54
Posted to True North Scouting on April 4th, 2011
Today started off with scoutingââ¬Â¦and booyah. Ethan and I got up, dressed and went down to the Moose Lodge to see if anyone who would be eating breakfast would want to buy some leftover booyah. We sat at a table, sold 2 containers, and had... [more]
Weekend update
Posted to The Scoutmaster Minute on April 4th, 2011
This weekend I participated with our District Training team for Scoutmaster Outdoor skills and ITOLS. We had a great group of students (learners) this weekend, the split was about half and half, Cub Scout leaders to Boy Scout leaders. I am a... [more]
100 Days Of Scouting: One Hundred Scouts
Posted to A Scoutmaster's Blog on April 4th, 2011
The Eagle Scout court of honor for Dakota was held this weekend. It went great. We had a good crowd. On the inside of the program was a little thing called, "One Hundred Scouts." I have seen this before and I like seeing it as a part of an Eagle... [more]
Day 55: WRFA
Posted to Scoutmaster Musings on April 4th, 2011
Day 55: Completed the ARC Wilderness Remote First Aid training for the Engineers Without Borders group this evening. That pretty much wraps up the weekend without much direct scouting going on. Spring Break started on Friday so most scouts are out... [more]
Sexual health resources empower young people to make informed choices
Posted to ScoutBaseUK on April 4th, 2011
New resources to support leaders in delivering educational programmes on sexual health and relationships have been launched this... [more]
Day 55: Legacy
Posted to A Scouter's Journey on April 3rd, 2011
Today we celebrated the Eagle Court of Honor of our Troop's 7th Eagle Scout. This was my 4th opportunity to emcee. I was still nervous but it was the least nervous so far. At this point, every Scout that was still engaged in the program when my son... [more]
Baloo's Bugle for HEALTH & FITNESS - April RT and May Core Value on-line
Posted to U.S. Scouting Service Project on April 3rd, 2011
Come check out the latest from Dave, Alice, Wendy, Jim, Felicia, and Joe!! Lots of Health and Fitness ideas and some ideas to get your dens outside. Deb Edition highlights several Supplemental Meetings (those with letters versus numbers) for each... [more]
2nd 100 Days of Scouting: Day 55
Posted to 100 Days of Scouting on April 3rd, 2011
Gardening Merit Badge It's been a crazy week for Scouting, and another one is coming up ending with three days of Wood Badge. Today is my day to get caught up with my wife...and yes, some of that will be about Scoutng. Will Spring ever get here for... [more]
The Hennessy Expedition A-Sym Zip Hammock
Posted to The Scoutmaster Minute on April 3rd, 2011
Had a great weekend in the Hammockââ¬Â¦ watch this little review. Have a Great Scouting Day!... [more]
100 Days of Scouting, Days 52 & 53
Posted to True North Scouting on April 3rd, 2011
Sorry for the lack of posts the last couple of days, but I have been a tad busy with troop stuff. You may or may not have seen my tweets or Facebook posts about booyahââ¬Â¦no, not the slang term that Stuart Scott uses, but a dish made here in... [more]
Day 54: Honor Scouts
Posted to A Scouter's Journey on April 3rd, 2011
Today the Troop got to serve as the leading colors for the town recreation parade. Following the parade was the dedication of a new scoreboard in memorial of one of our towns great influencers with the youth recreation program. The Scouts stood by... [more]
2nd 100 Days of Scouting: Day 54
Posted to 100 Days of Scouting on April 2nd, 2011
Forestry Merit Badge Up early today, and headed off to find a Scouting Heritage merit badge class being sponsored by our council. I'm excited about this merit badge--I think it is great to give Scouts the opportunity to learn about why we do what... [more]
Day 53: EWB
Posted to Scoutmaster Musings on April 2nd, 2011
Day 53: I got to present CPR/AED training to MN members of Engineers Without Borders . The MN Chapter has done water and sanitation projects in Ghana, Uganda, and Haiti. They are active in Honduras and Guatemala. Talk about doing a "Good Turn"! EWB... [more]
2nd 100 Days of Scouting: Day 53
Posted to 100 Days of Scouting on April 1st, 2011
Hunting (?) Merit Badge BoyScoutTrail.com brings us a great 01 APR humor, and I couldn't resist using the merit badge designed for the purpose. I've gone from not being amused by April Fools Day, but enjoying watching the creative spoofs going on... [more]
Day 53: 100 Days of Scouting
Posted to A Scouter's Journey on April 1st, 2011
One of the drawbacks of having a small troop is that sometimes there aren't enough Scouts available for an event. We had 0 registrations for our April campout so next weekend it will be just my son and I camping. When it's just the two of us he asks... [more]
U.S. Parks Service Announces All Trails To Be Paved By 2015
Posted to Leave No Trace Blog on April 1st, 2011
PRESS RELEASE â FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE U.S. Parks Service Announces All Trails To Be Paved By 2015 Washington, D.C. - April 1, 2011 A spokesperson for the U.S. Parks Service announced a new plan today to minimize the impacts of millions of visitors... [more]
Picture of the Week 4/1/11
Posted to Leave No Trace Blog on April 1st, 2011
Fun with Photoshop. Have a colorful weekend!... [more]
High Adventure Destinations
Posted to Scoutmaster Clarke Green on April 1st, 2011
We all know about the big three ââ¬â Philmont, Seabase and Northern Tier ââ¬â but how about the many other opportunities for our Scouts to participate in a high adventure experience? Philmont, Seabase and Northern Tier are great places with... [more]
100 Days Of Scouting: The Last Day.
Posted to A Scoutmaster's Blog on April 1st, 2011
This week has been a very busy week. I have had something going on every night, usually Scouting related. I seem to be tired all the time. I never get caught up with my work at home. I am not as patient as I used to be. I think it may be time for a... [more]
Camp Parsons
Posted to Scoutmaster Clarke Green on April 1st, 2011
PROGRAM OVERVIEW Canoeing Backpacking Kayaking Treks are open to individuals, troops or crews who can choose between a canoe/kayak trek on the Hood Canal, a large arm of the Puget Sound spending times at various locations OR hike in the Olympic... [more]
March Photo Contest Finalists!
Posted to Official ClassB Blog on April 1st, 2011
These are the finalists for our March Scouting Photo Contest on flickr . The Winner will be announced later today and will receive $100 Gift Card from ClassB! If you enjoy taking Scouting photos, upload them to flickr with the tag: ClassBPhoto2011... [more]
Hunting Merit Badge
Posted to Scoutmaster Musings on April 1st, 2011
I'm sure you heard by now that the Robotics merit badge comes out this month. But, in a more subdued release, I saw that the Hunting merit badge is available TODAY at our local Scout Shop. I really like the badge design and I think the scouts that... [more]
Know Your Role
Posted to Jabbering All Day Long on April 1st, 2011
I came into the living room the other day and my boys were watching the wrestling on the television. The NFL couldn't come on quick enough. Anyway there was a... [more]
#100DaysofScouting - Day 51
Posted to The Scoutmaster on April 1st, 2011
Not a lot of Scouting done today...which is odd for me, but here is the laundry list: - bought Patrol Patches for the 2 new Patrols - dropped off Advancement Report for some up and coming Eagle Scouts - added some Scout related tasks/mind maps to... [more]
Day 52: (continued)
Posted to A Scouter's Journey on April 1st, 2011
Day 52 Continued: Troop Meeting night: Had a great guest speaker from Council to do a presentation Q/A about the Council's summer camp programs. The young Arrowman did a great job presenting and kept his cool (not the easiest of audiences). We have... [more]
Expectations
Posted to The Scoutmaster Minute on April 1st, 2011
I am often asked about how we established the Scout led troop and many questions go start with, "What about the 10 and 11 year olds.. they are not ready to lead". I think that too many Scoutmasters view Scout led as a very fixed leadership model... [more]
New activities this way
Posted to ScoutBaseUK on April 1st, 2011
Take your adventures to new heights as two fantastic locations become part of the National Scout Activity Centre... [more]
New Home for Clarke Green's Scoutmaster Blog!
Posted to Scoutmaster Clarke Green on March 31st, 2011
The Scoutmaster Blog, Podcast and Newsletter have a new home!à The new web address is scoutmastercg.comà The newà setup has a number of new features I hope you'll find useful: High Adventure Destinations - A growing database of... [more]
Meet Two Knobby Tires!
Posted to Leave No Trace Blog on March 31st, 2011
Every month Bigfoot asks you to take his Leave No Trace Challenge. His goal is to encourage simple acts of environmental activism and teach Leave No Trace principles. By taking Bigfoot's challenge, you are not only joining a nationwide conservation... [more]
Day 51: Scouts and Cockroaches
Posted to Scoutmaster Musings on March 31st, 2011
Day 51: Scouts are like a cockroaches. They say after we destroy the planet in a nuclear holocaust, the cockroaches will survive. They get into everything and survive anything. They come in all sizes, about 4,500 species of them. Sounds like Scouts... [more]
2nd 100 Days of Scouting: Day 52
Posted to 100 Days of Scouting on March 31st, 2011
Fly-Fishing Merit Badge [Isn't that a beautiful merit badge?] Last night I had a number of last minute requests for blue cards for the Bird Study and Scouting Heritage merit badges our council is making available this weekend. They get the message,... [more]
#100DaysofScouting - Day 50 The Scoutmaster's Trunk
Posted to The Scoutmaster on March 31st, 2011
The world has been swirling lately and I've been slacking on my posting duties. I've still got Scout stuff to do but haven't been able to Tweet or Post about it and am WAY behind in reading Twitter and 100 Days Blogs. Yesterday I got a... [more]
Medal of Honor winner praises Boy Scout who won American Spirit Award
Posted to Aaron on Scouting Magazine on March 31st, 2011
Jack Pape, a 17-year-old Boy Scout from Omaha, Neb. You know about Jack Pape, the high school junior from Omaha, Neb., who won the American Spirit Award earlier this month, right? He received his award at a special ceremony last week in Washington,... [more]
Leave No Trace on Keen HybridLife Radio
Posted to Leave No Trace Blog on March 31st, 2011
Outreach Manager Dave Winter joined Keen HybridLife Radio hosts Heather Hardy and Adam Sawyer yesterday to talk about Leave No Trace programs and how you can get more involved. HybridLife Radio is brought to you by KEEN and produced by Pagatim... [more]
BSA Google Sites Theme (100 Days of Scouting, Days 51 & 52)
Posted to A Scouter's Journey on March 31st, 2011
A couple days ago at the District Web Committee meeting the subject was the initiative by National to have a unified look and feel for Council and District websites. I was the only one there that wasn't a District or Council webmaster. One of the... [more]
ClassB® at the Honda Grand Prix with BSA® Motorsports.
Posted to Official ClassB Blog on March 31st, 2011
Last weekend, ClassB had the honor of being guests of Dale Coyne Motorsports and the #19 BSA Indy Car for the Honda Grand Prix of St. Petersburg, Florida. The event marked a lot of firsts for everyone involved. It was the first Grand Prix of the... [more]
Scout's Photo Gallery
Posted to Nick's Ramblings UK on March 31st, 2011
Ever since my Scout Group has had its own website, we've put photos on it to show what we get up to. This is a great way to show potential new members what activities we do and, of course, the Beavers, Cubs and Scouts like to see pictures of... [more]
100 Days of Scouting, Day 51
Posted to True North Scouting on March 31st, 2011
The tail wagging the dog. That's how I used to see our pack being run. The Cubmaster was trying to do what the scouts and families wanted to do, but the committee deemed it necessary to tell him what he was and wasn't going to do. At the end of the... [more]
Farming in Nevada City to PEAK in Reno
Posted to Leave No Trace Blog on March 31st, 2011
Nevada City, CA & Reno, NV . Today was an interesting day for Team West. We spent the morning helping out a fellow nonprofit organization called Living Lands Agrarian Network . Living Lands Agrarian Network is a non-profit organization that... [more]
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