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read a bit from the Wilderness Survival merit badge book; > found a good site for materials on teaching the Patrol Method and found a few good sites with lots of references for Wilderness Survival merit badge; > asked the District Advancement Chair about adding to merit badges I'm registered for and current forms
It was a Camporee right after my son crossed over to Boy Scouts. We were the only attendees from the Troop. Just like Tigers all over again I'd said. Just my Scout and I. In the afternoon the Scouts were off doing part of the COPE course and the leaders were learning the dice game
Today was the Eagle Court of Honor for the 6th Eagle Scout of Troop 83. Of the past 6 I've had the privilege of attending 4 of their Courts of Honor and had the privilege to serve as emcee for the last 3. Our last Eagle CoH will be next month and then presumably we
Not too big of a Scouting day here today – was working on my own Home Repairs merit badge but still managed to get a few Scout related things in: >> took the house Scout for new hiking boots; daughter went for paddle boat ride and played in a tent – too bad it was
posted my recap of last nights troop meeting for Day 24; sent troop info packet to parent who may have 2 more recruits for us; sent a carefully crafted email to new parents about the values of a boy led troop, where that leaves them… and included this; had to find a reference in the
Last night was the first meeting with the newly crossed over Scouts. We added 5 to our Troop and they are now all members of the Phoenix Patrol. All 5 showed up ready to go with books and uniforms. One of our existing Scouts missed the meeting because of a Youth Group meeting at the
Sometimes it feels like a lot of my work as a Scoutmaster is administrative. I do these things because I want to enable as much boy-led activity as possible. I provide the sneakers – it's up to them to run with it… Printed menu, duty roster and activity planner worksheets for Troop to use to
Distributed information to Troop (email and updated Troop website) regarding plans for summer camp including costs and weeks available. I wanted to get the information into the Scouts and Parents hands as soon as possible so camp can be included in their summer vacation plans. Council is coming to do a presentation on the camps
Verified with County parade committee that the Troop and Pack are both registered to march in the annual St Patrick's Day parade; >> Got scheduling info for an upcoming First Aid/CPR/AED class; I used to be an EMT but that was when I had a Scout's build so it's past time I get re-trained.
Looking to host a Troop or Pack website with Google Sites? I've shared my templates here. http://www.njtroop83.org http://www.njpack83.org For another great example of what you can do with Google Sites, please see my buddy Scoutmaster Shawn's at Troop 1363
Today I went into my Scout archives and handed down to my son my Patrol Leaders Handbook from 25 years ago. He's got a full Patrol to lead now and should have the right tools to do so. Doing my part to support the patrol I ordered a supply of Phoenix Patrol patches from ClassB
It was just about a year ago that I first started my first 100 days of Scouting. I began chronicling my Scouting adventures the morning after my son had crossed over to Boy Scouts. Tonight we were back again with our former Pack, this time to cross five new Scouts into our Troop. Before the
Today's Scouting activity was final preparations for my role in tomorrows Blue & Gold. Neckerchiefs, slides and welcome cards ready. Tomorrow we welcome five new Scouts into our Troop.
Tonight was our weekly Troop meeting. Went well. Scouts found a geocache, had gear instruction on sleeping pad selection and did a quick review of their completed rank requirements. I can see the fever of wanting to advance kicking in. Had a chance to play Swing the Thing but opted for practice throwing rescue line.
Worked on the induction ceremony for the incoming Webelos. Our OA chapter will be doing a crossover ceremony but I wanted something special to welcome them to our Troop. Also only 3 of the 5 Scouts crossing to our Troop will be earning Arrow of Light so I need something to include all the
The 22nd of February is an important day for Scouts worldwide. Today, we celebrate Lord Baden–Powell and Lady Olave birthdays also known as Founders Day, we also remember that the Scout Movement was founded by Lord Baden-Powell over one hundred years ago. > Started the day by wishing all my international Scout friends a happy
Very little time for Scouting today… Was under the weather today and had issues at home that took priority after work. I did manage a handful of emails at least. > Responded to a Webelos II parent about merit badges and when Scouts can start on them; > Emails with District advancement committee about finding
Sunday isn't always a work free day. Today I had some consulting work to do but turned it into a Scouting opportunity. The client I was doing work for is a horse breeding farm. My son usually comes with me when I work for them as he gets free reign to wander the fields and
Today was the Troop snow-tubing trip. All 3 of the Phoenix patrol had a great time. After tubing we hit a local "skillet" restaurant for a great (afternoon) breakfast. A good day with my Scouts.
Today is not a busy Scouting day. I did finally cash in some gift cards that I'd been holding on to order some new camping gear for my son and I. Other than that just prepping for our Troop snowtubing trip tomorrow. Going to be an early morning too after going to see the Globetrotters
It's traditional in Boy Scouts that the Troop meeting be closed by the Scoutmaster with a Scoutmaster's minute. This is something our Scoutmaster used to do all the time (he told me so) but as the years went on it seems to have fallen out of practice. Last night we brought the tradition back. Before
Two weeks in a row now I've come home from our Troop meeting with the Scouter's high. You know that feeling when it's not so much that the present is so great, but things seem to be lining up well and your ambitions are charged 110%. It's the un-Quixote. Tonight the Patrol leader taught his
Handed off some surplus awards (from my Cubmaster days) to the Pack's Advancement Chair; > FINALLY found the image I wanted to use as part of the presentations to the incoming Webelos at the Blue & Gold. More to come on that one… (it's not the image above.) > Had a conversation with the
Listened to episode 56 of Clarke Green's Scoutmaster podcast. I doubt there's many people reading this blog that haven't heard of Clarke's podcast and blog but if you found me through 100 Days of Scouting and aren't familiar with Clarke's stuff head on over to http://scoutmaster.typepad.com and check it out. > Thanks to Clarke
Today I: > Responded to a slew of questions from the parent of an incoming Webelos on how ranks, merit badges and camping (summer) work within our troop; > Requested a current list of merit badge counselors from our District Awards Chair; > Submitted info to get a summer camp presentation scheduled for our Troop;
Today I: > Responded to a slew of questions from the parent of an incoming Webelos on how ranks, merit badges and camping (summer) work within our troop; > Requested a current list of merit badge counselors from our District Awards Chair; > Submitted info to get a summer camp presentation scheduled for our Troop;
Only one thing for Scouting today and that was to inventory the Cub awards (belt loops, pins and Webelos activity badges) that made their way to my basement last Blue & Gold and never came back again. I shared the …
Did some self educating on Journey To Excellence; Is it just me or are the majority of the requirements Aids to Scoutmastership in bullet point format? Not that that's a bad thing. Going to put together brief presentation for …
Filed Tour Permit (so far no notice from council on moving to the new "tour plan" system) for the Troop's snow-tubing trip Filed Tour Permit and booked reservations for March campout at N0-Be-Bo-Sco – Yes we're camping at the site where Friday …
Thursdays are easily my favorite night of the week. It means the weekend is almost here but there's still time to wrap things up. It's also the night of our weekly Troop meeting. Out of 100 Days of Scouting I …
100 Days of Scouting has started off very well… It's great to see the momentum it's started with and already it's led me to a number of new Scouters to engage with. worked with the patrol leader on planned instruction …
February 8th, the honored birthday of Scouting in the United States. It was on this day in 1910 that The Boy Scouts of America was founded. 2010 was marked by Councils and Districts across the country celebrating 100 years of …
"…Let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven. -Matthew 5:16
Have you ever had a campout where you knew you were forgetting something? Through the first night your mind runs wild laying in your tent as you try to remember what it was but it doesn't click until the morning …
Currently we have 3 Scouts in our Troop. These 3 have been members of the Phoenix patrol since September when the 2 new Scouts joined (1 scout joined troop last February after his own crossover). In February we have 5 …
While I always have my phone on me, sometimes I prefer the real estate of a bigger screen. Fortunately a number of my ‘Scouting Apps' have iPad optimized versions. Troop Badges is one of my favorites. Think of it as …
Besides being a Scout my son is on the town wrestling team. It's his second year, and while he's started later than most, so far the sport suits him and he enjoys it. The team practices three times a week …
This past weekend the Troop had their January campout. We booked one of the cabins at our council's Scout camps. A little friendly flak was received as to why we weren't tent camping but one of the intentions was to …
2011 will mark the 100th Anniversary of Boys Life Magazine. I still remember as a kid being able to browse back issues at my local library. They didn't have ALL the issues from what I remember, maybe a few years …
What a year! My tenure as Cubmaster of Pack 83 came to a rewarding conclusion and I traded in my blue epilets for green. Sadly that would also mean it was our last Pinewood Derby Inspired by 100 Days of …
I was on the way to pick up my son when a motor vehicle accident happened right in front of me. It must have been inches or less that one of the cars missed hitting mine in the snow. As …
To all the the Scouts, all the Scouters and to all their families… To all who visit the blog and have inspired me or mentored me along this journey… Merry Christmas to all and the happiest of New Years! Filed …
We never fail when we try to do our duty, we always fail when we neglect to do it." – Baden Powell It's been about 10 months now since my son and I transitioned to Boy Scouts. While there's still …
I'm not sure when it was that I first heard about Wood Badge. I know it was early in my career as a Scouter and from that moment it was something I wanted to do. Wood Badge is Scouting's advanced …
Recently things have been pretty quiet with the Troop. We come off Thanksgiving and head into the one month we don't camp and instead hold the annual Christmas tree sale fundraiser. This weekend it will be going full steam. Tonight …
This weekend my son and I visited the 2nd to last stop of Adventure Base 100. It's been 11 1/2 months since AB100 rolled out and I'd been hoping we'd get to see it ever since. The highlight for my …
Fresh back from IOLS I'm chock full of the ideals of the Patrol method and "boy led." While boy led is how our Troop has advertised itself I have doubts as to how much it has been in practice. It …
This weekend I completed the last of my required courses to be a "Trained" Scoutmaster. : Fast Start: Boy Scouting : Scoutmaster Specific Training **: Introdiction to Outdoor Leader Skills We had great weather – some extreme winds but nothing …
Today I was glad to see that Scouting Magazine announced that production of the Geocaching merit badge pamphlet (and patch) will begin soon and hopefully we'll see them available by the end of the year. A near final draft of …
I had two agenda items for this week's Troop meeting. One was to get the new Scout patrol working on their patrol identity. The second was getting some serious planning done as far as future events. As it was only …
