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Back into the swing of things
Posted to UK Chief Commissioner Blog on August 31st, 2012
Wayne takes a look back at a hectic (but great) month for Scouting and considers what this might mean for us as we look... [more]
Back into the swing of things
Posted to UK Chief Commissioner Blog on August 30th, 2012
Wayne takes a look back at a hectic (but great) month for Scouting and considers what this might mean for us as we look... [more]
2013 Journey to Excellence Scorecards Now Available Online
Posted to Scout Wire on August 30th, 2012
The new 2013 Journey to Excellence scorecards for packs, troops, teams, crews, ships, posts, districts, and councils that were given out at the recent Top Hands Conference in Phoenix are now online. Go to www.scouting.org/jte and look for the box... [more]
Instagram Daily Digest
Posted to Jabbering All Day Long on August 30th, 2012
A collection of Kiff's Instagram Photos for you to enjoy The post Instagram Daily Digest appeared first on Jabbering All Day Long . Related posts: Collection of Curiosities Selection of Photos Picture Thursday 14_06_12... [more]
Show me your 10E+ (Ten Essentials)
Posted to Scoutmaster Clarke Green on August 30th, 2012
Most authorities agree that anyone headed into the wild should carry ten essential things (the 10E). The 10E list is the subject of many discussions and arguments, it undergoes many modifications and additions but most generally Read More →... [more]
Traffic Safety Merit Badge for Boy Scouts
Posted to Scouter Mom on August 30th, 2012
Earning the Traffic Safety merit badge will help Boy Scouts know how to stay safe, whether as drivers or pedestrians. [ This is a content summary only. Click on the article title for full links, other content, and more! ]... [more]
Traffic Safety Merit Badge for Boy Scouts
Posted to Scouter Mom on August 30th, 2012
Traffic Safety Merit Badge for Boy Scouts Earning the Traffic Safety merit badge will help Boy Scouts know how to stay safe, whether as drivers or pedestrians. Copyright Scouter Mom - A resource for adults and youth involved in Cub Scouting, Boy... [more]
September: National Preparedness Month
Posted to BSA Health and Safety Alerts on August 30th, 2012
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Photo Thursday 30_08_12
Posted to Jabbering All Day Long on August 30th, 2012
DORY Hey, little guy. MARLIN You wanted to go through the trench. DORY I shall call him Squishy and he shall be mine and he shall be my Squishy. Come here, Squishy. Come here, little Squishy. [Baby talk]---oww! MARLIN Dory! ââ¬Â¦ Continue reading... [more]
September: National Preparedness Month
Posted to BSA Health and Safety Alerts on August 30th, 2012
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Finance Impact e-Letter: Preparing for 2013 Fund-Raising Year
Posted to Scout Wire on August 30th, 2012
Click to open Sept. 1 issue The Sept. 1 issue of the Finance Impact e-Letter has been published and is now available online. Now that you are finished or near finished with your 2012 fund-raising campaigns, you probably have started to look forward... [more]
Merit Badge mania
Posted to The Scoutmaster Minute on August 30th, 2012
I have always been a Scoutmaster that encourages advancement and using all of the methods of Scouting. I have always put a priority on the Scouts having fun, seeking new adventures and in the process, rank, merit badges, and other goodies will... [more]
BSA Goes NASCAR!
Posted to Scout Wire on August 29th, 2012
As the BSA continues to articulate our movement in more relevant and meaningful terms to the American public, we're proud to announce our entry into the exciting, fast-paced sport of NASCAR. This high profile platform will allow the BSA to take the... [more]
Credit cards welcome: How to take plastic for popcorn
Posted to Aaron on Scouting Magazine on August 29th, 2012
Cash or check only? Not anymore. Thanks to some handy new tech tools, it's possible to accept credit cards at your unit's next popcorn sale, carwash, or other money-earning project. That eliminates a big reason customers give when choosing not to... [more]
Words of Wisdom Wednesday: Brave
Posted to Scouting News on August 29th, 2012
"A Scout is never taken by surprise; he knows exactly what to do when anything unexpected happens." Sir Lord Baden-Powell A Scout is Brave. Bravery comes in many forms. Many of us think of bravery as having the courage to camp out in the woods at... [more]
Words of Wisdom Wednesday: Brave
Posted to Scouting News on August 29th, 2012
"A Scout is never taken by surprise; he knows exactly what to do when anything unexpected happens." Sir Lord Baden-Powell A Scout is Brave. Bravery comes in many forms. Many of us think of bravery as having the courage to camp out in the woods at... [more]
Developing Good Safety Habits
Posted to Scoutmaster Clarke Green on August 29th, 2012
The long history of the "buddy system" in Scouting has shown that it is always best to have at least one other person with you and aware at all times of your circumstances and what you are Read More →... [more]
Tennis Pin for Cub Scouts
Posted to Scouter Mom on August 29th, 2012
I haven't played tennis much lately, but I used to play with my brother and sister when I was young. There was a tennis court in a park near our house. We would ride our bikes over and then play a game or two. If your Cub Scout enjoys tennis, he... [more]
Tennis Pin for Cub Scouts
Posted to Scouter Mom on August 29th, 2012
Tennis Pin for Cub Scouts I haven't played tennis much lately, but I used to play with my brother and sister when I was young. There was a tennis court in a park near our house. We would ride our bikes over and then play a game or two. If your Cub... [more]
Burn Baby Burn
Posted to Jabbering All Day Long on August 29th, 2012
As the Paralympics is starting today and the flame that burns in all of the capital cities of the UK (London, Cardiff, Belfast, Edinburgh) was lit by scouts. The flames were lit from a flame created on the top of ââ¬Â¦ Continue reading ââ â... [more]
Burn Baby Burn
Posted to Jabbering All Day Long on August 29th, 2012
As the Paralympics is starting today and the flame that burns in all of the capital cities of the UK (London, Cardiff, Belfast, Edinburgh) was lit by scouts. The flames were lit from a flame created on the top of ââ¬Â¦ Continue reading ââ â... [more]
What's The Long-Term Plan For The Summit?
Posted to Summit Blog on August 29th, 2012
We often refer to the Summit as a high-adventure base. It is that, but to truly understand what the Summit is all about, you have to look beyond the high-adventure moniker and consider the long-range vision of the Summit Bechtel Family National... [more]
Sept. Council Ops Breakfast Club Call Will Cover 2013 JTE, Online Applications
Posted to Scout Wire on August 29th, 2012
Please join us on Wednesday, Sept. 5, for the kickoff of a new season of Council Operations Breakfast Club meetings. Assistant Chief Scout Executive Gary Butler will again host and moderate the hourlong broadcast at 7 a.m. CDT and 9 a.m. CDT. This... [more]
Why have a Summertime Pack Program?
Posted to Scouter Adam on August 29th, 2012
This weekend wrapped up Pack 221ââ¬Â²s Summertime Pack Award for the 2012 Summer. Which, is my last one with the Pack as I crossover with Elliot in 2013. I did not realize this until the other day. The 2009 Summer was my first with the Pack... [more]
Joined-up thinking at Essex Jamboree
Posted to The Scout Association on August 28th, 2012
Last week UK Chief Commissioner Wayne Bulpitt and Girlguiding UK's Chief Guide, Gill Slocombe, hosted a Jamboree Q+A... [more]
Joined-up thinking at Essex International Jamboree
Posted to The Scout Association on August 28th, 2012
Last week UK Chief Commissioner Wayne Bulpitt and Girlguiding UK's Chief Guide, Gill Slocombe, hosted a Jamboree Q+A... [more]
Charter Fee Increases, Changes Name for 2013
Posted to Scout Wire on August 28th, 2012
Effective Jan. 1, 2013, what is now known as the "unit charter fee" will be renamed the "unit liability insurance fee" and will increase in cost from $20 to $40 yearly. As a result, the new fee will begin with units that have December 31, 2012... [more]
Lemon Berry Dutch Oven Cobbler
Posted to Scouter Mom on August 28th, 2012
This cobbler recipe is lighter than some of the other ones I make which have a lot of butter. In fact, I had diet 7Up on hand instead of regular, so I used that, making this a fairly low calorie dessert. [ This is a content summary only. Click on... [more]
Lemon Berry Dutch Oven Cobbler
Posted to Scouter Mom on August 28th, 2012
Lemon Berry Dutch Oven Cobbler This cobbler recipe is lighter than some of the other ones I make which have a lot of butter. In fact, I had diet 7Up on hand instead of regular, so I used that, making this a fairly low calorie dessert. Copyright... [more]
Life is understood backwards; but lived forwards..
Posted to Scoutmaster Clarke Green on August 28th, 2012
Life can only be understood backwards; but it must be lived forwards. Life is not a problem to be solved, but a reality to be experienced. Søren Kierkegaard - Danish philosopher and theologian 1813-1855. There's a great Read More →... [more]
What can this Boy Scout marketing prodigy teach you about popcorn sales?
Posted to Aaron on Scouting Magazine on August 28th, 2012
Donovan Fisher isn't your typical door-to-door salesman. "The Popcorn Scout," as he's now known, is a 12-year-old marketing prodigy who in 2011 sold $9,208 in Trail's End popcorn and chocolate pretzels, ranking 14th among all Boy Scouts in the U.S... [more]
Bob's Blog: My Last Blog
Posted to Scout Wire on August 28th, 2012
You know, if someone had told me five years ago that I would have been authoring a blog for this long, I would have been extremely skeptical. Blogging was a whole new thing to me at the time, and I wasn't sure how it would fly. Now that I've been... [more]
Goodbye
Posted to Commissioner Keith Comments on August 28th, 2012
To those of you that have read my blog, I wish to thank you for the support and I do apologize for not posting more information on the site but it now is time for reflection on my scouting career... I received my Eagle in '76 Served on 3 Cub Pack... [more]
Interlectual Property
Posted to Nick's Ramblings UK on August 27th, 2012
Back in 2008 I wrote about the importance of taking care of any Scouting related internet domains. This has been brought home to me recently as I have been trying to get a website closed! The three Districts in my area come together to run a Gang... [more]
It's party (conference) time
Posted to ScoutBaseUK on August 27th, 2012
Worried about the West Coast Mainline? Confused about the coalition? Livid about Lords reform? Come to conference and grill your... [more]
Marketing News: SCOUTStrong Webinar, Free Council Infographics in September Issue
Posted to Scout Wire on August 27th, 2012
Click to open September issue The September issue of Marketing News has been published and is now available online. FIT. FUEL. FUN. The BSA is renewing and reinforcing a commitment to helping young people and adults foster healthy living habits by... [more]
Neil Armstrong
Posted to Scouting Maniac on August 27th, 2012
It was the summer of 1973, and I was a seventeen-year-old Boy Scout who seemed destined to "age out" at First Class rank unless I could earn one final merit badge, which would advance me to Star. I decided to pursue one of the newest badges, Space... [more]
The Buzz - August 27, 2012, "New Merit Badges Now Available"
Posted to BSA Internal Communications Youtube Videos on August 27th, 2012
John Clark, High Adventure Department manager, introduces the two newest merit badges to hit the Scouting scene. The Kayaking merit badge prepares a Scout for paddling on still water, while the Search and Rescue merit badge encourages Scouts to Be... [more]
Our World Our Future - Essex International Jamboree 2012
Posted to Scouting Maniac on August 27th, 2012
This music video is of the song known as "Our World Our Future" which served as the official Jambo Song for the Essex International Jamboree. The next Essex International Jamboree (EIJ) will be held in 2016. All proceeds from the purchasing or... [more]
Podcast 134 Scouting With Your Son
Posted to Scoutmaster Clarke Green on August 27th, 2012
IN THIS PODCAST How a Scout Troop Works Hal Daume's Writing Scouting with your son KEEP IN TOUCH Contact Clarke Green Call and leave a voice mail comment or question at (484) 734-0002 Subscribe to the Read More →... [more]
Search and Rescue Merit Badge Requirements
Posted to Scouter Mom on August 27th, 2012
BSA has just released the Search and Rescue merit badge requirements. This new merit badge teaches Boy Scouts what is involved in search and rescue missions, so they will be prepared to help out if the need arises in their area. [ This is a content... [more]
Search and Rescue Merit Badge Requirements
Posted to Scouter Mom on August 27th, 2012
Search and Rescue Merit Badge Requirements BSA has just released the Search and Rescue merit badge requirements. This new merit badge teaches Boy Scouts what is involved in search and rescue missions, so they will be prepared to help out if the need... [more]
The essence of leadership
Posted to Adventures and Accidents on August 27th, 2012
I just got back from the first weekend of Wood Badge. This is my second time on staff and has been so much more relaxing than the first time. I was supposed to be a troop guide again, but we didn't have enough participants for me to have a patrol to... [more]
The oft-forgotten Scouter
Posted to Bobwhite's Blather on August 27th, 2012
Which registered Scouter in your unit is often invisible to your membership but is essential to its success? Here's a hint. This Scouter is also a member of your council committee and has a vote in council affairs. If you ââ¬Â¦ Continue reading... [more]
A Short Break
Posted to Jabbering All Day Long on August 27th, 2012
This last couple of weeks has been a bit of a content hiatus and there is a couple of reason for this.... Continue reading ââ â The post A Short Break appeared first on Jabbering All Day Long . Related posts: Jabbering ââ¬â Get involved... [more]
A Short Break
Posted to Jabbering All Day Long on August 27th, 2012
This last couple of weeks has been a bit of a content hiatus and there is a couple of reason for this.... Continue reading ââ â The post A Short Break appeared first on Jabbering All Day Long . Related posts: Jabbering ââ¬â Get involved... [more]
How Many Bikes Have To Be Built For A Jamboree? [VIDEO]
Posted to Summit Blog on August 27th, 2012
Just think about it: If 50,000 people come to the 2013 National Jamboree , how many mountain bikes will it take to keep Scouting's pedals pumping non-stop? With over 20 miles of mountain biking track, including crosscountry and downhill trails of... [more]
HR Spotlight: Human Resources Newsletter Aims to Show What HR Can Do for You
Posted to Scout Wire on August 27th, 2012
Click to open August issue What can HR do for you? The HR Spotlight , a newsletter to be published every other month, will let you know what is going on in the world of HR and how Human Resources at the Boy Scouts of America can support you. In the... [more]
Cubmaster Hike #5 Pacific Crest Trail
Posted to Scouter Adam on August 27th, 2012
Sunday, was our last Cubmaster Hike of the whole program. I know that I will do more of them. But for now, since Summer is basically over, so are they. I first wrote about this in March 2012. My goal was to get out to places that I had never... [more]
Whispering of the Pine
Posted to The Scoutmaster Minute on August 27th, 2012
"Philmont does something to people-it is not something that can be put into words easily. Something ''gets into your blood.'' A love for the land, the atmosphere, the people-all these work together in you to make Philmont an experience that you can... [more]
You've Got Questions, Dan's Got Answers
Posted to Scout Wire on August 26th, 2012
The hot topic in our neck of the woods is, of course, the 2013 National Scout Jamboree. What's it going to be like? What will we eat for lunch? Will the showers be cold? Where will I sleep? These questions, and more, are flooding our gates. If... [more]
The Mountain
Posted to The Scoutmaster Minute on August 26th, 2012
"Once in a while you find a place on earth that becomes your very own. A place undefined. Waiting for you to bring your color, your self. A place untouched, unspoiled, undeveloped. Raw, honest, and haunting. No one, nothing is telling you how to... [more]
Supply Line: New Insignia Guide, Fall Apparel Featured in August Issue
Posted to Scout Wire on August 26th, 2012
Click to open August issue The August issue of Supply Line newsletter has been published and is now available online. In the issue, you can read more about the availability of the new Guide to Awards and Insignia , as well as the following topics:... [more]
Remembering an Eagle Scout
Posted to The NetCommish on August 26th, 2012
Neil Armstrong, an Eagle Scout, was the first person to set foot on the moon. Most of you have heard the news of his passing earlier today. This is small tribute to him. (Click on the image to see the full sized version) ( Click here to go to... [more]
We're Backâ¦.
Posted to The Scoutmaster Minute on August 25th, 2012
I will go into greater detail on the trip to Philmont in a later postââ¬Â¦ But I wanted to get a note out to let everyone know that we are back from Philmont with a ton of great memories and a longing to return to Scouting's Paradise. My initial... [more]
AZT Hike Video
Posted to Scoutmaster Musings on August 24th, 2012
Click the picture if you'd like to see a video recap of my Arizona Trail hike. It's about 10 minutes. It won't win any awards, but you can see some of the terrain I covered. I hiked the trail from March 17 to April 28, 2012. The trail is divided... [more]
Issue 325 â" August 24, 2012
Posted to Ask Andy on August 24th, 2012
Rule No. 87 ⢠When you're actually right you can count on one or two folks hearing you; when you're wrong you can count on everyone hearing you. ________________________________________ Seems like my August 1st column about earning Eagle Scout rank... [more]
Webelos Den Meeting Ideas: Plan 14 – Craftsman
Posted to Scouter Mom on August 24th, 2012
This Webelos den meeting idea is all about doing Craftsman projects. Additional craftsman projects and Webelos den meeting ideas can be found on my Craftsman projects page. [ This is a content summary only. Click on the article title for full links,... [more]
Webelos Den Meeting Ideas: Plan 14 – Craftsman
Posted to Scouter Mom on August 24th, 2012
Webelos Den Meeting Ideas: Plan 14 ââ¬â Craftsman This Webelos den meeting idea is all about doing Craftsman projects. Additional craftsman projects and Webelos den meeting ideas can be found on my Craftsman projects page. Copyright Scouter Mom -... [more]
Mayhem Mountain: How Did It Get So Good?
Posted to Summit Blog on August 24th, 2012
We are now less than one year away from the 2013 National Jamboree and are really starting to feel the excitement building. At the Summit, we have top-notch programming; our BMX riding and skateboarding activity areas are no different. In this... [more]
Model Pioneering : Guillotine
Posted to Ropes and Poles on August 24th, 2012
From the cover of THE SCOUT, No 2,313, August 21, 1952 sixty years ago this week: Cambridgeshire Senior Scouts with their entry for a Model Building Competition... [more]
Is Your Campfire "Cold Out"?
Posted to A Scoutmaster's Blog on August 24th, 2012
As a scoutmaster I constantly preached about having a campfire "cold out" before going to bed or leaving a campsite. The Boy Scouts probably got tired of me being on their case when I discovered a fire ring of which I was told was cold, but my hand... [more]
Scottish Paralympic Flame arrives in Edinburgh
Posted to The Scout Association on August 23rd, 2012
The National Flame, created on top of Ben Nevis by Scouts on Wednesday, has arrived in... [more]
Welsh Paralympic Flame comes to Cardiff
Posted to ScoutBaseUK on August 23rd, 2012
The Welsh National Flame, created at the Snowdon summit by Gwynedd Scouts, has arrived in... [more]
Suggestions for Improving the Online Tour and Activity Plan
Posted to My Scout Stuff - A Scoutmaster's Blog on August 23rd, 2012
While we're on the subject of wanting better software solutions from BSA , I have a suggestion or four that I think would make the new online Tour and Activity Plan (TAP) better. Let me start by saying how much I like the electronic version of this... [more]
2013 National Jamboree
Posted to The NetCommish on August 23rd, 2012
BSA is asking what jamboree activity you are looking forward to the most at the 2013 National Jamboree on Facebook ( Click here to go add your comment ). The question is posted next to an image of what looks like the 2013 National Jamboree logo... [more]
Chaplain Resources
Posted to The NetCommish on August 23rd, 2012
We are pleased to announce that BSAchaplain.org has joined the U.S. Scouting Service Project, Inc.'s family of web sites. You can visit this site at http://bsachaplain.org , where you will find resources for adults serving as chaplains and youth... [more]
Volunteer Recognition
Posted to Scoutmaster Musings on August 23rd, 2012
Adult BSA volunteers can't earn merit badges and ranks, but their participation in scouting activities with the scouts can be recognized. Some adults greatly enjoy the recognition, while others prefer to be inconspicuous. Either way, being aware of... [more]
Stamp Collecting Merit Badge for Boy Scouts
Posted to Scouter Mom on August 23rd, 2012
Stamp collecting is one of the most popular hobbies in the world. Boy Scouts can earn the Stamp Collecting merit badge. [ This is a content summary only. Click on the article title for full links, other content, and more! ]... [more]
Stamp Collecting Merit Badge for Boy Scouts
Posted to Scouter Mom on August 23rd, 2012
Stamp Collecting Merit Badge for Boy Scouts Stamp collecting is one of the most popular hobbies in the world. Boy Scouts can earn the Stamp Collecting merit badge. Copyright Scouter Mom - A resource for adults and youth involved in Cub Scouting, Boy... [more]
High Adventure Plans
Posted to Scoutmaster Clarke Green on August 23rd, 2012
If you read and listen regularly you know I am a big promoter of High Adventure in Scouting. How are your plans for your next high adventure trip coming along? That's right, you, how are Read More →... [more]
Scouts in London for Paralympic Flame celebrations
Posted to The Scout Association on August 22nd, 2012
On Wednesday Scouts lit a flame at the summit of Scafell Pike, creating a National Flame, which has now arrived in... [more]
Northern Ireland's National Flame brought to Belfast
Posted to The Scout Association on August 22nd, 2012
Paralympic celebrations begin in Northern Ireland as the National Flame arrives in... [more]
Scouts in London for Paralympic celebrations
Posted to ScoutBaseUK on August 22nd, 2012
England's National Flame, created by Scouts on Scafell Pike, has arrived in... [more]
Pack Meeting Plan for September: Hometown Heroes (Cooperation)
Posted to Scouter Mom on August 22nd, 2012
The Cub Scout core value for the month of September is Cooperation. The Hometown Heroes meeting plan features ideas for the core value of cooperation - games, group activities, songs, and more to help kids learn to cooperate [ This is a content... [more]
Pack Meeting Plan for September: Hometown Heroes (Cooperation)
Posted to Scouter Mom on August 22nd, 2012
Pack Meeting Plan for September: Hometown Heroes (Cooperation) The Cub Scout core value for the month of September is Cooperation. The Hometown Heroes meeting plan features ideas for the core value of cooperation - games, group activities, songs,... [more]
What Will The Jamboree Program Look Like At The Summit?
Posted to Summit Blog on August 22nd, 2012
I promised to tell you more about the 2013 National Jamboree programming in my last blog, so here goes: In previous jamborees, activities were largely centered within regional hubs. Each hub had identical activities delivered in action centers and... [more]
Prayer of the Woods
Posted to Scoutmaster Clarke Green on August 22nd, 2012
Prayer of the Woods I am the heat of your hearth on the cold winter nights, the friendly shade screening you from the summer sun, and my fruits are refreshing draughts quenching your thirst as you Read More →... [more]
Tent of the future
Posted to ScoutBaseUK on August 21st, 2012
We have teamed up with E.On to take camping into the 21st... [more]
Traditional CPR Technique Still Official
Posted to BSA Health and Safety Alerts on August 21st, 2012
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SAR Buzz Re-Edit 8/21/2012
Posted to BSA Internal Communications Youtube Videos on August 21st, 2012
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Totin' Chip
Posted to Scouter Mom on August 21st, 2012
The Totin Chip certification grants a Scout the right to carry and use woods tools. Recently it also proved to be a great way to recruit new Scouts for our troop. [ This is a content summary only. Click on the article title for full links, other... [more]
Totin' Chip
Posted to Scouter Mom on August 21st, 2012
Totin' Chip The Totin Chip certification grants a Scout the right to carry and use woods tools. Recently it also proved to be a great way to recruit new Scouts for our troop. Copyright Scouter Mom - A resource for adults and youth involved in Cub... [more]
Help reimagine the next generation of Cubcast
Posted to Aaron on Scouting Magazine on August 21st, 2012
Call it a temporary role reversal. The team behind Cubcast - which Cub Scout leaders listen to every month for practical tips - is now listening to you. I told you all about the monthly, BSA-produced podcast when I previewed the July and August... [more]
Scoutmasters from the Scout's Perspective
Posted to Scoutmaster Clarke Green on August 21st, 2012
Enoch is an active 17-year-old Scout and blogger at Scouting Rediscovered I asked Enoch to write about his experiences with adult volunteers in Scouting: When I first joined my Troop, I really didn't know what to Read More →... [more]
Tim's takeover: good Scouting
Posted to UK Chief Commissioner Blog on August 21st, 2012
It's been a hectic week; at the end of it, I was having dinner with a friend when conversation turned to the broad spectrum of people in... [more]
Tim's takeover: good Scouting
Posted to UK Chief Commissioner Blog on August 20th, 2012
It's been a hectic week; at the end of it, I was having dinner with a friend when conversation turned to the broad spectrum of people in... [more]
Save the date: Scout Community Week will be back in 2013
Posted to ScoutBaseUK on August 20th, 2012
There were so many success stories from Scout Community Week that we simply had to bring it back for 2013. The new campaign will run from 3-9... [more]
Save the date: Scout Community Week 2013
Posted to The Scout Association on August 20th, 2012
There were so many success stories from Scout Community Week that we simply had to bring it back for 2013. The new campaign will run from 3-9... [more]
PhilCast - End of the Year Wrap Up - 20120820
Posted to Philmont Scout Ranch Youtube Videos on August 20th, 2012
2012 has been a terrific year for PhilCast! Owen McCulloch, Associate Director of Program at Philmont, describes what the 2012 summer has been... [more]
Podcast 133
Posted to Scoutmaster Clarke Green on August 20th, 2012
IN THIS PODCAST What a new Scoutmaster Needs Resources Scoutmaster's Bookshelf KEEP IN TOUCH Contact Clarke Green Call and leave a voice mail comment or question at (484) 734-0002 Subscribe to the podcast on iTunes Listen on Read More →... [more]
Catching Flies for Reptiles – A Homemade Trap
Posted to Scouter Mom on August 20th, 2012
Here is a tip for Scouts working on the Reptile and Amphibian Study Merit Badge for a homemade fly trap to help save money feeding your critters. [ This is a content summary only. Click on the article title for full links, other content, and more! ]... [more]
Catching Flies for Reptiles – A Homemade Trap
Posted to Scouter Mom on August 20th, 2012
Catching Flies for Reptiles ââ¬â A Homemade Trap Here is a tip for Scouts working on the Reptile and Amphibian Study Merit Badge for a homemade fly trap to help save money feeding your critters. Copyright Scouter Mom - A resource for adults and... [more]
Just a little lost...
Posted to Adventures and Accidents on August 20th, 2012
I was officially released from the young men on Sunday, when we sustained the new YM president in our ward. I know he will be great for our youth and will do a fantastic job with them. I'm confident he will continue the work I started with the... [more]
WRFA and SAR
Posted to Scoutmaster Musings on August 20th, 2012
Presented my 12th, and hopefully last for the year, Red Cross Wilderness First Aid (WRFA) session this weekend. Between my long hikes, most of my weekends have been consumed by this training. I've presented to 160 people this year with most of them... [more]
The committee chair: Primary responsibilities
Posted to Bobwhite's Blather on August 20th, 2012
A recent article aimed at the new committee chair listed a few things that I've found to be helpful when starting the job or any job in Scouting. But what are the actual responsibilities of the committee chair? Hopefully if ââ¬Â¦ Continue reading... [more]
Betcha Didn't Know! [Infographic]
Posted to Summit Blog on August 20th, 2012
Do you know who can claim the densest "city" in the U.S. in 2013? If you don't, you've got some brushing up to do on your Summit facts, my friend! Let us help you. We've arranged the fascinating facts and figures in a handy, dandy infographic to... [more]
At last! Search and Rescue merit badge requirements released
Posted to Aaron on Scouting Magazine on August 20th, 2012
The search is over. The hotly anticipated debut of Search and Rescue merit badge - the BSA's 130th current merit badge - has finally arrived. Search and Rescue merit badge, or SAR for short, has an official earn date of Monday, Aug. 20. That's... [more]
Ready for Reunion?
Posted to ScoutBaseUK on August 19th, 2012
The full programme for Gilwell Reunion 2012 is now available to help you plan your weekend. If you're attending, let us know in advance and we'll share your... [more]
Games played by Scouts
Posted to Scouter Adam on August 19th, 2012
Scouts play games. A lot of Games. But, here is my question. Scouts will bring games to a campout or outings or summer camp. I have listed a few of them here. You can suggest others that I have not listed. What do you see Scouts play. I am... [more]
Bearing Up: Reflections on ShelterBox SRT Assessment
Posted to Scouter Adam on August 18th, 2012
Reblogged from A Scouter's Journey: Much like the Order of the Arrow and Woodbadge, within ShelterBox training there is an element of keeping the details to yourself as not to spoil it for future participants. What I can tell you is that the... [more]
Bearing Up: Reflections on ShelterBox SRT Assessment
Posted to A Scouter's Journey on August 18th, 2012
Much like the Order of the Arrow and Woodbadge, within ShelterBox training there is an element of keeping the details to yourself as not to spoil it for future participants. What I can tell you is that the past week has been mentally and physically... [more]
Peace Corps Lessons
Posted to Scoutmaster Clarke Green on August 18th, 2012
Willy Volk succinctly describes how he applies his experience in the Peace Corps to his work. I have known several Scouts (all Eagles) who went on to serve in the Peace Corps and gained a great deal from it. Read More →... [more]
I BUILT the SUMMIT!!!!!!
Posted to Scouting Maniac on August 17th, 2012
For those of you who didn't this summer the Summit aka the PERMANENT HOME of the JAMBOREE held its FIRST official event there. The purpose was to TEST & FIGURE OUT what is going to be NECESSARY to ensure that the 2013 National Scout Jamboree is... [more]
Cubscout Pack Position Question
Posted to Scouter Adam on August 17th, 2012
Please answerââ¬Â¦Ã¢â¬Â¦ Filed under: Goals Tagged: Recreation, survey... [more]
A bold new beginning for a Michigan council at the Crossroads
Posted to Aaron on Scouting Magazine on August 17th, 2012
When the going gets tough, Scouts get going. Just look at what's happening in Michigan. The place has experienced some of the toughest economic times in America and it also boasts some of the toughest volunteers and professionals in the Boy Scouts... [more]
BSA Tiger Supplemental Den Meeting Plan B – Make a Model (Pinewood Derby Car)
Posted to Scouter Mom on August 17th, 2012
BSA provides a set of Tiger den meeting plans for Cub Scout den leaders. This is the second of the supplemental tiger den meeting plans. It starts Tiger Elective 17 â Make a Model. [ This is a content summary only. Click on the article title for... [more]
BSA Tiger Supplemental Den Meeting Plan B – Make a Model (Pinewood Derby Car)
Posted to Scouter Mom on August 17th, 2012
BSA Tiger Supplemental Den Meeting Plan B ââ¬â Make a Model (Pinewood Derby Car) BSA provides a set of Tiger den meeting plans for Cub Scout den leaders. This is the second of the supplemental tiger den meeting plans. It starts Tiger Elective 17... [more]
Chief Scout and Technology
Posted to Scoutmaster Musings on August 17th, 2012
Wayne Brock is the new Chief Scout of the BSA. He has an interview in the Sept-Oct issue of Scouting magazine. In it, he mentions technology a few times, and I'm happy to see that he realizes technology is here and is a tool to be used. It also... [more]
SummitCorps: Bringing It Back Home
Posted to Summit Blog on August 17th, 2012
Patrol Z is a group of new-media journalists made up of Scouts and Venturers from all across America. High adventure, service, and achievement are what we're all about. Want to get in touch with us? Tweet to us @PatrolZ , and follow our photos on... [more]
Why pioneering?
Posted to Ropes and Poles on August 17th, 2012
Pioneering has always been part of Baden-Powell's vision of Scout training, from the first edition of Scouting for Boys (Chapter IV- Camp life- deals with huts, bridges, towers and lashings). BP would have been exposed to pioneering as a military... [more]
Research into Cub Scouting
Posted to The Scout Association on August 16th, 2012
An independent organisation has recently conducted research into the Cub section to find out why young people stay in or leave... [more]
Help Ensure VOS Success By Gathering Accurate Email Addresses
Posted to Scout Wire on August 16th, 2012
We all know that member email collection establishes a vital channel for communication with this group. For the Voice of the Scout program, however, it is the single-most important activity that councils can do now to unlock the potential of true... [more]
Shakedown's Shakedown: Your Questions Answered [Part II]
Posted to Summit Blog on August 16th, 2012
In the last blog post we answered some questions that were asked by participants and leaders at the Summit shakedown. This edition answers a few more. Garden Ground Mountain Trek The model for 2013 has some activities that are new for a national... [more]
Scouts Can Start Earning New Search and Rescue Merit Badge Aug. 20
Posted to Scout Wire on August 16th, 2012
Aug. 20 is the date that the Search and Rescue merit badge will be available and ready to earn! You should start seeing the pamphlet and patch appear in Scout shops and online very soon. The best places for units and Scouts to start looking for... [more]
The Scout Laws as a Photographer
Posted to Inside Boys' Life on August 16th, 2012
The Scout Laws as a Photographer : Scouting seeds success. Check out this tale from one of the founders of our favorite online digital-photography course, Digital 1 to 1: digital1to1 : A Scout is⦠Trustworthy Loyal Helpful Friendly Courteous Kind... [more]
What a New Scoutmaster Does â" Making Changes
Posted to Scoutmaster Clarke Green on August 16th, 2012
At some point you'll be trained, you'll have studied the resources and be reasonably confident that some changes need to be made. These may just be changes of style or they may be fairly systemic. Bear in mind that all Read More →... [more]
Automotive Maintenance Merit Badge for Boy Scouts
Posted to Scouter Mom on August 16th, 2012
Boy Scouts who like to tinker with their family cars can earn the Automotive Maintenance merit badge. [ This is a content summary only. Click on the article title for full links, other content, and more! ]... [more]
Automotive Maintenance Merit Badge for Boy Scouts
Posted to Scouter Mom on August 16th, 2012
Automotive Maintenance Merit Badge for Boy Scouts Boy Scouts who like to tinker with their family cars can earn the Automotive Maintenance merit badge. Copyright Scouter Mom - A resource for adults and youth involved in Cub Scouting, Boy Scouting,... [more]
Because the BSA can't read your mind â¦
Posted to Aaron on Scouting Magazine on August 16th, 2012
Ever wonder who signs off on major changes to the Scouting program? Instead of wondering, why not be one of those people? Yep, by joining the Scouting Research Panel , you'll be one of the insiders who give their thumbs-up (or down) to new merit... [more]
Finance Impact e-Letter: Preparing for FY2013
Posted to Scout Wire on August 16th, 2012
Click to open Aug. 15 issue The Aug. 15 issue of the Finance Impact e-Letter has been published and is now available online. As we approach the end of the third quarter, it is our hope that BSA local councils have begun focusing on the upcoming... [more]
Giving Times: Honoring a Legacy, Funding STEM, and More in Summer 2012 Issue
Posted to Scout Wire on August 16th, 2012
Click to open summer issue. The summer 2012 issue of the Giving Times newsletter has been published and is now available online. In this issue, you can read more about the legacy of philanthropists Ed and Jeanne Arnold, as well as funding efforts... [more]
Heading to Philmont! In a couple days I'll be heading to...
Posted to Inside Boys' Life on August 15th, 2012
Heading to Philmont! In a couple days I'll be heading to Philmont Scout Ranch to complete a week-long Wood Badge leadership course. Big deal? It is. Philmont is an incredible place; once you have been there it gets in your blood. Philmont Scout... [more]
Quality, not Quantity
Posted to True North Scouting on August 15th, 2012
I have been blessed it seems. I don't know how it happens, but I have been getting some really good scouts lately. A couple months ago, a new Scout, Weylin, came to the troop meeting on Thursday night, signed up and was at the campout the next... [more]
Updated Annual Health and Medical Record Rolling Out in September
Posted to Scout Wire on August 15th, 2012
An updated Annual Health and Medical Record will be available to Scouts everywhere Sept. 3. Its use will be mandated by Jan. 1, 2014. The 2012 AHMR revision includes several noticeable changes. In an effort to support the BSA's All Markets... [more]
Learn More About Your Local Population With 2012 Council Market Analysis Report
Posted to Scout Wire on August 15th, 2012
The 2012 Counci l Market Analysis Report now contains additional general market data. A demographic and income profile has been added to the appendix of the report. This profile includes information on population, income, age, and race and... [more]
Rags Song (A Kid's Song About a Dog)
Posted to Scouter Mom on August 15th, 2012
This song about a dog is mentioned in Wolf Den Meeting Plan 13 â Pets. This song is sung to the tune of Six Little Ducks. [ This is a content summary only. Click on the article title for full links, other content, and more! ]... [more]
Rags Song (A Kid's Song About a Dog)
Posted to Scouter Mom on August 15th, 2012
Rags Song (A Kid's Song About a Dog) This song about a dog is mentioned in Wolf Den Meeting Plan 13 â Pets. This song is sung to the tune of Six Little Ducks. Copyright Scouter Mom - A resource for adults and youth involved in Cub Scouting, Boy... [more]
What a New Scoutmaster Needs â" Resources
Posted to Scoutmaster Clarke Green on August 15th, 2012
A new Scoutmaster needs to be trained but that training needs to be supplemented by your own reading and study. Most of the time when Scouting goes awry it's because adults are ignorant of the program. You'll Read More →... [more]
July-August 'Where Am I?' location-and winner!-revealed
Posted to Aaron on Scouting Magazine on August 15th, 2012
Researching far-off destinations for the "Where Am I?" contests is one of my favorite things to do while on the job. Why? Because I always find myself in awe of how many cool places exist in our great nation. Take, for instance, the secret location... [more]
How Does The Shakedown Compare To The Jamboree?
Posted to Summit Blog on August 15th, 2012
Over 2,000 Scouts and Scouters participated in our recent Summit Shakedown experience. Clearly, it created a buzz as we hoped. It also accomplished our other primary objective to test certain aspects of the Summit and learn more about running... [more]
BSA Medical Plan: Comparison Tools Will Help You Shop for Health Care Services
Posted to Scout Wire on August 15th, 2012
Available now, you have two new tools on myuhc.com to help you choose a medical plan and shop for health care services-the Plan Cost Estimator and myHealthcare Cost Estimator. Plan Cost Estimator When it's time to select a medical plan that meets... [more]
Getting Scouts Social With Patrol Z
Posted to Scout Wire on August 15th, 2012
Want to get your Scouts connected and inspired? Hook them up to the Patrol Z social channels and watch the engagement grow! We all know that kids are social beings. They are no strangers to Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, etc., where they enjoy... [more]
August KNOTS Cartoon
Posted to U.S. Scouting Service Project on August 15th, 2012
Hiker and the Eagle - Wishful Thinking - August 2012 Copyright - U.S. Scouting Service Project | Visit us at http://usscouts.org | News at http://usssp.blogspot.com... [more]
Scouts start the Games
Posted to ScoutBaseUK on August 14th, 2012
The Paralympic Games are just two weeks away and Scouts all over the UK are standing by to get the ball... [more]
Colorful New 'Guide to Awards and Insignia' Replaces Obsolete Version
Posted to Scout Wire on August 14th, 2012
The BSA has published a colorful, 112-page Guide to Awards and Insignia , which is now available in Scout shops. It replaces the 2009-10 Insignia Guide, which is now obsolete. The new guide, No. 33066, includes official policy related to insignia... [more]
LFL and Exploring Today: August Issue Is Out!
Posted to Scout Wire on August 14th, 2012
Click to open August issue The August issue of the LFL and Exploring Today newsletter has been published and is now available online. In this issue, you can read more about Learning for Life's anti-bullying and cyber intimidation programs , as well... [more]
Scout Pen Pals
Posted to Scoutmaster Musings on August 14th, 2012
The last couple weeks here have been spent creating a Pen Pal Connection feature on Boy Scout Trail - see Pen Pals page. It's a simple way to get your den, pack, patrol, colony, unit, ... listed and find other groups that want to connect. After... [more]
Cub Scouts: Preparing for the Future
Posted to Cub Scout Ideas on August 14th, 2012
Cub Scouts helps prepare boys for the future. Whether they are learning core values or exploring new topics, boys will have fun and learn too! The post Cub Scouts: Preparing for the Future appeared first on Cub Scout Ideas ... [more]
Why are so many boys taking so much longer to reach Eagle Scout?
Posted to Aaron on Scouting Magazine on August 14th, 2012
You can't blame this one on inflation. More than 60 years ago, the average age of a boy earning Eagle was 14.6. Today it's 17.1. As we celebrate the 100th Anniversary of the Eagle Scout Award this month, it's a good time to ask: Why the increase?... [more]
What a New Scoutmaster Needs â" Training
Posted to Scoutmaster Clarke Green on August 14th, 2012
You have been asked to take on one of the greatest, most challenging roles in Scouting; you are a new Scoutmaster. What next? Get trained! Here's the steps; Be prepared for training by being teachable. A new Read More →... [more]
September Cub Scout Theme – Hometown Heroes (Cooperation)
Posted to Scouter Mom on August 14th, 2012
BSA offers supplemental pack program ideas for each month. One theme for the September core value of Cooperation is a Hometown Heroes theme. [ This is a content summary only. Click on the article title for full links, other content, and more! ]... [more]
The Olympics and Scouts
Posted to Nick's Ramblings UK on August 14th, 2012
To be honest, when it comes to sport, I am not interested (unless it an Ashes Test! ). However, I have been very impressed with the Olympic games that have just finished. The performances by some of the athletes have been truly impressive, be it... [more]
Bob's Blog: Our DESA Honor Roll Continues to Grow; STEM Goes to Camp
Posted to Scout Wire on August 14th, 2012
I was pleased to open my copy of The Wall Street Journal to the Opinion page earlier this month and spot a five-column article headlined, "A Century of Eagle Scouts," written by Michael S. Malone, author of Four Percent: The Story of Uncommon Youth... [more]
A Little Weird, But Fun
Posted to A Scoutmaster's Blog on August 14th, 2012
I received a call this morning from a father of one the Boy Scouts, who is also a troop committee member, asking if I was going to attend the troop meeting tonight. He and his family would be gone on vacation next week and his son would not be able... [more]
Notification on Expiration of Youth Protection
Posted to My Scout Stuff - A Scoutmaster's Blog on August 13th, 2012
I was thinking about BSA's software solutions the other day after renewing my Youth Protection and found myself asking again the same question that is always on my mind: WHEN ARE WE GOING TO GET BETTER TOOLS TO HELP ADMINISTER THIS PROGRAM?? Let's... [more]
Notification on Expiration of Youth Protection Training
Posted to My Scout Stuff - A Scoutmaster's Blog on August 13th, 2012
I was thinking about BSA's software solutions the other day after renewing my Youth Protection and found myself asking again the same question that is always on my mind: WHEN ARE WE GOING TO GET BETTER TOOLS TO HELP ADMINISTER THIS PROGRAM?? Let's... [more]
Notifications on Expiration of Youth Protection Training
Posted to My Scout Stuff - A Scoutmaster's Blog on August 13th, 2012
I was thinking about BSA's software solutions the other day after renewing my Youth Protection and found myself asking again the same question that is always on my mind: WHEN ARE WE GOING TO GET BETTER TOOLS TO HELP ADMINISTER THIS PROGRAM?? Let's... [more]
Venturing Ranger Award Core Requirement – Wilderness Survival
Posted to Scouter Mom on August 13th, 2012
Venturing Ranger Award: A young man or woman must complete 8 requirements and 4 electives. 1 of the core requirements is Wilderness Survival [ This is a content summary only. Click on the article title for full links, other content, and more! ]... [more]
Embracing youth leadership characteristics
Posted to Bobwhite's Blather on August 13th, 2012
Developing leadership in others is always a challenge, but developing leadership in youth is particularly so. Young people haven't acquired the seasoned reasoning ability that many adult leaders have. As adult leaders in Scouting, we must recognize... [more]
With A Little Help From Their Friends
Posted to Summit Blog on August 13th, 2012
You probably heard that the Scouts built a lot of hiking and biking trails at the SummitCorps back in July 2010, but did you know they also established friendships that will last a lifetime? In addition, the youth weren't the only ones making... [more]
Podcast 132 â" High Adventure Trips
Posted to Scoutmaster Clarke Green on August 13th, 2012
IN THIS PODCAST High Adventure Trips KEEP IN TOUCH Contact Clarke Green Call and leave a voice mail comment or question at (484) 734-0002 Subscribe to the podcast on iTunes Listen on your mobile device with Stitcher Read More →... [more]
Scouts who helped make the Games
Posted to ScoutBaseUK on August 12th, 2012
Two adult volunteers in Scouting appeared on BBC World this morning to talk about their Olympic experiences as London 2012 Games... [more]
Arrow of Light Class of 2013
Posted to Scouter Adam on August 12th, 2012
This fall mark's Elliot's last year in Cubscouts. He started in 2008. He will transition to a Boy Scout Troop in March. Also, this fall, is the first year for many boys who become Tigers. They are so very small and bouncy! I follow many blogs... [more]
Fungi Fire Starter
Posted to Scoutmaster Clarke Green on August 12th, 2012
Informative article from Tim MacWelch at Outdoor Life Survival on how to find and use fungi fire starter: If you have birch or black Locust trees growing near you, then you probably have some very Read More →... [more]
Issue 324 â" August 11, 2012
Posted to Ask Andy on August 11th, 2012
⢠EAGLE â It's a No-Brainer! ________________________________________ This is for all Scouts; especially those destined to become Boy Scouts in February 2013. Here's the big idea: EAGLE'S A NO-BRAINER! That's right! Who says you have to earn Eagle... [more]
Naguonabe NOAC
Posted to A Scoutmaster's Blog on August 11th, 2012
Naguonabe Lodge 2012 NOAC patches Several Boy Scout members and adult advisors of our Order of the Arrow Lodge, Naguonabe Lodge, attended the National Order of the Arrow Conclave (NOAC) last week. Unfortunately, I did not attend, but I heard that... [more]
Free Book Offer
Posted to Jabbering All Day Long on August 11th, 2012
I have a friend Jenna Bright who writes excite romance books like 50 Shades of Grey and she is giving her book away for free for a limited time Continue reading ââ â Related posts: New Scouting Skills Book Time to Take Action One time offer... [more]
Free Book Offer
Posted to Jabbering All Day Long on August 11th, 2012
I have a friend Jenna Bright who writes excite romance books like 50 Shades of Grey and she is giving her book away for free for a limited time Continue reading ââ â The post Free Book Offer appeared first on Jabbering All Day Long . Related... [more]
Quotes of the Day Part 2: Day 9
Posted to Scouting Maniac on August 11th, 2012
20 Things Not to Do ~or~ Say at Your Eagle Board of Review Thing #1: You call THAT a question?... Why the Heck did they Make you... a Leader?; Thing #2: Come to the BOR Wearing your... Uniform Backwards!; Thing #3: Answer every Question with "Mind... [more]
Quotes of the Day Part 1: Day 9
Posted to Scouting Maniac on August 10th, 2012
Top 10 Reason Why Not to Be an Eagle Scout: Reason #1: The Scout Uniform isn't a... "Babe Magnet!"; Reason #2: Outdoor Latrines have this bad... Habit of not Having Any Walls!; Reason #3: You get to Miss the Chance to see... Every facet of Murphy's... [more]
Join the Eagle celebration live from your couch
Posted to Aaron on Scouting Magazine on August 10th, 2012
Can't be in Texas for tomorrow's big Eagle Scout party? I've got the next best thing: Watch the Eagle Scout Heritage Celebration streaming live to your computer. At 11 a.m. (Central) on Saturday, Aug. 11, watch a live webcast of the Eagle Scout... [more]
Retention of Wilderness First Aid Knowledge
Posted to Scoutmaster Clarke Green on August 10th, 2012
An article from Wilderness & Environmental Medicine Journal examines the retention of skills for those trained in wilderness first aid and concludes: Without additional training, regular use of the course content, or efforts to refresh Read... [more]
Wolf Den Meeting Ideas: BSA Meeting Plan 13 – Pets
Posted to Scouter Mom on August 10th, 2012
BSA provides Wolf den meeting ideas for Cub Scout den leader. Today, I'll go through the thirteenth Wolf Cub Scout den meeting plan. This plan covers Wolf Elective 14 â Pets. [ This is a content summary only. Click on the article title for full... [more]
Visible Scouting
Posted to Scoutmaster Musings on August 10th, 2012
When does your community see Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts, and Venturers? They don't see them when the pack, troop, or crew goes camping. They don't see them at pack, troop, or crew meetings. They might see them at an occasional parade. They probably see... [more]
We've Got Target Sports!
Posted to Summit Blog on August 10th, 2012
The days are quickly counting down now as we are just under one year away from the fun and excitement of the 2013 National Jamboree at the Summit. This latest blog post about programming at the Summit contains information about target sports. This... [more]
Pasta Scout Promise
Posted to Jabbering All Day Long on August 10th, 2012
If a court of law has determined that this is a legitimate religion does this mean as scouts if we are members of the Church of the Flying Spaghetti Monster we can join. Continue reading ââ â Related posts: Scout Association Recent Updates Its... [more]
Pasta Scout Promise
Posted to Jabbering All Day Long on August 10th, 2012
If a court of law has determined that this is a legitimate religion does this mean as scouts if we are members of the Church of the Flying Spaghetti Monster we can join. Continue reading ââ â The post Pasta Scout Promise appeared first on... [more]
Finding the length of rope needed for a square lashing
Posted to Ropes and Poles on August 10th, 2012
Knoopenzo.nl (Knots etc.) is a Dutch website run by Theo Slijkerman, a member of the International Guild of Knot Tyers . The website has a number of very interesting knotting resources, including calculators for working out the amount of rope... [more]
Wayne's Blog â" Tim's Takeover.
Posted to UK Chief Commissioner Blog on August 10th, 2012
It's the time of year when Wayne takes a holiday and temporarily loses control of his blog. I have only two weeks to make a few comments, so here goes. My hope is that you will comment on my postings and create a good... [more]
Tim's Takeover: What's important right now?
Posted to UK Chief Commissioner Blog on August 10th, 2012
Tim Kidd, Chief Commissioner of England, is taking over Wayne's blog for the next two weeks. In this week's post Tim assesses what's important in Scouting right now - staying focused on... [more]
Scouting for Gold
Posted to The Scout Association on August 10th, 2012
London 2012 is in full swing and throughout both the lead up to the Games and during it, Scouts have been playing their part in the... [more]
Hairy Bikers Competition
Posted to The Scout Association on August 10th, 2012
Food lovers will relish our great new competition - a chance to win a pair of tickets to the Hairy Bikers' live... [more]
Tim's Takeover: What's important right now?
Posted to UK Chief Commissioner Blog on August 10th, 2012
Tim Kidd, Chief Commissioner of England, is taking over Wayne's blog for the next two weeks. In this week's post Tim assesses what's important in Scouting right now - staying focused on... [more]
The Ultimate List of Scouting Apps
Posted to Aaron on Scouting Magazine on August 9th, 2012
Once upon a time, we used maps printed on paper to find our way. We studied laminated sky charts to identify constellations. We counted seconds after thunder strikes to locate storms. What were we thinking? Today, thanks to... [more]
ClassB @ NOAC 2012
Posted to Official ClassB Blog on August 9th, 2012
Last week, we had the AMAZING experience of attending the 2012 National Order of the Arrow Conference (NOAC) at Michigan State University in East Lansing, Michigan. Jonah, an Eagle Scout and one of the ClassB team members to attend, said, "I hadn't... [more]
Eagle Scout = Failure
Posted to Adventures and Accidents on August 9th, 2012
I realize the title of this post may raise a few eyebrows (and tempers) but let me explain. Last night I met with a young man in my ward who just turned 14, and his mother. This young man has just recently started coming back to church (good for... [more]
The Buzz - August 9, 2013, "Cyber Chip"
Posted to BSA Internal Communications Youtube Videos on August 9th, 2012
Scott Berger, chairman of the Cyber Chip Task Force, describes this important new tool that educates Scouts, leaders, and parents on how to safely interact with others online and prevent hazards, such as... [more]
Zero Bars | Ryan Jordan
Posted to Scoutmaster Clarke Green on August 9th, 2012
Zero Bars Life lived simple Dreamy and warranted Jealous of people who blog about their one hundred things But wondering how we might live without 60 second coffee brewed on a Jetboil And still remain Read More →... [more]
Picture Thursday 09_08_12
Posted to Jabbering All Day Long on August 9th, 2012
The picture for today is a photo of my daughters freshly painted bedroom. After many discussions about colour we decided to paint the two colours she wanted blue and green. Continue reading ââ â Related posts: Photo Thursday 26_07_12 Picture... [more]
Scouting Heritage Merit Badge for Boy Scouts
Posted to Scouter Mom on August 9th, 2012
Earning the Scouting Heritage merit badge helps Boy Scouts learn about the history of the Scouting movement and understand how the Boy Scout program developed. [ This is a content summary only. Click on the article title for full links, other... [more]
Picture Thursday 09_08_12
Posted to Jabbering All Day Long on August 9th, 2012
The picture for today is a photo of my daughters freshly painted bedroom. After many discussions about colour we decided to paint the two colours she wanted blue and green. Continue reading ââ â The post Picture Thursday 09_08_12 appeared first... [more]
Parents Buzzing Around
Posted to Jabbering All Day Long on August 9th, 2012
We are in a society where it seem we are not allowed to let children and young people fail everyone has to get a badge or we have to make sure no one loses. Continue reading ââ â Related posts: Old Posts Jumping June Jabbering ââ¬â Get... [more]
Parents Buzzing Around
Posted to Jabbering All Day Long on August 9th, 2012
We are in a society where it seem we are not allowed to let children and young people fail everyone has to get a badge or we have to make sure no one loses. Continue reading ââ â The post Parents Buzzing Around appeared first on Jabbering All... [more]
National Grid - Home Safety Poster Competition
Posted to The Scout Association on August 9th, 2012
Win great prizes with National Grid's newly-relaunched Home Safety Poster... [more]
What's the only thing wrong with the Braille Boy Scout Handbook?
Posted to Aaron on Scouting Magazine on August 8th, 2012
Yes, a Braille version of the Boy Scout Handbook exists , but trying to find one can prove almost impossible. One of my coworkers brought a copy by last week, barely balancing the three-volume book in his hands. It was the first time I had seen... [more]
Helicopter Parenting
Posted to Scouter Adam on August 8th, 2012
A parent of two Scouts in the Pack just posted this on her Facebook Page. It talks about raising successful children. Being a Scouter, I saw many Scout Parents flash through my brain as I read it. The reality is, there are many parents who hover... [more]
Ever wonder what really goes on at the Boys' Life offices?...
Posted to Inside Boys' Life on August 8th, 2012
Ever wonder what really goes on at the Boys' Life offices? Finally, we peel back the curtainâ¦... [more]
What's in the box?
Posted to Scoutmaster Clarke Green on August 8th, 2012
We hesitate. We stall or try for perfect or have meetings or polish or avoid the final ââ¬Ëgo' because we're afraid that it might not work, that the art won't be well received, that people Read More →... [more]
About Those Lunches
Posted to Summit Blog on August 8th, 2012
One of the questions I received from prior jamboree leaders attending Shakedown was, "Why can't we go back to kiosk lunches like we had at Fort A.P. Hill?" (For those of you unfamiliar with the kiosk lunch, it was typically a packaged sandwich with... [more]
Collection of Curiosities
Posted to Jabbering All Day Long on August 8th, 2012
The Little Princess one are often a charm I get them on my Phone after my daughter has taken them on the iPad. Continue reading ââ â Related posts: Picture Thursday 14_06_12 Thursday Photo Challenge Photo Challenge 02_08_12... [more]
Collection of Curiosities
Posted to Jabbering All Day Long on August 8th, 2012
The Little Princess one are often a charm I get them on my Phone after my daughter has taken them on the iPad. Continue reading ââ â The post Collection of Curiosities appeared first on Jabbering All Day Long . Related posts: Thursday Photo... [more]
MARS! I am totally fascinated by all this Mars Curiosity news,...
Posted to Inside Boys' Life on August 7th, 2012
MARS! I am totally fascinated by all this Mars Curiosity news, and I know my good friend Carter Emmart is just beside himself. Carter is the director of astrovisualization at the American Museum of Natural History in New York, and he has long... [more]
Eagle Project $$$ Help
Posted to Scoutmaster Musings on August 7th, 2012
Do you know of any Life Scouts needing building materials and equipment for their Eagle projects this year? There's help available to pay for it and it would be a shame to let the resource go unused. Lowe's has a grant program this year that allows... [more]
The Troop Annual Plan
Posted to Scoutmaster Clarke Green on August 7th, 2012
I have a calendar that running in my head, geared to the school year calendar that I can't seem to get rid of. Decades of programming for young people will do that to you. Last Read More →... [more]
The Bad Akela
Posted to Scouter Adam on August 7th, 2012
My only incident that really set me off was with another Akela within our Campsite. This camp is five nights and six days. All other Camps were two nights and three days. It is a very long time to be away from home, for everyone. So, this... [more]
The Transition at Camp
Posted to Scouter Adam on August 7th, 2012
The Cascade Pacific Council has Cubscout camps that help transition Cub Scouts from Tigers to Webelos II and then onto the Boy Scout program. Adventure Cove at Camp Clark is the last in this transition. Camp Meriweather is next door. I have... [more]
PhilCast - Recruitment - 20120806
Posted to Philmont Scout Ranch Youtube Videos on August 7th, 2012
Ever wondered what being on staff at Philmont is like? Watch as Aaron Loncki asks staff members why they come back to work each summer at Philmont! To apply for the 75 Anniversary season for either Philmont Scout Ranch or Philmont Training Center,... [more]
Are you ready for Survival Squad?
Posted to ScoutBaseUK on August 7th, 2012
Survival Squad: Out of Bounds and Search and Rescue are the first two in a series of four adventure novels for 9-13 year... [more]
Make your point: What's your unit's knife policy?
Posted to Aaron on Scouting Magazine on August 6th, 2012
In Scouting, knives are a double-edged sword. Used safely, they're part of a rite of passage for boys and a chance for leaders to impart important lessons to help Scouts become "Prepared. For Life." But inevitably, some Scout will do his best... [more]
Podcast 131
Posted to Scoutmaster Clarke Green on August 6th, 2012
IN THIS PODCAST First Scoutmaster Panel Discussion rebroadcast ââ¬â Email Questions KEEP IN TOUCH Contact Clarke Green Call and leave a voice mail comment or question at (484) 734-0002 Subscribe to the podcast on iTunes Listen on Read More →... [more]
Jabbering â" Get involved
Posted to Jabbering All Day Long on August 6th, 2012
So are your sat at home on your computer, or maybe your on the bus looking at your mobile device of choice. Continue reading ââ â Related posts: Jabbering Elsewhere Jabbering Challenges Jabbering Not So Easy... [more]
Jabbering â" Get involved
Posted to Jabbering All Day Long on August 6th, 2012
So are your sat at home on your computer, or maybe your on the bus looking at your mobile device of choice. Continue reading ââ â The post Jabbering ââ¬â Get involved appeared first on Jabbering All Day Long . Related posts: Jabbering... [more]
Golf Belt Loop for Cub Scouts
Posted to Scouter Mom on August 6th, 2012
I am not a golfer at all and my husband only golfs about once every five years. But some, including kids, are passionate about the game. If you know a Cub Scout who enjoys golfing, introduce him to the Golf belt loop from the Cub Scout Academics and... [more]
History In The Making - And You're Invited! [Video]
Posted to Summit Blog on August 6th, 2012
This will be historic. Why? Check out the video above! Just imagine all the thousands of people, who love Scouting and Venturing just as much as you do, gathered together in one place to go big and get wild. The Summit is a one-of-a-kind facility... [more]
New Scouting advert now available for download
Posted to ScoutBaseUK on August 6th, 2012
Our first television advert is now available for members to download and use in local promotions to attract new volunteers to... [more]
Your Kids Aren't All That Bad
Posted to Scoutmaster Clarke Green on August 5th, 2012
Certainly one of the tasks of parenthood is challenging our children to realize their full potential yet we shouldn't judge our children, nor or Scouts by comparing their achievements with those of others. We are individuals, we have their own... [more]
The new Committee Chair
Posted to Bobwhite's Blather on August 5th, 2012
So you've just stepped into the job of Committee Chair for your pack or troop. Now what? Committee Chair is an important role ââ¬â indeed, the unit can't function properly without one ââ¬â but there are ways in which a ââ¬Â¦ Continue reading... [more]
answer to riddle
Posted to Commissioner Keith Comments on August 5th, 2012
all of the merchandisers once were advertised in the Boy Scout Handbook... [more]
Thoughts of a Little Bluebear â" Teeth
Posted to Jabbering All Day Long on August 4th, 2012
As a toy bear of a certain age teeth are something that has baffled me. It has got nothing to do with my age I have never had teeth, come to think of it I am not sure I have a mouth. Continue reading ââ â Related posts: Thoughts of a Little Blue... [more]
The Aims of Scouting
Posted to Scoutmaster Clarke Green on August 4th, 2012
ââ¬ËAim' is a particularly well chosen word to describe our focus as adult volunteers in Scouting. Scouting has three specific objectives, commonly referred to as the "Aims of Scouting." They are character development, citizenship training, and... [more]
Thoughts of a Little Bluebear â" Teeth
Posted to Jabbering All Day Long on August 4th, 2012
As a toy bear of a certain age teeth are something that has baffled me. It has got nothing to do with my age I have never had teeth, come to think of it I am not sure I have a mouth. Continue reading ââ â The post Thoughts of a Little Bluebear... [more]
NOAC 2012 - Voices of Thursday
Posted to Order of the Arrow Youtube Videos on August 4th, 2012
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NOAC 2012 - Founder's Day
Posted to Order of the Arrow Youtube Videos on August 4th, 2012
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NOAC 2012 - Voices of NOAC II
Posted to Order of the Arrow Youtube Videos on August 4th, 2012
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NOAC 2012 - Voices of NOAC
Posted to Order of the Arrow Youtube Videos on August 4th, 2012
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NOAC 2012 - "Building the Founder"
Posted to Order of the Arrow Youtube Videos on August 4th, 2012
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NOAC 2012 - Friday Week in Review
Posted to Order of the Arrow Youtube Videos on August 4th, 2012
NOAC 2012 Week in Review concludes the conference here at Michigan State University. See you all in... [more]
MSPP #120: My Dog Rover
Posted to A Scoutmaster's Blog on August 4th, 2012
I may not have spent the week with The Boy Scouts of Troop 68 at Many Point Scout Camp this summer, but I did spend Friday with them, and I had a great time. Of course, when it came to meal time, I had to stand in line with the troop and wait to be... [more]
Photo Fridays: National Scout Jamborees (18 photos)
Posted to Aaron on Scouting Magazine on August 3rd, 2012
If you had a time machine, you could set the date to 07-15-13, and the 2013 National Scout Jamboree would start today. Unfortunately, though, the big Summit event is less than a year away. ( Click here to learn more and register!) In the meantime,... [more]
Bear Den Meeting Ideas: BSA Plan 12 and 13 – Sharing Your World With Wildlife
Posted to Scouter Mom on August 3rd, 2012
Bear Den Meeting Ideas: This plan focuses on Bear Achievement 5 â Sharing Your World with Wildlife and the Wildlife Conservation Belt Loop. [ This is a content summary only. Click on the article title for full links, other content, and more! ]... [more]
Finance Impact e-Letter: Aug. 1 Issue Contains List of Direct Support Award Achievers
Posted to Scout Wire on August 3rd, 2012
Click to open Aug. 1 issue The Aug. 1 issue of the Finance Impact e-Letter has been published and is now available online. In this issue, you can see the list of Direct Support Award achievers for the period ending June 30, 2012. This year, 114... [more]
Task forces propose moving to one Oath and Law for all programs
Posted to Aaron on Scouting Magazine on August 3rd, 2012
Scouting's core values are the same in every program, but the words used to express and affirm those values differ depending on whether you're in Cub Scouting, Boy Scouting, or Venturing. That may soon change. The Scout Oath and Scout Law -... [more]
Wanna Hike?
Posted to Scoutmaster Musings on August 3rd, 2012
My son just got back from a week backpacking trip without me. The troop leaves tomorrow for a week backpacking trip without me. I need to get out on another trek! I've been hiking about 8 miles each morning and looking around for a long, but not... [more]
Cub Scout Games: Rattlesnake Game
Posted to Cub Scout Ideas on August 3rd, 2012
Do you need a quick, fun Cub Scout game that can be played indoors or outdoors? The Rattlesnake game is perfect for this. The post Cub Scout Games: Rattlesnake Game appeared first on Cub Scout Ideas ... [more]
A Soldier Writes
Posted to Nick's Ramblings UK on August 3rd, 2012
I got this message sent to me the other day - Hello, I'll always remember my time with the Cubs and the Scouts because I reckon that it set the foundation for the man I am today. You may not know it but the time and effort you, (and the other... [more]
Jabbering Elsewhere
Posted to Jabbering All Day Long on August 3rd, 2012
So in News of the day Jabbering all Day Long now has a Facebook Page that can be found at https://www.facebook.com/Jabbering, If you happen to be a reader of the blog and also someone who uses Facebook it would be much ââ¬Â¦ Continue reading... [more]
Shakedown's Shakedown: Your Questions Answered
Posted to Summit Blog on August 3rd, 2012
The Summit Shakedown is history. It was awesome to see more than a thousand Boy Scouts and Venturers enjoying a sample of the high-adventure activities in Action Point and Adventure Valley that will be available at the 2013 National Jamboree in... [more]
The Bristol Tackle
Posted to Ropes and Poles on August 3rd, 2012
From page 168 of the 1953 Scout annual, a tackle for anchoring and tightening an aerial runway rope. This appears in the same column as the other rough and ready tackle published here . John Sweet says: "An old friend of ours- 'Skip' of the 186th... [more]
Another rough and ready tackle
Posted to Ropes and Poles on August 3rd, 2012
Like the Bristol tackle , this is an alternative tackle for tightening ropes, from page 169 of the 1953 Scout annual. John Sweet writes: "Another idea based on the same principle would be to make a second rope fast to another tree at right angles... [more]
Quotes of the Day Part 2: Day 8
Posted to Scouting Maniac on August 3rd, 2012
But I Don't Have the Time: There are 365 Days per Year... with 24 Hours per Day... giving 8760 Hours per Year... of which 2920 Hours sleeping per Year... (8 hours per Night) leaving 5840 waking Hours... deduct 1065 eating Hours... (1 Hour per Meal,... [more]
NOAC 2012 - Southern Region Chief
Posted to Order of the Arrow Youtube Videos on August 3rd, 2012
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NOAC 2012 - NESA@NOAC Show & Wednesday
Posted to Order of the Arrow Youtube Videos on August 3rd, 2012
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NOAC 2012 - Conference in Review
Posted to Order of the Arrow Youtube Videos on August 3rd, 2012
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Issue 323 â" August 1, 2012
Posted to Ask Andy on August 3rd, 2012
Rule No. 86: ⢠Keep your eye on the heavens and your feet close to the ground. ________________________________________ U.S. Army Captain John Green (photo above) is one of the most dedicated Soldier-Scouters it's become my honor to know. He's... [more]
One Oath and Law Proposed for All BSA Programs
Posted to Scout Wire on August 3rd, 2012
The volunteer-led task forces supporting the 2011â2015 National Council Strategic Plan's Goal 411, after considerable deliberation, have recommended moving to the use of the Scout Oath and Law for all BSA programs. This change would primarily... [more]
POR updates
Posted to The Scout Association on August 3rd, 2012
We will soon be launching our amendments to POR (Policy, Organisation and Rules) in order to improve the culture of Safety in... [more]
Scouting's high standing
Posted to UK Chief Commissioner Blog on August 3rd, 2012
This week, Wayne visited the newest international camp, BrumJam 2012. He also took the opportunity to explore ways of capitalising on the continued high standing of... [more]
Scouting's high standing
Posted to UK Chief Commissioner Blog on August 3rd, 2012
This week, Wayne visited the newest international camp, BrumJam 2012. He also took the opportunity to explore ways of capitalising on the continued high standing of... [more]
Sometimes, one of our contributors will go out on a story and...
Posted to Inside Boys' Life on August 2nd, 2012
Boggs (left), busted ribs and still in the saddle. If you get bucked before you put your gloves on, here's the result. Sometimes, one of our contributors will go out on a story and - oops - become the story himself. Witness this wild weekend tale... [more]
Naturally Slim Third Session Still Taking Applications
Posted to Scout Wire on August 2nd, 2012
The BSA is offering Naturally Slim ® to benefits-eligible employees and their spouses at no cost! Naturally Slim is an online health improvement program that helps you lose weight, reduce stress, increase exercise, and improve your overall... [more]
Check out the Buzz from the Summit Shakedown
Posted to Aaron on Scouting Magazine on August 2nd, 2012
You read my impressions after I visited the Summit for the first time last month. Now hear it straight from the Scouts. While attending July's Summit Shakedown, I shot an episode of the Buzz , the informative, biweekly video produced by the BSA's... [more]
Quotes of the Day Part 1: Day 8
Posted to Scouting Maniac on August 2nd, 2012
Scout Association United Kingdom 9th Huddersfield Scout Group (aka Crossland Scout Group) Humorous Camping Terms (Used in the United Kingdom (UK)) Term #1: Altar Fire: A fire place (aka Campfire Ring or Bed) Made of half a Oil Drum with 4 Legs Drum... [more]
Photo Challenge 02_08_12
Posted to Jabbering All Day Long on August 2nd, 2012
I have not received a single photo for the photo Challenge this time and while I could just post my own photo and claim I have won that seem a bit pointless. Continue reading ââ â Related posts: Thursday Photo Challenge Photo Challenge... [more]
'Four Percent' Available Now
Posted to Scoutmaster Clarke Green on August 2nd, 2012
Author Mike Malone's history of the Eagle Scout Four Percent: The Story of Uncommon Youth in a Century of American Life is now available in a Kindle Edition on Amazon. You don't have to have a Kindle Read More →... [more]
Eagle Scout Olympian reveals how he balanced swimming and Scouting
Posted to Aaron on Scouting Magazine on August 2nd, 2012
Eric Shanteau, a cancer survivor, supports the Lance Armstrong Foundation. By the time Eric Shanteau first put on a Cub Scout uniform, he had already been swimming for five years. As he got older, Shanteau, who learned to swim at age 3, found a way... [more]
Pulp and Paper Merit Badge for Boy Scouts
Posted to Scouter Mom on August 2nd, 2012
Boy Scouts will learn how to make their own paper when they earn the Pulp and Paper merit badge. [ This is a content summary only. Click on the article title for full links, other content, and more! ]... [more]
New Unit and District Tools Coming Your Way Soon
Posted to Scout Wire on August 2nd, 2012
In early July, employees received a communication about Phase 1 of the unit and district tools rollout. Much like MyScouting.org , unit and district tools will eventually give unit leaders, volunteers, parents, and Scouts the opportunity to create... [more]
Photo Thursday 02_08_12
Posted to Jabbering All Day Long on August 2nd, 2012
I thought I would share a picture with you today that was taken over 5 years ago. This picture was taken on the 1st August 2007 at about 6:30 as the sun rose Continue reading ââ â Related posts: Thursday Photo Challenge Photo Thursday 05_07_12... [more]
Active and Passive Activities at Cub Scout Den and Pack Meetings
Posted to Cub Scout Ideas on August 2nd, 2012
How to keep your Cub Scouts engaged during Cub Scout den and pack meetings. Strike a balance between the active and passive parts of the meeting. The post Active and Passive Activities at Cub Scout Den and Pack Meetings appeared first on Cub Scout... [more]
NOAC 2012 Wednesday Day In Review for the NESA@NOAC Show
Posted to Order of the Arrow Youtube Videos on August 2nd, 2012
Day three is done. Two days left to have a great time and share in the spirit of our... [more]
BeAScout Phase 2 Will Allow Online Membership Applications
Posted to Scout Wire on August 2nd, 2012
As we progress further into the second century of Scouting, it has become very clear that adding more online applications to our program is not only desired, but also necessary. For this reason, the Membership Impact Department has linked up with... [more]
'In Our Training, The Good Guy Never Loses' We...
Posted to Inside Boys' Life on August 1st, 2012
'In Our Training, The Good Guy Never Loses' We "trained" with the Federal Air Marshal Service for a day. Here's a sneak preview of our feature on the FAMS that will run in the October BL: At 35,000 feet in the air, it's all on you. Something goes... [more]
10 ways to celebrate the 100th anniversary of Eagle Scouts
Posted to Aaron on Scouting Magazine on August 1st, 2012
There's only one award from my childhood that I still list on my résumé. It isn't "Honorable Mention, fourth-grade Science Fair," and it's definitely not "Participant, junior-senior talent show." It's the Eagle Scout award, that instantly... [more]
Who are You
Posted to Jabbering All Day Long on August 1st, 2012
I have found there are a number of ways to get (almost) free cards from Moo. I say almost cause you have to.... Continue reading ââ â Related posts: It worked, or maybe your just special. Jabbering Challenges Time to Take Action... [more]
Enter daily to win one of six knives
Posted to Aaron on Scouting Magazine on August 1st, 2012
When your job is to help prepare youth for life, you've got to make sure you're prepared for anything, too. And a good knife is an essential part of being prepared, whether at a campout or at a Scout meeting. In the CUT ABOVE GIVEAWAY -held from... [more]
Venturing Ranger Award Core Requirement – Leave No Trace
Posted to Scouter Mom on August 1st, 2012
To earn the Venturing Ranger award, a young man or woman must complete eight core requirements and four electives. One of the core requirements is Leave No Trace. By completing the Venturing Ranger Award requirements for Leave No Trace, a Venturer... [more]
How Scouting helped this Team USA water polo goalie in his quest for gold
Posted to Aaron on Scouting Magazine on August 1st, 2012
Merrill Moses equates the silver medal he won at the 2008 Olympics in Beijing to earning the rank of Life in Boy Scouts. Both are great achievements, but each is still a step away from the top. Moses earned Eagle in the mid-90ââ¬Â²s, and now, the... [more]
BSA Medical Plans: Understanding the Value, Importance of Preventive Care
Posted to Scout Wire on August 1st, 2012
With both the traditional PPO and high-deductible health plan with HSA, one of the most important features is that you have 100 percent coverage and protection right away for preventive care services. Take advantage of this valuable coverage and... [more]
Quality of an Eagle Scout
Posted to Scoutmaster Clarke Green on August 1st, 2012
One of the more common emails I receive concerns the frustrations of Scoutmaster's who are faced with a boy they just don't consider has done enough, cares enough or is good enough to become an Eagle Scout. They Read More →... [more]
An Awesome Week at Camp Steiner for 2012
Posted to My Scout Stuff - A Scoutmaster's Blog on August 1st, 2012
Our troop is slowly recovering from the summer camp experience we had at Steiner last week. Nineteen scouts attended and let me tell you, we all had a great time! The memories that are created by stepping out of our normal routines is absolutely... [more]
NOAC 2012 - Highlights from Tuesday
Posted to Order of the Arrow Youtube Videos on August 1st, 2012
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NOAC 2012 - Highlights from Monday
Posted to Order of the Arrow Youtube Videos on August 1st, 2012
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NOAC 2012 - Sandcastle Competition
Posted to Order of the Arrow Youtube Videos on August 1st, 2012
Colonneh lodge members build a 'Lone Star' sandcastle at NOAC... [more]
Cooperation
Posted to BSA CubCast Podcast on August 1st, 2012
J.C. Penney (you know him; maybe you bought your uniform at one of his stores), once said that "Cooperation proves the quality of leadership." So let us ask you this: Are your Cub Scouts cooperating as well as they could be? Join us as Caren Tamkin,... [more]
Popcorn Selling!
Posted to BSA CubCast Podcast on August 1st, 2012
That's right, folks; it's that time of year to sell popcorn! Why do we do it? What's the secret to selling the most popcorn? Oh â what about new flavors!? The Scout Executive of the Greater Alabama Council JT Dabbs, who also happens to be the... [more]
There's Still Time! Say Thanks to the Chief in Three Words
Posted to Scout Wire on August 1st, 2012
Chief Scout Executive Bob Mazzuca will be retiring at the end of August. Many have said Bob's leadership not only inspired BSA youth, volunteers, and staff, but led to many positive differences and outcomes for our organization. And, we've heard... [more]
Birthday Badge 2012 Winners
Posted to The Scout Association on August 1st, 2012
The votes have been counted and the winners of the 2012 Scout Birthday Badges are revealed. Steve Backshall, Frank Skinner and Miranda Hart are among the... [more]
Keeping safety a priority
Posted to The Scout Association on August 1st, 2012
The August/September issue of Scouting magazine should be dropping through your letter box over the next week, and it's packed full of vital safety... [more]
Scouts lead Bookbridge
Posted to The Scout Association on August 1st, 2012
Scouts collect 40,000 books for Bookbridge... [more]
W. Ben Hunt â" Whittlin' Jim
Posted to Scoutmaster Clarke Green on July 31st, 2012
Several books authored by W. Ben Hunt (Walter Bernard Hunt) grace my bookshelves. Each one offers a rich journey into Native American arts and performance, woodworking, whittling, scoutcraft, pioneering, jewelry making, metalworking and calligraphy... [more]
Monthly Drawing
Posted to Scoutmaster Musings on July 31st, 2012
Last chance to get an entry in for July's random Boy Scout Trail drawing for three prizes. Go to Scout Contest page to enter. Prizes: $25 Scout Shop gift card $50 ClassB.com coupon Cobra Braid survival bracelet If you're just too busy to enter,... [more]
Are you safe when driving Scouts around? Take the quiz and find out
Posted to Aaron on Scouting Magazine on July 31st, 2012
Parents in your troop expect you'll help mold their boys into better young men. They also have another, equally important expectation: that you'll keep Scouts safe while doing so. Before you drive Scouts to your unit's next campout or other event,... [more]
The 'Camp' Speech
Posted to The Scoutmaster Minute on July 31st, 2012
Last night at our Troop meeting I gave my annual Summer Camp talk with the Scouts. This is never a popular talk with the parents because I kind of go against the grain when it comes to conventional wisdom regarding "Camp". The rub comes when I... [more]
Twins Grant and Ross James are Eagle Scouts and Olympians
Posted to Aaron on Scouting Magazine on July 31st, 2012
You'd expect twins to have a lot in common. But you'd be hard-pressed to find a pair who share a resume as impressive as Grant and Ross James. The twins are Eagle Scouts, national champions in high-power rifle shooting, and world-class rowers. On... [more]
Roller Skating Pin for Cub Scouts
Posted to Scouter Mom on July 31st, 2012
If you have a lot of skaters in your pack, you could plan a skating event based on the requirements for the roller skating pin from the Cub Scout Academics and Sports Program. [ This is a content summary only. Click on the article title for full... [more]
Bob's Blog: The Summit and Community Service
Posted to Scout Wire on July 31st, 2012
While excitement continues to build about construction at the Summit Bechtel Family National Scout Reserve and what our jewel in the mountains of West Virginia will finally look like, there is another aspect of the project that is also generating... [more]
Ask Kiff Anything Part 1
Posted to Jabbering All Day Long on July 31st, 2012
Here is my first response to the questions posted Continue reading ââ â Related posts: Ask Kiff Anything Kiff and All things Kiff Things you never knew about Kiff... [more]
Baloo's Bugle â" August 2012
Posted to The NetCommish on July 31st, 2012
The August issue of Baloo's Bugle with September theme information is now available at http://usscouts.org/usscouts/bbugle2012-2013.asp . Baloo's Bugle has loads of information for Packs and Dens to help with monthly program needs. This month... [more]
Coming Soon-the Human Resources Gateway
Posted to Scout Wire on July 31st, 2012
Tracking down the information you need to manage your career can be a little overwhelming. That's why a cross-functional team has been working over the past few months to consolidate and organize information related to career development,... [more]
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