Follow @halfeaglebot for new Scouting blog post announcements!
AT&T Offering Jamboree-Theme Solar Charger With Qualifying Purchase
Posted to Scout Wire on April 29th, 2013
Are you looking to purchase a new smartphone or tablet before this year's inaugural Summit event? AT&T has an offer perfect for Scouts and friends of Scouting alike. Take advantage and you'll have power on the go for all your upcoming Scouting... [more]
Instagram Digest
Posted to Jabbering All Day Long on April 29th, 2013
A collection of Kiff's Instagram Photos for you to enjoy TTFN Kiff ©ChrisMeadows2013 Hello Reader ââ¬â Are you new to Jabbering All Day Long can I suggest that you check out our Starter for Ten Page which will hopefully give you a guide as you... [more]
Scoutmaster Podcast 169 The Colorado Experiment 2
Posted to Scoutmaster Clarke Green on April 29th, 2013
In this edition of the Scoutmaster Podcast we feature our second installment of The Colorado Experiment, the story of a new Scoutmaster and a new troop. All this and your messages in the mailbag! Links in this Podcast: ScoutCircle ScoutmasterCG... [more]
Higher score, lower price: Get SAT and ACT test-prep software cheap
Posted to Aaron on Scouting Magazine on April 29th, 2013
Pay attention, because there'll be a test later. Boy Scout families - both current and former - can score $250 SAT or ACT test-prep computer programs for less than $20. That means the study materials, shipping, student support, and streaming... [more]
Venturing Ranger Award Elective – Project COPE
Posted to Scouter Mom on April 29th, 2013
Posted in Outdoor Recreation Venturing Ranger Award Elective ââ¬â Project COPE To complete the Venturing Ranger Award requirements for Project COPE, a Venturer must complete a COPE course, a COPE director's course, or a college level outdoor... [more]
Committee chair timeline: May
Posted to Bobwhite's Blather on April 29th, 2013
Spring is finally here, at least in the north, and we're finally getting outdoors (without heavy winter gear) enjoying some warmer weather. School may be winding down or ramping up for the final push. Many troops undergo a shift in ââ¬Â¦ Continue... [more]
Boys' Life Offering Growth, Commissioner Awards
Posted to Scout Wire on April 29th, 2013
Boys' Life Growth Award The Boys' Life Growth Award is given twice annually (June and December) to recognize and thank BSA professionals who achieve a 3 percent or greater Boys' Life subscription growth, and/or who serve a 68 percent or greater... [more]
Issue 354 â" April 29, 2013
Posted to Ask Andy on April 29th, 2013
________________________________________ Hi Andy, In your last column, you mentioned, "â¦By the way, your son gets to wear the God and Family religious "square knot" badge on his Boy Scout uniform." I've never seen a Scout with a square knot. Fer... [more]
King for the day
Posted to The Scoutmaster Minute on April 29th, 2013
As I hit the publish button on the last post I realized that I never offered a solution. And I am still wondering what that isââ¬Â¦ but I can tell you that if I were King for the dayââ¬Â¦ or at least the Chief Scout Executive here is what I... [more]
Who's to say?
Posted to The Scoutmaster Minute on April 29th, 2013
DISCLAIMER: THIS IS MY OPINION AND NOT THE OPINION OF THE BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA, TROOP 664, OR THE FINE LEADERS THAT I CALL MY FRIENDS. Having said all of that I am going to briefly revisit this whole "Gay Scout" issue. This last week it was... [more]
Lease Cars: 2010 Buick LaCrosse, 2008 Chevy Trailblazer
Posted to Scout Wire on April 28th, 2013
2010 Buick LaCrosse FWD CX Approximate miles: 42,104 Exterior color: quicksilver metallic Interior color: titanium cloth seats Asking price: $16,471 Location: National Council Equipment/features: 3.0L V6 VVT DOHC SIDI engine AM/FM stereo with... [more]
Change In Policy. Really?
Posted to A Scoutmaster's Blog on April 28th, 2013
There has been a lot of press lately that the Boy Scouts of America is about to change its policy on allowing opening gay youth into the organization. In fact, the press likes to make it sound like this is already a done deal. The press makes it... [more]
BSA Arrow of Light Den Meeting Plan 5 – Scientist
Posted to Scouter Mom on April 26th, 2013
Posted in Science BSA Arrow of Light Den Meeting Plan 5 ââ¬â Scientist The fifth in the Arrow of Light series of Webelos den meeting plans covers part of the Scientist Activity Badge. Copyright Scouter Mom - A resource for adults and youth... [more]
Three Handy Phrases for Scoutmasters
Posted to Scoutmaster Clarke Green on April 26th, 2013
Here's three handy phrases for Scoutmasters from an interview on next week's podcast. You may find these useful in any number of situations. How would you use these phrases? Three Handy Phrases for Scoutmasters... [more]
Hit The Deck: Skateboarding Construction Update [Video]
Posted to Summit Blog on April 26th, 2013
The dirt is flying to get the Summit ready for the 2013 National Scout Jamboree . The Park skateboarding haven is coming along nicely. Before you know it the jamboree will be here and you'll be flowing over all that awesome concrete. Did you know?... [more]
Pioneering drawings on iPad - Autodesk Formit
Posted to Ropes and Poles on April 26th, 2013
Most of the drawings on this blog have been created using SketchUp, a great, cheap 3d modeling program for Windows and Mac. There have been a few attempts to make an equally intuitive modeling app for tablets, and I think Autodesk have something... [more]
CEO Derek Twine retires
Posted to ScoutBaseUK on April 25th, 2013
Derek Twine is retiring after 16 successful years as CEO of The Scout... [more]
New Chief Executive steps into role
Posted to ScoutBaseUK on April 25th, 2013
Matt Hyde, the recently appointed Chief Executive of The Scout Association, will take up his new role... [more]
CEO Derek Twine retires
Posted to ScoutBaseUK on April 25th, 2013
Derek Twine is retiring after 16 successful years as CEO of The Scout... [more]
New Chief Executive steps into role
Posted to ScoutBaseUK on April 25th, 2013
Matt Hyde, the recently appointed Chief Executive of The Scout Association, will take up his new role... [more]
Working the Patrol Method
Posted to My Scout Stuff - A Scoutmaster's Blog on April 25th, 2013
Whether you're a new Scoutmaster or not, Working the Patrol Method ââ¬â A Scout Leader's Guide To Youth Leadership Training is a MUST-READ for both alike! It's one of those "tools" you wish every Scoutmaster got when he accepted his role in a... [more]
Balanced Scouting Activities
Posted to Scoutmaster Clarke Green on April 25th, 2013
What are balanced Scouting activities? This time of year I get colorful brochures in my actual mailbox (if you look outside your house there's probably a little tin container that people put paper documents called ââ¬Ëmail' in periodically, it's... [more]
2013 Jambo: How To Be A Hometown News Correspondent
Posted to Summit Blog on April 25th, 2013
If you are a Scout or Venturer with journalistic aspirations and you are heading to the 2013 National Scout Jamboree , you can register as a Hometown News Correspondent . What does that mean? It means you cover the jamboree for the Hometown News,... [more]
Textile Merit Badge for Boy Scouts
Posted to Scouter Mom on April 25th, 2013
Posted in The Arts and Creativity Textile Merit Badge for Boy Scouts A textile is a flexible material consisting of a network of natural or artificial fibres often referred to as thread or yarn. Boy Scouts can learn all about the uses and... [more]
Draft Boards
Posted to The Scoutmaster Minute on April 25th, 2013
Tomorrow starts the National Football League Draft. With much anticipation I'll be watching to see where the best college players will end up. Now, I know you are like me and these last couple weeks have been a fever pitch of following the rise... [more]
Rolling reviews: archery and shooting
Posted to ScoutBaseUK on April 24th, 2013
The ongoing rolling review of the governance and guidelines of activities continues to remove unnecessary barriers in... [more]
Rolling reviews: archery and shooting
Posted to ScoutBaseUK on April 24th, 2013
The ongoing rolling review of the governance and guidelines of activities continues to remove unnecessary barriers in... [more]
The Buzz - April 25, 2013, "Game Design Merit Badge"
Posted to BSA Internal Communications Youtube Videos on April 24th, 2013
David Radue, co-team lead for the Game Design merit badge, discusses the development of the new badge and shares a recap of the recent launch events at South by Southwest and Harvard... [more]
Fishing License Exemptions for Youth Organizations in Utah
Posted to My Scout Stuff - A Scoutmaster's Blog on April 24th, 2013
As the weather warms up and lakes begin to thaw, your Troop may be making plans to go fishing in the next few months. Did you know there's a license exemption for youth organizations in Utah? My troop discovered this as they planned an ice fishing... [more]
Membership Standards Resolution
Posted to Wayne Brock TV on April 24th, 2013
The National Council Executive Committee developed a resolution to be presented to the voting members of the National Council at its annual meeting next month. As was expected, there were a variety of opinions on just about every aspect of this... [more]
Top Ten Fire Starters Infographic
Posted to Scoutmaster Clarke Green on April 24th, 2013
Here's my list of top ten fire starters: Good strike-anywhere matches are increasingly difficult to find. I stock up on my favorite brand (Redbird from Eddy Match in Ontario) when we are in Canada for our canoe trips. Lightweight and reliable (if... [more]
Download version 1.0 of the Jamboree app on Android; coming soon to Apple
Posted to Aaron on Scouting Magazine on April 24th, 2013
They say this summer's National Jamboree will be the most-connected ever. Well, this is a great start. Version 1.0 of the Jamboree Summit App is available on Android devices. The app clocks in at just over 10 MB and costs $0.99 in the Google Play... [more]
Star Wars Song
Posted to Scouter Mom on April 24th, 2013
Posted in Science Star Wars Song A while back, I posted the Fast Food Song. This week, I have a Star Wars song with the same tune. Sure, Star Wars isn't science, but it is science fiction and it's fun. That's enough reason to use it to add some... [more]
The Scout Rank
Posted to Scouter Adam on April 24th, 2013
With anything, there is a starting point. In Cubscouts, it is the Bobcat Rank. It's the rank that helps the Cubscout start to understand the culture of Scouting. He continues on this path with much guidance in the beginning and less so as he... [more]
Action from the Middle
Posted to The Scoutmaster Minute on April 24th, 2013
Last night our Troop held it's Patrol leaders council meeting. The meeting was unlike most of the PLC meetings in that this meeting was kind of a reflective meeting as our troop is going through, like most troops go through in the course of time,... [more]
Then and Now
Posted to Adventures and Accidents on April 23rd, 2013
I recently came across a great website called The Art of Manliness. They published an interesting article comparing the 1911 BSA handbook with the modern one. Here's the thesis of the article: Because the Scouts were designed to be a repository of... [more]
Review of Rayovac Sportsman LED Lantern
Posted to Scoutmaster Clarke Green on April 23rd, 2013
We replaced our old propane gas lanterns five or more years ago with Coleman Pack-Away LED Lanterns. Like any Scout gear they've been battered, bruised and broken and we've decided it's time they were replaced. Overall the Rayovac Sportsman seems... [more]
March-April 'Where Am I?' contest location-and winner!-revealed
Posted to Aaron on Scouting Magazine on April 23rd, 2013
It's a peculiar vision to see snow-capped mountains and dusty, hot sand all in the same line of sight. But these two geographic elements intertwine at the secret destination in the March-April "Where Am I?" contest . The location? The Great Sand... [more]
Change
Posted to Adventures and Accidents on April 23rd, 2013
I started this blog several years ago when I was serving as the Venturing Advisor in my ward. In the LDS church we don't choose where we serve and we don't volunteer--we are asked by a priesthood leader. We believe that we are called by inspiration... [more]
Golf Pin for Cub Scouts
Posted to Scouter Mom on April 23rd, 2013
Posted in Fitness Golf Pin for Cub Scouts If you have a Cub Scout who really likes to golf, he can earn the Golf pin from the Cub Scout Academics and Sports program. Maybe he can even share some of his knowledge of the game with the other Scouts in... [more]
Noah in 2012
Posted to Jabbering All Day Long on April 23rd, 2013
In the year 2012 , the Lord came unto Noah, who was now living in England and said, "Once again, the earth has become wicked and over-populated, and I see the end of all flesh before me. Build another Ark and save 2 of every living thing along with... [more]
A marathon effort
Posted to ScoutBaseUK on April 22nd, 2013
Congratulations to the runners who tackled the London Marathon on Sunday and raised vital funds for... [more]
A marathon effort
Posted to ScoutBaseUK on April 22nd, 2013
Congratulations to the runners who tackled the London Marathon on Sunday and raised vital funds for... [more]
No-quit attitude pays off in BSA Racing's best finish ever
Posted to Aaron on Scouting Magazine on April 22nd, 2013
Doing Your Best, even in adverse circumstances, is part of Scouting's core. So we shouldn't be too surprised that Justin Wilson, driver of the No. 19 Boy Scouts of America IndyCar, finished third in Sunday's Toyota Grand Prix of Long Beach - even... [more]
Scoutmaster Podcast 168 â" Email Answers
Posted to Scoutmaster Clarke Green on April 22nd, 2013
In this edition of the Scoutmaster Podcast we answer emails about the membership standards resolution, a Scout who's being bullied and picked on, wearing the Eagle Mentor pin, another blue card problem, and Scouts who are picky eaters. All this and... [more]
JOTT and National Trail Days
Posted to Scouter Adam on April 22nd, 2013
In the coming Months there are two events that EVERY SCOUT GROUP should take part in. The first is Jamboree on the Trail. It is on May 11th. I have written about this event many times over the years. I also was part of my reason to create and... [more]
Hiking Activities
Posted to Scouter Mom on April 22nd, 2013
Posted in HikingOutdoor Recreation Hiking Activities If you are out with a goal oriented group and you want them to take some time to explore, consider adding one or more additional hiking activities. Copyright Scouter Mom - A resource for adults... [more]
Priorities
Posted to Adventures and Accidents on April 22nd, 2013
I received an email the other day from another Scouter that really has me thinking. Apparently several members of his family really do not like Scouting because their father spent so much time on it when they were younger. To quote a part of his... [more]
The most- and least-popular merit badges of 2012, and what that info tells us
Posted to Aaron on Scouting Magazine on April 22nd, 2013
Which merit badges had Scouts rushing to counselors and Moms and Dads rushing to the sewing machine last year? Here's your answer. In January 2012, I presented a list of 2011ââ¬Â²s most- and least-popular merit badges based on sales numbers from... [more]
No more Scout Parents?
Posted to Bobwhite's Blather on April 22nd, 2013
No, parents are not being pushed out of Scouting. They are as essential as ever from Cubs all the way up to Venturing. What's being changed is the ScoutParent designation, a pseudo-registered position that's been with us for several years ââ¬Â¦... [more]
The Duchess sets the trend
Posted to ScoutBaseUK on April 21st, 2013
There's been a sharp increase in the number of adult volunteers since the Duchess of Cambridge joined Scouting in January... [more]
The Duchess sets the trend
Posted to ScoutBaseUK on April 21st, 2013
There's been a sharp increase in the number of adult volunteers since the Duchess of Cambridge joined Scouting in January... [more]
MSPP #130: Sudsy Dudsy
Posted to A Scoutmaster's Blog on April 21st, 2013
We all know that Boy Scouts can get quite dirty when they are on a camping trip. Sometimes they become filthy. Once and awhile, at the end of a week of summer camp, their clothes may stand up on their own. Even the adult leaders clothes can become... [more]
Thoughts on the B.S.A. Membership Standards Resolution
Posted to Scoutmaster Clarke Green on April 21st, 2013
On April 19 the B.S.A. released the Membership Standards Study Initiative Executive Summary and the Membership Standards Resolution to be voted on in our May national meeting. Like many people on both sides of the question my first impression of... [more]
Issue 353 â" April 20, 2013
Posted to Ask Andy on April 20th, 2013
________________________________________ Dear Andy, I'm a Cubmaster. Our pack is planning a camping trip for our Cub Scouts and one of the Webelos Den Leader who's also an Assistant Scoutmaster, wants the Boy Scouts of the troop he's associated... [more]
We're concerned
Posted to Jabbering All Day Long on April 20th, 2013
We're concerned and we hope you are too. As you may have already heard, the Executive Council of the Boy Scouts of America released their proposed policy today, which keeps the gay ban in place for adult leaders but would prohibit kicking out... [more]
2013 Jamboree Safety And Security
Posted to Summit Blog on April 20th, 2013
Our hearts and prayers go out to the many families affected, both directly and indirectly by the two horrific tragedies in the northeast recently, both of which involved children. Words cannot adequately express the many thoughts that run through a... [more]
Should There Be A Knot for High Adventure?
Posted to The NetCommish on April 19th, 2013
John Pratt from Crossroads of America Council wrote via the feedback form to suggest that maybe there ought to be a new square knot for Scouts and Scouters that complete High Adventure events like the Philmont Trek. We chatted about it a bit and... [more]
An update on the Scouts and Scouters in West, Texas
Posted to Aaron on Scouting Magazine on April 19th, 2013
A bit of good news from West, Texas, today. Longhorn Council Scout Executive John Coyle says he's learned the members of Pack 494 and Troop 494 in West are all safe and accounted for after the deadly explosion there Wednesday night . Coyle's... [more]
BSA membership policy resolution released, will be voted on in May
Posted to Aaron on Scouting Magazine on April 19th, 2013
The Boy Scouts of America's Executive Committee today released its membership policy resolution, which proposes removing the restriction denying membership to youth on the basis of sexual orientation alone and maintaining the current membership... [more]
BSA Tiger Supplemental Den Meeting Plan K – Go See It: Go to Work
Posted to Scouter Mom on April 19th, 2013
Posted in Careers and Vocations BSA Tiger Supplemental Den Meeting Plan K ââ¬â Go See It: Go to Work BSA provides a set of Tiger den meeting plans for Cub Scout den leaders. This den meeting plan covers Tiger Elective 39 â Go to Work. Copyright... [more]
Satellite Phone Rental for Wilderness Travel
Posted to Scoutmaster Clarke Green on April 19th, 2013
We depend on satellite phone rental for emergency communications during our annual high adventure canoe trips. Since we'll be travelling out of cell phone range we want some way to contact help if needed. There are a number of technologies... [more]
Paperwait
Posted to Jabbering All Day Long on April 19th, 2013
The Scout Promise talks about helping other people. When I realised my 92 year old Grandma was feeling a little left out I set about finding a way to help her. Nannan wasn't left out on purpose it's just the rest of us were doing things she can't... [more]
Delving Into The Dirt Track: BMX Jamboree Curriculum Update
Posted to Summit Blog on April 19th, 2013
At The Trax, explore the pure joy of rolling on two wheels over primo BMX terrain. Rollers, berms and downhill courses are calling your name. BMX Curriculum When you arrive at The Trax , you'll receive your gear and safety training. Next, spend two... [more]
Compare and Contrast â" Achievements
Posted to Jabbering All Day Long on April 19th, 2013
All scouting programmes are built around a progressive training scheme and to mark a young persons achievements there is some form of award recondition. How we recognise those achievements is what makes young people remember them. Do you remember... [more]
Kontiki 2013 featured in local newspaper
Posted to Ropes and Poles on April 19th, 2013
Benoni is the city which hosts Gauteng KonTiki , and the front page of the local newspaper this week featured KonTiki, along with a full page of writeup and pictures . From the article : Scouting groups from across Gauteng assembled at Arrowe Park... [more]
Badge requirements
Posted to ScoutBaseUK on April 18th, 2013
We need your feedback on the requirements for new... [more]
Badge requirements
Posted to ScoutBaseUK on April 18th, 2013
We need your feedback on the requirements for new... [more]
JS Composite TEST3
Posted to BSA Internal Communications Youtube Videos on April 18th, 2013
... [more]
VOS Dashboard to Go Live May 8
Posted to Scout Wire on April 18th, 2013
Based on our current schedule, we are projecting that data from the 2013 spring VOS survey will display on May 8 as part of the JTE dashboard update. The information displayed will include the NPS scores, driver question scores, and text comments... [more]
Woods Services Award 2013 Award Recipient Named
Posted to Scout Wire on April 18th, 2013
Anthony L. Mei has been selected as the 2013 Woods Services Award recipient in recognition of his exceptional service and leadership in the field of Scouting for youth with disabilities. The Woods Services Award is provided by the Woods Services... [more]
JS Composite TEST3
Posted to BSA Internal Communications Youtube Videos on April 18th, 2013
... [more]
Longhorn Council stands ready to help the people of West, Texas
Posted to Aaron on Scouting Magazine on April 18th, 2013
I was sickened to read about last night's deadly explosion at a fertilizer plant in the city of West, just 90 minutes south of the BSA's National Office in Texas. West, a tight-knit community of 2,700, is part of the Longhorn Council, and Longhorn... [more]
How to Train a Leader Reflection Pt#4
Posted to Scouter Adam on April 18th, 2013
There is just so much to know about being a Den Leader that it can really be daunting. I so wish I was a Vulcan and could Mind-Meld with the incoming Den Leader. One of the better sites, though a tad outdated in some of it's listed requirements... [more]
The One Essential Feature of Scouting Explained
Posted to Scoutmaster Clarke Green on April 18th, 2013
Overshadowed The way it ought to be How is the one essential feature of Scouting explained? We are all familiar with this quote form the founder of Scouting; The Patrol System is the one essential feature in which Scout training differs from that... [more]
Weather Merit Badge for Boy Scouts
Posted to Scouter Mom on April 18th, 2013
Posted in Science Weather Merit Badge for Boy Scouts The Weather merit badge might be a good one for all of those Boy Scouts who spend a lot of time worrying about and checking the weather before they go camping. Copyright Scouter Mom - A resource... [more]
2013 Top Hands Steering Committee Named
Posted to Scout Wire on April 18th, 2013
John Mosby, Scout executive of the Narragansett Council in Providence, Rhode Island, has agreed to chair the 2013 Top Hands Steering Committee. This committee will represent field personnel as well as serve in key leadership roles in the planning... [more]
Your Scouts Can Help Break a Record at World's Largest Swim Lesson Event!
Posted to Scout Wire on April 18th, 2013
On June 18, tens of thousands of kids and adults at aquatic facilities around the world will unite to set a new Guinness World Record for the largest simultaneous swimming lesson. The event, dubbed the "World's Largest Swimming Lesson," provides a... [more]
Discover one of Scouting's best kept secrets
Posted to ScoutBaseUK on April 17th, 2013
Every uniform, badge, book or piece of outdoor kit purchased from Scout Shops helps us to deliver everyday... [more]
Reunion 2013 - let's get together
Posted to ScoutBaseUK on April 17th, 2013
The 87th Reunion event will take place at Gilwell Park Scout Activity Centre on 6 to 8 September... [more]
Discover one of Scouting's best kept secrets
Posted to ScoutBaseUK on April 17th, 2013
Every uniform, badge, book or piece of outdoor kit purchased from Scout Shops helps us to deliver everyday... [more]
Which is more important?
Posted to Adventures and Accidents on April 17th, 2013
A conversation yesterday with our ward's scoutmaster got me thinking about something. I'm not sure I have any real answers, I'm just mulling things over in my mind and decided it might help to write down my thoughts. The question I've been pondering... [more]
ClassB @ 2013 S-4 Section Conference
Posted to Official ClassB Blog on April 17th, 2013
Last weekend, we had the privilege of attending the S-4 Section Conference at Gulf Ridge Council ââ¬Ës Flaming Arrow Scout Reservation in Lake Wales, Florida. Over 1,000 Arrowmen from all over the state gathered together to engage in training... [more]
'ScoutParent' Designation to End July 1
Posted to Scout Wire on April 17th, 2013
As part of our ongoing efforts to strengthen the protection of youth in our programs, the designation of parents of youth members in traditional programs as ScoutParents will end effective July 1. BSA literature, forms, and processes are being... [more]
Lease Cars: 2010 Lincoln Navigator, 2011 GMC Terrain
Posted to Scout Wire on April 17th, 2013
2010 Lincoln Navigator 4Ãâ2 Approximate miles: 32,298 Exterior color: white platinum metallic tri-coat Interior color: camel with perforated premium leather Asking price: $33,595 Location: National Council Equipment/features: 5.4L 3V SOHC... [more]
Announcing my first-ever Golden Eagle Awards for best Eagle project videos
Posted to Aaron on Scouting Magazine on April 17th, 2013
Though certainly not a requirement for earning the Eagle Scout Award, an Eagle Scout Service Project video can be icing on the cake, celebrating and commemorating a boy's hard work and planning. And with HD cameras built into modern smartphones and... [more]
KNOTS Cartoon for April
Posted to U.S. Scouting Service Project on April 17th, 2013
KNOTS Kayak Rolling April 2013 Copyright - U.S. Scouting Service Project | Visit us at http://usscouts.org | News at http://usssp.blogspot.com... [more]
Closing the doors on one of the country's most unusual Scout meeting spots
Posted to Aaron on Scouting Magazine on April 17th, 2013
Lafayette Avenue Presbyterian Church in Buffalo, N.Y. Boy Scout log cabins, I've seen before. But a Scout cabin built inside a church? That's got to be one of a kind. Since its construction in February 1928, a Scout-built log cabin in the basement... [more]
Infastructure Reflection Pt#3
Posted to Scouter Adam on April 17th, 2013
Every Scout Unit has a Committee. The Pack is no different. The BSA National Website has this to say about a Pack Committee: "A strong pack committee will have members assigned to such areas as record keeping and correspondence, finances,... [more]
Leadership Troop Program Feature for Boy Scouts
Posted to Scouter Mom on April 17th, 2013
Posted in Youth Leadership Leadership Troop Program Feature for Boy Scouts This program feature offers the opportunity to explore different aspects of leadership. This would be an especially relevant program theme if your troop youth leadership... [more]
MSR Reactor vs. the Jet Boil?
Posted to The Scoutmaster Minute on April 17th, 2013
Today I saw a tweet from a guy I follow. He is an AT section hiker and shared this video, a humorous look at the MSR Reactor stove. I have never used a Reactor, but I have seen them and think that they are pretty neat. They are way to big for me... [more]
Alligator River Pioneering Game
Posted to Scoutmaster Clarke Green on April 17th, 2013
Give this pioneering-themed game a try. An alligator infested river, a few Scout staves and some ropes, one Scout must get across the river without feeding the alligators! Click the image to see full-sized alligator river game as a PDF file... [more]
Tom Harrington Named Regional Director for Western Region
Posted to Scout Wire on April 17th, 2013
Thomas R. Harrington has been appointed to the position of Regional Director, Western Region, effective Aug. 1. Tom has been serving as the Scout executive of the Cradle of Liberty Council, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, since 2010. Under Tom's... [more]
Running to action
Posted to The Scoutmaster Minute on April 17th, 2013
Bare with me while I try to collect my thoughts and try to share them in a coherent wayââ¬Â¦ We just wrapped up the first session of Wood Badge course W1-492-13 and as is the case in or of the Wood Badge experience, there are plenty of... [more]
Camping near Meadow Hot Springs
Posted to My Scout Stuff - A Scoutmaster's Blog on April 17th, 2013
If your troop is planning an outing to Meadow Hot Springs anytime soon, consider these suggestions for camping in the area that can create a better experience for your scouts. The first year we explored Meadow, Utah, we decided to hit the hot... [more]
Literacy Matters: Tips for Promoting Literacy Among Scouts
Posted to Scout Wire on April 16th, 2013
The BSA's mission to help boys be "Prepared. For Life. ® " is directly correlated with the need for literacy in America and precisely why the BSA incorporates literacy into so much of our program. Reading, writing, and speaking intersect with... [more]
Two blocks from blasts, 'adrenaline kicked in' for Boston Scouters
Posted to Aaron on Scouting Magazine on April 16th, 2013
When two bombs went off at the Boston Marathon yesterday, Bruce and Bonnie Showstack were standing where they have for the past decade of races - two blocks from the finish line. The Showstacks, both longtime Scouting volunteers in the Boston... [more]
Synthetic or Authentic Scouting?
Posted to Scoutmaster Clarke Green on April 16th, 2013
Via Curious, Useless, or Simply Interesting Scout Knowledge What is authentic Scouting? 52 Scout leaders from 16 countries in the European Scout Region replied to a survey about the retention of young people in Scouting conducted by the World... [more]
Boston Executive: Scouts and Scouters who volunteered at marathon are safe
Posted to Aaron on Scouting Magazine on April 16th, 2013
From top: Scout Executive Chuck Eaton, Council Commissioner Bruce Showstack, and Council Venturing Chair Bonnie Showstack I just got off the phone with Chuck Eaton, Scout Executive at Boston Minuteman Council, about yesterday's tragedy at the... [more]
Thomas S. Monson on Scouting
Posted to Adventures and Accidents on April 16th, 2013
From a speech given at the BSA national meetings in May 1992: "Throughout our country, we have been screaming ever louder for more and more of the things we cannot take with us, and paying less and less attention to the real sources of the very... [more]
It's the Program Reflection Pt#2
Posted to Scouter Adam on April 16th, 2013
My original plan for being the Cubmaster was for just two years and then become the Webelos Den Leader for the remaining time. My goal was to get the Pack on course and pointed in the correct path and step-down. I am not sure when it was during my... [more]
Cub Scout Pinewood Derby Pit Pass
Posted to Cub Scout Ideas on April 16th, 2013
Pinewood Derby is an exciting time for Cub Scouts. Add to the fun by making "pit passes" for the boys. The post Cub Scout Pinewood Derby Pit Pass appeared first on Cub Scout Ideas ... [more]
Bowling Pin for Cub Scouts
Posted to Scouter Mom on April 16th, 2013
Posted in Fitness Bowling Pin for Cub Scouts Cub Scouts who like to bowl can earn the Bowling pin from the Cub Scout Academics and Sports program. By earning this recognition, they will practice skills to improve their game and learn more about the... [more]
Beyond The Summit: Area Information For Jambo Visitors
Posted to Summit Blog on April 16th, 2013
2013 National Scout Jamboree visitors are in for a big treat at the Summit Center, but might be left wondering what adventures await beyond the Summit? If that's you, you've come to the right place. There is a ton of fun stuff to do in West... [more]
April Is Youth Sports Safety Month
Posted to BSA Health and Safety Alerts on April 16th, 2013
... [more]
Compare and Contrast â" Kick off
Posted to Jabbering All Day Long on April 16th, 2013
It disappoints me that often we as members of the UK scouting are so quick to judge other organisations based on snippets of information that comes out through social media outlets. It really get under my skin when those judgement in particular... [more]
Mountain Biking Option to Be Added to Cycling Merit Badge
Posted to Scout Wire on April 16th, 2013
You talked, and we listened! Thanks to the requests of many Scouts who have been requesting a tweak to the Cycling merit badge, we have added a mountain biking option to the requirements. Now, Scouts can choose to complete their Cycling merit badge... [more]
New Scouting skills book from Haynes
Posted to ScoutBaseUK on April 15th, 2013
This brand new book of hands-on Scouting skills is ideal for any adult or young person wanting to improve their outdoor... [more]
Wood Carving Resource
Posted to The NetCommish on April 15th, 2013
After a tough time rowing up the Wildcat creek and a robust lunch in the old dining hall, the Scouts of Troop 13ââ¬Â²s Fox Patrol marched down a set of steep steps to cross a ravine on a long plank bridge, then climb to the top of the hill for... [more]
Advancement chair
Posted to Adventures and Accidents on April 15th, 2013
One of my responsibilities as the Chartered Organization Representative is to see that a committee is organized and functioning. I'm trying to get parents involved, but I've really struggled with who to get for the advancement chair. I have wanted... [more]
Giving Matters: Spring Issue Is Out!
Posted to Scout Wire on April 15th, 2013
The spring 2013 issue of Giving Matters has been published and is available online. Because of the generosity of our many donors, the BSA is able to impact the lives of close to 3 million youth. Giving Matters is designed to highlight the many... [more]
Scoutmaster Podcast 167- Behavior Problems,Toten' Chip
Posted to Scoutmaster Clarke Green on April 15th, 2013
In this edition of the Scoutmaster Podcast we talk about this month's ScoutCircle, reiterate how Scouting cooperates with the family in matters of discipline and behavior, and answer a question about the Toten' Chip card. All this and your messages... [more]
Here's one swimming record you could actually break
Posted to Aaron on Scouting Magazine on April 15th, 2013
Can't swim the 100-meter butterfly in less than 50 seconds? That's OK - nobody but Michael Phelps can. But I did just hear about a swimming record you and your Scouts do have a chance to break. Register now to participate in the Guinness World... [more]
Issue 352 â" April 15, 2013
Posted to Ask Andy on April 15th, 2013
________________________________________ Dear Andy, How do I get my den's parents to understand the importance of turning in a Health & Medical Form for themselves and their sons for den and pack outings? I've stopped planning outings because... [more]
Venturing Ranger Award Elective – Plants and Wildlife
Posted to Scouter Mom on April 15th, 2013
Posted in Nature and the World Venturing Ranger Award Elective ââ¬â Plants and Wildlife To complete the Venturing Ranger Award requirements for Plants and Wildlife, a Venturer must learn about how plants and wildlife coexist and depend upon each... [more]
My Reflection Pt#1
Posted to Scouter Adam on April 15th, 2013
Within Wood Badge and any training, there is a Stop, Start and Continue section. It is also called Rose, Buds & Thorns at the Troop level. After many courses there is a 360. This is my Start, Stop, Continue, Rose, Bud, Thorn and 360 of my... [more]
Three things you should never do
Posted to Bobwhite's Blather on April 15th, 2013
Just about all of us Scouters are also parents. As parents, we want the best for our kids, and some parents go a bit out of bounds to make sure they get the best and do their best ââ¬â even ââ¬Â¦ Continue reading ââ â... [more]
Back To The Basics
Posted to A Scoutmaster's Blog on April 15th, 2013
Two Boy Scouts attended a committee meeting recently. One came for his Star Rank board of review, the other to ask some questions about his Eagle Rank. After talking to both Scouts we discovered it may be time to spend a portion of each troop... [more]
Get Your Scouts Outside at National Kids to Parks Day on May 18
Posted to Scout Wire on April 15th, 2013
Join the BSA and the National Park Trust and help us get hundreds of thousands of kids across America to our parks to celebrate National Kids to Parks Day on Saturday, May 18! Register to be counted at www.kidstoparks.org , where you will find free... [more]
Kontiki 2013 Report
Posted to Ropes and Poles on April 15th, 2013
Gauteng Kontiki is over for another year, the rafts have all been packed away and now tents and ropes are being aired out to dry at Scout halls all over the province. I'll be posting more in the coming weeks, but the first thing is to congratulate... [more]
A message from Scouting ambassador Julia Bradbury
Posted to ScoutBaseUK on April 14th, 2013
Scouting ambassador and TV presenter Julia Bradbury has made a heartfelt video message explaining how Scout Community Week will raise vital funds for Scouts with... [more]
MSPP #129: The MPSC Song
Posted to A Scoutmaster's Blog on April 14th, 2013
The Boy Scouts of Melrose Troop 68 used to be very good with performing campfire songs and skits. The troop looked forward to performing at camporees and summer camp campfire programs. There were many times we would take a popular skit or song,... [more]
Satellite Spotting
Posted to Scoutmaster Clarke Green on April 14th, 2013
This composite of 70 exposures shows the trail of the ISS passing through the night sky in Germany. (Till Credner via NASA) Satellite spotting is great fun! With a little preparation you can hunt for satellites on your next camping trip. Whenever... [more]
Ten Ways to Avoid Bears While Camping
Posted to Scoutmaster Clarke Green on April 13th, 2013
If you are travelling in bear country follow these ten ways to avoid bears: Keep your cooking areas and sleeping areas separate (100 yards or so is the rule of thumb). Hang food and items with strong odors (ie, toothpaste, bug repellent, soap,... [more]
What's inside counts: Send me interior photos or plans of your troop trailer
Posted to Aaron on Scouting Magazine on April 12th, 2013
There's more to a Scout trailer than meets the eye. Sure, a troop trailer with an eye-catching paint job or wrap - like the ones I featured in this post - can help recruit new Scouts and show onlookers that "Troop 123 is here." But these things... [more]
Knot Again
Posted to Scouter Adam on April 12th, 2013
There are several posts and threads on many different forums on the Internet about Knots. I most recently wrote one in July of 2012. That post and ones linked to it talked about how the Boy Scouts of America have discontinued and replaced a lot... [more]
Goals
Posted to An Hour a Week... left over after Scouting on April 12th, 2013
I like setting goals. I like knowing what success is and developing a plan to get there. I use the various Individual and Unit Awards to help assess and develop long term strategic goals for our units, both for the ââ¬Â¦ Continue reading ââ â... [more]
BSA Wolf Supplemental Den Meeting Plan F – Make It Yourself
Posted to Scouter Mom on April 12th, 2013
Posted in Scoutcraft BSA Wolf Supplemental Den Meeting Plan F ââ¬â Make It Yourself BSA provides Wolf den meeting plans for Cub Scout den leaders. Today's plan is a supplemental den meeting plan in which Wolf Cub Scouts make a recipe card holder... [more]
Dazed But Not Confused â" Kevin Callan
Posted to Scoutmaster Clarke Green on April 12th, 2013
Kevin Callan is the most famous camping and canoeing expert you've never heard of. Maybe expert isn't really the word I am looking for; let's call Kevin an enthusiast. When I think of an expert I think of someone with a great deal... [more]
American Heritage Merit Badge for Boy Scouts
Posted to Scouter Mom on April 11th, 2013
Posted in CitizenshipCulture American Heritage Merit Badge for Boy Scouts Boy Scouts who are interested in history can earn the American Heritage merit badge and learn about our past. Copyright Scouter Mom - A resource for adults and youth involved... [more]
Jamboree Aquatics: Nothing Wrong With Being All Wet
Posted to Summit Blog on April 11th, 2013
Water is everywhere-there's no escaping it. Going with the flow? That's all about water. If you can't beat it-and really, why would you want to?-you might as well join it by learning as many ways to enjoy good old H20 as possible. This year at the... [more]
Picture them Naked.
Posted to Jabbering All Day Long on April 11th, 2013
I was recently asked for some advice for speaking infront of people at an AGM, my first thought was to say Picture them Naked. However when I actually thought about that statement and I a not really sure if that would work. I think if I was in a... [more]
Gauteng Kontiki 2013
Posted to Ropes and Poles on April 11th, 2013
Gauteng Kontiki, the biggest annual event in South African Scouting, starts tomorrow. I'll be posting pics throughout the weekend. You can keep up with the official Kontiki website , the official Facebook page , the @ropesandpoles twitter account ,... [more]
New version of POR online - April 2013
Posted to ScoutBaseUK on April 10th, 2013
The April 2013 version of POR is now... [more]
BSASeaScoutsYT4102013
Posted to BSA Internal Communications Youtube Videos on April 10th, 2013
... [more]
Shameless plug: Join me at Wood Badge this summer at Philmont
Posted to Aaron on Scouting Magazine on April 10th, 2013
Wood Badge + Philmont = Happy Land I interrupt my regular blog programming for this important Wood Badge Wednesdays announcementââ¬Â¦ I'm staffing Wood Badge this summer at Philmont Scout Ranch, and there's a spot on our course for you and your... [more]
Adult and Youth Leadership Ratios on Scout Outings
Posted to Scoutmaster Clarke Green on April 10th, 2013
Adults keep an eye on things from a respectful distance and Scouts lead themselves. When we talk about boys planning, preparing and leading Scout outings some folks reply "Good grief, how can you leave the Scouts in charge when the troop is going... [more]
May Cub Scout Theme – Destination Parks (Health and Fitness)
Posted to Scouter Mom on April 10th, 2013
Posted in FitnessOutdoor Recreation May Cub Scout Theme ââ¬â Destination Parks (Health and Fitness) BSA offers supplemental pack program ideas for each month. One of the Cub Scout themes for the May core value of Health and Fitness is a... [more]
Youth and Youth Engagement
Posted to Jabbering All Day Long on April 10th, 2013
The difference is that in my youth there was no Twitter or Facebook, so if I did something stupid (which of couse I never ever ever did) then it stay with that group of college or school friends The post Youth and Youth Engagement appeared first on... [more]
Gone Home
Posted to Nick's Ramblings UK on April 9th, 2013
I've not written anything for a while. Not that there hasn't been any Scouting in my life, just nothing out of the ordinary or exciting / interesting to report. I was thinking of putting down a few lines today about the death of our ex Prime... [more]
Find your path: Track down a National Trails Day event near you
Posted to Aaron on Scouting Magazine on April 9th, 2013
Last year's patch. This year's design hasn't yet been released. Maybe you'll walk in the footsteps of the Wright Brothers in Ohio, hike from scene to scene in an outdoor production of Snow White in Boulder, or bike through redwoods in California... [more]
High Adventure Canoe Trip 4 â" The Kitchen
Posted to Scoutmaster Clarke Green on April 9th, 2013
On our high adventure canoe trip each crew packs and cooks food for a group of five to nine Scouts. Our menu is a combination of freeze dried and grocery store food that keeps the cost reasonable while providing good nutrition and good eating... [more]
Geography Pin for Cub Scouts
Posted to Scouter Mom on April 9th, 2013
Posted in Nature and the World Geography Pin for Cub Scouts Today's youth will have to know a lot about the world when they grow up. We live more in a global community than we used to . Cub Scouts can learn about different regions of the world by... [more]
Take the pledge: Help Scouts drink right, move more, and snack smart
Posted to Aaron on Scouting Magazine on April 8th, 2013
For anyone who's seen a Boy Scout patrol return from grocery shopping with six family size bags of sour-cream-and-onion potato chips. For anyone who has set out snacks for a Cub Scout den and seen the boys eat everything but the carrots and celery... [more]
Scoutmaster Podcast 166 â" Scoutmaster Panel Discussion
Posted to Scoutmaster Clarke Green on April 8th, 2013
In this edition of the Scoutmaster Podcast it's time, once again, for another Scoutmaster Panel Discussion! Larry and Tom join me to discuss program evaluation tools and how we keep up with how well we are doing our work as Scoutmasters (or as any... [more]
Recruiter Strip
Posted to Scouter Mom on April 8th, 2013
Posted in Recruiting Recruiter Strip The Recruiter Strip is worn by Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts who have recruited another boy to join Scouting. Copyright Scouter Mom - A resource for adults and youth involved in Cub Scouting, Boy Scouting, and... [more]
Start leading before you become a leader!
Posted to Bobwhite's Blather on April 8th, 2013
When did you become a leader? Was it when someone anointed you the head of something and you took charge? Did you volunteer for a job in your unit? Did everyone else take a step backward when Sarge called for ââ¬Â¦ Continue reading ââ â... [more]
Summit High Adventure: How It Stacks Up
Posted to Summit Blog on April 8th, 2013
When we're talking high adventure, you know the Summit is all about it . It's big and there's world class adventure to be had. But to understand the scale of something you need to see it in context with other things in its class. Well, feast your... [more]
Light my Fire- Fire Knife
Posted to The Scoutmaster Minute on April 8th, 2013
In a constant quest for new gear and nifty gadgets I have found my new favorite knife. I recently purchased a knife that is multifunctional, light weight and durable. From the makers of the Light My Fire Swedish Fire Steel, Meal kit, and ever so... [more]
2013 Arrow of Light Scouts
Posted to Scouter Adam on April 8th, 2013
Over the weekend, the Tree Scouts of Pack 221 in the Pioneer District of the Cascade Pacific Council celebrated with an Arrow of Light Ceremony and Crossover at Magness Tree Farm. The Webelos II, called Tree Scouts in 2011 came to Magness Tree... [more]
Thoughts on youth leadership from LDS General Conference
Posted to Adventures and Accidents on April 7th, 2013
Elder Tad R. Callister gave a talk during the priesthood session at General Conference about leadership in the young men. While it was focused on priesthood leadership rather than scouting, in the LDS church those go hand in hand and the principles... [more]
MSPP #128: The Dirty Sock Song (2000)
Posted to A Scoutmaster's Blog on April 7th, 2013
Ah, the Laughs For Lunch Shows . They were a yearly campfire-style program that the Boy Scouts of Melrose Troop 68 performed for our community for 13 years, the first one held in 1996. We had a lot of fun doing them and I believe the audiences... [more]
Issue 351 â" April 7, 2013
Posted to Ask Andy on April 7th, 2013
________________________________________ Hi Andy, Does a Scoutmaster appoint the Assistant Scoutmaster, or does the troop committee do this? Related to that, can a Scoutmaster refuse to accept a new ASM? (Jerry Kazanjian, UC, Old Colony Council,... [more]
Steven Karoly's Oat Hotcakes
Posted to Scoutmaster Clarke Green on April 6th, 2013
Steven Karoly's blog Round the Chuckbox features this receipt with a story about camping with his family: After a quick inventory, I realized that flour was in short supply in camp so I prepared the hotcake batter with ingredients on hand. Quick... [more]
Learn to manage a Scout's anger in this month's ScoutCast
Posted to Aaron on Scouting Magazine on April 5th, 2013
Like The Hulk, you don't wanna see Scouts when they get angry. But it's a natural human emotion, so it's bound to happen in your troop. When it does, do you know how to respond? Learn how in this month's ScoutCast , the monthly podcast for Boy... [more]
Get your DVD of 'Are You Tougher,' due out this summer
Posted to Aaron on Scouting Magazine on April 5th, 2013
Cord-cutters, busy people, and the DVR-averse, lend me your ears. Are You Tougher Than a Boy Scout? is coming to DVD this summer. That's big news for a number of Scouting constituencies I heard from over the course of the six-episode season, which... [more]
Our own background check on the new Secret Service director turns up â¦
Posted to Aaron on Scouting Magazine on April 5th, 2013
Scouting, in all of its many varieties, can build the foundation for a lifelong career of serving others. That's true in the traditional Scouting programs - Cub Scouting, Boy Scouting, Venturing - but also in the lesser-known ones, like Exploring ... [more]
BSA Bear Supplemental Den Meeting Plan E – Magic
Posted to Scouter Mom on April 5th, 2013
Posted in The Arts and Creativity BSA Bear Supplemental Den Meeting Plan E ââ¬â Magic This Bear den meeting plan covers Bear Elective 13 â Magic.. Let your Cub Scouts learn some tricks and put on their own show! Copyright Scouter Mom - A resource... [more]
High Adventure Canoe Trip 3 â" Portage Details
Posted to Scoutmaster Clarke Green on April 5th, 2013
Modern portage packs have an advanced suspension system that is much like a normal backpack. At the beginning of a high adventure canoe trip our portage packs our packs weigh about 60-70 pounds. This is quite a load for some of us but time has... [more]
Zapping the Fun out of it
Posted to The Scoutmaster Minute on April 5th, 2013
We all get to a point when we hit the wall, reach the point of diminishing return, stop having fun. Teen age boys seem to hit that point way before adults and that my friends seems to be normal. So know what we know, how do we deliver that... [more]
Summit High Adventure Beyond The 2013 Jamboree
Posted to Summit Blog on April 5th, 2013
As preparations for the 2013 National Scout Jamboree continue, we have been simultaneously working on the development and marketing of the 2014 high adventure program that will be headquartered at the Christen High Adventure Base here on The... [more]
Flashback: Pioneered Geodesic Dome
Posted to Ropes and Poles on April 5th, 2013
This bamboo dome project was originally published on Ropes and Poles in 2006. Photographs and a full report on this dome built by Israeli Scouts are in the blog post ... [more]
Best Practices: Tiger Cub Recruitment
Posted to Scout Wire on April 4th, 2013
Here is a membership best practice that has been tested and evaluated, that works well in any council environment, and, if properly followed and executed, will produce some phenomenal new Tiger Cub volunteers and members. It was a collaborative... [more]
High Adventure Canoe Trip Part 2 â" Gear and Clothing
Posted to Scoutmaster Clarke Green on April 4th, 2013
Any high adventure canoe trip requires selecting the right gear and clothing. I am pretty specific about what we carry on our trips because I know one thing for sure; in the case of where we are going: It's All About Portaging In a... [more]
ULA Ohm 2.0 Review
Posted to The Scoutmaster Minute on April 4th, 2013
This year I got a new pack. I traded in my Granite Gear Nimbus Trace for a lighter pack in an effort to reduce pack weight. I read somewhere that it is a good idea when reducing base weight to start at the base.. the pack. So I did my homework... [more]
Truck Transportation Merit Badge for Boy Scouts
Posted to Scouter Mom on April 4th, 2013
Posted in A Game with a Purpose Truck Transportation Merit Badge for Boy Scouts A local trucking company offers Boy Scouts a skill center for the Truck Transportation merit badge every year. The last time our Scouts went, they said they learned a... [more]
Small Actions
Posted to Jabbering All Day Long on April 4th, 2013
Even the small actions like giving someone the chance to shine even for a very limited time can make their day for the rest of their lives. The post Small Actions appeared first on Jabbering All Day Long . Related posts: I LOST THE GAME ââ¬â... [more]
Former Law Enforcement Explorer Becomes First Woman to Head Secret Service
Posted to Scout Wire on April 4th, 2013
Julia A. Pierson was sworn in as the 23rd director of the United States Secret Service on March 27, becoming the first woman to hold the post. Pierson, who has more than 30 years of experience with the Secret Service, was an Explorer in Post 103... [more]
Are you tougher?
Posted to The Scoutmaster Minute on April 4th, 2013
Well, by now most, if not all of you have seen or are keenly aware of the Hit TV series " Are you tougher than a Boy Scout ". As they get through the first season, the subject of future seasons have begun. It has been refreshing to watch Scouting... [more]
Back on track: Follow the No. 19 BSA IndyCar throughout the season
Posted to Aaron on Scouting Magazine on April 3rd, 2013
Wilson's best 2012 finish was a win at the Firestone 550 at Texas Motor Speedway . Looking for one more reason to watch IndyCar this year? Try this: Justin Wilson, already a three-time winner on the IndyCar Series in his five-year career, drives... [more]
Finance Impact e-Letter: Get Ready for the National Development and Fiscal Management Symposium
Posted to Scout Wire on April 3rd, 2013
Click to open the April 1 issue The April 1 issue of the Finance Impact Department's e-Letter has been published and is available online. The National Development and Fiscal Management Symposium provides local council staff and volunteers an... [more]
Youth Protection Champions: Who they are, and why you should care
Posted to Aaron on Scouting Magazine on April 3rd, 2013
Have a Youth Protection question you're not comfortable asking some stranger at the council or national level? Ever feel like Youth Protection is "too national" and doesn't directly apply to your unit? I hear you. And so does the BSA's National... [more]
Local Boy Scout Council Cancels Air Show
Posted to A Scoutmaster's Blog on April 3rd, 2013
Unfortunately, it has come to this. The St. Cloud Air Show, an event being sponsored by the Central Minnesota Council, has been cancelled. Here is the official statement from the website: St. Cloud Air Show Cancelled as Result of Sequestration ST... [more]
Launch! STEM Award for Venturers (Science)
Posted to Scouter Mom on April 3rd, 2013
Posted in Science Launch! STEM Award for Venturers (Science) STEM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics. The Launch! NOVA award provides an age appropriate program to get young men and women interested in science. Copyright... [more]
High Adventure Canoe Trip Part One
Posted to Scoutmaster Clarke Green on April 3rd, 2013
Click to view slideshow. For the last nine years every summer our Scouts pile into a van and drive north to Ontario's Algonquin Provincial Park for a week-long high adventure canoe trip. Our crews typically cover 40-50 miles of paddling and... [more]
'One Car One Difference' Program Supports Scouting Locally
Posted to Scout Wire on April 3rd, 2013
The BSA is in our third year of a great relationship with Insurance Auto Auctions, a company that processes more than 1 million vehicle donations at more than 160 locations around the country; and our Scouting campaign continues to grow with more... [more]
The Misunderstood Clove Hitch (via ScoutPioneering.com)
Posted to Scouting Rediscovered on April 3rd, 2013
When I was first learning my lashings, it always seemed that finishing them off gave me no end of trouble. It says in the book to secure with a Clove Hitch, but whenever I tried to tie a Clove Hitch the way the book described, it always ended up... [more]
Brave
Posted to The Scoutmaster Minute on April 3rd, 2013
I have listened to the answers of many Scouts as they explain to me during Scoutmaster Conferences the parts and meanings of the points of the Scout Law. I always asks the Scout to tell me which part of the Scout law is most important and what they... [more]
The 2001 Jamboree Patch Collection Grows
Posted to A Scoutmaster's Blog on April 3rd, 2013
More Boy Scout patches for the collection. I served as the scoutmaster for one of the two troops that the Central Minnesota Council sent to the 2001 National Jamboree. That trip to Fort A.P. Hill was one of the highlights of my Scouting tenure. It... [more]
Keep the Conversation Going: Fundraising Tips and Resources
Posted to Scout Wire on April 2nd, 2013
Please note: If you experienced difficulty viewing this week's episode of The Buzz , we are embedding it below . Every episode of The Buzz also is available on the BSA Internal Communications YouTube channel . The ongoing debate about the BSA's... [more]
Baloo's Bugle for Health & Fitness and Cub Cafe on-line April 1
Posted to U.S. Scouting Service Project on April 2nd, 2013
Baloo's Bugle for the Core Value - Health & Fitness and the supplemental theme - Cub Cafe is on-line as of April 1 Enjoy your month - Comments always welcome! Copyright - U.S. Scouting Service Project | Visit us at http://usscouts.org | News at... [more]
Webelos Crossover â" Every Scoutmaster Should Read This
Posted to Scoutmaster Clarke Green on April 2nd, 2013
This email about one Webelos crossover to a troop needs little introduction or explanation, but one part bears repeating; Meetings don't cut it, selling the parents on how great a troop is doesn't cut it, your "reputation" of being a strong troop... [more]
Enter daily to win emergency-preparedness supplies
Posted to Aaron on Scouting Magazine on April 2nd, 2013
With summertime Scouting excursions on the horizon, it's time to make sure each Scout or Venturer has the supplies he or she needs in case of an emergency in the outdoors. If your troop or crew is getting ready for the jamboree in July, you'll... [more]
Language and Culture Pin for Cub Scouts
Posted to Scouter Mom on April 2nd, 2013
Posted in CharacterCitizenship Language and Culture Pin for Cub Scouts Cub Scouts who are interested in other parts of the world can earn their Language and Culture pin from the Cub Scout Academics and Sports program. Maybe it will even interest... [more]
Issue 350 â" April 1, 2013
Posted to Ask Andy on April 2nd, 2013
________________________________________ THIS JUST IN: SCOUTMASTERS ELIGIBLE FOR THE SENIOR PATROL LEADER POSITION-FOR LIFE! The BSA has just announced that Scoutmasters are eligible to appoint themselves Senior Patrol Leader, thus acknowledging... [more]
Compliance and Training Resources Available for Your Council/Camp
Posted to Scout Wire on April 2nd, 2013
The Health and Safety Support Committee has recently released or updated several resources to help your council and camp meet or exceed camp and regulatory standards. All of these can be found on the Scouting Safely Web page in the... [more]
Jumping to conclusions ('Are You Tougher?' Episodes 5 and 6 Recap)
Posted to Aaron on Scouting Magazine on April 2nd, 2013
All good television shows must come to an end. And so it is with a heavy heart that tonight we waved goodbye to Are You Tougher Than a Boy Scout? , the six-episode reality series that matched fresh-faced Eagle Scouts against 30- and 40-something... [more]
New MyScouting Tools Launched
Posted to Scout Wire on April 1st, 2013
The BSA is excited to introduce new features that are now available in MyScouting Tools. They include: Key 3 Organization Administrators A new Organization Profile tool for displaying and managing information. It displays unit information that... [more]
Baseball Humor
Posted to Inside Boys' Life on April 1st, 2013
Baseball Humor : If you can't laugh on Opening Day, when can you laugh?... [more]
Scoutmaster Podcast 165 â" The Colorado Experiment
Posted to Scoutmaster Clarke Green on April 1st, 2013
In this edition of the Scoutmaster podcast we introduce ââ¬ËThe Colorado Experiment' with new Scoutmaster Arlen Ward, we'll be checking in with Arlen from time to time to see how his newly chartered troop is coming along. All this and your... [more]
Venturing Ranger Award Elective – Physical Fitness
Posted to Scouter Mom on April 1st, 2013
Posted in Fitness Venturing Ranger Award Elective ââ¬â Physical Fitness To complete the Venturing Ranger Award requirements for Physical Fitness, a Venturer must develop and carry out a physical fitness program. Then he or she must teach another... [more]
Scriptural advice for Scouters
Posted to Adventures and Accidents on April 1st, 2013
Just a few scriptural thoughts I've read/heard lately. I'll let you apply your own Scouting context to them: "Wherefore, be not weary in well-doing , for ye are laying the foundation of a great work. And out of small things proceedeth that which is... [more]
Let's play Jeopardy!
Posted to Bobwhite's Blather on April 1st, 2013
Ever since the mid-1960s, the television game show Jeopardy! has been a must-see program for millions of viewers nationwide. Since the beginning, contestants from all walks of life competed for cash prizes, some walking away with hundreds of... [more]
In an edgy decision, the BSA sets limit on knife-blade length
Posted to Aaron on Scouting Magazine on April 1st, 2013
Knives. They may be the source of the most confusion within Scouting circles. I've heard people tell me sheath knives are banned in Scouting (they're not), that Scouts can only carry one knife (not true), or that blades can't be longer than five... [more]
NAYLE Scholarships Available
Posted to Scout Wire on April 1st, 2013
Philmont Training Center will be issuing a limited number of scholarships for the 2013 National Advanced Youth Leadership Experience program at Philmont. The scholarships are available through the Waite Phillips Foundation. Each of the four regions... [more]
April 2013 - The Cub Scout Outdoor Program
Posted to BSA CubCast Podcast on April 1st, 2013
Fishing, sleeping under the stars, toasting marshmallows; camping can be so much fun if you do it right. Joining us is Jennifer Mooney, the camping director for the Cascade Pacific Council in Portland, Oregon. Jennifer has been working at Cub Worlds... [more]
Lease Cars: 2010 Buick Enclave, 2010 Ford Taurus SEL, 2012 Ford Explorer LTD
Posted to Scout Wire on March 31st, 2013
2010 Buick Enclave 1XL Front-Wheel Drive Approximate miles: 59,871 Exterior color: gold mist metallic Interior color: cashmere with cocoa accents Asking price: $22,959 Location: National Council Equipment/features: 3.6L V6 VVT direct injection... [more]
March 2013 Customer Photos!
Posted to Official ClassB Blog on March 31st, 2013
Spring is upon us and with a change of season, a change of pace usually follows! Warmer weather offers opportunities to venture out from the indoors and tackle exciting new adventures. We always encourage our customers to share photos in their... [more]
Choose Reality
Posted to Scoutmaster Clarke Green on March 31st, 2013
Click to view slideshow. A bit of planning, a lot of work, and the result! From Seth Godin You don't get to just do the good parts. Of course. In fact, you probably wouldn't have chosen this path if it was guaranteed to work every time. The... [more]
Sign Up Now for Second Session of Naturally Slim
Posted to Scout Wire on March 31st, 2013
The BSA is offering Naturally Slim to you and your spouse at no cost! Naturally Slim is an online health improvement program that helps you lose weight, reduce stress, increase exercise, and improve your overall health-all while eating the foods... [more]
Want to see more Scouting blogs? Why not check out the main page with the recent Scouting blog posts? Or maybe check out some of the most popular recent blog posts? This page is getting pretty old, so if it's getting a bit dusty just let me know. ;)
